Krebs on Security

JANUARY 31, 2020

11, 2019, two security experts at a company that had been hired by the state of Iowa to test the physical and network security of its judicial system were arrested while probing the security of an Iowa county courthouse, jailed in orange jumpsuits, charged with burglary, and held on $100,000 bail. On Thursday Jan.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In a joint cybersecurity advisory , the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with other international agencies, warn that ransomware gangs are actively exploiting the Citrix Bleed vulnerability. its parts and distribution business that maintains a separate environment.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

computers, phones, routers, security cameras) need to communicate, they send data packets to each other. computers, phones, routers, security cameras) need to communicate, they send data packets to each other. computers, phones, routers, security cameras) need to communicate, they send data packets to each other.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

Patch management is the continuous process of releasing and deploying software updates, most commonly done to solve security and functionality issues. Establishing an efficient patch management process is critical for keeping your systems secure and stable. But to do patch management right, you need a detailed, repeatable process.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 13, 2022

With the world focused on Russian attacks on Ukraine, cybersecurity has never been a more important national security issue. Aerospace and defense contractors now face the very real threat of losing business in the United States if they are noncompliant with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) recently imposed by the U.S.

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

Tools for traffic tunneling Having several tunnels to the infected infrastructure implemented with different tools allow attackers to maintain access to systems even if one of the tunnels is discovered and eliminated. By securing constant access to the infrastructure, attackers are able to perform reconnaissance and connect to remote hosts.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2022

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has announced it is aware of the existence of Proof of Concept (PoC) code exploiting a F5 Security Advisory Addressing Multiple Vulnerabilities in its BIG-IP Product Range. Publicly disclosed computer security flaws are listed in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Transactions on the dark web are typically conducted using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to maintain anonymity. It’s important to exercise caution and use appropriate security measures when using the dark web to help avoid encountering criminals or illegal content. What Is the Dark Web? Deep Web vs. Dark Web: What’s the Difference?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

” Microsoft states that from late 2021 to mid-2022, the Mint Sandstorm subgroup launched a series of attacks against US critical infrastructure, including seaports, energy companies, transit systems, and a major US utility and gas entity. . ” reads the report published by Microsoft. ” concludes Microsoft.

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Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2022

The weapons.doc is a decoy document, while the wp.vbs silently runs in the background and creates a scheduled task on the host called “Office Update” that executes a PowerShell script encoded in Base64. chkey.net.exe – Extract state keys stored in the Local State file, encrypted using DPAPI. ” concludes the report.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2020

Chief Information Security Officers were already on the hot seat well before the COVID-19 global pandemic hit, and they are even more so today. They must rally the troops to proactively engage, day-to-day, in the intricate and absolutely vital mission of preserving the security of IT assets, without stifling innovation.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Maintaining Regulatory Compliance. Citrix recommends that organizations have fully documented and implemented procedures for all activities that may create cybersecurity risks. As the volume and severity of cyber attacks grow, the need for cybersecurity risk management grows with it. Setting Up Your Risk Management System.

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Google Security

AUGUST 24, 2022

Posted by Pedro Barbosa, Security Engineer, and Daniel Bleichenbacher, Software Engineer Paranoid is a project to detect well-known weaknesses in large amounts of crypto artifacts, like public keys and digital signatures. On August 3rd 2022 we open sourced the library containing the checks that we implemented so far ( [link] ).

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

This stolen booty reportedly included social security numbers, phone numbers, names, home addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information. This stolen booty reportedly included social security numbers, phone numbers, names, home addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A new approach to asset management is required to address the lack of visibility and security risks therein. Cybersecurity asset management is a process that involves identifying the IT assets such as PCs, servers, IoT devices, and databases that are owned by an organization. This blog was written by an independent guest blogger.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

He says companies facing employee burnout from work-from-home policies will find that automation paves the way to enterprise security. Security teams need to take note, especially since 90 percent of cyberattacks are driven by human error. Maintain compliance and audit trails. jikatu CreativeCommons Credit: CC BY-SA 2.0.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

It comes as no surprise that the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in security gaps. The global crisis revealed a multitude of nascent cyber-security shortcomings, including a lack of agility to support homeworking and an overreliance on on-premise security. More opportunities for hackers in new digital landscapes.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This concept is important in maintaining your organization’s operational efficiency and making sure that client and proprietary data are secure. Adversaries constantly seek ways to access and maintain presence in your domain. An organization’s users must have trust in both the domain and the fidelity of its architecture.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. GDPR (among other legal requirements in the EU and elsewhere) can expose multinational organizations to hefty financial penalties, additional rules for disclosing data breaches, and increased scrutiny of the adequacy of their data security.

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NopSec

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Getting Started with Vulnerability Scanning Getting the current state of your environment will encompass several teams and require cooperation from all of them to make scanning as efficient and effective as possible. What is static vs. DHCP? How prevalent are access groups? What do the current ownership groups look like (i.e.,

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2019

The attackers exploited a Raspberry Pi device that was connected to the IT network of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) without authorization or implementing proper security measures. The Technology Security Database (ITSDB) is a web-based application used to track and manage physical assets and applications on its network.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 16, 2023

These secrets control data access when transferred between applications—sending information from a webpage, making a secure request to an API, accessing a cloud database, or countless other cases that modern enterprises encounter while pursuing digital transformation and increasing automation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Software development companies can’t afford to release vulnerable products – but they also have to balance the time it takes to run security checks against the pressure to release software rapidly in a competitive market. We’re going to show you how implementing DevSecOps will give you maximum security without compromising speed. .

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 4, 2024

A User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tool is a software solution designed to track and record the activities and interactions of users on computers or networks for security, compliance, or management purposes. UAM tools also greatly help ensure data security. UAM systems operate by installing a software agent on each employee's computer.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

Credit card fraud in the United States has been on the rise, with total losses reaching approximately $12.16 Chinese fraudsters primarily target the United States for two reasons: the large population makes phishing attacks more effective, and credit card limits in the country are higher compared to other nations.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 11, 2022

A cybersecurity firm says it has intercepted a large, unique stolen data set containing the names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, Social Security Numbers and dates of birth on nearly 23 million Americans. Milwaukee-based cybersecurity consultancy Hold Security said it intercepted a 1.6 million records, including 22.8

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

builder has significantly simplified creating customized ransomware. The previous Kaspersky research focused on a detailed analysis of the LockBit 3.0 builder leaked in 2022. Since then, attackers have been able to generate customized versions of the threat according to their needs. In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

Pentesters work closely with the organization whose security posture they are hired to improve. Limited tests can focus on narrower targets such as networks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, physical security, cloud security, web applications, or other system components. However, they are also the most realistic tests.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Not only do these countries censor the Internet, but some of them also pose as top cybersecurity threats to the United States. The Obama Administration is working to implement a Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP) that will enhance cybersecurity awareness and protection, protect privacy, and maintain economic and national security.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 14, 2021

By decreasing your mean time to detection in identifying the attacker’s behavior, your security team can quickly investigate and respond timely to prevent a ransomware incident. MITRE maintains a kill chain framework known as MITRE ATT&CK ®. Capabilities that are integrated within each products’ console.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The FBI, CISA, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) recently revealed that the number of ransomware incidents against K-12 districts increased dramatically at the beginning of fall 2020 classes. The list of things that can go wrong with remote learning goes on and on. Mitigations against cyberattacks.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 3, 2021

Do you remember how we used to be afraid of biometrics because a few early implementations stored users’ personal information in a central database? Do you remember how we used to be afraid of biometrics because a few early implementations stored users’ personal information in a central database? It’s been an interesting decade.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

According to Bosch and Azena, the apps are safe, the platform is secure, and the entire project is innovative. “I The bizarre promotional video promises “Face analysis based on best of breed Artificial Intelligence algorithms for Business Intelligence and Digital Signage applications.” Facial recognition’s flaws.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 19, 2023

As software development teams move towards a DevOps culture, security is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the development process. DevSecOps is a practice that integrates security into the DevOps workflow. According to GitLab’s 2022 Global DevSecOps Survey , there isn’t enough clarity around who owns security.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 22, 2021

But in order for businesses to maintain compliance with major privacy laws , they have to have security measures in place before an attack. When it comes to managing cybersecurity risk , approximately 35 percent of organizations say they only take an active interest if something bad happens. Who Does PIPL Affect?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Hong Kong, 16.11.2018 – Group-IB, an international company that specializes in preventing cyber attacks, presented the findings of its latest Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2018 report at the FinTech Security Conference in Hong Kong organized by Binary Solutions Limited in partnership with Group-IB. Espionage as one of the main APT groups’ goals.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 7, 2023

The analyzed campaign employs a series of custom-developed modules, including: Downloader Module: Downloads further stages, evades sandboxes through system reboots, and maintains persistence using LNK files. Stay one step ahead with this in-depth analysis of TOITOIN and safeguard your business against advanced malware attacks.

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