In the milestone 350th episode of the Shared Security Podcast, the hosts reflect on 15 years of podcasting, and the podcast’s evolution from its beginnings in 2009. They discuss the impact of a current hurricane on Florida, offering advice on…
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Gmail Users Targeted by AI-Driven Cyber Attacks and OpenAI-Generated Malware
In recent days, numerous Gmail users around the globe have reported receiving deceptive phone calls from individuals posing as Google Support. These calls, powered by AI technology, aim to trick users into disclosing their account credentials, putting their personal data…
How to Effectively Handle Mobile Device Cyber Risks
In today’s digital landscape, mobile devices have become integral to both personal and professional life. However, their widespread use also brings significant cyber risks. Here are some effective strategies to mitigate these risks and protect your sensitive information. 1. Implement…
18 Individuals Charged for Widespread Manipulation Cryptocurrency Markets
18 individuals and entities have been charged with widespread fraud and manipulation within the cryptocurrency markets. The charges, unsealed in Boston, target leaders of four cryptocurrency companies, four financial services firms known as “market makers,” and various employees. This case…
Crypto-apocalypse soon? Chinese researchers find a potential quantum attack on classical encryption
With an off-the-shelf D-Wave machine Chinese researchers claim they have found a way to use D-Wave’s quantum annealing systems to develop a promising attack on classical encryption.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original…
4 Frightening Things Coming for Security this Season
As we strive to “Secure Our World” this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a few irrepressible haunts keep rearing their ugly heads. Here are some of the most malicious monsters hiding under our proverbial cybersecurity beds and what we need to know…
The quantum dilemma: Game-changer or game-ender
If someone told you five years ago that you could pose questions to an AI agent about the most vexing issues in science and it could answer back swiftly and meaningfully, you would’ve thought they were joking. But AI has…
CIOs want a platform that combines AI, networking, and security
While AI has captured the attention of the technology industry, the majority of CIOs and senior IT leaders are primarily focused on the convergence of networking and security, according to Extreme Networks. The survey, fielded in July and August 2024,…
CISSP and CompTIA Security+ lead as most desired security credentials
33.9% of tech professionals report a shortage of AI security skills, particularly around emerging vulnerabilities like prompt injection, according to O’Reilly. This highlights the need for specialized training as AI adoption continues to accelerate across industries. Critical skills gaps emerging…
CISOs’ strategies for managing a growing attack surface
In this Help Net Security interview, Rickard Carlsson, CEO at Detectify, discusses the evolution of attack surface management in the context of remote work and digital transformation. Carlsson highlights the challenges CISOs face today, including maintaining visibility and managing compliance…
Breaking down the numbers: Q3 2024 cybersecurity funding activity recap
We present a list of selected cybersecurity companies that received funding during the third quarter of 2024 (Q3 2024). Apono October | 15.5 million Apono has raised $15.5 million in a Series A funding led by New Era Capital Partners,…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, October 14th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9178, (Mon, Oct 14th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Monday, October 14th, 2024…
RegreSSHion, Critical RCE Vulnerabilities, and When Should You Be Scared?
On July 1st, 2024, the cybersecurity community was rocked by the discovery of a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in OpenSSH, aptly named regreSSHion. This revelation triggered a frenzy… The post RegreSSHion, Critical RCE Vulnerabilities, and When Should You…
ConfusedPilot: UT Austin & Symmetry Systems Uncover Novel Attack on RAG-based AI Systems
Executive Summary Researchers at the Spark Research Lab (University of Texas at Austin)1, under the supervision of Symmetry CEO Professor… The post ConfusedPilot: UT Austin & Symmetry Systems Uncover Novel Attack on RAG-based AI Systems appeared first on Symmetry Systems.…
USENIX NSDI ’24 – Spectrumize: Spectrum-Efficient Satellite Networks for the Internet of Things
Authors/Presenters:Vaibhav Singh, Tusher Chakraborty, Suraj Jog, Om Chabra, Deepak Vasisht, Ranveer Chandra Our sincere thanks to USENIX, and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI ’24) content, placing the…
Teraleak: Pokémon Developer Game Freak Hacked; Decades of Data Leaked
Game Freak’s “Teraleak” exposed nearly 1 terabyte of sensitive Pokémon data, including source code, cancelled games, concept art,… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Teraleak: Pokémon Developer…
Patch-22: The Catch of Waiting to Fix Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
One of the biggest dilemmas for security teams is when to patch vulnerabilities. This is a classic “Patch-22” situation—patching immediately can be time-consuming and disruptive, but waiting leaves your organization exposed to cyber threats. It’s a tough balancing act between…
AsyncRAT Malware Exploits Bitbucket to Launch Multi-Stage Attack
G DATA Security Lab has discovered a sophisticated malware operation that used Bitbucket, a popular code hosting platform, to propagate AsyncRAT, a well-known remote access trojan. According to the study, the attackers employed a multi-stage assault strategy, exploiting Bitbucket…
Awaken Likho Targets Russian Agencies with MeshCentral Remote Access Tool
Awaken Likho, also referred to as Core Werewolf or PseudoGamaredon, is a cyber threat group targeting Russian government agencies and industrial entities. Since June 2024, a new campaign has been observed, where attackers have shifted from using UltraVNC to…
Millions of Android Devices at Risk, New Chip Bug Exploited in Targeted Attacks
Overview of the Exploit Hackers recently leveraged a serious security weakness, said to be a “zero-day,” that exists within the Qualcomm chipsets used in many popular Android devices. Qualcomm confirmed that at the time they were first exploited by…