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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. MORE
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. MORE
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 MORE
Have you been hearing about Antivirus lately but you don’t know what it means and what it does? Don’t worry this article will serve as an Antivirus software guide that you can always refer to. MORE
Security staffers can spend more than five hours addressing security flaws that occurred during the application development cycle, says Invicti. The post Cybersecurity pros spend hours on issues that should have been prevented appeared first on TechRepublic. Developer Security MORE
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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. MORE
Microsoft Defender and CrowdStrike provide robust endpoint protection software, but one of them comes out consistently superior. See how the features of these EDR tools compare. The post Microsoft Defender vs CrowdStrike: Compare EDR software appeared first on TechRepublic. Security Software MORE
This Week in Malware digest was delayed by a day in light of a significant announcement on Friday from Sonatype's CTO Brian Fox. MORE
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. MORE
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The Pro-Russian volunteer movement known as LEGION is calling to launch DDoS attacks against the final of the Eurovision song contest. The LEGION is a Pro-Russian volunteer movement that focuses on DDOS attacks. MORE
Wireless chips that run when the iPhone iOS is shut down can be exploited MORE
When you're choosing EDR software for your business, see how the features of Bitdefender and McAfee compare. The post Bitdefender vs McAfee: Compare EDR software appeared first on TechRepublic. Security Software MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
158 Since 2014's annexation of Crimea, Ukrainian mobile operators have taken multiple, proactive steps to defend networks in the country and ensure their resilience MORE
Ransomware is probably the type of cybercrime that has made headlines the most in 2021, and 2022 seems to follow that trend. Yet it is still evolving, and new ransomware seems more adaptive, resilient and more industrialized. MORE
Recently, Google demonstrated a new smart glasses technology. In the demo, they showed how these smart glasses could “break down communication barriers” by instantaneously translating communications and displaying what the other person is saying in the wearer’s native language. MORE
The shift to software-defined everything and reliance on IT infrastructure scattered across the Internet has boosted corporate productivity rather spectacularly. Related: Stopping attack surface expansion. And yet, the modern attack surface continues to expand exponentially, largely unchecked. This dichotomy cannot be tolerated over the long run. Encouragingly, an emerging class of network visibility technology is gaining notable traction. MORE
Pro-Russian hacker group Killnet targeted the websites of several Italian institutions, including the senate and the National Institute of Health. MORE
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. MORE
Tracking the wrong KPIs is as good as not tracking the effectiveness of your cybersecurity measures at all. MORE
New quantum encryption standards will stand up to spy-snooping, NSA cybersecurity director said MORE
Lincoln College in Illinois announced they were closing their doors as a result of COVID-19 and cyber attack disruptions. Who’s next MORE
Another week has passed and Anonymous has hacked other Russian companies and leaked their data via DDoSecrets. The #OpRussia launched by Anonymous on Russia after the criminal invasion of Ukraine continues, the collective claims to have hacked multiple organizations and government entities. MORE
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. MORE
A first-of-its-kind security analysis of iOS Find My function has identified a novel attack surface that makes it possible to tamper with the firmware and load malware onto a Bluetooth chip that's executed while an iPhone is "off." MORE
Cyber-researchers are testing the bounds of optical attacks with a technique that allows attackers to recover voice audio from meetings if there are shiny, lightweight objects nearby MORE
111 Read on as I show you how to organize your digital life with Desktop.com, an intuitive virtual desktop software. Basically, virtual desktop software empowers employees to work from anywhere by providing them with a virtual desktop that they can access from any device. MORE
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. MORE
In a Black Hat Asia keynote fireside chat, US national cyber director Chris Inglis outlined his vision of an effective cybersecurity public-private partnership strategy MORE
Most local leaders lack cybersecurity resources so they don't know where their weaknesses are and which areas threat actors are most likely to target, with little focus or understanding of risk MORE
Conti Ransomware gang reportedly hit Parker Hannifin Corporation in March this year leaking sensitive details to the public. MORE
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. MORE
Experts spotted over 200 Android apps on the Play Store distributing spyware called Facestealer used to steal sensitive data. Trend Micro researchers spotted over 200 Android apps on the Play Store distributing spyware called Facestealer used to steal sensitive data from infected devices. MORE
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.
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.
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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
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
Speaker: Karl Camilleri, Cloud Services Product Manager at phoenixNAP
Through a detailed analysis of major attacks and their consequences, Karl Camilleri, Cloud Services Product Manager at phoenixNAP, will discuss the state of ransomware and future predictions, as well as provide best practices for attack prevention and recovery.
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.
The Last Watchdog
MAY 18, 2022
The shift to software-defined everything and reliance on IT infrastructure scattered across the Internet has boosted corporate productivity rather spectacularly. Related: Stopping attack surface expansion. And yet, the modern attack surface continues to expand exponentially, largely unchecked. This dichotomy cannot be tolerated over the long run. Encouragingly, an emerging class of network visibility technology is gaining notable traction.
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Security Affairs
MAY 14, 2022
Another week has passed and Anonymous has hacked other Russian companies and leaked their data via DDoSecrets. The #OpRussia launched by Anonymous on Russia after the criminal invasion of Ukraine continues, the collective claims to have hacked multiple organizations and government entities.
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 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.
Dark Reading
MAY 14, 2022
Cyber-researchers are testing the bounds of optical attacks with a technique that allows attackers to recover voice audio from meetings if there are shiny, lightweight objects nearby
Speaker: Ronald Eddings, Cybersecurity Expert and Podcaster
In this webinar, Ronald Eddings, Cybersecurity Expert, will outline the relationship between SaaS apps and IT & security teams, along with several actionable solutions to overcome the new difficulties facing your organization.
Security Affairs
MAY 14, 2022
The Pro-Russian volunteer movement known as LEGION is calling to launch DDoS attacks against the final of the Eurovision song contest. The LEGION is a Pro-Russian volunteer movement that focuses on DDOS attacks.
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.
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.
Security Boulevard
MAY 14, 2022
This Week in Malware digest was delayed by a day in light of a significant announcement on Friday from Sonatype's CTO Brian Fox.
Speaker: P. Andrew Sjogren, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Very Good Security, Matt Doka, Co-Founder and CTO of Fivestars, and Steve Andrews, President & CEO of the Western Bankers Association
In this webinar, we have a great set of panelists who will take you through how Zero Data strategies can be used as part of a well-rounded compliance and security approach, and get you to market much sooner by also allowing for payment optimization. They’ll share how to grow your business faster and minimize costs for both security and compliance
Security Affairs
MAY 14, 2022
Pro-Russian hacker group Killnet targeted the websites of several Italian institutions, including the senate and the National Institute of Health.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 17, 2022
Security staffers can spend more than five hours addressing security flaws that occurred during the application development cycle, says Invicti. The post Cybersecurity pros spend hours on issues that should have been prevented appeared first on TechRepublic. Developer Security
Dark Reading
MAY 17, 2022
Since 2014's annexation of Crimea, Ukrainian mobile operators have taken multiple, proactive steps to defend networks in the country and ensure their resilience
SecureBlitz
MAY 17, 2022
Read on as I show you how to organize your digital life with Desktop.com, an intuitive virtual desktop software. Basically, virtual desktop software empowers employees to work from anywhere by providing them with a virtual desktop that they can access from any device.
Speaker: Mike Cramer, Director of HIPAA & Data Security at The Word & Brown Companies
Now that companies are slowly allowing employees to return to work at the office, it's time to re-evaluate your company’s posture towards privacy and security. Join Mike Cramer, Director of HIPAA & Data Security at The Word & Brown Companies, for a discussion that will focus on compliance and the types of privacy and security measures your company should be aware of, as well as tips and methods for implementing these measures.
The Hacker News
MAY 16, 2022
A first-of-its-kind security analysis of iOS Find My function has identified a novel attack surface that makes it possible to tamper with the firmware and load malware onto a Bluetooth chip that's executed while an iPhone is "off."
Tech Republic Security
MAY 16, 2022
Ransomware is probably the type of cybercrime that has made headlines the most in 2021, and 2022 seems to follow that trend. Yet it is still evolving, and new ransomware seems more adaptive, resilient and more industrialized.
Dark Reading
MAY 17, 2022
Most local leaders lack cybersecurity resources so they don't know where their weaknesses are and which areas threat actors are most likely to target, with little focus or understanding of risk
Security Boulevard
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.
SecureBlitz
MAY 17, 2022
Have you been hearing about Antivirus lately but you don’t know what it means and what it does? Don’t worry this article will serve as an Antivirus software guide that you can always refer to.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 16, 2022
Microsoft Defender and CrowdStrike provide robust endpoint protection software, but one of them comes out consistently superior. See how the features of these EDR tools compare. The post Microsoft Defender vs CrowdStrike: Compare EDR software appeared first on TechRepublic. Security Software
Dark Reading
MAY 16, 2022
Wireless chips that run when the iPhone iOS is shut down can be exploited
Security Boulevard
MAY 17, 2022
Tracking the wrong KPIs is as good as not tracking the effectiveness of your cybersecurity measures at all.
Security Affairs
MAY 17, 2022
Experts spotted over 200 Android apps on the Play Store distributing spyware called Facestealer used to steal sensitive data. Trend Micro researchers spotted over 200 Android apps on the Play Store distributing spyware called Facestealer used to steal sensitive data from infected devices.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 16, 2022
When you're choosing EDR software for your business, see how the features of Bitdefender and McAfee compare. The post Bitdefender vs McAfee: Compare EDR software appeared first on TechRepublic. Security Software
Dark Reading
MAY 16, 2022
New quantum encryption standards will stand up to spy-snooping, NSA cybersecurity director said
Security Boulevard
MAY 16, 2022
Recently, Google demonstrated a new smart glasses technology. In the demo, they showed how these smart glasses could “break down communication barriers” by instantaneously translating communications and displaying what the other person is saying in the wearer’s native language.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 16, 2022
Conti Ransomware gang reportedly hit Parker Hannifin Corporation in March this year leaking sensitive details to the public.
Cisco CSR
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.
Dark Reading
MAY 16, 2022
In a Black Hat Asia keynote fireside chat, US national cyber director Chris Inglis outlined his vision of an effective cybersecurity public-private partnership strategy
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