Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a major financial agency of the United Nations, and an international financial institution funded by 190 member countries. The IMF has a robust cybersecurity program in place to respond quickly and effectively to such incidents.”

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 18, 2022

It ships with a major upgrade to the DuckyScript programming language, which is used to create the commands that the Rubber Ducky will enter into a target machine. But these attacks had to be carefully crafted for specific operating systems and software versions and lacked the flexibility to work across platforms.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 28, 2024

Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix. If, after freeing a memory location, a program does not clear the pointer to that memory, an attacker can use the error to manipulate the program. on the underlying platform, with the user’s full privileges.”

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WIRED Threat Level

AUGUST 3, 2023

Flaws in the Points.com platform, which is used to manage dozens of major travel rewards programs, exposed user data—and could have let an attacker snag some extra perks.

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The Hacker News

JULY 26, 2023

A new malware family called Realst has become the latest to target Apple macOS systems, with a third of the samples already designed to infect macOS 14 Sonoma, the upcoming major release of the operating system.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Which is strange, since apart from the surprising Copilot introduction, Windows 10 hasn’t seen any major changes. So, it makes sense that, similar to the extended security updates program Microsoft offered Windows 7 users years ago, it will now introduce a similar extension program for Windows 10.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2023

As such, AD has also become a major target for bad actors. The post Why AD Modernization Is Critical to Your Cybersecurity Program appeared first on Semperis. The post Why AD Modernization Is Critical to Your Cybersecurity Program appeared first on Semperis.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These malevolent programs have orchestrated over 200 targeted assaults against major corporations worldwide, victimizing entities across 71 countries and regions,... The post Hive Ransomware Leader Nabbed in Ukraine: Europol and Ukrainian Police Collaborate to Take Down Cybercriminal appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 26, 2023

Employees and business leaders alike are flocking to generative AI software and similar programs, often unaware of the major SaaS security vulnerabilities they're introducing into the enterprise. Security and IT teams are routinely forced to adopt software before fully understanding the security risks. And AI tools are no exception.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

CRN took a look at the channel-focused security vendors that have unveiled major partner program updates in the first quarter of 2023, including MixMode. The post MixMode Named Among Top Cybersecurity Companies to Watch in 2023 by CRN appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

Additionally, newer versions of Microsoft Windows will complain with a bright yellow or red alert message if users try to install a program that is not signed. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more. Glavmed was operated by the same Russian cybercriminals who ran the Spamit program. 2016 sales thread on Exploit.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 8, 2023

APIs, more formally known as application programming interfaces, empower apps and microservices to communicate and share data. However, this level of connectivity doesn't come without major risks. Hackers can exploit vulnerabilities in APIs to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or even take control of the entire system.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2023

There’s a major discrepancy between the number of organizations that are investing in cybersecurity certification programs and the number that feel prepared for an attack, according to an Immersive Labs report.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix. The technology is available on all modern browsers as well as on native clients for all major platforms. The heap is an area of memory made available for use by the program. This fact can be abused by an attacker.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

InfraGard , a program run by the U.S. The CEO in question — currently the head of a major U.S. That InfraGard member, who is head of security at a major U.S. financial corporation that has a direct impact on the creditworthiness of most Americans — did not respond to requests for comment.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Resecurity has identified an increasing trend of cryptocurrency counterfeiting, the experts found several tokens impersonating major brands, government organizations and national fiat currencies. Resecurity has identified an increasing trend of cryptocurrency counterfeiting.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Our major platforms, tools integral to modern life, are now used as vehicles for misinformation and chaos. The decision to pause our program in order to reimagine it was difficult and led to criticism. The societal aspects of technology, the human side, have grown equally unruly. The trust deficit we experience today is palpable.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 12, 2019

Interesting analysis: " Examining the Anomalies, Explaining the Value: Should the USA FREEDOM Act's Metadata Program be Extended? " Abstract: The telephony metadata program which was authorized under Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act, remains one of the most controversial programs launched by the U.S. Under the program major U.S.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

HackerOne announced that it has awarded over $300 million bug hunters as part of its bug bounty programs since the launch of its platform. HackerOne customers praised the results of the bug bounty programs, 70% of them stated that the bug bounty programs helped them to increase their cyber security and avoid a significant cyber incident.

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Cyber Insurance Hacking Insurance CISO 122

SecureWorld News

MARCH 6, 2024

The unprecedented cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a major revenue cycle management firm, has thrown the U.S. In a letter to leaders like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the AHA warned the 13-day incident "demands a whole of government response." healthcare system into disarray.

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Healthcare Ransomware Scams Government 95

Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2022

The abrupt closure comes ten days after KrebsOnSecurity published an in-depth look at 911 and its connections to shady pay-per-install affiliate programs that secretly bundled 911’s proxy software with other titles, including “free” utilities and pirated software. The 911 service as it existed until July 28, 2022.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 3, 2019

A cyberattack disrupted several major newspapers printed by Tribune Publishing shortly before New Year’s Day. The post Suspected Hack Disrupts Major Newspapers appeared first on Adam Levin. The company also announced that they had reported the incident to the FBI, and that no customer information was compromised in the attack.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 18, 2024

Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix. An out-of-bounds write can occur when a program writes outside the bounds of an allocated area of memory, potentially leading to a crash or arbitrary code execution. However, from the update page we can learn a few things.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

In the not-too-distant past, manufacturers spent the vast majority of their security resources on physical security. The post Four Steps Manufacturers Can Take to Build a Robust Security Program appeared first on Nuspire. But now with the convergence of IT and OT (operational technology), that’s not an option.

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Manufacturing Technology 98

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2021

government was focused on election security last year, unbeknownst to senior American officials a secret cyber espionage campaign by a major nation-state adversary of unprecedented magnitude was already underway – lethal, stealthy and undetected. The post Can Third-Party Security Programs Prevent the Next SolarWinds?

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Government Cybersecurity Security Awareness Risk 142

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In a bid to minimize these scenarios, a growing number of major companies are adopting “ Security.txt ,” a proposed new Internet standard that helps organizations describe their vulnerability disclosure practices and preferences. “One reason bug bounty programs succeed is that they are basically a glorified spam filter.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 19, 2023

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have unveiled a new cybersecurity certification and labeling program aimed at enhancing the security of connected devices. Cyber Trust Mark program aims to address the lax security standards that have made smart devices attractive targets for hackers. The White House and U.S. While the U.S.

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NSTIC

OCTOBER 20, 2022

We participated in internships at the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Program Office this past year. Kyle was an undergraduate intern majoring in Computer Engineering. Lindsey is a high school member of the program. He is almost finished with his education and will soon be transitioning into the workforce.

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Dark Reading

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Software firms and the National Security Agency urge developers to move to memory-safe programming languages to eliminate a major source of high-severity flaws.

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Software 90

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2022

The new rules urge companies to build more robust cyber risk management programs. Many organizations base their risk mitigation programs on standard risk quantification models such as FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk). Organizations will be required to update the impact previously disclosed.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix. The heap is an area of memory made available for use by the program. The program can request blocks of memory for its use within the heap. After the update, the version should be 117.0.5938.132 for Windows, or later.

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Software Risk Cybersecurity 124

Krebs on Security

APRIL 20, 2023

The decrypted icon files revealed the location of the malware’s control server, which was then queried for a third stage of the malware compromise — a password stealing program dubbed ICONICSTEALER. “This completes Lazarus’s ability to target all major desktop operating systems. Image: Mandiant.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2023

All three major carriers say they take steps to anonymize the customer data they share, but researchers have shown it is not terribly difficult to de-anonymize supposedly anonymous web-browsing data. AT&T calls this their Enhanced Relevant Advertising Program ; Verizon’s is called Custom Experience Plus.

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Mobile Wireless Advertising Telecommunications 275

CSO Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

A vast majority of companies are struggling with data losses from insider events despite having dedicated insider risk management (IRM) programs in place, according to a data exposure study commissioned by Code42.

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Technology Risk Cybersecurity 95

CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Even if you have built a fault-tolerant platform and your third parties have built strong cybersecurity programs, maybe one of those third parties is relying on a vendor that hasn’t taken the same precautions. All it takes is one major security event to demonstrate just how fragile our modern, digitally dependent society is.”

Cyber Risk 112

Cyber Risk Risk Cybersecurity 112

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the fast-paced digital world, think of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) as the threads that stitch together the fabric of our tech ecosystems. The majority of organizations grapple with a common challenge — limited visibility into their public [.]

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Although PHP is one of the oldest web development programming languages, it’s still very popular and widely in use. With the wide use of PHP, the impact of exploiting […] The post 6 Major PHP Security Vulnerabilities And How To Fix Them appeared first on GuardRails.

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