Earlier this year, a ransomware attack targeted Change Healthcare, a health tech company owned by UnitedHealth, marking one of the most significant breaches of U.S. health and medical data in history. Months after the breach occurred in February, a…
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Iranian Group TA453 Launches Phishing Attacks with BlackSmith
TA453, also known as Charming Kitten, launched a targeted phishing attack using PowerShell malware BlackSmith This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Iranian Group TA453 Launches Phishing Attacks with BlackSmith
Where are we with CVE-2024-38063: Microsoft IPv6 Vulnerability, (Tue, Aug 20th)
I recorded a quick live stream with a quick update on CVE-2024-38063. The video focuses on determining the exploitability, particularly whether your systems are reachable by IPv6. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read…
Cost of a data breach: The industrial sector
Industrial organizations recently received a report card on their performance regarding data breach costs. And there’s plenty of room for improvement. According to the 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach (CODB) report, the average total cost of a data…
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-23897 Jenkins Command Line Interface (CLI) Path Traversal Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose…
Securing Catalyst Center: ISO Certified
New security standards conformance for Catalyst Center highlights our team’s dedication to protecting your network and your data. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article: Securing Catalyst Center: ISO Certified
OpenAI Kills Iranian Accounts Spreading Us Election Disinformation
The operation was linked to Iran’s Storm-2035, also flagged by Microsoft for election interference. Google has also reported Iranian cyber influence activity. OpenAI identified 12 X accounts and one Instagram account involved in the operation. This article has been indexed…
Common API Security Issues: From Exposed Secrets To Unauthorized Access
API security is a major concern due to issues like exposed secrets and unauthorized access, leading to serious vulnerabilities for many organizations. A recent report shoed 35% of exposed API keys are still active, posing significant security risks. This article…
Fortanix protects individual file systems on specified hosts
Fortanix announced a major enhancement to its Fortanix Data Security Manager (DSM): File System Encryption. This new feature complements full disk encryption with the ability to protect individual file systems on specified hosts through encryption, governed by granular decryption policies.…
New phishing method targets Android and iPhone users
ESET researchers discovered an uncommon type of phishing campaign targeting Android and iPhone users. They analyzed a case observed in the wild that targeted clients of a prominent Czech bank. PWA phishing flow (Source: ESET) This technique is noteworthy because…
New Styx Stealer Attacking Users to Steal Login Passwords
A new cybersecurity threat, known as Styx Stealer, has emerged. It targets users by stealing sensitive data such as saved passwords, cookies, and autofill information from popular web browsers. This malware affects Chromium and Gecko-based browsers and extends its reach…
“We will hold them accountable”: General Motors sued for selling customer driving data to third parties
The Texas Attorney General is suing GM for selling driving data to third parties where they would end up in the hands of insurance companies. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “We will hold them…
Most Ransomware Attacks Occur When Security Staff Are Asleep, Study Finds
ThreatDown 2024 Report: Malwarebytes reveals ransomware trends, showing most attacks occur at night when security staff are off duty. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Most Ransomware Attacks Occur When Security Staff Are…
Three-Quarters of Companies Retain An Increasing Amount of Sensitive Data, Report Finds
Perforce reveals that companies are struggling with increased sensitive data in non-production environments, leading to higher breach risks and compliance challenges. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Three-Quarters of Companies Retain An Increasing…
Bitdefender vs Kaspersky: Comparing Top EDR Solutions in 2024
Comparing Bitdefender vs Kaspersky can give valuable insight into the pros and cons of each EDR solution. Read our guide now to determine which is best for your business in 2024. The post Bitdefender vs Kaspersky: Comparing Top EDR Solutions…
Digital Wallets can Allow Purchases With Stolen Credit Cards
Once a stolen card is added to the attacker’s wallet, they can use it to make purchases without being detected, even after the original card has been canceled. Recurring transactions are also vulnerable to abuse, allowing payments with locked cards.…
Publishers Spotlight: Endari
I was thrilled to catch up with Endari during Black Hat USA 2024. Endari partners with startups and SMBs to enhance their cybersecurity maturity, integrating proactive security measures into their… The post Publishers Spotlight: Endari appeared first on Cyber Defense…
Your Company Culture Can Become A Powerful Cybersecurity Resource
If your organization doesn’t already make security a pillar of its culture, this could be the year to start. That’s because the cybersecurity landscape is changing, due to factors including… The post Your Company Culture Can Become A Powerful Cybersecurity…
Hackers Could Exploit Microsoft Teams on macOS to Steal Data
Cisco Talos reveals 8 vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s macOS apps, exploiting TCC framework weaknesses. Hackers can bypass security, inject… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Hackers Could Exploit…
MegaMedusa, Highly Scalable Web DDoS Attack Tool Used By Hacker Groups
RipperSec, a pro-Palestinian, pro-Muslim Malaysian hacktivist group, has rapidly grown since its Telegram inception in June 2023. Leveraging a community of over 2,000 members, they conduct cyberattacks, including data breaches, defacements, and DDoS attacks, and their primary tool is MegaMedusa,…