Lohrman on Security
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Welcome to the second installment of this comprehensive annual look at global cybersecurity industry predictions, forecasts, trends and outlook reports from the top security industry vendors, technology magazines, expert thought leaders and more.
Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 6, 2024
This tool seems to do a pretty good job. The company’s Mobile Threat Hunting feature uses a combination of malware signature-based detection, heuristics, and machine learning to look for anomalies in iOS and Android device activity or telltale signs of spyware infection. For paying iVerify customers, the tool regularly checks devices for potential compromise.
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Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Image: Shutterstock, iHaMoo. Adam Griffin is still in disbelief over how quickly he was robbed of nearly $500,000 in cryptocurrencies. A scammer called using a real Google phone number to warn his Gmail account was being hacked, sent email security alerts directly from google.com, and ultimately seized control over the account by convincing him to click “yes” to a Google prompt on his mobile device.
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Phishing attacks increased nearly 40 percent in the year ending August 2024, with much of that growth concentrated at a small number of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) — such as.shop ,top ,xyz — that attract scammers with rock-bottom prices and no meaningful registration requirements, new research finds. Meanwhile, the nonprofit entity that oversees the domain name industry is moving forward with plans to introduce a slew of new gTLDs.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Starting next year : Our longstanding offering won’t fundamentally change next year, but we are going to introduce a new offering that’s a big shift from anything we’ve done before—short-lived certificates. Specifically, certificates with a lifetime of six days. This is a big upgrade for the security of the TLS ecosystem because it minimizes exposure time during a key compromise event.
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Continuing our look back at 2024, part two of Last Watchdogs year-ender roundtable turns its focus to emerging threats vs. evolving defense tactics. Part two of a four-part series The explosion of AI-driven phishing, insider threats, and business logic abuse has forced a shift toward more proactive, AI-enhanced defenses. The drivers are intensifying.
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Troy Hunt
DECEMBER 7, 2024
A super quick intro today as I rush off to do the next very Dubai thing: drive a Lambo through the desert to go dirt bike riding before jumping in a Can-Am off-roader and then heading to the kart track for a couple of afternoon sessions. I post lots of pics to my Facebook account , and if none of that is interesting, here's this week's video on more infosec-related topics: References Sponsored by: Cyberattacks are guaranteed.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 5, 2024
SOC analysts, vital to cybersecurity, face burnout due to exhausting workloads, risking their well-being and the effectiveness of organizational defenses. Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst burnout is a very real problem. These are some of the most important cybersecurity professionals out there, and many of them are being worked to exhaustion.
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 11, 2024
A financial firm registered in Canada has emerged as the payment processor for dozens of Russian cryptocurrency exchanges and websites hawking cybercrime services aimed at Russian-speaking customers, new research finds. Meanwhile, an investigation into the Vancouver street address used by this company shows it is home to dozens of foreign currency dealers, money transfer businesses, and cryptocurrency exchanges — none of which are physically located there.
Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Not everything needs to be digital and “smart.” License plates, for example : Josep Rodriguez, a researcher at security firm IOActive, has revealed a technique to jailbreak digital license plates sold by Reviver, the leading vendor of those plates in the US with 65,000 plates already sold. By removing a sticker on the back of the plate and attaching a cable to its internal connectors, he’s able to rewrite a Reviver plate’s firmware in a matter of minutes.
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Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In the modern world of software development, code quality is becoming a critical factor that determines a project success. Errors in code can entail severe consequences. Related: The convergence of network, application security For example, vulnerabilities in banking applications can lead to financial data leaks, and errors in medical systems can threaten the health of patients.
Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 8, 2024
A critical use-after-free vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-38193, has been discovered in the afd.sys Windows driver. This vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 7.8, poses a significant threat to Windows systems,... The post Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2024-38193 Exploited in the Wild: PoC Published appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Malwarebytes
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Researchers have discovered a huge Google Cloud Storage bucket, found freely accessible on the internet and containing a treasure trove of personal information. AI startup WotNot provides companies with the ability to create their own customized chatbot. The company reportedly has 3,000 customers including some household family names. But the way its solution is set up introduces an extra link in the chain in the flow of personally identifiable information (PII) from the customer to the company
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 22, 2024
US authorities charged a dual Russian and Israeli national for being a developer of the LockBit ransomware group. Rostislav Panev, 51, a dual Russian-Israeli national, was charged as a LockBit ransomware developer. Arrested in Israel, he awaits extradition to the U.S. Panev was arrested in Israel in August and is awaiting extradition to the U.S. on criminal charges.
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The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 4, 2024
In January 2022, KrebsOnSecurity identified a Russian man named Mikhail Matveev as “ Wazawaka ,” a cybercriminal who was deeply involved in the formation and operation of multiple ransomware groups. The U.S. government indicted Matveev as a top ransomware purveyor a year later, offering $10 million for information leading to his arrest. Last week, the Russian government reportedly arrested Matveev and charged him with creating malware used to extort companies.
SecureWorld News
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Quantum computing brings both opportunities for advancement and significant security challenges. Recent progress has sparked discussions, but current capabilities are still far from threatening encryption standards like 2048-bit RSA. Despite media hype suggesting potential for "cracking military-grade encryption," experts clarify that these achievements neither target nor compromise robust methods like AES, TLS, or other military-grade algorithms.
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 18, 2024
To wrap up our 2024 year-end roundtable, we turn our attention to new technologies and trends that are emerging to help bridge the gaps. Part four of our four-part series From cybersecurity skills shortages to the pressures of hybrid work, the challenges facing organizations are at an all-time high. Experts here explore the importance of fostering a resilient workforce, backed by AI-enhanced training and layered security strategies.
Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The Apache Software Foundation has released important security updates to address two vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat, a widely-used open-source web server, and servlet container. One of the vulnerabilities could allow... The post RCE and DoS Vulnerabilities Addressed in Apache Tomcat: CVE-2024-50379 and CVE-2024-54677 appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.
Malwarebytes
DECEMBER 5, 2024
A years-long infiltration into the systems of eight telecom giants, including AT&T and Verizon, allowed a state sponsored actor to steal vast amounts of data on where, when and who individuals have been communicating with. Speaking to Reuters , a senior US official said the attack telecommunications infrastructure was broad and that the hacking was still ongoing.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is rapidly revolutionizing various industries, including cybersecurity, allowing the creation of realistic and personalized content. The capabilities that make Generative Artificial Intelligence a powerful tool for progress also make it a significant threat in the cyber domain. The use of GAI by malicious actors is becoming increasingly common, enabling them to conduct a wide range of cyberattacks.
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix , a powerful commercial web app vulnerability scanner, new research finds. The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology firm based in Turkey.
SecureList
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Introduction Known since 2014, Cloud Atlas targets Eastern Europe and Central Asia. We’re shedding light on a previously undocumented toolset, which the group used heavily in 2024. Victims get infected via phishing emails containing a malicious document that exploits a vulnerability in the formula editor ( CVE-2018-0802 ) to download and execute malware code.
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Tel Aviv, Israel, Dec. 3, 2024, CyberNewswire — With Sweet, customers can now unify detection and response for applications, workloads, and cloud infrastructure Sweet Security today announced the release of its unified Cloud Native Detection and Response platform, designed to transform the way organizations protect their cloud environments in real time.
Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Veeam Software, a prominent provider of backup and disaster recovery solutions, has released urgent security updates to address two critical vulnerabilities in its Service Provider Console (VSPC). One of these... The post CVE-2024-42448 (CVSS 9.9): Critical RCE Vulnerability in Veeam VSPC appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Malwarebytes
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Another day, another exposed S3 bucket. This time, 5 million US credit cards and personal details were leaked online. The Leakd.com security team discovered that 5 terabytes of sensitive screenshots were exposed in a freely accessible Amazon S3 bucket. An S3 bucket is like a virtual file folder in the cloud where you can store various types of data, such as text files, images, videos, and more.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 4, 2024
BT Group (formerly British Telecom)’s Conferencing division shut down some of its servers following a Black Basta ransomware attack. British multinational telecommunications holding company BT Group (formerly British Telecom) announced it has shut down some of its servers following a Black Basta ransomware attack. “We identified an attempt to compromise our BT Conferencing platform.
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 70 security holes in Windows and Windows software, including one vulnerability that is already being exploited in active attacks. The zero-day seeing exploitation involves CVE-2024-49138 , a security weakness in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver — used by applications to write transaction logs — that could let an authenticated attacker gain “system” level privileges on a vulnerable Windows device.
SecureWorld News
DECEMBER 5, 2024
MasterCard's September 2024 acquisition of Recorded Future for $2.65 billion signals a significant shift in how global financial institutions are approaching cybersecurity. Not too long ago, these institutions had a reputation for outdated, inefficient, and worryingly vulnerable systems. So, what changed? Recorded Future is well-regarded for its AI-driven threat intelligence capabilities, which leverage massive amounts of data to predict, identify, and mitigate threats before they escalate.
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Today, part three of Last Watchdog s year-end roundtable zeroes in on the regulatory and compliance landscape. Part three of a four-part series In 2024, global pressure on companies to implement advanced data protection measures intensified, with new standards in encryption and software transparency raising the bar. From the push for quantum-resilient cryptography to Software Bill of Material (SBOM ) requirements aimed at bolstering supply chain security, this installment examines the regulatory
Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 31, 2024
A security researcher published a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for CVE-2024-21182, a critical vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server. Rated at CVSS 7.5, this flaw exposes affected systems to potentially devastating consequences,... The post CVE-2024-21182: PoC Exploit Code Published for Severe WebLogic Flaw appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
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