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Cisco Americas Partner Organization: Laser Focused on Customer and Partner Success

The Americas Partner Organization (APO) at Cisco is where we put the “Cisco is partner-led” messaging into action, helping our America’s-based partners succeed by helping them deliver truly exceptional outcomes for our mutual customers. This article has been indexed from…

Stanford schooled in cybersecurity after Akira claims ransomware attack

This marks the third criminal intrusion at the institution in as many years Stanford University has confirmed it is “investigating a cybersecurity incident” after an attack last week by the Akira ransomware group.… This article has been indexed from The…

A New Tactic to Combat Cyber Warfare: Diversity as Digital Defense

By Reinier Moquete, Founder and CEO, CyberWarrior.com Attackers are constantly evolving the tools they use, learning how defenders are protecting data and finding the gaps to get in. Defenders need to plug all the holes, while attackers only need to…

RansomedVC Ransomware Group Quitting and Selling its Entire Infrastructure

By Waqas The infamous RansomedVC Ransomware Group is calling it quits and selling its entire cyber infrastructure due to “personal reasons.” This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: RansomedVC Ransomware Group Quitting and Selling its Entire Infrastructure…

Securely Migrating to AWS with Check Point

The cloud has emerged as the primary infrastructure backbone for most enterprises, providing a scalable, flexible, reliable, and customizable platform for the delivery of mission-critical applications. As a result, it has become the leading foundation of server architecture for both…

Immuta Discover identifies and classifies sensitive data

Immuta released Immuta Discover, a new product for automated tagging and classification on cloud data platforms. Immuta Discover enables data teams to establish and maintain highly accurate metadata for the primary purpose of data access control, monitoring and regulatory compliance.…

Attackers Can Use Modified Wikipedia Pages to Mount Redirection Attacks on Slack

Researchers document the Wiki-Slack attack, a new technique that uses modified Wikipedia pages to target end users on Slack. The post Attackers Can Use Modified Wikipedia Pages to Mount Redirection Attacks on Slack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: ‘Staff training far most cost-effective than going through a cyber compromise’

An interview with Rajiv Gupta, associate head of the Canadian Centre for Cybe This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cybersecurity Awareness Month: ‘Staff training far most cost-effective than going through a cyber compromise’

Privacy in the Age of AI: Strategies for Protecting Your Data

Artificial intelligence is no longer just the stuff of science fiction; generative AI tools are seeing massive adoption rates. Unsurprisingly, the marketing and advertising industry has embraced AI-driven tools with the most enthusiasm. According to the latest data from January…

F-Secure Eyes $9.5M in Cost Savings With Layoffs

F-Secure has recently implemented organizational changes in order to pursue strategic growth initiatives and meet its financial targets. These changes likely involve adjustments to the company’s structure, processes, and resources to ensure they are better aligned with their goals and…

Cybersecurity Certifications Play a Vital Role in Shrinking the Skills Gap

Understand how authorized training centers pave the way to cybersecurity certifications and offer unique opportunities to learners. Learn more.        This article has been indexed from Fortinet Industry Trends Blog Read the original article: Cybersecurity Certifications Play a Vital Role…

Spookiest Hacks, Cybercriminals and Tactics Lurking in 2023

A Bitdefender study found nearly half of Halloween-themed spam is fraudulent, with 69% of the spam hitting U.S. inboxes. The post Spookiest Hacks, Cybercriminals and Tactics Lurking in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Netwrix releases product enhancements to strengthen data security

Netwrix has released new versions of eight products since March 2023. The enhancements further help customers reduce the risk of breaches and limit the impact of attacks by empowering IT teams to fortify the security posture and to promptly detect…

New Webinar: 5 Must-Know Trends Impacting AppSec

Modern web app development relies on cloud infrastructure and containerization. These technologies scale on demand, handling millions of daily file transfers – it’s almost impossible to imagine a world without them. However, they also introduce multiple attack vectors that exploit…

4 Secure Framework Considerations Before Deploying Workloads in The Public Cloud

By Jhilam Biswas, Customer Engineering Manager, Google Cloud Enterprises are adopting public cloud providers like never before. Gartner estimated the global forecasted spend on public cloud services to grow by […] The post 4 Secure Framework Considerations Before Deploying Workloads…

Deliver Exceptional Digital Experiences and Unlock New Value With Okta Customer Identity

Customer identity is the new strategic battleground that forward-thinking companies must conquer to build trust, foster loyalty, and unlock new revenue in the digital-first era. As Shiven Ramji, President of Okta‘s Customer Identity Cloud, explained, “Customer identity is the first…

CCleaner Data Privacy at Risk: MOVEit Mass-Hack Exposes User Information

  It has come to light that the popular PC optimization app CCleaner has been compromised by hackers following a massive data breach associated with the MOVEit service. According to the company, there was no breach of sensitive data that…

White House issues Executive Order for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI

President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). New standards for AI safety and security As AI’s capabilities grow, so do its…

Patches Released For The Actively Exploited Cisco IOS XE Zero-Day Flaws

Days after back-to-back disclosures about actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, Cisco has finally patched them with… Patches Released For The Actively Exploited Cisco IOS XE Zero-Day Flaws on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses.…

Hackers Abusing OAuth Token to Take Over Millions of Accounts

A new OAuth vulnerability has been discovered in three of the major extensions such as Grammarly, Vidio, and Bukalapak. These applications use the OAuth protocol for their authentication, which is vulnerable to an authentication token-stealing attack. OAuth is an authentication…

UN sets up advisory team to coordinate ‘inclusive’ AI governance

Amid growing concern over how businesses are using personal data to drive AI adoption, the United Nations has formed an advisory body to assess how the technology should be governed. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET…

Get a Lifetime of Secure VPN Protection for Just $28.97 Until 10/31

Keep your most sensitive data safe and access your favorite content no matter where you are with a lifetime VPN subscription offered at an exclusive price drop. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article:…

Cisco Networking Academy introduces Professional Skills – empowering tomorrow’s leaders

Introducing the new Professional Skills courses by Cisco Networking Academy, designed to complement technical training, these courses focus on developing essential interpersonal skills for success in the workplace. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article:…

SEC Regulations, Government Overreach and Access to Cybersecurity Information

Do the SEC’s new rules qualify as government overreach? Sysdig’s Crystal Morin explores the issue. The post SEC Regulations, Government Overreach and Access to Cybersecurity Information appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

ServiceNow Data Exposure: A Wake-Up Call for Companies

Earlier this week, ServiceNow announced on its support site that misconfigurations within the platform could result in “unintended access” to sensitive data. For organizations that use ServiceNow, this security exposure is a critical concern that could have resulted in major data leakage…

CloudKeys in the Air: Tracking Malicious Operations of Exposed IAM Keys

We analyze an attack path starting with GitHub IAM exposure and leading to creation of AWS Elastic Compute instances — which TAs used to perform cryptojacking. The post CloudKeys in the Air: Tracking Malicious Operations of Exposed IAM Keys appeared…

Biden Wants to Move Fast on AI Safeguards and Will Sign an Executive Order to Address His Concerns

President Joe Biden on Monday will sign a sweeping executive order to guide the development of artificial intelligence — requiring industry to develop safety and security standards, and introducing new consumer protections. The post Biden Wants to Move Fast on…

Whistleblowers: Should CISOs Consider Them a Friend or Foe?

Are whistleblowers traitors to the company, a danger to corporate brand image, and a form of insider threat? Or are they an early warning safety valve that can be used to strengthen cybersecurity and compliance? The post Whistleblowers: Should CISOs…

Cyber Security Today, Oct. 30, 2023 – Hackers warn Las Vegas-area parents they have their children’s data

This episode reports on the results of the latest Toronto edition of Pwn2Own contest, hacks at a US hospital, an e-commerce processor and more MOVE This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security…

Citrix Bleed: Mass exploitation in progress (CVE-2023-4966)

CVE-2023-4966, aka “Citrix Bleed”, a critical information disclosure vulnerability affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway devices, is being massively exploited by threat actors. According to security researcher Kevin Beaumont’s cybersecurity industry sources, one ransomware group has already distributed a Python script to…

Beware of Data Security Monsters Lurking in the Shadows this Halloween

Claude Mandy, Chief Evangelist at Symmetry Systems The Halloween season is filled with fear of ghosts and goblins, but it’s not only these spooky creatures that should cause concern. The digital world can feel like it has a few monsters…

EleKtra-Leak Cryptojacking Attacks Exploit AWS IAM Credentials Exposed on GitHub

A new ongoing campaign dubbed EleKtra-Leak has set its eyes on exposed Amazon Web Service (AWS) identity and access management (IAM) credentials within public GitHub repositories to facilitate cryptojacking activities. “As a result of this, the threat actor associated with the campaign…

ZeroRISC raises $5M to deliver commercial OpenTitan-based cloud security for chips

ZeroRISC has raised $5 million in seed funding to deliver its first commercial OpenTitan-based cloud security service for silicon chips. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: ZeroRISC raises $5M to deliver commercial…

Surveillance Commissioner Blasts Cops for Data Retention

Fraser Sampson says UK police have three million photos of innocent people This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Surveillance Commissioner Blasts Cops for Data Retention

Logging Made Easy: Free log management solution from CISA

CISA launched a new version of Logging Made Easy (LME), a straightforward log management solution for Windows-based devices that can be downloaded and self-installed for free. CISA’s version reimagines technology developed by the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC),…

A Scary Story of Group Policy Gone Wrong: Accidental Misconfigurations

In the world of cybersecurity, insider threats remain a potent and often underestimated danger. These threats can emanate not only from malicious actors within an organization but also from well-intentioned employees who inadvertently compromise security with a mis-click or other…

NHS Data Would Be ‘Safe’ Under Contract, Says Palantir Boss

Palantir chief says firm would not have access to patient data under controversial contract and only any sale would be decided by government This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: NHS Data Would Be ‘Safe’…

StripedFly, a complex malware that infected one million devices without being noticed

A sophisticated malware tracked as StripedFly remained undetected for five years and infected approximately one million devices. Researchers from Kaspersky discovered a sophisticated malware, dubbed StripedFly, that remained under the radar for five years masquerading as a cryptocurrency miner. In…

Separation of Privilege (SoP) 101: Definition and Best Practices

Separation of privilege is splitting up tasks and assigning rights to different parts of a system. It means that user privileges are segmented between various users and accounts, but you can also apply it to applications, system sub-components, tasks, and processes.…

Google expands bug bounty program to cover AI-related threats

Google has expanded its bug bounty program, aka Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP), to cover threats that could arise from Google’s generative AI systems. Google’s AI bug bounty program Following the voluntary commitment to the Biden-⁠Harris Administration to develop responsible AI…

XWorm Sold Malware-as-a-service Opens Vast Hacking Opportunities

XWorm is a RAT (Remote Access Trojan), a malware-as-a-service. It was first discovered in July 2022 and is known to have originated from the ex-USSR. The malware is capable of multiple things, such as stealing sensitive data and cryptocurrency, launching…

Hackers Using MSIX App Packages to Infect Windows PCs with GHOSTPULSE Malware

A new cyber attack campaign has been observed using spurious MSIX Windows app package files for popular software such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Grammarly, and Cisco Webex to distribute a novel malware loader dubbed GHOSTPULSE. “MSIX is a Windows app package…

Urgent: New Security Flaws Discovered in NGINX Ingress Controller for Kubernetes

Three unpatched high-severity security flaws have been disclosed in the NGINX Ingress controller for Kubernetes that could be weaponized by a threat actor to steal secret credentials from the cluster. The vulnerabilities are as follows –  CVE-2022-4886 (CVSS score: 8.8) – Ingress-nginx path sanitization can…

Raven: Open-source CI/CD Pipeline Vulnerability Scanner Tool

Cycode is excited to introduce Raven, a state-of-the-art security scanner for CI/CD pipelines.  Raven stands for Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Enumeration for CI/CD Pipeline Security, and it is now available as an open-source tool on GitHub.  This innovative solution will…

Getting Smart With Cybersecurity: AI Can Help the Good Guys, Too

With the rapid advancement and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, the benefits of speed and accuracy are becoming clearer every day. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Getting Smart With Cybersecurity: AI…

Securing Modern Enterprises in a Borderless Landscape

CISOs offer recommendations to help secure identities, data, code, and cloud infrastructure and protect against evolving threats and vulnerabilities. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Securing Modern Enterprises in a Borderless Landscape

Kaspersky Uncovers ‘Operation Triangulation,’ a Threat to iOS Devices

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered a new threat called ‘Operation Triangulation,’ revealing that it infects iOS devices, including iPads and iPhones. This revelation came during the Security Analyst Summit (SAS) in Phuket, where Kaspersky also released a technical paper…

Ten Ways to Protect PCs and Routers from Holiday Season Cyber Attacks

The holiday season is a time of celebration, giving, and joy, but it’s also a time when cyber-criminals are more active than ever. With increased online shopping, travel bookings, and social interactions, the opportunities for cyber attacks are abundant. To…

Finding the right approach to security awareness

As artificial intelligence amplifies the sophistication and reach of phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks, understanding and managing human cyber risks has become increasingly vital. Security awareness training is essential and must be a live, evolving process. In this Help Net…

Companies scramble to integrate immediate recovery into ransomware plans

More than one-third of companies still do not have a well-rounded, holistic ransomware strategy in place, according to Zerto. Immediate recovery crucial for businesses’ survival The survey also found that companies are reevaluating their data protection and cyber resilience strategies…

AI threat landscape: Model theft and inference attacks emerge as top concerns

Generative AI has emerged as a powerful tool, heralded for its potential but also scrutinized for its implications. Enterprises will invest nearly $16 billion worldwide on GenAI solutions in 2023, according to IDC. In this Help Net Security interview, Guy…

Hackers Using MSIX App Packages to Infect Windows PCs with GHOSTPULSE Maware

A new cyber attack campaign has been observed using spurious MSIX Windows app package files for popular software such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Grammarly, and Cisco Webex to distribute a novel malware loader dubbed GHOSTPULSE. “MSIX is a Windows app package…

IoT’s convenience comes with cybersecurity challenges

The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has ushered in a new era of connectivity and convenience, transforming the way we live and work. However, this interconnectivity has also given rise to a host of cybersecurity challenges and…

Communication Fort Knox: Tools to Safeguard Your Business

The use of secure communication tools for businesses is becoming ever more important in a digital world. With a variety of encryption, virtual private networks… The post Communication Fort Knox: Tools to Safeguard Your Business appeared first on Security Zap.…

LockBit alleges it boarded Boeing, stole ‘sensitive data’

ALSO: CISA begs for a consistent budget, Las Vegas school breach; Nigeria arrests six cyber princes, the week’s critical vulnerabilities Security In Brief  Notorious ransomware gang LockBit has reportedly exfiltrated “a tremendous amount of sensitive data from aerospace outfit Boeing.……

8 Essential Windows Security Tips to Protect Your Computer

Windows operating systems and software are complex pieces of software with millions of lines of code. This means that there are many potential vulnerabilities, or flaws, that can be exploited by attackers. Attackers can use vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access…

Surge in QR Code Quishing: Check Point Records 587% Attack Spike

By Deeba Ahmed Explore insights into the rise of Quishing attacks, the risks associated with QR code exploitation, and crucial preventive… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Surge in QR Code Quishing: Check Point Records 587%…

DEF CON 31 – Policy Panel: How Hackers Can Work With Government To Protect High Risk Communities

Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF…

Xtreme: Flipper Zero can Spam Android, Windows Devices with Bluetooth Alerts

Xtreame, a custom Flipper Zero Zeo firmware has recently introduced a new feature to conduct Bluetooth spam assaults on Windows and Android devices.  The technique was first demonstrated by a security researcher against Apple iOS devices, which encouraged others to…

Rising Healthcare Cyberattacks: White House Contemplates Response

  Amidst a continuous stream of cyberattacks targeting the healthcare sector, leading to disruptions in hospitals and patient care, the Biden administration is taking a measured approach in formulating regulations to bolster the industry’s cybersecurity defenses. Andrea Palm, Deputy Secretary…

IT Army of Ukraine disrupted internet providers in territories occupied by Russia

IT Army of Ukraine hacktivists have temporarily disrupted internet services in some of the territories that have been occupied by Russia. Ukrainian hacktivists belonging to the IT Army of Ukraine group have temporarily disabled internet services in some of the territories…

Shadow AI: The Novel, Unseen Threat to Your Company’s Data

  Earlier this year, ChatGPT emerged as the face of generative AI. ChatGPT was designed to help with almost everything, from creating business plans to breaking down complex topics into simple terms. Since then, businesses of all sizes have been…

Achieving Zero-Standing Privileges with Okta and Apono

Organizations are twice as likely to get breached through compromised credentials than any other threat vector. Compromised credentials are when credentials, such as usernames and passwords, are exposed to unauthorized entities.  When lost, stolen or exposed, compromised credentials can give…

Fend Off the Next Phishing Attack With A “Human Firewall.”

Implement the ‘Mindset – Skillset – Toolset’ triad By Dr. Yvonne Bernard, CTO, Hornetsecurity Spear phishing continues to be the most popular cyberattack, and those companies without proper cybersecurity measures […] The post Fend Off the Next Phishing Attack With…

Quishing Emerges as a Leading Cybersecurity Challenge

  Researchers are predicting that cybercriminals will employ email-based quashing attacks as a means of stealing data from users. Several quishing campaigns are known to have been large, long-running, and dynamic, based on attack cadence and variations within the lures…

iLeakage Attack: Theft of Sensitive Data from Apple’s Safari Browser

By Deeba Ahmed What happens in iLeakage attacks is that the CPU is tricked into executing speculative code that reads sensitive data from memory. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: iLeakage Attack: Theft of Sensitive Data…

Security Affairs newsletter Round 443 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Bug…

Week in review: VMware patches critical vulnerability, 1Password affected by Okta breach

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: GOAD: Vulnerable Active Directory environment for practicing attack techniques Game of Active Directory (GOAD) is a free pentesting lab. It provides a vulnerable Active Directory…

Roundcube Webmail servers under attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The zero-day exploit deployed by the Winter Vivern APT group only requires that the target views a specially crafted message in a web browser This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Roundcube Webmail servers under attack…

iLeakage Attack: Protecting Your Digital Security

The iLeakage exploit is a new issue that security researchers have discovered for Apple users. This clever hack may reveal private data, including passwords and emails, and it targets Macs and iPhones. It’s critical to comprehend how this attack operates…

Study Asks Facebook Users How Much They Think Their Data Is Worth

The post Study Asks Facebook Users How Much They Think Their Data Is Worth appeared first on Facecrooks. Facebook makes billions of dollars off collecting your personal information and using it to target advertising. However, the users who provide that…