US, UK and Australia announce sanctions against Alexander Ermakov for his role in the 2022 ransomware attack on healthcare insurer Medibank. The post US, UK, Australia Sanction Russian Man Over Ransomware Attack on Healthcare Insurer appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
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Amazon’s French Warehouses Fined Over Employee Surveillance
France’s data protection agency fines Amazon’s French warehouses unit 32 million euros ($34.9 million) for “excessively intrusive” employee surveillance system. The post Amazon’s French Warehouses Fined Over Employee Surveillance appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Exploit Code Released For Critical Fortra GoAnywhere Bug
Researchers have released exploit code for a critical bug in managed file transfer software Fortra GoAnywhere This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Exploit Code Released For Critical Fortra GoAnywhere Bug
Improper Separation of User/Administrator Privilege in Cybersecurity
This article is part of a series where we look at a recent NSA/CISA Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on the top cybersecurity issues identified during red/blue team exercises operated by these organizations. In this article, you will find a more in-depth…
Multiple Go Vulnerabilities Fixed in Ubuntu
Go is an open-source programming language that has gained popularity for efficiency and simplicity. However, as with any software, vulnerabilities can lurk within its libraries and modules. It is essential to stay aware of these vulnerabilities and apply fixes on…
U.S., U.K., Australia Sanction Russian REvil Hacker Behind Medibank Breach
Governments from Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. have imposed financial sanctions on a Russian national for his alleged role in the 2022 ransomware attack against health insurance provider Medibank. Alexander Ermakov (aka blade_runner, GistaveDore, GustaveDore, or JimJones), 33, has…
The Unknown Risks of The Software Supply Chain: A Deep-Dive
In a world where more & more organizations are adopting open-source components as foundational blocks in their application’s infrastructure, it’s difficult to consider traditional SCAs as complete protection mechanisms against open-source threats. Using open-source libraries saves tons of coding and…
AI Set to Supercharge Ransomware Threat, Says NCSC
The National Cyber Security Centre claims in a new report that AI will increase volume and impact of ransomware attacks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: AI Set to Supercharge Ransomware Threat, Says NCSC
Splunk fixed high-severity flaw impacting Windows versions
Splunk addressed multiple vulnerabilities in Splunk Enterprise, including a high-severity flaw impacting Windows installs. Splunk addressed multiple vulnerabilities in Splunk Enterprise, including a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-23678 (CVSS score 7.5), impacting the Windows version. According to the advisory, Splunk…
MavenGate Supply Chain Attack Let Attackers Hijack Java & Android Apps
Hackers use supply chain attacks to breach a target by gaining access to and taking advantage of weaknesses in the vendor, partner, or supplier network. Threat actors can enter the target firm by distributing malware, influencing software upgrades, and gaining…
International Day of Education 2024: Spotlight on Cisco’s Education Non-Profit Partnerships
On International Day of Education, Cisco is proud to spotlight its non-profit partnerships with Code.org, Darsel, Raspberry Pi Foundation, and Science Buddies, in honor of the incredible work these organizations are doing to advance education opportunities globally. This article has…
Determining Cyber Materiality in a Post-SEC Cyber Rule World | Kovrr blog
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. The post Determining Cyber Materiality in a Post-SEC Cyber Rule World | Kovrr blog appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Top 12 Best Penetration Testing Companies & Services – 2024
Penetration Testing Companies are pillars when it comes to information security; nothing is more important than ensuring your systems and data are safe from unauthorized access; many organizations have a flawed security culture, with employees motivated to protect their information…
COVID-19 test lab accused of exposing 1.3 million patient records to open internet
Now that’s a Dutch crunch A password-less database containing an estimated 1.3 million sets of Dutch COVID-19 testing records was left exposed to the open internet, and it’s not clear if anyone is taking responsibility.… This article has been indexed…
Parrot TDS Injecting Malicious Redirect Scripts on Hacked Sites
In the murky depths of the digital world lurks a cunning predator – Parrot TDS, a cyber campaign that has flown under the radar for years, leaving a trail of compromised websites and vulnerable users in its wake. Parrot TDS…
Patch Your GoAnywhere MFT Immediately – Critical Flaw Lets Anyone Be Admin
A critical security flaw has been disclosed in Fortra’s GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) software that could be abused to create a new administrator user. Tracked as CVE-2024-0204, the issue carries a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10. “Authentication bypass…
Headlines on Trending Cyber Attacks from Google News
Global Sanctions Imposed on Russian-Linked REVIL Ransomware Operator Governments of Australia, UK, and the United States have jointly sanctioned Alexander Gennadievich, a hacker associated with the Russian-linked REVIL Ransomware group. Gennadievich’s involvement in the Medibank data breach has raised international…
The Insider Threat: Can Employees Pose a Greater Risk than Hackers
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, organizations face a multitude of threats that can compromise their sensitive data and operations. While external threats from hackers and cyber criminals are well-recognized, there’s an often-underestimated risk that originates from within – the…
GCHQ’s NCSC warns of ‘realistic possibility’ AI will help state-backed malware evade detection
That means Brit spies want the ability to do exactly that, huh? The idea that AI could generate super-potent and undetectable malware has been bandied about for years – and also already debunked. However, an article published today by the…
The effect of omission bias on vulnerability management
Whether we’d like to admit it to ourselves or not, all humans harbor subconscious biases that powerfully influence our behavior. One of these is the omission bias, which has interesting ramifications in the world of cyber security, specifically vulnerability management.…