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The Federal Partnership for Interoperable Communications (FPIC) Releases the Transition to Advanced Encryption Standard White Paper

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The Top 6 Enterprise VPN Solutions to Use in 2023

Enterprise VPNs are critical for connecting remote workers to company resources via reliable and secure links to foster communication and productivity. Read about six viable choices for businesses. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original…

Apple Vulnerability Can Expose iOS and macOS Passwords, Safari Browsing History

This Safari vulnerability has not been exploited in the wild. Apple offers a mitigation, but the fix needs to be enabled manually. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Apple Vulnerability Can Expose iOS…

Octo Tempest Group Threatens Physical Violence as Social Engineering Tactic

The financially motivated English-speaking threat actors use advanced social engineering techniques, SIM swapping, and even threats of violence to breach targets. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Octo Tempest Group Threatens Physical Violence as…

DEF CON 31 Policy Panel: Navigating the Digital Frontier Advancing Cyber Diplomacy

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…

Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for the week ending Friday, Oct. 27, 2023

This episode features a discussion on the recent Okta hack, an attack on a shared services provider supporting five Canadian hospitals, the SecTOR conferenc This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security Today,…

Mass exploitation of CitrixBleed vulnerability, including a ransomware group

Three days ago, AssetNote posted an excellent write up about CitrixBleed aka CVE-2023–4966 in Citrix Netscaler/ADC/AAA/whatever it is… Continue reading on DoublePulsar » This article has been indexed from DoublePulsar – Medium Read the original article: Mass exploitation of CitrixBleed…

Singapore wants banks and telcos to bear losses if found negligent in phishing scams

Regulators have proposed a shared responsibility framework detailing who should be held responsible in the event of a phishing scam, with consumers also taking on some liability. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read…

CCleaner says hackers stole users’ personal data during MOVEit mass-hack

The maker of the popular optimization app CCleaner has confirmed hackers stole a trove of personal information about its paid customers following a data breach in May. In an email sent to customers, Gen Digital, the multinational software company that…

Heimdal® Announces New Partnership with ResenNet, displacing ResenNet’s long-standing RMM provider, N-able

[Copenhagen, Denmark – October 2023] – Heimdal, the pioneer and leading provider of unified cybersecurity solutions, is thrilled to announce its latest strategic partnership with renowned Danish managed service provider (MSP) ResenNet. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the…

Google Expands Bug Bounty Program to Find Generative AI Flaws

Google, a big player in the rapidly expanding world of Ai, is now offer rewards to researchers who find vulnerabilities in its generative AI software. Like Microsoft, Amazon, and other rivals, Google is integrating AI capabilities in a widening swatch…

Top 12 IT security frameworks and standards explained

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New Cyberattack From Winter Vivern Exploits a Zero-Day Vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail

After reading the technical details about this zero-day that targeted governmental entities and a think tank in Europe and learning about the Winter Vivern threat actor, get tips on mitigating this cybersecurity attack. This article has been indexed from Security…

Eclypsium Named Most Innovative Software Supply Chain Security Company in Coveted Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2023

Portland, OR – Oct. 27, 2023 – Eclypsium®, the digital supply chain security company protecting critical hardware, firmware, and software in enterprise IT infrastructure, today announced that Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine, has awarded…

Enhancing Online Privacy: Google Trials IP Address Masking Option

  Currently, Google is in the process of perfecting Gnatcatcher, which used to be called Gnatcatcher. Under the new name “IP Protection,” Gnatcatcher is called more appropriately. By doing this, Chrome is reintroducing a proposal to hide users’ IP addresses,…

Going Beyond MFA: How Okta is Redefining Enterprise Identity

At Oktane23, Okta revealed new solutions to automate identity governance, implement privileged access management, and enable continuous authentication and threat protection. Introduction Identity has historically been regarded as the gateway to grant or deny access to an enterprise’s digital resources…

More Than a Cryptominer, StripedFly Malware Infects 1 Million PCs

A malware that for more than half a decade was written off as just another cryptominer actually was a stealthy and sophisticated threat that infected more than a million Windows and Linux systems, harvesting credentials and spying on users. Kaspersky…

Healey-Driscoll Awards $2.3M to CyberTrust Massachusetts to Strengthen Municipal Cybersecurity Efforts

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Unlocking API Security Excellence: Wallarm at OWASP Global AppSec DC 2023

If you’re involved in securing APIs, applications and web applications, or looking to learn about these, then the OWASP Global AppSec DC Conference next week is a must-attend event. Wallarm, the experts in API and application security, will be there,…

Report: September Sees Record Ransomware Attacks Surge

  In September, a notable surge in ransomware attacks was recorded, as revealed by NCC Group’s September Threat Pulse. Leak sites disclosed details of 514 victims, marking a significant 153% increase compared to the same period last year. This figure…

The Dark Side of AI: How Cyberthreats Could Get Worse, Report Warns

  A UK government report warns that by 2025, artificial intelligence could escalate the risk of cyberattacks and undermine public confidence in online content . It also suggests that terrorists could use the technology to plot chemical or biological strikes. …

Five Canada Hospitals hit by cyber attack, ransomware suspected

Transform, a prominent IT, accounts, and managed service provider dedicated to providing digital support to over five hospitals in Ontario, Canada, is currently under suspicion of being targeted in a cyber attack. Unconfirmed sources suggest that the hospital services have…

VMware Tools Flaw Let Attackers Escalate Privileges

Two high vulnerabilities have been discovered in VMware Tools, which were assigned with CVE-2023-34057 and CVE-2023-34058. These vulnerabilities were associated with Local Privilege Escalation and SAML Token Signature Bypass. The severities of these vulnerabilities are 7.5 (High) and 7.8 (High),…

Empowering Partner Success: How Cisco’s PXP Transforms the Partner Experience

Today, 60% of the tools we evaluated have been eliminated, merged, or reworked into PXP. Together with our partners, we have not only continued to deliver on simplification, but we’ve also expanded the innovation and value that PXP provides. This…

Imperva Customers are Protected Against the Latest F5 BIG-IP Vulnerability

Imperva is tracking the recent critical security vulnerability impacting F5’s BIG-IP solution. The vulnerability, CVE-2023-46747, could allow an attacker to bypass authentication and potentially compromise the system via request smuggling. Imperva Threat Research has been actively monitoring this situation, and…

N. Korean Lazarus Group Targets Software Vendor Using Known Flaws

The North Korea-aligned Lazarus Group has been attributed as behind a new campaign in which an unnamed software vendor was compromised through the exploitation of known security flaws in another high-profile software. The attack sequences, according to Kaspersky, culminated in the deployment…

Patch…later? Safari iLeakage bug not fixed

Categories: Exploits and vulnerabilities Categories: News Apple has fixed a bunch of security flaws, but not iLeakage, a side-channel vulnerability in Safari. (Read more…) The post Patch…later? Safari iLeakage bug not fixed appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. This article has…

Internet access in Gaza is collapsing as ISPs fall offline

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas reaches its third week, internet connectivity in Gaza is getting worse. On Thursday, internet monitoring firm NetBlocks wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that the Palestinian internet service provider NetStream “has collapsed days after…

Cisco report reveals observability as the new strategic priority for IT leaders

Fractured IT domains, tool sprawl, and ever-growing demands from customers and end users for flawless, performant, and secure digital experiences has created a tipping point for IT leaders. Cisco Full-Stack Observability is the solution. This article has been indexed from…

France agency ANSSI warns of Russia-linked APT28 attacks on French entities

France National Agency for the Security of Information Systems warns that the Russia-linked APT28 group has breached several critical networks. The French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d’information) warns that…

European Governments Email Servers Targeted by Threat Actors

Since at least October 11, the Russian hacker organization Winter Vivern has been using a Roundcube Webmail zero-day vulnerability in attacks against think tanks and government agencies in Europe. According to security researchers, the cyberespionage group (also identified as TA473)…

Watch out for StripedFly malware

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a sophisticated cross-platform malware platform named StripedFly malware that has infected over 1 million Windows and Linux systems since 2017. The malware, which was wrongly classified as just […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

CISA Announces Launch of Logging Made Easy

Today, CISA announces the launch of 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…

Sophisticated StripedFly Spy Platform Masqueraded for Years as Crypto Miner

Malware discovered in 2017 was long classified as a crypto miner. But researchers at Kaspersky Lab say it’s actually part of a sophisticated spy platform that has infected more than a million victims. This article has been indexed from Zero…

AridViper, an intrusion set allegedly associated with Hamas

Given the recent events involving the Palestinian politico-military organisation Hamas which conducted on 7 October 2023 a military and terrorist operation in Israel, Sekoia.io took a deeper look into AridViper, an intrusion set suspected to be associated with Hamas. La…

Kazakhstan-associated YoroTrooper disguises origin of attacks as Azerbaijan

Cisco Talos assesses with high confidence that YoroTrooper, an espionage-focused threat actor first active in June 2022, likely consists of individuals from Kazakhstan based on their use of Kazakh currency and fluency in Kazakh and Russian. This article has been…

9 vulnerabilities found in VPN software, including 1 critical issue that could lead to remote code execution

Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities in the SoftEther VPN solution for individual and enterprise users to force users to drop their connections or execute arbitrary code on the targeted machine. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read…

Expert Cybersecurity Awareness: Test Your Attack Knowledge

Hey, security experts: Can you recognize an attack from the code alone? Test your attack knowledge skills with this quick quiz. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Expert Cybersecurity Awareness: Test Your Attack Knowledge

When PAM Goes Rogue: Malware Uses Authentication Modules for Mischief

A breakdown of how Linux pluggable authentication modules (PAM) APIs are leveraged in malware. We include malware families that leverage PAM. The post When PAM Goes Rogue: Malware Uses Authentication Modules for Mischief appeared first on Unit 42. This article…

The evolution of 20 years of cybersecurity awareness

Since 2004, the White House and Congress have designated October National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this effort to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and online safety. How have cybersecurity and malware evolved…

Empowering Cybersecurity: A Generative AI Revolution

October is not just about falling leaves and pumpkin spice; it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month—a time to reflect on the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats and the innovative solutions that keep us protected. In this blog post, we’ll explore the…

Downtown Toronto hospital investigating ‘data security incident’

A major downtown Toronto hospital is investigating what it calls a data security incident. Michael Garron Hospital, part of a group of healthcare institutions called the Toronto East Health Network, said on its website that it learned of the incident…

Microsoft unveils shady shenanigans of Octo Tempest and their cyber-trickery toolkit

Gang thought to be behind attack on MGM Resorts has a skillset larger than most cybercrime groups in existence Microsoft’s latest report on “one of the most dangerous financial criminal groups” operating offers security pros an abundance of threat intelligence…

Apple Drops Urgent Patch Against Obtuse TriangleDB iPhone Malware

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iLeakage Attack Exploits Safari To Steal Sensitive Data From Macs, iPhones

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iPhones Have Been Exposing Your Unique MAC Despite Apple’s Promises Elsewise

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IT, Security Leaders Play Catch-Up With Generative AI Threats

There’s a significant disparity between organizations’ concerns about generative AI risks and their effectiveness in addressing them. The post IT, Security Leaders Play Catch-Up With Generative AI Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

Malicious Android Apps on Google Play With Over 2 Million Installs

On Google Play, several new malicious apps with over 2 million installations have been found to display intrusive advertisements to users. Once installed, these trojans attempted to conceal themselves from users of Android smartphones. According to detection statistics collected by…

Cyber Security Today, Oct. 27, 2023 – Malware hiding as a cryptominer may have infected 1 million PCs since 2017

This episode reports on a data-stealing gang that’s added ransomware to its arsenal, a new UK law forcing social media platforms to police harmful conten This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security…

Adtran tackles GPS vulnerabilities with Satellite Time and Location technology

Adtran launched new synchronization solutions featuring Satellite Time and Location (STL) technology to address the growing vulnerabilities of GPS and other GNSS systems to jamming and spoofing attacks. Alongside GNSS-based timing, the OSA 5405-S PTP grandmaster clock can now receive…

Google Expands Its Bug Bounty Program to Tackle Artificial Intelligence Threats

Google has announced that it’s expanding its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) to reward researchers for finding attack scenarios tailored to generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems in an effort to bolster AI safety and security. “Generative AI raises new and different concerns…

How to Keep Your Business Running in a Contested Environment

When organizations start incorporating cybersecurity regulations and cyber incident reporting requirements into their security protocols, it’s essential for them to establish comprehensive plans for preparation, mitigation, and response to potential threats. At the heart of your business lies your operational…

PM Rishi Sunak Outlines AI Risks, Cautions Against Rush To Regulation

Artificial intelligence will transform lives says PM, but getting it wrong could make it easier to build chemical or biological weapons This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: PM Rishi Sunak Outlines AI Risks, Cautions…

Oktane 2023: Okta Unveils New Identity Innovations To Secure the AI Era

At Oktane 23, Okta’s annual flagship conference, CEO Todd McKinnon and other executives introduced one of the company’s most ambitious identity and access management (IAM) roadmaps to date during the keynote Go Beyond with AI and Identity. With pressures in…

The Rise of Superclouds: The Latest Trend in Cloud Computing

Since the pandemic hit the world two years ago, cloud adoption has exploded. The majority of customers use multi-clouds, which are isolated silos, and each public cloud has its own management tools, operating environment, and development environment. Companies keep investing…

How to Collect Market Intelligence with Residential Proxies?

How residential proxies using real IPs from diverse locations enable businesses to gather comprehensive and accurate data from the web Since the adoption of the first digital tools and connection to the internet, the competitive business environment has revolutionized and…

#ISC2Congress: Generative AI A Boon for Organizations Despite the Risks, Experts Say

Experts highlighted the ways generative AI tools can help security teams, and how to mitigate the risks they pose This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: #ISC2Congress: Generative AI A Boon for Organizations Despite the Risks,…

Tor Browser Security Audit reveals 2 high security issues

The Tor Browser project asked the penetration testers at Cure53 to audit core components of the project. Among the components were the BridgeDB software, building infrastructure, specific Tor Browser alterations and rdsys […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

How to remotely help an elderly relative struggling with a smartphone or a tablet?

Elderly vs. Technology: Giving Remotely IT Support While COVID-19 ravaged the world in 2021 and 2022, many realized that providing IT support to friends and… The post How to remotely help an elderly relative struggling with a smartphone or a…

Messaging Service Wiretap Discovered through Expired TLS Cert

Fascinating story of a covert wiretap that was discovered because of an expired TLS certificate: The suspected man-in-the-middle attack was identified when the administrator of jabber.ru, the largest Russian XMPP service, received a notification that one of the servers’ certificates…

TeamViewer Tensor enhancements improve security and productivity

TeamViewer announced a major update of its enterprise connectivity solution TeamViewer Tensor, supporting IT departments in maintaining business-critical equipment. With leading compatibility, security and performance, TeamViewer Tensor offers a comprehensive overview of all devices, improving monitoring and support as well…

Service Mesh and Management Practices in Microservices

In the dynamic world of microservices architecture, efficient service communication is the linchpin that keeps the system running smoothly. To maintain the reliability, security, and performance of your microservices, you need a well-structured service mesh. This dedicated infrastructure layer is designed…

F5 urges to address a critical flaw in BIG-IP

F5 warns customers of a critical vulnerability impacting BIG-IP that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution. F5 is warning customers about a critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-46747 (CVSS 9.8), that impacts BIG-IP and could result in unauthenticated remote…

How Kopeechka, an Automated Social Media Accounts Creation Service, Can Facilitate Cybercrime

This report explores the Kopeechka service and gives a detailed technical analysis of the service’s features and capabilities and how it can help cybercriminals to achieve their goals. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives…

King Charles III signs off on UK Online Safety Act, with unenforceable spying clause

It’s now up to Ofcom to sort out this messy legislation With the assent of King Charles, the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act has become law, one that the British government says will “make the UK the safest place in…

Germany wins the 2023 European Cybersecurity Challenge

Germany is the winner of the 2023 edition of the ECSC, followed by Switzerland in second place and Denmark in third place. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) thanks the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) for hosting…

TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow | CVE-2023-46544

NAME__________TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow Platforms Affected:TOTOLINK X2000R 1.0.0-B20230221.0948.web Risk Level:7.3 Exploitability:Unproven Consequences:Gain Access DESCRIPTION__________ TOTOLINK… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow | CVE-2023-46544

TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow | CVE-2023-46559

NAME__________TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow Platforms Affected:TOTOLINK X2000R 1.0.0-B20230221.0948.web Risk Level:7.3 Exploitability:Unproven Consequences:Gain Access DESCRIPTION__________ TOTOLINK… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow | CVE-2023-46559

TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow | CVE-2023-46562

NAME__________TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow Platforms Affected:TOTOLINK X2000R 1.0.0-B20230221.0948.web Risk Level:7.3 Exploitability:Unproven Consequences:Gain Access DESCRIPTION__________ TOTOLINK… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow | CVE-2023-46562

TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow | CVE-2023-46564

NAME__________TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow Platforms Affected:TOTOLINK X2000R 1.0.0-B20230221.0948.web Risk Level:7.3 Exploitability:Unproven Consequences:Gain Access DESCRIPTION__________ TOTOLINK… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow | CVE-2023-46564

TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow | CVE-2023-46554

NAME__________TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow Platforms Affected:TOTOLINK X2000R 1.0.0-B20230221.0948.web Risk Level:7.3 Exploitability:Unproven Consequences:Gain Access DESCRIPTION__________ TOTOLINK… This article has been indexed from RedPacket Security Read the original article: TOTOLINK X2000R buffer overflow | CVE-2023-46554