The last cyber attacks timeline of 2023 revealed a decrease in events (120 events down from 140 of the previous timeline), and this trend extended to lower ransomware and malware rates. There were a few mega breaches, and some events…
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Hackers Abuse Amazon & GitHub to Deploy Java-based Malware
Hackers target these platforms due to their hosting of valuable resources and data. For financial gain or some other bad motive, the hackers intrude on these platforms to steal data, deploy malicious software, or launch other cyber attacks. Cybersecurity analysts…
Immutable data storage is last line of defense against ransomware
Ransomware attacks continue to escalate annually, prompting security analysts to advocate for strategies to combat the proliferation of malware. One recommended approach is the implementation of immutable data storage systems that are resistant to file-encrypting malware and can withstand sophisticated…
Only 13% of medical devices support endpoint protection agents
63% of CISA-tracked Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs) can be found on healthcare networks, while 23% of medical devices—including imaging devices, clinical IoT devices, and surgery devices—have at least one known exploited vulnerability, according to Claroty. Traditionally, medical devices have replacement…
MobSF: Open-source security research platform for mobile apps
The Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) is an open-source research platform for mobile application security, encompassing Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile. MobSF can be used for mobile app security assessment, penetration testing, malware analysis, and privacy evaluation. The Static Analyzer is…
Fortinet Warns of Severe SQLi Vulnerability in FortiClientEMS Software
Fortinet has warned of a critical security flaw impacting its FortiClientEMS software that could allow attackers to achieve code execution on affected systems. “An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL Command (‘SQL Injection’) vulnerability [CWE-89] in FortiClientEMS…
DarkGate Malware Exploits Recently Patched Microsoft Flaw in Zero-Day Attack
A DarkGate malware campaign observed in mid-January 2024 leveraged a recently patched security flaw in Microsoft Windows as a zero-day using bogus software installers. “During this campaign, users were lured using PDFs that contained Google DoubleClick Digital Marketing (DDM) open…
How teams can improve incident recovery time to minimize damages
With breach recovery costs skyrocketing, speeding time to recovery to minimize downtime and losses should be top of mind for security leaders. Yet, most focus on adding more prevention and detection tools. In this Help Net Security video, Nick Scozzaro,…
IT leaders think immutable data storage is an insurance policy against ransomware
IT leaders consider immutable storage as a must-have in the fight against cyberattacks, according to Scality. Ransomware threats are now understood by organizations to be inevitable. Reports show 1 in 4 organizations that pay a ransom never get their data…
Cohesity Simplifies Data Management and Security for Developers
As a developer, engineer, or architect, managing and securing growing volumes of data across multiple environments can be a complex and time-consuming task. Cohesity, a leading data management company, recently presented at the 54th IT Press Tour, highlighting how their…
A bug in an Irish government website that exposed COVID-19 vaccination records took two years to publicly disclose
The Irish government fixed a vulnerability two years ago in its national COVID-19 vaccination portal that exposed the vaccination records of around a million residents. But details of the vulnerability weren’t revealed until this week after attempts to coordinate public…
DCIM Software is the Key to Uptime and Performance
Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM software serves as the cornerstone of modern data centers, far beyond being just a tool. In today’s data-driven world, the seamless and efficient functioning of the facilities that oversee this valuable asset is absolutely crucial.…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, March 14th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/8894, (Thu, Mar 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 Thursday, March 14th, 2024…
Cyber Physical Systems: Integrating Digital and Physical Worlds
Heralding a new era of interconnectedness, Cyber-Physical Systems unveil the mysterious and thrilling convergence of digital and physical realms. The post Cyber Physical Systems: Integrating Digital and Physical Worlds appeared first on Security Zap. This article has been indexed from…
US Congress goes bang, bang, on TikTok sale-or-ban plan
Bill proposes to do to China what China already does to the US – make life hard for foreign social networks The United States House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act –…
Nissan to let 100,000 Aussies and Kiwis know their data was stolen in cyberattack
Akira ransomware crooks brag of swiping thousands of ID documents during break-in Over the next few weeks, Nissan Oceania will make contact with around 100,000 people in Australia and New Zealand whose data was pilfered in a December 2023 attack…
Biodegradable Technology: Sustainable Innovations
Intrigued by biodegradable technology? Unveil the surprising truths and controversies surrounding its eco-friendly facade. The post Biodegradable Technology: Sustainable Innovations appeared first on Security Zap. This article has been indexed from Security Zap Read the original article: Biodegradable Technology: Sustainable…
Nissan to alert 100,000 Aussies and Kiwis about data loss incident
Akira ransomware crooks brag of stealing thousands of ID documents during break-in Over the next few weeks, Nissan Oceania will make contact with around 100,000 people in Australia and New Zealand whose data was pilfered in a December 2023 attack…
SXSW Tried to Silence Critics with Bogus Trademark and Copyright Claims. EFF Fought Back.
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> Special thanks to EFF legal intern Jack Beck, who was the lead author of this post. Amid heavy criticism for its ties to weapons manufacturers supplying Israel,…
Anthropic releases Claude 3 Haiku, an AI model built for speed and affordability
Anthropic launches Claude 3 Haiku, the fastest and most affordable AI model in its class, featuring advanced vision capabilities and enterprise-grade security for high-volume, latency-sensitive applications. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article:…