Lohrman on Security
AUGUST 21, 2022
2022 has brought a surge in distributed denial-of-service attacks as well as a dramatic rise in patriotic hacktivism. What’s ahead for these trends as the year continues
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 18, 2022
Scammers are using invoices sent through PayPal.com to trick recipients into calling a number to dispute a pending charge.
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Schneier on Security
AUGUST 22, 2022
This is a dumb crypto mistake I had not previously encountered: A developer says it was possible to run their own software on the car infotainment hardware after discovering the vehicle’s manufacturer had secured its system using keys that were not only publicly known but had been lifted from programming examples. […].
Troy Hunt
AUGUST 3, 2022
How best to punish spammers? I give this topic a lot of thought because I spend a lot of time sifting through the endless rubbish they send me.
Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services
This exclusive webinar with William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services, will explore the foundational elements you need to start or validate your ERM program. He will also dive into topic definitions, governance structures, and framework components for success.
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 1, 2022
After years of competitive jockeying, the leading tech giants have agreed to embrace a brand new open-source standard – called Matter – that will allow consumers to mix and match smart home devices and platforms. Related: The crucial role of ‘Digital Trust’ After numerous delays and course changes, the Matter protocol, is set to roll out this fall, in time for the 2022 holiday shopping season.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 8, 2022
A joint advisory from the U.S. and Australia offers tips on combating the top malware strains of 2021, including Agent Tesla, LokiBot, Qakbot, TrickBot and GootLoader. The post How to protect your organization from the top malware strains appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Krebs on Security
AUGUST 4, 2022
Email scammers sent an Uber to the home of an 80-year-old woman who responded to a well-timed email scam, in a bid to make sure she went to the bank and wired money to the fraudsters.
Schneier on Security
AUGUST 8, 2022
Quantum computing is a completely new paradigm for computers. A quantum computer uses quantum properties such as superposition, which allows a qubit (a quantum bit) to be neither 0 nor 1, but something much more complicated.
Joseph Steinberg
AUGUST 2, 2022
CyberSecurity Expert, Joseph Steinberg, was recently interviewed by the team at Utopia — a group of networking-technology enthusiasts seeking to provide readers with wise insights on security, privacy, and cryptocurrency — insights gained through interviews of people with considerable related experience.
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 22, 2022
Short-handed cybersecurity teams face a daunting challenge. Related: ‘ASM’ is cybersecurity’s new centerpiece. In an intensely complex, highly dynamic operating environment, they must proactively mitigate myriad vulnerabilities and at the same time curtail the harm wrought by a relentless adversary: criminal hacking collectives. In short, attack surface management has become the main tent pole of cybersecurity.
Speaker: Dr. Karen Hardy, CEO and Chief Risk Officer of Strategic Leadership Advisors LLC
Join this exclusive webinar with Dr. Karen Hardy, where she will explore the power of storytelling in risk communication as a core component of a resilient organization's management framework!
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 8, 2022
Security flaws dating back more than 10 years are still around and still pose a risk of being freely exploited, says Rezilion. The post How older security vulnerabilities continue to pose a threat appeared first on TechRepublic.
Lohrman on Security
AUGUST 28, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is getting pushback from critical infrastructure owners and operators on cyber goals and objectives. So what happens next
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 30, 2022
Phishers are enjoying remarkable success using text messages to steal remote access credentials and one-time passcodes from employees at some of the world’s largest technology companies and customer support firms.
Schneier on Security
AUGUST 18, 2022
The USB Rubber Ducky is getting better and better. Already, previous versions of the Rubber Ducky could carry out attacks like creating a fake Windows pop-up box to harvest a user’s login credentials or causing Chrome to send all saved passwords to an attacker’s webserver.
Speaker: Ryan McInerny, CAMS, FRM, MSBA - Principal, Product Strategy
This exclusive webinar with Ryan McInerny will teach you all about cryptocurrency and NFTs! Register to learn more about identifying crypto transactions, crypto asset market trends, managing risk and compliance, and supporting customers and partners using crypto-based payments.
Javvad Malik
AUGUST 23, 2022
In Japan, someone registered a trademark for CUGGL as a clothing brand in Japan. GUCCI tried to sue for copyright, but the Japan trademark office stated that CUGGL is not similar enough to GUCCI to warrant enforcement.
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 25, 2022
APIs have come to embody the yin and yang of our digital lives. Related: Biden moves to protect water facilities. Without application programming interface, all the cool digital services we take for granted would not be possible. But it’s also true that the way software developers and companies have deployed APIs has contributed greatly to the exponential expansion of the cyber-attack surface.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 1, 2022
A probable Chinese rootkit infects targeted computers and stays active even if the system is being reinstalled. The post New CosmicStrand rootkit targets Gigabyte and ASUS motherboards appeared first on TechRepublic. Security
Troy Hunt
AUGUST 18, 2022
Right off the back of a visit to our wedding venue (4 weeks and counting!) and a few hours before heading to the snow (yes, Australia has snow), I managed to slip in a weekly update earlier today.
Speaker: Alex Jiménez, Managing Principal, Financial Service Consulting for EPAM
The largest banks have increased reserves for protection against deteriorating economic conditions. Should banks delay their digital transformation investments and focus on cost reductions? In this webinar, Alex Jiménez will walk us through that question and examine the prudent course of action.
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 5, 2022
A class action lawsuit has been filed against big-three consumer credit bureau Experian over reports that the company did little to prevent identity thieves from hijacking consumer accounts.
Schneier on Security
AUGUST 25, 2022
Here’s a phishing campaign that uses a man-in-the-middle attack to defeat multi-factor authentication: Microsoft observed a campaign that inserted an attacker-controlled proxy site between the account users and the work server they attempted to log into.
Lohrman on Security
AUGUST 14, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released tools this past week to help protect the upcoming midterm elections against ransomware, phishing and DDoS attacks
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 8, 2022
Our technological world is advancing at dizzying speeds. Related: The coming of a ‘bio digital twin” Over the last decade, we have seen the introduction of 4G and 5G telecommunication service, the iPad, Instagram, and the introduction, acceptance, and adoption of cloud services from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, as well as cloud computing.
Speaker: Elizabeth "Paige" Baumann, Founder and CEO of Paige Baumann Advisory, LLC
In this session, Elizabeth “Paige” Baumann will cover the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, which also includes the Corporate Transparency Act. She'll take a deep dive into the catalysts that brought on the act, the current implications of the act, and what impacts the act has on the future of banking and finance.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 25, 2022
Apple updates, cookie theft, tech tips and a 5G cheat sheet top this week’s most-read news on TechRepublic. The post Tech news you may have missed: August 18 – 25 appeared first on TechRepublic. 5G Apple Microsoft Security Tech & Work 5g basic tech tips cookie theft excel tips
Troy Hunt
AUGUST 12, 2022
It was all a bit last minute today after travel, office works and then a quick rebuild of desk and PC before doing this livestream (didn't even have time to comb my hair!)
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 16, 2022
Earlier this month, the administrator of the cybercrime forum Breached received a cease-and-desist letter from a cybersecurity firm.
Schneier on Security
AUGUST 2, 2022
TheMarkup has an extensive analysis of connected vehicle data and the companies that are collecting it.
Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services
Join us as we discuss the various tangents of data and the change management process that will help you make better risk-based business decisions to save time and money for your organization.
Javvad Malik
AUGUST 22, 2022
Lloyds of London has told its members to exclude nation state cyber attacks from insurance policies beginning in 2023, saying they pose unacceptable levels or risk. Hmm so where do we begin to unpack this one? Attribution is never easy, even in the best of times. So who will decide whether an attack is a nation state or just little Timmy trying to impress his friends on the Discord channel?
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 10, 2022
Technology provides opportunities to positively impact the world and improve lives. Related: Why facial recognition ought to be regulated. It also delivers new ways to commit crimes and fraud. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a public warning in June 2022 about a new kind of fraud involving remote work and deepfakes. The making of Deepfakes. The world is on track to see around 50% of workers transition to sustained, full-time telecommuting.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 9, 2022
Learn how to reset your Windows 10 password whether you use a Microsoft Account or a local account. The post How to reset your Windows 10 password when you forget it appeared first on TechRepublic. Developer Microsoft Security Software forgot windows 10 password i forgot my laptop password windows
Troy Hunt
AUGUST 5, 2022
A very early weekly update this time after an especially hectic week. The process with the couple of data breaches in particular was a real time sap and it shouldn't be this hard.
Speaker: Ronald Eddings, Cybersecurity Expert and Podcaster
In this webinar, Ronald Eddings, Cybersecurity Expert, will outline the relationship between SaaS apps and IT & security teams, along with several actionable solutions to overcome the new difficulties facing your organization.
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