Jane Frankland
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Sir Isaac Newton first presented his three laws of motion in 1686. His third law, is widely known and states that, “for every action there is an equal and opposing reaction.” We see this in business. As technology advances at speed, it enables just as many opportunities as it introduces threats. Gains come but so do threats and losses. No company can escape either.
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Laptop technicians routinely violate the privacy of the people whose computers they repair: Researchers at University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, recovered logs from laptops after receiving overnight repairs from 12 commercial shops. The logs showed that technicians from six of the locations had accessed personal data and that two of those shops also copied data onto a personal device.
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Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. After two weeks of stalling their extortionists, Peter’s bosses were ready to capitulate and pay the ransom demand.
Lohrman on Security
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
What are the latest online security tips as we head into another holiday season? What’s the best cyber advice, and what shopping trends should you watch out for?
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
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Twitter is having intermittent problems with its two-factor authentication system: Not all users are having problems receiving SMS authentication codes, and those who rely on an authenticator app or physical authentication token to secure their Twitter account may not have reason to test the mechanism. But users have been self-reporting issues on Twitter since the weekend, and WIRED confirmed that on at least some accounts, authentication texts are hours delayed or not coming at all.
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about some big changes afoot for Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), namely the introduction of annual billing and new rate limits. Today, it's finally here! These are two of the most eagerly awaited, most requested features on HIBP's UserVoice so it's great to see them finally knocked off after years of waiting. In implementing all this, there are changes to the existing "one size fits all" model so if you're using the HIBP API, please make sure y
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Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Next year, cybercriminals will be as busy as ever. Are IT departments ready? The post Top cybersecurity threats for 2023 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
A financial cybercrime group calling itself the Disneyland Team has been making liberal use of visually confusing phishing domains that spoof popular bank brands using Punycode , an Internet standard that allows web browsers to render domain names with non-Latin alphabets like Cyrillic. The Disneyland Team’s Web interface, which allows them to interact with malware victims in real time to phish their login credentials using phony bank websites.
Lohrman on Security
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
A Sandia National Laboratories study determined that electric vehicle charging stations are vulnerable to cyber attacks. What might happen next — and how hard will this be to fix?
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
It’s Iran’s turn to have its digital surveillance tools leaked : According to these internal documents, SIAM is a computer system that works behind the scenes of Iranian cellular networks, providing its operators a broad menu of remote commands to alter, disrupt, and monitor how customers use their phones. The tools can slow their data connections to a crawl, break the encryption of phone calls, track the movements of individuals or large groups, and produce detailed metadata summari
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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.
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
I've been investing a heap of time into Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) lately, ranging from all the usual stuff (namely trawling through masses of data breaches) to all new stuff, in particular expanding and enhancing the public API. The API is actually pretty simple: plug in an email address, get a result, and that's a very clearly documented process.
The Last Watchdog
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
One must admire the ingenuity of cybercriminals. Related: Thwarting email attacks. A new development in phishing is the “nag attack.” The fraudster commences the social engineering by irritating the targeted victim, and then follows up with an an offer to alleviate the annoyance. The end game, of course, is to trick an intended victim into revealing sensitive information or it could be to install malicious code.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Industrial IoT is gaining adoption, but this comes with some security risks. Check out the dangers and how you can avoid them. The post Top 6 security risks associated with industrial IoT appeared first on TechRepublic.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Responding to a recent surge in AI-generated bot accounts, LinkedIn is rolling out new features that it hopes will help users make more informed decisions about with whom they choose to connect. Many LinkedIn profiles now display a creation date, and the company is expanding its domain validation offering, which allows users to publicly confirm that they can reply to emails at the domain of their stated current employer.
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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.
Lohrman on Security
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
As we head into the pivotal 2022 midterm elections this week, how prepared are states to ensure votes are properly counted and protected from cyber attacks? Here’s a roundup of recent developments.
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Last month, we were warned not to install Qatar’s World Cup app because it was spyware. This month, it’s Egypt’s COP27 Summit app : The app is being promoted as a tool to help attendees navigate the event. But it risks giving the Egyptian government permission to read users’ emails and messages. Even messages shared via encrypted services like WhatsApp are vulnerable, according to POLITICO’s technical review of the application, and two of the outside experts.
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
I feel like life is finally complete: I have beaches, sunshine and fast internet! (Yes, and of course an amazing wife, but that goes without saying 😊) For the folks asking via various channels, the speed is not exactly symmetrical at 1000/400 and I'm honestly not sure why that's the case here in Australia. I also had to shell out quite a bit extra to go from 50 up to a "business" plan of 400 up, but with the volumes of data I ship around it'll make a pretty big dif
The Last Watchdog
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Ever feel like your smart home has dyslexia? Siri and Alexa are terrific at gaining intelligence with each additional voice command. And yet what these virtual assistants are starkly missing is interoperability. Related: Why standards are so vital. Matter 1.0 is about to change that. This new home automation connectivity standard rolls out this holiday season with sky high expectations.
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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.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
As attackers target the ever-growing IoT attack surface, companies can reduce their risks with these six security best practices. The post 6 ways to reduce your IoT attack surface appeared first on TechRepublic.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
A recent scoop by Reuters revealed that mobile apps for the U.S. Army and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were integrating software that sends visitor data to a Russian company called Pushwoosh , which claims to be based in the United States. But that story omitted an important historical detail about Pushwoosh: In 2013, one of its developers admitted to authoring the Pincer Trojan , malware designed to surreptitiously intercept and forward text messages from Android mob
Lohrman on Security
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
The bankruptcy filing by crypto giant FTX, along with the dramatic drop in the value of most cryptocurrencies in 2022, has raised new questions regarding the future of blockchain technology.
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
The major browsers natively trust a whole bunch of certificate authorities, and some of them are really sketchy : Google’s Chrome, Apple’s Safari, nonprofit Firefox and others allow the company, TrustCor Systems, to act as what’s known as a root certificate authority, a powerful spot in the internet’s infrastructure that guarantees websites are not fake, guiding users to them seamlessly.
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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.
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
We've had great feedback from people who have gotten Pwned. Loads of people had told us how much they've enjoyed it and would like to get their friends Pwned too. Personally, I think everyone should get Pwned! Which is why we're making it possible for 30% less 😊 Ok, being more serious for a moment, I'm talking about Pwned the book which we launched a couple of months ago and it's chock full of over 800 pages worth of epic blog posts and more importantly, the stor
The Last Watchdog
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Government assistance can be essential to individual wellbeing and economic stability. This was clear during the COVID-19 pandemic, when governments issued trillions of dollars in economic relief. Related: Fido champions passwordless authentication. Applying for benefits can be arduous, not least because agencies need to validate applicant identity and personal identifiable information (PII).
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Also including blockchain-related projects in the ban, SourceHut's creator said the technology is associated with fraudulent activities and high-risk investments. The post Open-source repository SourceHut to remove all cryptocurrency-related projects appeared first on TechRepublic.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Let’s face it: Having “2022 election” in the headline above is probably the only reason anyone might read this story today. Still, while most of us here in the United States are anxiously awaiting the results of how well we’ve patched our Democracy, it seems fitting that Microsoft Corp. today released gobs of security patches for its ubiquitous Windows operating systems.
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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.
Cisco Security
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Cisco supports the Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework and is a launch partner of AWS Security Lake. The Cisco Secure Technical Alliance supports the open ecosystem and AWS is a valued technology alliance partner, with integrations across the Cisco Secure portfolio, including SecureX, Secure Firewall, Secure Cloud Analytics, Duo, Umbrella, Web Security Appliance, Secure Workload, Secure Endpoint, Identity Services Engine, and more.
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
CISA is now pushing phishing-resistant multifactor authentication. Roger Grimes has an excellent post reminding everyone that “phishing-resistant” is not “phishing proof,” and that everyone needs to stop pretending otherwise. His list of different attacks is particularly useful.
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 12, 2022
What a week to pick to be in Canberra. Planned well before things got cyber-crazy in Australia, I spent a few days catching up with folks in our capital and talking to the Australia Federal Police for scam awareness week. That it coincided with the dumping of Medibank customer health records made it an especially interesting time to talk with police, politicians and industry leaders.
The Last Watchdog
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Endpoints are where all are the connectivity action is. Related: Ransomware bombardments. And securing endpoints has once more become mission critical. This was the focal point of presentations at Tanium’s Converge 2022 conference which I had the privilege to attend last week at the Fairmont Austin in the Texas capital. I had the chance to visit with Peter Constantine, Tanium’s Senior Vice President Product Management.
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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