If you follow my diaries, you probably already know that one of my favorite topics around malware is obfuscation. I'm often impressed by the crazy techniques attackers use to make reverse engineers' lives more difficult. Last week, I spotted a…
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Nokia dumbphones make a comeback
For most children, the step up to high school is a rite of passage. It is also when they are given their first smartphone. But… The post Nokia dumbphones make a comeback appeared first on Panda Security Mediacenter. This article…
Telegram Founder Arrested Arrested at France Airport
Pavel Durov, Telegram’s billionaire founder and CEO, was arrested on August 25, 2024, at Le Bourget Airport near Paris. French authorities detained the 39-year-old as he arrived on his private jet from Azerbaijan, acting on an arrest warrant linked to…
Linux malware sedexp uses udev rules for persistence and evasion
Researchers spotted a new stealthy Linux malware named sedexp that uses Linux udev rules to achieve persistence and evade detection. Aon’s Cyber Solutions spotted a new malware family, called sedexp, that relies on a lesser-known Linux persistence technique. The malware…
Discovering The Importance of Cybersecurity Advisory Boards (CABs)
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Cybersecurity Advisory Boards (CABs) are crucial in helping organizations navigate the complexities of today’s digital landscape. By bringing together industry leaders, CABs provide strategic insights, foster collaboration, and ensure cybersecurity strategies stay ahead of…
FAA Proposes New Cybersecurity Rules for Airplanes
The increasing connectivity of airplanes to data networks has prompted regulators to consider cybersecurity threats from various sources, including maintenance laptops, airport networks, wireless sensors, and satellite communications. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…
Most Ransomware Attacks Occur Between 1 AM and 5 AM
Cybercriminals are continuously evolving their tactics, emphasizing the need for organizations to have continuous monitoring to detect suspicious activities, according to a report by Malwarebytes. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…
Guest Essay: The urgent need to improve firmware security — especially in OT and IoT routers
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the security of Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices is more critical than ever. New findings from Forescout – Vedere Labs, the industry leader in device intelligence, and Finite State… (more…)…
Seattle port systems shut down due to possible cyber attack: Cyber Security Today for Monday August 26, 2024
Cybersecurity Failures: Lawsuits, Outages, and International Threats In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers a range of critical cybersecurity issues. The U.S. sues Georgia Tech for not meeting cybersecurity standards as a Pentagon contractor. A potential cyber…
Cyber Attack disrupts operations at Seattle Tacoma International Airport
A sophisticated cyber attack has reportedly disrupted operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, affecting one of the busiest airports in the Pacific Northwest. The attack, which occurred early Saturday morning, targeted the airport’s website and phone systems, causing significant disruptions. However,…
How Chaos Engineering Makes Corporate Networks Resilient to Cyber Attacks
In an era where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, traditional security measures alone are often not enough to safeguard corporate networks. This is where Chaos Engineering comes into play. By intentionally introducing controlled disruptions into a system, Chaos Engineering…
New Android Malware NGate Steals NFC Data to Clone Contactless Payment Cards
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered new Android malware that can relay victims’ contactless payment data from physical credit and debit cards to an attacker-controlled device with the goal of conducting fraudulent operations. The Slovak cybersecurity company is tracking the novel malware…
Event Logging Key to Detecting LOTL Attacks, Security Agencies Say
A report by CISA, the FBI, the NSA, and international agencies lay out the argument that event logging tools help enterprises better detect attacks that rely on LOTL techniques used by threat groups to evade security protections during an attack.…
Two strategies to protect your business from the next large-scale tech failure
The CrowdStrike event in July clearly demonstrated the risks of allowing a software vendor deep access to network infrastructure. It also raised concerns about the concentration of digital services in the hands of a few companies. A prescient Reddit post…
Ransomware Attacks, Demands, and Payments Rise in Q2
In Q2 2024, new ransomware groups, including PLAY, Medusa, RansomHub, INC Ransom, BlackSuit and some additional lesser-known factions, led a series of attacks that eclipsed the first quarter of this year by 16% and the second quarter of 2023 by…
Prism Infosec Debuts Red Team Engagement Service
Prism Infosec, an independent cybersecurity consultancy,has introduced PULSE testing service. The service aims to help entities that may not have the resources to dedicate to a full-scale red team exercise and assess their defense capabilities against real-world threats. The company…
Secure Web Gateway Vulnerabilities Exposed: SquareX’s Research Stirs the Industry
Vivek Ramachandran, Founder & CEO of SquareX, at DEF CON Main Stage. At DEF CON 32 this year, SquareX presented compelling research that revealed the shortcomings of Secure Web Gateways (SWG) in protecting the browser and demonstrated 30+ foolproof methods to…
Adversaries love bots, short-lived IP addresses, out-of-band domains
Fastly found 91% of cyberattacks – up from 69% in 2023 – targeted multiple customers using mass scanning techniques to uncover and exploit software vulnerabilities, revealing an alarming trend in attacks spreading across a broader target base. Industries ranked by…
Rebrand, regroup, ransomware, repeat
Changes witnessed over the last few years have led to larger ransomware groups breaking into smaller units, posing more considerable challenges for law enforcement. Ransomware actors are evading arrest more easily and adapting methods with innovative technologies. In this Help…
Nuclei: Open-source vulnerability scanner
Nuclei is a fast and customizable open-source vulnerability scanner powered by YAML-based templates. With its flexible templating system, Nuclei can be adapted to perform various security checks. It can send requests to multiple targets using customizable templates, ensuring zero false…