Schneier on Security
JULY 10, 2023
In my latest book, A Hacker’s Mind , I wrote about hacks as loophole exploiting. This is a great example: The Wisconsin governor used his line-item veto powers—supposedly unique in their specificity—to change a one-year funding increase into a 400-year funding increase. He took this wording: Section 402. 121.905 (3) (c) 9. of the statues is created to read: 121.903 (3) (c) 9.
Krebs on Security
JULY 11, 2023
Microsoft Corp. today released software updates to quash 130 security bugs in its Windows operating systems and related software, including at least five flaws that are already seeing active exploitation. Meanwhile, Apple customers have their own zero-day woes again this month: On Monday, Apple issued (and then quickly pulled) an emergency update to fix a zero-day vulnerability that is being exploited on MacOS and iOS devices.
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Troy Hunt
JULY 13, 2023
Each year since 2011, Microsoft has sent me a lovely email around this time: I've been fortunate enough to find a passion in life that has allowed me to do what I love and make a great living out of it all whilst contributing to the community in a meaningful and impactful way. In last year's MVP announcement blog post , I talked about one of my favourite contributions of all that year being the Pwned Passwords ingestion pipeline for the FBI.
The Last Watchdog
JULY 10, 2023
To tap the full potential of massively interconnected, fully interoperable digital systems we must solve privacy and cybersecurity, to be sure. Related: Using ‘Big Data’ to improve health and well-being But there’s yet another towering technology mountain to climb: we must also overcome the limitations of Moore’s Law. After 30 years, we’ve reached the end of Moore’s Law , which states that the number of transistors on a silicon-based semiconductor chip doubles approximately eve
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
JULY 12, 2023
No surprise, but Google just changed its privacy policy to reflect broader uses of all the surveillance data it has captured over the years: Research and development : Google uses information to improve our services and to develop new products, features and technologies that benefit our users and the public. For example, we use publicly available information to help train Google’s AI models and build products and features like Google Translate, Bard, and Cloud AI capabilities.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 14, 2023
Review your recent Gmail access, browser sign-in history and Google account activity to make sure no one other than you has used your account.
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Lohrman on Security
JULY 9, 2023
Fake news, misinformation and online scams are growing at an alarming rate as generative AI explodes in usage. So what are the problems, and what are some potential solutions to consider?
Schneier on Security
JULY 13, 2023
The French police are getting new surveillance powers : French police should be able to spy on suspects by remotely activating the camera, microphone and GPS of their phones and other devices, lawmakers agreed late on Wednesday, July 5. […] Covering laptops, cars and other connected objects as well as phones, the measure would allow the geolocation of suspects in crimes punishable by at least five years’ jail.
The Last Watchdog
JULY 13, 2023
Pittsburgh, PA – July 13, 2023 – Security Journey, a best-in-class application security education company, has today announced an acceleration of its secure coding training platform enhancements. Since combining HackEDU and Security Journey training offerings into one Platform, the company has added or refreshed almost 200 lessons and 25 languages, frameworks, and technologies; giving customers even more new training content to improve secure coding knowledge gain of up to 85%.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 11, 2023
Learn how a malicious driver exploits a loophole in the Windows operating system to run at kernel level.
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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.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 8, 2023
Security researchers have dissected a recently emerged ransomware strain named 'Big Head' that may be spreading through malvertising that promotes fake Windows updates and Microsoft Word installers. [.
Schneier on Security
JULY 14, 2023
The first Republican primary debate has a popularity threshold to determine who gets to appear: 40,000 individual contributors. Now there are a lot of conventional ways a candidate can get that many contributors. Doug Burgum came up with a novel idea: buy them : A long-shot contender at the bottom of recent polls, Mr. Burgum is offering $20 gift cards to the first 50,000 people who donate at least $1 to his campaign.
The Last Watchdog
JULY 13, 2023
London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. The data shows how perceptions around cyber and technology risks, from ransomware and other cyber-attacks to the threats posed by AI, are changing the global business risk landscape.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 9, 2023
When you think of VPNs, chances are pretty good your thoughts go to the tried and true virtual private networks of old, which made it possible for you to securely connect to your company network (from a remote location) such that your local computer behaved as if it were within the company LAN. In this. The post What Are Mobile VPN Apps and Why You Should Be Using Them appeared first on TechRepublic.
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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.
We Live Security
JULY 11, 2023
A view of the H1 2023 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts The post ESET Threat Report H1 2023 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Schneier on Security
JULY 11, 2023
The Washington Post has an article about popular printing services, and whether or not they read your documents and mine the data when you use them for printing: Ideally, printing services should avoid storing the content of your files, or at least delete daily. Print services should also communicate clearly upfront what information they’re collecting and why.
The Last Watchdog
JULY 11, 2023
When it comes to alternative asset trading, protecting investor data is of critical importance. Related: Preserving the privacy of the elderly As more traders and investors engage in these investment avenues, it is crucial to adopt robust security measures to safeguard sensitive and regulated information. Here are seven tips to protect investor data in alternative asset trading.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 14, 2023
The White House has announced the first iteration of the National Cybersecurity Implementation Plan. Read on to learn more about the plan and alignment with the five essential pillars.
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Bleeping Computer
JULY 9, 2023
Security researchers observed a new campaign they attribute to the Charming Kitten APT group where hackers used new NokNok malware that targets macOS systems. [.
Dark Reading
JULY 11, 2023
Fixes for more than 100 vulnerabilities affect numerous products, including Windows, Office,Net, and Azure Active Directory, among others.
The Last Watchdog
JULY 10, 2023
Aachen, Germany, July 10, 2023 – Utimaco , a leading global provider of IT security solutions that is celebrating its 40th year pioneering trusted cybersecurity and compliance solutions and services to customers across the globe, has released a new whitepaper, ‘ Circles of Trust 2023: Exploring Consumer Trust in the Digital Society ’, that takes a deep look at how consumers view trust in an increasingly digital world.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 13, 2023
Among the strategic propositions in Gartner's 2023-2024 cybersecurity outlook are that organizations need to institute cultural changes to lower pressure on security teams.
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.
The Hacker News
JULY 8, 2023
Two file management apps on the Google Play Store have been discovered to be spyware, putting the privacy and security of up to 1.5 million Android users at risk. These apps engage in deceptive behaviour and secretly send sensitive user data to malicious servers in China. Pradeo, a leading mobile security company, has uncovered this alarming infiltration.
Dark Reading
JULY 10, 2023
An attack involves a multi-stage infection chain with custom malware hosted on Amazon EC2 that ultimately steals critical system and browser data; so far, targets have been located in Latin America.
The Last Watchdog
JULY 13, 2023
Santa Clara, Calif. and Bangalore, India – July 13, 2023 — Large companies are typically using over 1100 SaaS applications to run their operations and the number of companies adopting this trend is rapidly growing 20% every year but this presents a number of risks. Helping them manage their SaaS estates and mitigate risks, SaaS operations(SaaSOps) platform Zluri is today announcing a $20M funding round.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 13, 2023
Google's Behshad Behzadi weighs in on how to use generative AI chatbots without compromising company information.
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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.
Security Boulevard
JULY 10, 2023
Maple Tree Side Effects: Torvalds feels the pressure, fixes lazy locks. The post StackRot: Linux Bug so bad Linus Dives Into Code to Fix It appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 11, 2023
Microsoft announced today that it would change the name of its Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) enterprise identity service to Microsoft Entra ID by the end of the year. [.
The Last Watchdog
JULY 12, 2023
Tel Aviv, Israel– July 12, 2023 – Oxeye , the provider of an award-winning cloud-native application security platform, has uncovered two critical security vulnerabilities and recommending immediate action be taken to mitigate risk. The vulnerabilities were discovered in Owncast ( CVE-2023-3188 ) and EaseProbe ( CVE-2023-33967), two open-source platforms written in Go.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 13, 2023
Looking for a list of the top tech conferences and events in 2023? Explore our guide to find out which events you should add to your calendar.
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