Schneier on Security
MAY 19, 2022
A surprising number of websites include JavaScript keyloggers that collect everything you type as you type it, not just when you submit a form. Researchers from KU Leuven, Radboud University, and University of Lausanne crawled and analyzed the top 100,000 websites, looking at scenarios in which a user is visiting a site while in the European Union and visiting a site from the United States.
Krebs on Security
MAY 17, 2022
Millions of U.S. government employees and contractors have been issued a secure smart ID card that enables physical access to buildings and controlled spaces, and provides access to government computer networks and systems at the cardholder’s appropriate security level. But many government employees aren’t issued an approved card reader device that lets them use these cards at home or remotely, and so turn to low-cost readers they find online.
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Troy Hunt
MAY 19, 2022
Just before Christmas, the promise to launch a fully open source Pwned Passwords fed with a firehose of fresh data from the FBI and NCA finally came true. We pushed out the code, published the blog post, dusted ourselves off and that was that. Kind of - there was just one thing remaining. The k-anonymity API is lovely and that's not just me saying that, that's people voting with their feet: That's already 58% by volume from my December blog post, only 5 months ago to the day.
The Last Watchdog
MAY 16, 2022
It’s a scenario executives know too well. Related: Third-party audits can hold valuable intel. You and your cybersecurity team do everything correctly to safeguard your infrastructure, yet the frightening alert still arrives that you’ve suffered a data breach. It’s a maddening situation that occurs far more often than it should. One of the main culprits for these incredibly frustrating attacks has not so much to do with how a team functions or the protocols a company employs, but instead, it’s a
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
MAY 18, 2022
Researchers have demonstrated iPhone malware that works even when the phone is fully shut down. t turns out that the iPhone’s Bluetooth chip — which is key to making features like Find My work — has no mechanism for digitally signing or even encrypting the firmware it runs. Academics at Germany’s Technical University of Darmstadt figured out how to exploit this lack of hardening to run malicious firmware that allows the attacker to track the phone’s location or run new features whe
Krebs on Security
MAY 18, 2022
Some of more tech-savvy Democrats in the U.S. Senate are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate identity-proofing company ID.me for “deceptive statements” the company and its founder allegedly made over how they handle facial recognition data collected on behalf of the Internal Revenue Service , which until recently required anyone seeking a new IRS account online to provide a live video selfie to ID.me.
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The Last Watchdog
MAY 19, 2022
You very likely will interact with a content management system (CMS) multiple times today. Related: How ‘business logic’ hackers steal from companies. For instance, the The Last Watchdog article you are reading uses a CMS to store posts, display them in an attractive manner, and provide search capabilities. Wikipedia uses a CMS for textual entries, blog posts, images, photographs, videos, charts, graphics, and “ talk pages ” that help its many contributors collaborate.
Schneier on Security
MAY 20, 2022
Locks that use Bluetooth Low Energy to authenticate keys are vulnerable to remote unlocking. The research focused on Teslas, but the exploit is generalizable. In a video shared with Reuters, NCC Group researcher Sultan Qasim Khan was able to open and then drive a Tesla using a small relay device attached to a laptop which bridged a large gap between the Tesla and the Tesla owner’s phone. “This proves that any product relying on a trusted BLE connection is vulnerable to attacks even f
Lohrman on Security
MAY 15, 2022
Lincoln College in Illinois announced they were closing their doors as a result of COVID-19 and cyber attack disruptions. Who’s next?
Troy Hunt
MAY 14, 2022
A short one this week as the previous 7 days disappeared with AusCERT and other commitments. Geez it was nice to not only be back at an event, but out there socialising and attending all the related things that tend to go along with it. I'll leave you with this tweet which was a bit of a highlight for me, having Ari alongside me at the event and watching his enthusiasm being part of the industry I love 😊 At #AusCERT with Ari for “take your son to work” day 🙂 I&
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The Last Watchdog
MAY 20, 2022
The unification revolution of cybersecurity solutions has started – and managed security service providers are leading the way. Managed security services (MSS) refer to a service model that enable the monitoring and managing of security technologies, systems, or even software-as-a-service (SaaS) products. Here’s more on the various types and benefits of MSS, as well as the state of the MSS(P) market in 2022!
Schneier on Security
MAY 16, 2022
Rob Joyce, the director of cybersecurity at the NSA, said so in an interview: The NSA already has classified quantum-resistant algorithms of its own that it developed over many years, said Joyce. But it didn’t enter any of its own in the contest. The agency’s mathematicians, however, worked with NIST to support the process, trying to crack the algorithms in order to test their merit. “Those candidate algorithms that NIST is running the competitions on all appear strong, secure,
Tech Republic Security
MAY 20, 2022
A commercial surveillance company previously exposed for selling a spyware service dubbed "Predator" keeps targeting users and uses 0-day exploits to compromise Android phones. Learn more about how to protect yourself from it. The post Packaged zero-day vulnerabilities on Android used for cyber surveillance attacks appeared first on TechRepublic.
Graham Cluley
MAY 20, 2022
I'm not sure if it would be enough for me to switch bank accounts, but I have something of a sneaking respect for the Bank of Zambia.
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The Last Watchdog
MAY 17, 2022
Defending companies as they transition to cloud-first infrastructures has become a very big problem – but it’s certainly not an unsolvable one. Coming Wed., May 18: How security teams can help drive business growth — by embracing complexity. . The good news is that a long-overdue transition to a new attack surface and security paradigm is well underway, one built on a fresh set of cloud-native security frameworks and buttressed by software-defined security technologies.
Schneier on Security
MAY 20, 2022
“ Google Maps Adds Shortcuts through Houses of People Google Knows Aren’t Home Right Now.” Excellent satire.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 20, 2022
McAfee and Kaspersky are some of the oldest, most trusted names in the antivirus business, but their ideal use cases vary. See which is best for you. The post McAfee vs Kaspersky: Compare EDR software appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco Security
MAY 18, 2022
Embracing security resilience for the hybrid work era. Hybrid work is here to stay. According to our survey, only 9 percent of the global workforce plans to return to the office full time. Employees have become accustomed to working from home and on-the-go, and modern organizations will need to keep up with this shift to retain much-needed talent. While flexibility has become king, many people may also miss in-person collaboration, and will want to meet with others in the office on an ad hoc bas
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Malwarebytes
MAY 19, 2022
A joint multi-national cybersecurity advisory has revealed the top ten attack vectors most exploited by cybercriminals in order to gain access to organisation networks, as well as the techniques they use to gain access. The advisory cites five techniques used to gain leverage: Public facing applications. Anything internet-facing can be a threat if not properly patched and updated.
Schneier on Security
MAY 14, 2022
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking on “Securing a World of Physically Capable Computers” at OWASP Belgium’s chapter meeting in Antwerp, Belgium, on May 17, 2022. I’m speaking at Future Summits in Antwerp, Belgium, on May 18, 2022. I’m speaking at IT-S Now 2022 in Vienna, Austria, on June 2, 2022. I’m speaking at the 14th International Conference on Cyber Conflict, CyCon 2022, in Tallinn, Estonia, on June 3, 2022.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 19, 2022
A threat actor has successfully compromised and modified a US business website's checkout page in order to collect all the credit card data from unsuspecting customers. Read more about how to protect from this threat. The post Threat actors compromising US business online checkout pages to steal credit card information appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco Security
MAY 20, 2022
The last two years have created a lot of pressure on us all. The pandemic has forced us to adapt to new ways of working and has presented many technological challenges, one of which is multi-cloud transformation. As we can see, these challenges are not going away soon and the need for agile adaptation is critical. Whilst most teams have adapted already, it has taken a toll on them.
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.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 19, 2022
The notorious Conti ransomware gang has officially shut down their operation, with infrastructure taken offline and team leaders told that the brand is no more. [.].
Schneier on Security
MAY 17, 2022
CISA, NSA, FBI, and similar organizations in the other Five Eyes countries are warning that attacks on MSPs — as a vector to their customers — are likely to increase. No details about what this prediction is based on. Makes sense, though. The SolarWinds attack was incredibly successful for the Russian SVR, and a blueprint for future attacks.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 17, 2022
NCC Group has found proof of concept that BLE devices can be exploited from anywhere on the planet. The post Vulnerabilities found in Bluetooth Low Energy gives hackers access to numerous devices appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco Security
MAY 17, 2022
Cisco Secure Access by Duo and Cisco Umbrella expands availability on AWS Marketplace. Cisco Secure powers security resilience enabling you to protect the integrity of your business amidst unpredictable threats and major change, such as migrating to the cloud. As a leader in cloud enablement, Cisco Secure is excited to announce the availability of our Security SaaS portfolio on AWS Marketplace.
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Security Boulevard
MAY 17, 2022
What’s the correlation between Kubernetes and software supply chains? To answer that question, let’s start by exploring the latter. Simply put, software supply chains are the lifeblood of building, delivering, maintaining and scaling cloud-native applications. They are made up of software components, including those at the infrastructure and application layer, and their underlying pipelines, repositories.
We Live Security
MAY 20, 2022
ESET researchers spot an updated version of the malware loader used in the Industroyer2 and CaddyWiper attacks. The post Sandworm uses a new version of ArguePatch to attack targets in Ukraine appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 19, 2022
CrowdStrike Falcon XDR and Sophos Endpoint Intercept X are best-in-class EDR solutions, taking endpoint detection and response to the next level. Compare the features of these EDR tools. The post CrowdStrike vs Sophos: EDR software comparison appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco Security
MAY 16, 2022
Companies aren’t doing business the way they used to, and the shift to hybrid work has forced many to become increasingly security resilient or cease operations. The global food market is no exception. One of our valued customers, Leng-d’Or , was faced with a challenge during the pandemic that could have interrupted its production line, but by some quick thinking, skilled leadership and a close partnership with Cisco they were able to pull through stronger than before.
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