The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced that it’s partnering with the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) Securing Software Repositories Working Group to publish a new framework to secure package repositories. Called the Principles for Package Repository Security, the…
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4 Ways Hackers use Social Engineering to Bypass MFA
When it comes to access security, one recommendation stands out above the rest: multi-factor authentication (MFA). With passwords alone being simple work for hackers, MFA provides an essential layer of protection against breaches. However, it’s important to remember that MFA…
US Offers $10m Reward for Hive Ransomware Leaders
The US government said it will pay up to $10m for information leading to the identification of Hive leaders, and up to $5m for information leading to the arrest of any affiliates This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read…
Bugcrowd snaps up $102M for a ‘bug bounty’ security platform that taps 500K+ hackers
Bugcrowd — the startup that taps into a database of half a million hackers to help organizations like OpenAI and the U.S. government set up and run bug bounty programs, cash rewards to freelancers who can identify bugs and vulnerabilities…
Why Are Compromised Identities the Nightmare to IR Speed and Efficiency?
Incident response (IR) is a race against time. You engage your internal or external team because there’s enough evidence that something bad is happening, but you’re still blind to the scope, the impact, and the root cause. The common set…
ExpressVPN Flaw Exposes Some the DNS Requests to Third-Party Server
Customers of ExpressVPN have been notified of a vulnerability in the most recent version of the Windows app that permitted some DNS requests to be routed to a third-party server, usually the user’s internet service provider (ISP). After a reviewer…
US Dismantles Warzone RAT Malware Operation
US authorities have seized domains and arrested individuals in connection with the Warzone RAT This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Dismantles Warzone RAT Malware Operation
This botched migration shows why you need to deal with legacy tech
Organizations that find it hard to let go of older systems can create big problems for customers. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: This botched migration shows why you need…
5 Key Findings from the Business Email Compromise (BEC) Trends Report
Today’s BEC attacks are more nuanced, more accessible, less technically demanding, and consequently, more dangerous than ever before. In our report, 2023 BEC Trends, Targets, and Changes in Techniques , we take a hard look at the anatomy of Business…
Leveraging AI LLMs to Counter Social Engineering: A Psychological Hack-Back Strategy
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, businesses and individuals find themselves in a relentless battle against the surge of cybercrime, which continues to escalate in complexity and frequency. Despite the significant investments in cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, the financial toll of…
Is Generative AI about to scam us all?
While governments worry about the unrealistic prospect of artificial intelligence triggering Armageddon, generative AI tools actually present an imminent threat to their citizens. As with… The post Is Generative AI about to scam us all? appeared first on Panda Security…
US Feds arrested two men involved in the Warzone RAT operation
The U.S. Justice Department (DoJ) seized the infrastructure that was used to sell the remote access trojan (RAT) Warzone RAT. The Justice Department announced the seizure of internet domains used to sell the remote access Trojan Warzone RAT (www.warzone[.]ws). The…
9 Possible Ways Hackers Can Use Public Wi-Fi to Steal Your Sensitive Data
Exploring the Risks: Unveiling 9 Potential Techniques Hackers Employ to Exploit Public Wi-Fi and Compromise Your Sensitive Data We’ve all used public Wi-Fi: it’s convenient, saves our data, and speeds up browsing. But while we enjoy its benefits, hackers do…
A week in security (February 5 – February 11)
A list of topics we covered in the week of February 5 to February 11 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (February 5 – February 11)
US Consumers Lose a Record $10bn+ to Fraud Last Year
Fraud cost US adults over $10bn in 2023, a record high, says the FTC This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Consumers Lose a Record $10bn+ to Fraud Last Year
Mon Dieu! Nearly half the French population have data nabbed in massive breach
PLUS: Juniper’s support portal leaks customer info; Canada moves to ban Flipper Zero; Critical vulns Infosec In Brief Nearly half the citizens of France have had their data exposed in a massive security breach at two third-party healthcare payment servicers,…
Hackers Leak Alleged Partial Facebook Marketplace Database
By Waqas The alleged data breach took place on October 2023. However, the database was only made public earlier today, on Sunday, February 11, 2024. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Leak Alleged Partial Facebook…
Uncovering the Deceptive Tactics of Chinese Websites Mimic as Local News
A network of at least 123 websites based in the People’s Republic of China that posed as local news outlets in 30 countries across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The websites are disseminating pro-Beijing falsehoods and ad hominem attacks together…
New Android MoqHao Malware Executes Automatically on Installation
The Roaming Mantis threat group distributes a well-known Android malware family called “MoqHao.” This malware family has been previously reported to be targeting Asian countries such as Korea and Japan. Though the distribution method remains the same, the new variants…
Integrating cybersecurity into vehicle design and manufacturing
In this Help Net Security interview, Yaron Edan, CISO at REE Automotive, discusses the cybersecurity landscape of the automotive industry, mainly focusing on electric and connected vehicles. Edan highlights the challenges of technological advancements and outlines strategies for automakers to…