A Netskope report revealed that, on average, 29 out of every 10,000 enterprise users clicked on a phishing link each month in 2023. The post Netskope Report Surfaces Raft of Cybersecurity Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
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Mirai-based NoaBot Botnet Targeting Linux Systems with Cryptominer
By Deeba Ahmed Another day, another malware threat against Linux systems! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mirai-based NoaBot Botnet Targeting Linux Systems with Cryptominer This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity News,…
Bitcoin ETFs Approved Following Official SEC X Account Compromise
For many years, the cryptocurrency industry has waited with bated breath for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finally approve Bitcoin ETFs. Finally, on Wednesday the SEC granted this wish, announcing the approval for “a number of spot…
Accelerating into 2024 with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team
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Build Cyber Resilience with Distributed Energy Systems
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Microsoft Briefly Overtakes Apple As Most Valuable Tech Company
Microsoft briefly overtook Apple as the most valuable tech company in the world, after share price pushed market cap to $2.87 trillion This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Briefly Overtakes Apple As Most…
This is why AI-powered misinformation is the top global risk
Three billion citizens will head to the polls during the next two years. These people must be protected from AI-generated misinformation and disinformation. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: This…
DPython’s Poisoned Package: Another ‘Blank Grabber’ Malware in PyPI
Python Package Index (PyPI) is a platform that offers an extensive range of packages to simplify and enhance the development process. Malicious actors regularly upload phishing packages in the platform’s repository aimed at delivering malware to steal the victim’s information,…
Mandiant’s brute-forced X account exposes perils of skimping on 2FA
Speculation builds over whether a nearly year-old policy change was to blame Google-owned security house Mandiant’s investigation into how its X account was taken over to push cryptocurrency scams concludes the “likely” cause was a successful brute-force password attack.… This…
Microsoft Lets Cloud Users Keep Personal Data Within Europe to Ease Privacy Fears
Microsoft said that it is upgrading its cloud computing service to let customers store all personal data within the European Union. The post Microsoft Lets Cloud Users Keep Personal Data Within Europe to Ease Privacy Fears appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
NoaBot Pwns Hundreds of SSH Servers as Crypto Miners
‘hi’ — Mirai-based botnet exploits weak authentication to mine fake money. The post NoaBot Pwns Hundreds of SSH Servers as Crypto Miners appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: NoaBot…
Is it possible to use an external SSD to speed up your Mac?
By Uzair Amir Is it possible to utilize an external SSD to enhance the speed of your Mac? The answer is a resounding yes. Employing an external SSD can work wonders on a slowed-down MacBook, providing a notable boost in…
Why We Need Cybersecurity Whistleblowers
The term “whistleblower” can carry wildly different connotations depending on who you’re talking to. While some see the practice as noble, others may associate it with disgruntled employees seeking revenge on their employers. Despite the potential controversy, whistleblowers are an…
Fast, Secure, and Highly Available Real-Time Data Warehousing Based on Apache Doris
This is a whole-journey guide for Apache Doris users, especially those from the financial sector, which requires a high level of data security and availability. If you don’t know how to build a real-time data pipeline and make the most…
Jakarta EE Security: Using Identity Stores
As one of the most important aspects of modern business applications and services, the security of the Java enterprise-grade applications didn’t wait for the Jakarta EE 10 outbreak. Starting from the first releases of J2EE in early Y2K, security was…
6 Best Anonymous (No-Log) VPNs for 2024
Looking for the best anonymous (no-log) VPN? Check out our comprehensive list to find the top VPN services that prioritize anonymity and security. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: 6 Best Anonymous (No-Log)…
How to securely recycle enterprise computers
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Empowering Crisis-Affected Communities: Cisco’s Commitment to IRC Signpost
In times of crisis, armed conflict, or natural disasters, people are forced to make life-changing decisions under extreme pressure. Access to timely, accurate, and straightforward safety information is an invaluable resource for these communities as they relocate, search for critical…
Hackers Stole Data of 1.3 Million Financial National Fidelity Users
Hackers stole data from more than 1.3 million Fidelity National Financial (FNF) customers when the giant real estate services firm was hit with a ransomware attack in November 2023 that shut down the company’s operations for a week. According to a…
Microsoft’s January 2024 Patch Tuesday Addresses 49 Vulnerabilities, Including Two Critical Vulnerabilities
Microsoft’s first Patch Tuesday of 2024 has arrived, and it’s a significant one. The tech giant has released fixes for a total of 49 vulnerabilities, including 12 remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities and two critical vulnerabilities. What’s the January Patch…
Hays Research Reveals the Increasing AI Adoption in Scottish Workplaces
Artificial intelligence (AI) tool adoption in Scottish companies has significantly increased, according to a new survey by recruitment firm Hays. The study, which is based on a poll with almost 15,000 replies from professionals and employers—including 886 from Scotland—shows a…
Warning issued to admins of Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure gateways
Admins urged to immediately install mitigations in advance of patches bein This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Warning issued to admins of Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure gateways
Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (January 1, 2023 to January 7, 2023)
🎉Wordfence just launched its bug bounty program. For the first 6 months, all awarded bounties receive a 10% bonus. View the announcement to learn more now! Last week, there were 85 vulnerabilities disclosed in 74 WordPress Plugins and 2 WordPress…
A geofence warrant typo cast a location dragnet spanning two miles over San Francisco
Civil liberties advocates have long argued that “geofence” search warrants are unconstitutional for their ability to ensnare entirely innocent people who were nearby at the time a crime was committed. But errors in the geofence warrant applications that go before…
Government To Quash All Post Office Horizon Convictions
Post Office Horizon scandal. PM Rishi Sunak confirms convictions will be quashed and victims compensated under new law This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Government To Quash All Post Office Horizon Convictions
Strong Encryption Explained: 6 Encryption Best Practices
Stronger encryption best practices increase the security of your network. Discover how to achieve stronger encryption now. The post Strong Encryption Explained: 6 Encryption Best Practices appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read…
Cisco Releases Security Advisory for Cisco Unity Connection
Cisco released a security advisory to address a vulnerability (CVE-2024-20272) in Cisco Unity Connection. A cyber threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Unity Connection…
Juniper Networks Releases Security Bulletin for Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved
Juniper Networks has released a security advisory to address a vulnerability (CVE-2024-21611) in Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved. A cyber threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Juniper…
Two zero-day bugs in Ivanti Connect Secure actively exploited
Ivanti revealed that two threat actors are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in its Connect Secure (ICS) and Policy Secure. Software firm Ivanti reported that threat actors are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-46805, CVE-2024-21887) in Connect Secure (ICS) and Policy Secure…
CISA adds Ivanti and Microsoft SharePoint bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Ivanti Connect Secure and Microsoft SharePoint bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure flaws, tracked as CVE-2024-21887 and CVE-2023-46805,…
China-Linked Volt Typhoon Hackers Possibly Targeting Australian, UK Governments
Chinese APT Volt Typhoon appears engaged in new attacks against government entities in the US, UK, and Australia. The post China-Linked Volt Typhoon Hackers Possibly Targeting Australian, UK Governments appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Coming Soon to a Network Near You: More Shadow IoT
Consumer IoT devices will increase the threat to commercial, government, healthcare, educational, and other organizations. The post Coming Soon to a Network Near You: More Shadow IoT appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Implementation Flaws Identified in Post-Quantum Encryption Algorithm
Two implementation flaws have been identified in the Kyber key encapsulation mechanism (KEM), an encryption standard intended to safeguard networks from future attacks by quantum computers. Collectively known as “KyberSlash,” these flaws could allow cybercriminals to discover encryption keys. …
Mandiant admits hacked X account didn’t have 2FA
Mandiant says the loss of control of its X/Twitter account last week was likely caused by a brute force password attack on one employee’s account by a cryptocurrency scammer. Normally, two-factor authentication (2FA)would have mitigated the attack, the Google-owned division…
Threat Actors Increasingly Abusing GitHub for Malicious Purposes
The ubiquity of GitHub in information technology (IT) environments has made it a lucrative choice for threat actors to host and deliver malicious payloads and act as dead drop resolvers, command-and-control, and data exfiltration points. “Using GitHub services for malicious infrastructure…
What to do when social media accounts get hacked or impersonated
In the era of social media, users freely share a plethora of information with their connections and followers, often overlooking the potential threat to their privacy. Opportunistic hackers seize on these vulnerabilities, infiltrating or impersonating accounts and causing significant trouble…
Mullvad VPN Review (2024): Features, Pricing, Security & Speed
While its small server suite may be a dealbreaker, Mullvad VPN’s strong focus on privacy sets it apart from other VPNs on the market. Read more below. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article:…
State-backed hackers are exploiting new Ivanti VPN zero-days — but no patches yet
U.S. software giant Ivanti has confirmed that hackers are exploiting two critical-rated vulnerabilities affecting its widely-used corporate VPN appliance, but said that patches won’t be available until the end of the month. Ivanti said the two vulnerabilities — tracked as…
Infoseccers think attackers backed by China are behind Ivanti zero-day exploits
Customers currently left patchless while attacks are expected to increase Security experts believe Chinese nation-state attackers are actively exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in security products made by Ivanti.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the…
The Role of XBOMs in Supporting Cybersecurity
SBOMs aren’t the only bills of materials that are necessary for the protection of your tech stack. XBOMs are growing in importance. The post The Role of XBOMs in Supporting Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
SentinelLabs Details Discovery of FBot Tool for Compromising Cloud Services
SentinelLabs identified a Python-based tool that cybercriminals are using to compromise cloud computing and SaaS platforms. The post SentinelLabs Details Discovery of FBot Tool for Compromising Cloud Services appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
FTC Issues Its First-Ever Order Against a Data Broker
Federal regulators are banning OutLogic from selling or sharing sensitive location data to third parties, marking the latest effort by government officials to address the thorny issue of data brokers and what they do with the massive amounts of personal…
New Python-based FBot Hacking Toolkit Aims at Cloud and SaaS Platforms
A new Python-based hacking tool called FBot has been uncovered targeting web servers, cloud services, content management systems (CMS), and SaaS platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft 365, PayPal, Sendgrid, and Twilio. “Key features include credential harvesting for spamming attacks,…
New PoC Exploit for Apache OfBiz Vulnerability Poses Risk to ERP Systems
Cybersecurity researchers have developed a proof-of-concept (PoC) code that exploits a recently disclosed critical flaw in the Apache OfBiz open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to execute a memory-resident payload. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2023-51467 (CVSS score: 9.8), a bypass for another severe shortcoming in…
Microsoft To Allow Cloud Users To Store Personal Data In Europe
In effort to resolve privacy worries, Microsoft is to allow its cloud customers to store all personal data within EU This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft To Allow Cloud Users To Store Personal…
Cisco wins Manufacturing Solution of the Year award for integrating industrial security with networking
Cisco is recognized for its unified industrial security and networking architecture that not only helps avoid extra costs and complexity, but also offers better protection. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article: Cisco wins Manufacturing…
Critical Security Vulnerabilities Identified in ConnectWise ScreenConnect by Gotham Security Researchers
Gotham Security, an Abacus Group company providing high-quality boutique cybersecurity services, has announced that its research team recently discovered two vulnerabilities in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, saving tens of thousands of enterprises from the possible consequences of a significant cyber-attack. ConnectWise ScreenConnect…
Exploring FBot | Python-Based Malware Targeting Cloud and Payment Services
FBot arms threat actors with a multi-function attack tool designed to hijack cloud, Saas and web services. This article has been indexed from SentinelLabs – We are hunters, reversers, exploit developers, and tinkerers shedding light on the world of malware,…
Child Abusers Are Getting Better at Using Crypto to Cover Their Tracks
Crypto tracing firm Chainalysis found that sellers of child sexual abuse materials are successfully using “mixers” and “privacy coins” like Monero to launder their profits and evade law enforcement. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
AI-Powered Misinformation is the World’s Biggest Short-Term Threat, Davos Report Says
False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge AI that threatens to erode democracy and polarize society, the World Economic Forum said in a new report. The post AI-Powered Misinformation is the World’s Biggest Short-Term Threat, Davos Report Says appeared first…
Medusa Ransomware Turning Your Files into Stone
Medusa ransomware gang has not only escalated activities but launched a leak site. We also analyze new TTPS encountered in an incident response case. The post Medusa Ransomware Turning Your Files into Stone appeared first on Unit 42. This article…
Google’s $2.7bn EU Antitrust Fine Should Be Upheld – Court Advisor
Bad news for Alphabet, as advisor to Europe’s top court says $2.7bn antitrust fine for online shopping, should be upheld This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google’s $2.7bn EU Antitrust Fine Should Be Upheld…
Mirai-Based NoaBot Launches a DDoS Attack on Linux Devices
Hackers use the Mirai botnet to launch large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks by exploiting vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Mirai’s ability to recruit a massive number of compromised devices allows attackers to do the following things to…
This Malware is Assaulting Critical US Infrastructure for Almost a Year
Over the course of the last 11 months, a threat group has actively engaged in a phishing campaign targeting employees across various companies, distributing an open-source trojan program named AsyncRAT. The victims of this campaign notably include companies responsible…
Swatting: Cyber Attacks on Healthcare
In a concerning trend, cybercriminals are using a tactic called “swatting” to target medical institutions via their patients, aiming to coerce hospitals into paying ransoms. Swatting involves making repeated false reports to the police about individuals, leading armed authorities…
5 ways to secure identity and access for 2024
To confidently secure identity and access at your organization, here are five areas Microsoft recommends prioritizing in the new year. The post 5 ways to secure identity and access for 2024 appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article has…
1.3 Million FNF Customers’ Data Potentially Exposed in Ransomware Attack
Fidelity National Financial revealed that the ransomware attack last year potentially impacted 1.3 million customers data in an updated SEC filing This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: 1.3 Million FNF Customers’ Data Potentially Exposed in…
Safe shopping this sales season
January has arrived and what marks this month on a global scale are sales. During this time of the year people are taking the chance… The post Safe shopping this sales season appeared first on Panda Security Mediacenter. This article…
Azure MACC Credits Gathering Dust? Use Them to Get the Best Prevention-First Security
As we enter 2024, your organization may have unused MACC or Azure commit-to-consume (CtC) credits as your annual renewal date draws near. These credits are “use them or lose them”—but the good news is that you can now transform those…
2024 Digital Resolutions: Use Stronger Passwords
Nearly a quarter of participants highlighted cybersecurity as a priority for 2024, according to a study conducted by Kaspersky on New Year’s digital resolutions. The post 2024 Digital Resolutions: Use Stronger Passwords appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
SANS Institute Survey Surfaces State of Cybersecurity Defenses
A SANS Institute survey found most orgs felt they had the right policies, processes and controls defined, but only 67% had metrics to prove it. The post SANS Institute Survey Surfaces State of Cybersecurity Defenses appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerability in Unity Connection Product
Cisco Unity Connection flaw could allow remote, unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files and execute commands on the system. The post Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerability in Unity Connection Product appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
CISA Urges Patching of Exploited SharePoint Server Vulnerability
CISA has added a critical Microsoft SharePoint Server flaw (CVE-2023-29357) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The post CISA Urges Patching of Exploited SharePoint Server Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
What’s The Difference Between Machine and Workload Identity?
So in this respect how does a workload differ from a machine? Well machines will typically be host centric and operating system related. That could be anything from bare metal servers (remember those?) right through to more specific devices working…
Radiant Logic combines AI and data to reinvent the user access review process
Radiant Logic unveiled RadiantOne AI, its data lake powered Artificial Intelligence engine, and AIDA, its Generative AI Data Assistant. RadiantOne AI is designed to complement your existing tech stack and governance products by correlating data across multiple sources and providing…
There is a Ransomware Armageddon Coming for Us All
Generative AI will enable anyone to launch sophisticated phishing attacks that only Next-generation MFA devices can stop The least surprising headline from 2023 is that ransomware again set new records for a number of incidents and the damage inflicted. We…
Google Axes Staff In Assistant, Hardware, Engineering Teams
Hundreds of job losses at Google, as staff are handed marching orders across multiple teams, amid exit of FitBit co-founders This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Axes Staff In Assistant, Hardware, Engineering Teams
US School Shooter Emergency Plans Exposed in a Highly Sensitive Database Leak
More than 4 million school records, including safety procedures, student medical files, and court documents, were also publicly accessible online. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: US School Shooter Emergency Plans Exposed in a…
Atomic Stealer Gets an Upgrade – Targeting Mac Users with Encrypted Payload
Cybersecurity researchers have identified an updated version of a macOS information stealer called Atomic (or AMOS), indicating that the threat actors behind the malware are actively enhancing its capabilities. “It looks like Atomic Stealer was updated around mid to late December 2023,…
Mandiant’s X Account Was Hacked in Brute-Force Password Attack
Mandiant has shared its findings following X account hijacking, firm blames misconfigured 2FA and X’s policy change This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Mandiant’s X Account Was Hacked in Brute-Force Password Attack
SEC Approves Bitcoin ETFs, As Crypto Industry Rejoices
Watershed moment? What does US SEC approval of bitcoin ETFs mean for the bitcoin and entire crypto market? This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: SEC Approves Bitcoin ETFs, As Crypto Industry Rejoices
Dutch Man Deployed Stuxnet via Water Pump to Disable Iran’s Nukes
By Deeba Ahmed Beyond Bush and Obama: Dutch Investigation Uncovers Hidden Secrets of Stuxnet’s Billion-Dollar Attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Dutch Man Deployed Stuxnet via Water Pump to Disable Iran’s Nukes This article has…
X Account of leading cybersecurity firm Mandiant was hacked because not adequately protected
The X account of cybersecurity firm Mandiant was likely hacked through a brute-force password attack, the company revealed. Last week, threat actors hacked the X account of cybersecurity firm Mandiant and used it to impersonate the Phantom crypto platform and…
Back to the Basics: Security Must-Haves for 2024, Part I
By: Gary Perkins, Chief Information Security Officer Welcome to 2024! A new year brings new change, so why not start 2024 with a rapid IT and security hygiene check? Read through the following list, keep a tally, and score your…
Ivanti Connect Secure zero-days exploited by attackers (CVE-2023-46805, CVE-2024-21887)
Two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-46805, CVE-2024-21887) in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN devices are under active exploitation by unknown attackers, Volexity researchers have discovered. Patches for these flaws are currently unavailable, but the risk of exploitation can be mitigated by importing mitigation.release.20240107.1.xml…
Critical Cisco Unity Connection flaw gives attackers root privileges. Patch now! (CVE-2024-20272)
Cisco has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-20272) in Cisco Unity Connection that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files and gain root privilege on the affected system. Cisco Unity Connection is a unified messaging and voicemail solution for…
Guardians of Finance: loanDepot Confronts Alleged Ransomware Offensive
Among the leading lenders in the United States, loanDepot has confirmed that the cyber incident it announced over the weekend was a ransomware attack that encrypted data. In the United States, LoanDepot is one of the biggest nonbank mortgage…
VicOne partners with BlackBerry to help detect cyberthreats to connected cars
VicOne announced a partnership with BlackBerry to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the automotive ecosystem. By leveraging ML processing at the edge and cloud-controlled access to vehicle data, the partnership will enable car manufacturers and software developers to investigate and…
NCSC Publishes Practical Security Guidance For SMBs
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has launched a new online security guide to help smaller organizations better manage risk This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: NCSC Publishes Practical Security Guidance For SMBs
Why US SEC X Account Hacked? Here is The Reason
US SEC Twitter Hack: False ETF Claim Triggers Market Fluctuations – Key Points and Analysis On January 10th,… The post Why US SEC X Account Hacked? Here is The Reason appeared first on Hackers Online Club (HOC). This article has…
Vanta appoints Jadee Hanson as CISO
Vanta announced that it has appointed Jadee Hanson as its CISO, overseeing Security, Enterprise Engineering, Privacy and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), reporting directly to Vanta’s CEO Christina Cacioppo. Hanson is the latest executive to join Vanta’s leadership team over…
Two Ivanti Zero-Days Actively Exploited in the Wild
Ivanti has released mitigation steps after reports of active exploitation of Connect Secure and Policy Secure vulnerabilities This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Two Ivanti Zero-Days Actively Exploited in the Wild
Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you
WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and…
Employee giving and volunteerism drives positive business outcomes
Cisco’s purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All, and at the heart of this is the belief that doing good for the world is good for business. Our journey to engage our employees for positive impact has been…
Bitwarden: how to create and use Passkeys to sign in
Bitwarden users have a number of options already when it comes to signing-in to their vaults. They can use a master password and improve security by adding a two-factor authentication option to […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Cisco fixed critical Unity Connection vulnerability CVE-2024-20272
Cisco addressed a critical Unity Connection security flaw that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to get root privileges. Cisco has addressed a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-20272, in its Unity Connection that can be exploited by a remote,…
Mandiant’s X Account Was Hacked Using Brute-Force Attack
The compromise of Mandiant’s X (formerly Twitter) account last week was likely the result of a “brute-force password attack,” attributing the hack to a drainer-as-a-service (DaaS) group. “Normally, [two-factor authentication] would have mitigated this, but due to some team transitions…
Encrypting Data Using Asymmetric Encryption: A Comprehensive Guide
Asymmetric encryption, commonly known as public-key encryption, is an important technique for safeguarding data transport and storage. It uses a pair of keys for encryption and decryption: a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption. Let’s look…
The Crucial Need for a Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) in Today’s Digital Landscape
By John Riley III, Cyber Business Development, Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation. “Securing the software delivery pipeline is as important as securing the software that is […] The post The Crucial Need for a Secure Software…
Beyond Passwords: AI-Enhanced Authentication in Cyber Defense
By Kathleen Dcruz Why all the noise about artificial intelligence? Now more than ever, AI is becoming part of our lives faster than you could imagine. The question that begs, […] The post Beyond Passwords: AI-Enhanced Authentication in Cyber Defense…
Purple teaming and the role of threat categorization
Organizations constantly work to ensure optimal threat detection and prevention across their systems. One question gets asked repeatedly: “Can we detect the threats we’re supposed to be able to detect?” Red team assessment, penetration testing, and even purple team assessments…
Cisco Fixes High-Risk Vulnerability Impacting Unity Connection Software
Cisco has released software updates to address a critical security flaw impacting Unity Connection that could permit an adversary to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system. Tracked as CVE-2024-20272 (CVSS score: 7.3), the vulnerability is an arbitrary file upload bug residing…
Chinese Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Flaws in Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure
A pair of zero-day flaws identified in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) and Policy Secure have been chained by suspected China-linked nation-state actors to breach less than 10 customers. Cybersecurity firm Volexity, which identified the activity on the network of one of its…
Network connected wrenches are now vulnerable to Ransomware attacks
Network-connected wrenches used globally are now at risk of exposure to ransomware hackers, who can manipulate their functionalities and gain unauthorized access to the connected networks, according to experts. Research conducted by Nozomi reveals that the Bosch Rexroth Handheld Nutrunner,…
Embracing offensive cybersecurity tactics for defense against dynamic threats
In this Help Net Security, Alexander Hagenah, Head of Cyber Controls at SIX, discusses the critical steps in creating effective offensive security operations and their impact on organizational security strategies. What are the critical steps in creating effective offensive security…
The expanding scope of CISO duties in 2024
In this Help Net Security video, Bindu Sundaresan, Director at AT&T Cybersecurity, discusses the ongoing changes we’ll see from the CISO role as digital transformation efforts continue. It is now a position that leads cross-functional teams to match the speed…
Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Worth of Solana Cryptocurrency Assets Stolen in Recent CLINKSINK Drainer Campaigns
On January 3, 2024, Mandiant’s X social media account was taken over and subsequently used to distribute links to a cryptocurrency drainer phishing page. Working with X, we were able to regain control of the account and, based on our…
APIs are increasingly becoming attractive targets
APIs, a technology that underpins today’s most used sites and apps, are being leveraged by businesses more than ever—ultimately opening the door to more online threats than seen before, according to Cloudflare. APIs power the digital world—our phones, smartwatches, banking…
Exploring The Benefits Of Multi-Factor Authentication For Security
I understand that security is a top priority for you. That’s why I want to talk about multi-factor authentication (MFA) benefits, a security protocol that requires multiple methods of verification from independent categories of credentials. As cyber threats become more…
Ransomware prevention a focus for storage stewards in 2024
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: Ransomware prevention a focus for storage stewards…