Security issues stemming from the integration of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT), could be addressed through artificial intelligence (AI), although the technology could also be leveraged by malicious actors, according to a Cisco study. The post AI Could…
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More Than Two Million Stolen VPN Passwords Discovered
More than 2.1 million stolen VPN passwords have been compromised by malware in the past year, highlighting a growing risk for unauthorized access to secure networks, according to a Specops Software report. The post More Than Two Million Stolen VPN…
Resecurity joins Cloud Security Alliance to help organizations secure cloud technologies
Resecurity announced that it has joined the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Continue ReadingAs an innovator in cybersecurity, Resecurity brings its expertise…
Protecting Yourself from Malicious Web Apps: What You Need to Know
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are a great way to use apps through your browser without having to download them. Using common web development techniques, it… The post Protecting Yourself from Malicious Web Apps: What You Need to Know appeared first…
Hertz Car Rental Platform Leaks 60,000 Insurance Claim Reports
Hertz, a well-known car rental company, has inadvertently exposed over 60,000 insurance claim reports. This breach has raised serious concerns about the company’s data security practices and left customers questioning the safety of their personal information. Discovery of the Breach…
GitLab Urges Organization to Patch for Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
GitLab has issued an urgent call to action for organizations using its platform to patch a critical authentication bypass vulnerability. This security flaw, CVE-2024-45409, affects instances configured with SAML-based authentication. The vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.…
Where’s your BitLocker recovery key? How and why to save a copy before the next Windows meltdown
BitLocker encryption is a tremendous way to stop a thief from accessing your business and personal secrets. But don’t let the tool lock you out of your PC. Here’s how to save a secure backup copy of your encryption key…
U.S. CISA adds new Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance Vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance Vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance a path traversal vulnerability CVE-2024-8190 (CVSS score of 9.4)…
The Supply Chain Conspiracy: Cyber Attacks Behind the Lebanon Explosions
On September 17 and 18, a series of devastating explosions rocked Lebanon, resulting in 37 fatalities and nearly 3,000 injuries, according to the Lebanese Minister of Public Health. Initial investigations suggest these attacks were not mere accidents but rather the…
Opnova emerges from stealth with $3.75 million in funding
Opnova announced its official launch, introducing an agentic AI platform designed to close the automation gap in complex operational workflows. Backed by $3.75 million in pre-seed funding co-led by Faber, ScaleX, and Preface Ventures, Opnova is set to redefine IT…
Chrome Users Can Now Sync Passkeys Across Devices with New Google PIN Feature
Google on Thursday unveiled a Password Manager PIN to let Chrome web users sync their passkeys across Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, and Android devices. “This PIN adds an additional layer of security to ensure your passkeys are end-to-end encrypted and…
Going for Gold: HSBC Approves Quantum-Safe Technology for Tokenized Bullions
The bank giant and Quantinuum trialed the first application of quantum-secure technology for buying and selling tokenized physical gold This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Going for Gold: HSBC Approves Quantum-Safe Technology for Tokenized Bullions
Influencing the influencers | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 6)
How do analyst relations professionals ‘sort through the noise’ and help deliver the not-so-secret sauce for a company’s success? We spoke with ESET’s expert to find out. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Influencing the…
FTC Sounds the Alarm on Social Media Spying on Children and Teenagers
Social media and video streaming services (SMVSSs), including Amazon, Alphabet-owned YouTube, Meta’s Facebook and TikTok, are engaging in a “vast surveillance of users” to profit off their personal information. The report also raised concerns about the lack of meaningful privacy…
7 Steps to Perform a Cyber Attack Simulation
We can learn a lot from soccer and American football teams when it comes to attack and defense strategies. Players analyze the opposing team’s strategy to identify weak spots, adapt their offensive orchestration accordingly, and, most importantly, practice, practice, practice.…
U.S. Justice Department Disrupts China-Backed Botnet Targeting Thousands of Devices
In a major cyber operation, the U.S. Justice Department announced the successful takedown of a botnet controlled by People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored hackers. The botnet, dubbed “Raptor Train” by Black Lotus Labs, spanned over 200,000 devices globally. It…
Exploding pagers and the new face of asset-centric warfare
Attacks on critical infrastructure The explosion of the Soviet gas pipeline in 1982 was one of the first well-known instances of critical infrastructure being targeted through a software modification that contained a hidden malfunction. In this instance, the Soviets were…
Striking the balance between cybersecurity and operational efficiency
In this Help, Net Security interview, Michael Oberlaender, ex-CISO, and book author, discusses how to strike the right balance between security and operational efficiency. Oberlaender advises companies starting their cybersecurity journey and stresses the importance of aligning with various frameworks.…
How to detect and stop bot activity
Bad bot traffic continues to rise year-over-year, accounting for nearly a third of all internet traffic in 2023. Bad bots access sensitive data, perpetrate fraud, steal proprietary information, and degrade site performance. New technologies are enabling fraudsters to strike faster…
Critical Ivanti Cloud Appliance Vulnerability Exploited in Active Cyberattacks
Ivanti has revealed that a critical security flaw impacting Cloud Service Appliance (CSA) has come under active exploitation in the wild. The new vulnerability, assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2024-8963, carries a CVSS score of 9.4 out of a maximum of…