2023 marked the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month which was founded as a collaboration between government and the private industry to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime. While most…
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Tripwire Patch Priority Index for October 2023
Tripwire’s October 2023 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft. First on the patch priority is a patch for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that resolves a type confusion vulnerability. Next on the patch priority list this month are…
Android’s new real-time app scanning aims to combat malicious sideloaded apps
Android’s in-built security engine Google Play Protect has a new feature that conducts a real-time analysis of an Android app’s code and blocks it from installing the app if it’s considered potentially harmful. Google announced in October the new real-time…
Fitmart – 214,492 breached accounts
In October 2021, data from the German fitness supplies store Fitmart was obtained and later redistributed online. The data included 214k unique email addresses accompanied by plain text passwords, allegedly "dehashed" from the original stored version. This article has been…
The Threat Is Real. MacOS Patching Keeps Your Apple Safe
Any device that runs code is vulnerable to hacking and so are MacOS machines. They need patching just as any other endpoint. Most Apple users would swear that Macs are immune to viruses and other malware. The truth is they`re…
How To Break The Metrics Mirage in Vulnerability Management
Meet Jeff. He’s the CISO of a mid-sized financial services company – and it’s his job to keep the organization safe from security attacks. Every week, he checks the graphs and dashboards in his SIEM (security information and event management)…
Privilege Overreach, the Lurking PAM Security Threat
Managing privileged access to internal resources is a challenge for organizations worldwide. If left unaddressed, it could lead to data breaches, downtime, and financial loss. Statistics show that 80% of data breaches seem to be caused by misuse of privileged…
Silent Safeguards – The Essence of ISO 27001 Controls
ISO 27001, sometimes referred to as ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard that addresses organizational information security. Issued in 2005 and with a second revision in 2013, the ISO 27001 standard describes the Information Security Management Systems requirements for global…
More ways for users to identify independently security tested apps on Google Play
Posted by Nataliya Stanetsky, Android Security and Privacy Team Keeping Google Play safe for users and developers remains a top priority for Google. As users increasingly prioritize their digital privacy and security, we continue to invest in our Data Safety…
Qualified certificates with qualified risks
Posted by Chrome Security team Improving the interoperability of web services is an important and worthy goal. We believe that it should be easier for people to maintain and control their digital identities. And we appreciate that policymakers working on…
Defense in depth: Layering your security coverage
The more valuable a possession, the more steps you take to protect it. A home, for example, is protected by the lock systems on doors and windows, but the valuable or sensitive items that a criminal might steal are stored…
Kinsing threat actors probed the Looney Tunables flaws in recent attacks
Kinsing threat actors are exploiting the recently disclosed Linux privilege escalation flaw Looney Tunables to target cloud environments. Researchers are cloud security firm Aqua have observed threat actors exploiting the recently disclosed Linux privilege escalation flaw Looney Tunables in attacks against…
New Secaucus Point of Presence Increases Resilience for Financial Services
We are thrilled to announce the opening of a new cutting-edge Point of Presence (PoP) in Secaucus, New Jersey, which adds resilience to our network infrastructure located in the Northeastern United States region. This PoP represents the first build using…
Imperva customers are protected against CVE-2023-22518 in Confluence Data Center and Server
Atlassian released patches for the recently released vulnerability CVE-2023-22518 in their Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server products. This is a critical vulnerability, allowing attackers to bypass the authentication mechanism to potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and systems.…
Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Exploited as Zero-Day
The recently patched Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-46604 has been exploited as a zero-day since at least October 10. The post Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Exploited as Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
North Korean Hackers Use New ‘KandyKorn’ macOS Malware in Attacks
Security researchers uncover new macOS and Windows malware associated with the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group. The post North Korean Hackers Use New ‘KandyKorn’ macOS Malware in Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
In Other News: Airport Taxi Hacking, Post-Quantum Crypto Guidance, Stanford Breach
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: US airport taxi hacking by Russians, Stanford ransomware attack, and post-quantum crypto guidance. The post In Other News: Airport Taxi Hacking, Post-Quantum Crypto Guidance, Stanford Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Shuts Down Systems Following Cyberattack
Mr. Cooper suspends operations, including payments, after a cyberattack forced it to take systems offline. The post Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Shuts Down Systems Following Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Okta Hack Blamed on Employee Using Personal Google Account on Company Laptop
Okta is blaming the recent hack of its support system on an employee who logged into a personal Google account on a company-managed laptop. The post Okta Hack Blamed on Employee Using Personal Google Account on Company Laptop appeared first…
StripedFly Malware Operated Unnoticed for 5 Years, Infecting 1 Million Devices
An advanced strain of malware masquerading as a cryptocurrency miner has managed to fly the radar for over five years, infecting no less than one million devices around the world in the process. That’s according to findings from Kaspersky, which…
LEGO Marketplace BrickLink Hacked? Website Down Amid Unusual Activity
By Deeba Ahmed BrickLink confirms probing into unusual activity. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: LEGO Marketplace BrickLink Hacked? Website Down Amid Unusual Activity This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity News, Press…
American Airlines Pilot Union Hit with Ransomware
On Monday, the Allied Pilots Association (APA), the preeminent labour union representing 15,000 dedicated pilots of American Airlines, revealed that its systems fell victim to a ransomware attack. Established in 1963, the APA stands as the foremost independent trade union…
This Cheap Hacking Device Can Crash Your iPhone With Pop-Ups
Plus: SolarWinds is charged with fraud, New Orleans police face recognition has flaws, and new details about Okta’s October data breach emerge. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Cheap Hacking Device Can Crash…
Google Play Store Introduces ‘Independent Security Review’ Badge for Apps
Google is rolling out an “Independent security review” badge in the Play Store’s Data safety section for Android apps that have undergone a Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA) audit. “We’ve launched this banner beginning with VPN apps due to the sensitive and…
Okta’s Recent Customer Support Data Breach Impacted 134 Customers
Identity and authentication management provider Okta on Friday disclosed that the recent support case management system breach affected 134 of its 18,400 customers. It further noted that the unauthorized intruder gained access to its systems from September 28 to October 17, 2023,…
‘Corrupt’ cop jailed for tipping off pal to EncroChat dragnet
Taking selfie with ‘official sensitive’ doc wasn’t smartest idea, either A British court has sentenced a “corrupt” cop to almost four years behind bars for tipping off a friend that officers had compromised the EncroChat encrypted messaging app network.… This…
Eclypsium Platform Datasheet
Most organizations implicitly trust the foundational layers of their IT infrastructure—a fact that makes low-level exploits especially desirable targets for attackers. The Eclypsium supply chain security platform equips organizations to continuously monitor and remediate the critical low-level components of their…
Phone Scammers Evolve: AI-Powered Voice Mimicry Poses New Threat
In an ever-evolving battle against phone scammers and robocalls, a growing concern is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic victims’ voices, making these scams even more convincing. While efforts have been made to curb scam calls, it’s…
Cyber Threat Intelligence Frameworks: What You Need to Know
CTI represents a proactive and strategic approach to cybersecurity, providing organizations with the insights needed to identify and combat potential cyber threats. These CTI frameworks are evolving, adapting to the changing threat landscape and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance their…
The mysterious demise of the Mozi botnet – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Various questions linger following the botnet’s sudden and deliberate demise, including: who actually initiated it? This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: The mysterious demise of the Mozi botnet – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Cybersecurity: From Policies to Protection
In today’s digitally connected world, having robust cybersecurity policies and procedures is essential for organizations of all sizes. With the ever-increasing threat of cyberattacks, it… The post Cybersecurity: From Policies to Protection appeared first on Security Zap. This article has…
Russia’s 2nd-Largest Insurer Rosgosstrakh Hacked; 400GB of Data Sold Online
By Waqas The hackers are selling the trove of data for $50,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) or Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russia’s 2nd-Largest Insurer Rosgosstrakh Hacked; 400GB of Data Sold Online This…
To Improve Cyber Defenses, Practice for Disaster
Trained teams can implement and test security measures and protocols to prevent and mitigate cyber breaches. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: To Improve Cyber Defenses, Practice for Disaster
ZDI discloses four zero-day flaws in Microsoft Exchange
Researchers disclosed four zero-day flaws in Microsoft Exchange that can be remotely exploited to execute arbitrary code or disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installs. Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) disclosed four zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange that can be…
Critical Atlassian Bug Exploit Now Available; Immediate Patching Needed
In-the-wild exploit activity from dozens of cyberattacker networks is ramping up for the security vulnerability in Confluence, tracked as CVE-2023-22518. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Critical Atlassian Bug Exploit Now Available; Immediate Patching…
DEF CON 31 Packet Hacking Village – Mike Raggo’s, Chet Hosmer’s ‘OSINT for Physical Security Intelligence’
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…
Threat Roundup for October 27 to November 3
Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Oct. 27 and Nov. 3. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've…
Whitelisting vs Blacklisting: How Are They Different?
Trying to decide whether to whitelist or blacklist IPs or apps for network security? Discover what the differences are and why you should probably do both. The post Whitelisting vs Blacklisting: How Are They Different? appeared first on eSecurity Planet.…
Ace Hardware Still Reeling From Weeklong Cyberattack
Cyberattackers downed a quarter of the hardware giant’s entire IT apparatus. Now, before the company can recover, they’re going after individual branches. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Ace Hardware Still Reeling From Weeklong…
Okta customer support system breach impacted 134 customers
Threat actors who breached the Okta customer support system also gained access to files belonging to 134 customers. Threat actors who breached the Okta customer support system in October gained access to files belonging to 134 customers, the company revealed.…
81K people’s sensitive info feared stolen from Hilb after email inboxes ransacked
Credit card numbers, security codes, SSNs, passwords, PINs? Yikes! Hilb Group has warned more than 81,000 people that around the start of 2023 criminals broke into the work email accounts of its employees and may have stolen a bunch of…
Lazarus Group uses KandyKorn macOS malware for crypto theft
By Deeba Ahmed Another day, another malware operation by the infamous Lazarus group targeting blockchain engineers and crypto users. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lazarus Group uses KandyKorn macOS malware for crypto theft This article…
The 12 best gifts for hackers in 2023
From hobbyist hackers and programmers to professionals, the tech enthusiast on your list will love our picks for tech gifts for hackers. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: The 12…
Okta Customer Support Breach Exposed Data on 134 Companies
1Password, BeyondTrust, and Cloudflare were among five customers directly targeted with stolen Okta session tokens, the company’s CSO says. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Okta Customer Support Breach Exposed Data on 134 Companies
Ex-GCHQ software dev jailed for stabbing NSA staffer
Terrorist ideology suspected to be motivation A former software developer for Britain’s cyberspy agency is facing years in the slammer after being sentenced for stabbing a National Security Agency (NSA) official multiple times.… This article has been indexed from The…
EleKtra-Leak Campaign Uses AWS Cloud Keys Found on Public GitHub Repositories to Run Cryptomining Operation
In the active Elektra-Leak campaign, attackers hunt for Amazon IAM credentials within public GitHub repositories before using them for cryptomining. Get tips on mitigating this cybersecurity threat. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article:…
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for the week ending Friday, Nov. 3, 2023
This episode features a discussion on changes laid by the SEC against SolarWinds, the latest meeting of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative, cyber attacks on libraries and the departure of CEO John Chen from This article has been indexed from…
2023-11-02 – TA577 Pikabot activity
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Malware-Traffic-Analysis.net – Blog Entries Read the original article: 2023-11-02 – TA577 Pikabot activity
What Is a VPN? Definition, How It Works, and More
A VPN (virtual private network) encrypts your internet traffic and protects your online privacy. Find out how it works and why you should use it. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: What Is…
Tech Leader Says Facebook Lawsuits Will Rein It In Like Big Tobacco
The post Tech Leader Says Facebook Lawsuits Will Rein It In Like Big Tobacco appeared first on Facecrooks. Last month, dozens of US states announced that they’re suing Facebook for harming young users. And according to one prominent tech leader,…
Somebody Just Killed the Mozi Botnet
The once great botnet was nearly entirely eliminated in August. Why, who did it, and what comes next remain unclear. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Somebody Just Killed the Mozi Botnet
‘KandyKorn’ macOS Malware Lures Crypto Engineers
Posing as fellow engineers, the North Korean state-sponsored cybercrime group Lazarus tricked crypto-exchange developers into downloading the hard-to-detect malware. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: ‘KandyKorn’ macOS Malware Lures Crypto Engineers
Thoughts on AI and Cybersecurity
Being an CSSLP gives me access to various emails from (ISC)2. One of these announced me that there is a recording of a webinar about AI and Cybersecurity held by Steve Piper from CyberEdge. Very nice presentation of 1h, and…
Empower Incident Response with Real-Time, Just-in-Time Alerts and Access
Here at FireMon we have a bit of a different take on Cloud Security Posture Management. Cloud Defense was built from the ground up to support real-time security operations. Our goal, from day one, has been to help detect and…
Prolific Mozi Botnet Deliberately Shut Down with Kill Switch
For several years, Mozi was among the most active botnets on the cyberthreat scene, exploiting flaws in hundreds of thousands of Internet of Things (IoT) devices every year. In a report last year, IBM’s X-Force unit said it saw a…
A cautionary tale: The tragic case of two Danish hosting firms who lost all their clients’ data
Cybersecurity incidents of all kinds happen frequently, but one of the most extreme occurred in mid-August, when two Danish cloud hosting firms – CloudNordic and AzeroCloud – paid the ultimate price following a ransomware attack: both organizations ceased to exist.…
QR Codes are a Security Blindspot
By Mary Blackowiak, Director of Product Management and Development, AT&T Business Whether at the grocery store, eating dinner at a restaurant, locating a gate at the airport, gaining entry to an event, or even watching TV—QR codes are popping up…
Cisco Releases Security Advisories for Multiple Products
Cisco released security advisories for vulnerabilities affecting multiple Cisco products. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply the…
6 Steps to Accelerate Cybersecurity Incident Response
Modern security tools continue to improve in their ability to defend organizations’ networks and endpoints against cybercriminals. But the bad actors still occasionally find a way in. Security teams must […] The post 6 Steps to Accelerate Cybersecurity Incident Response…
18 Software Development Trends and Predictions 2024
The need for thorough risk assessments, continuous testing, and compliance checks before full-scale deployments is unavoidable. The future of software development demands businesses to be gearing up for a delicate dance between innovation and reliability. This year, we saw enthusiasm…
Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative Boosts Cybersecurity Against Advanced Attacks
By Deeba Ahmed Microsoft’s new AI-powered Secure Future Initiative aims to assist governments, businesses, and consumers in combatting cybersecurity threats. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative Boosts Cybersecurity Against Advanced Attacks This…
The Future of Encryption: Navigating Change with Crypto-Agility
“Agility” has been quite a buzzword recently. You will likely find it on most companies’ 5-year plan slide decks. Yet, there is one area where the ability to adapt quickly and efficiently makes a lot of sense -cryptography. In an…
CISA Awards $3M in Funding for Cyber Education and Training of Next-Gen Cyber Leaders
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from CISA News Read the original article: CISA Awards $3M in Funding for Cyber Education and Training of…
Top 5 Kubernetes Vulnerabilities – 2023
Kubernetes is a popular open-source platform for managing containerized workloads and services. It’s a system that simplifies a wide array of deployment, scaling, and operations tasks, but it’s not without its risks. Just as any other software or platform, Kubernetes…
Secrets Management Takes More Than Just Tools
Every company wants to have a good security posture, and most are investing in security tooling. According to Gartner, worldwide spending on security is forecast to grow 11.3% in 2023 to reach more than $188.3 billion. However, despite all this…
Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability used in ransomware attacks
A remote code execution vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ is being used by the HelloKItty ransomware group. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability used in ransomware attacks
Responsible AI is built on a foundation of privacy
AI is not new for Cisco. We’ve been incorporating predictive AI across our connected portfolio for over a decade. At its core, AI is about data. And if you’re using data, privacy is paramount. This article has been indexed from…
Realize significant value with a true consumption model, increased performance, and comprehensive services
The powerful Cisco and Hitachi Vantara alliance offers customers a flexible, pay-as-you-go consumption model for hybrid cloud solutions that incorporates industry-leading technology with SLA-backed service delivery. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article: Realize significant…
Microsoft pins hopes on AI once again – this time to patch up Swiss cheese security
Secure Future Initiative needed in wake of tech evolution and unrelenting ransomware criminality Microsoft has made fresh commitments to harden the security of its software and cloud services after a year in which numerous members of the global infosec community…
Ransomware hits Infosys, Ace Hardware and Henry Schein
1.) A recent cyber attack targeted Infosys subsidiary, Infosys McCamish Systems, which was initially detected last week but only officially acknowledged this Tuesday. According to sources within our Cybersecurity Insiders, this incident appears to involve a ransomware variant, with further…
Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty On All Charges
Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of all charges for his role in the collapse of FTX and Alameda Research This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty On All Charges
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
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: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
SEC Sets New Disclosure Rules: Read How It Will Revolutionize Organization Cybersecurity
SEC mandates cybersecurity reporting for companies The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) latest set of rules on cybersecurity reporting for publicly traded organisation can be understood in two ways. One, as another generic regulatory formality piling on the companies, or…
How voice cloning is shaping the future of cybersecurity
The realm of cybersecurity is under constant pressure to change and evolve. Cutting-edge technologies are… How voice cloning is shaping the future of cybersecurity on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article…
AI Safety Summit 2023: Musk Tells PM AI Will End Work
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Elon Musk sit down for a conversation in London as AI Safety Summit concludes This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: AI Safety Summit 2023: Musk Tells PM AI Will…
Multiple WhatsApp mods spotted containing the CanesSpy Spyware
Kaspersky researchers are warning of multiple WhatsApp mods that embed a spyware module dubbed CanesSpy. Kaspersky researchers discovered multiple WhatsApp mods that embed a spyware module dubbed CanesSpy. mods are modifications or alterations made to an application, often by third-party developers or…
SASE Success: Avoid Confusion and Embrace a Single-Vendor Solution
Take a deep dive into how Fortinet Single-Vendor SASE delivers on the technology’s promises. Learn more. This article has been indexed from CISO Collective Read the original article: SASE Success: Avoid Confusion and Embrace a Single-Vendor Solution
VICTORY: Google WEI ‘Stealth DRM’ Plan is Dead (or is it?)
WEI is dead — long live WMI: Google backs down on Web Environment Integrity API, but its replacement is also problematic. The post VICTORY: Google WEI ‘Stealth DRM’ Plan is Dead (or is it?) appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
9 secure email gateway options for 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: 9 secure email gateway options for 2024
Microsoft to Ramp AI and Automation in Security Overhaul
Microsoft, which saw a Chinese threat group hack into its M365 cloud platform and steal hundreds of thousands of government and corporate emails, is saying it will use AI and automation technologies to improve and accelerate cybersecurity protections in its…
PUMA Network: Unmasking a Cybercrime Empire
A massive cybercrime URL shortening service known as “Prolific Puma” has been uncovered by security researchers at Infoblox. The service has been used to deliver phishing attacks, scams, and malware for at least four years, and has registered thousands of…
Island names Matt Fairbanks as CMO and Ellen Roeckl as CCO
Island has announced the addition of Matt Fairbanks to its executive team as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and the appointment of Ellen Roeckl, Island’s former head of marketing, as the company’s first Chief Communications Officer (CCO). Fairbanks is tasked with…
Spyware Designed for Telegram Mods Also Targets WhatsApp Add-Ons
Researchers discovered spyware designed to steal from Android devices and from Telegram mods can also reach WhatsApp users. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Spyware Designed for Telegram Mods Also Targets WhatsApp Add-Ons
PSA: Your chat and call apps may leak your IP address
Your favorite messaging and calling app could reveal your IP address to the person on the other end of a call. And that, essentially, is because most chat apps default to using peer-to-peer connections — meaning you and the person…
Ransomware Readiness Assessments: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Tailored ransomware readiness assessments help organizations develop comprehensive response plans that minimize damage and restore operations quickly. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Ransomware Readiness Assessments: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Appdome partners with JetBrains to automate delivery of secure mobile apps
Appdome has integrated its Cyber Defense Automation Platform with the CI/CD cloud-based service from JetBrains TeamCity allowing teams to automate the build, test and deployment of their mobile applications. JetBrains TeamCity is now part of the Appdome Dev2Cyber Agility Partner…
48 Malicious npm Packages Found Deploying Reverse Shells on Developer Systems
A new set of 48 malicious npm packages have been discovered in the npm repository with capabilities to deploy a reverse shell on compromised systems. “These packages, deceptively named to appear legitimate, contained obfuscated JavaScript designed to initiate a reverse…
CanesSpy Spyware Discovered in Modified WhatsApp Versions
Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a number of WhatsApp mods for Android that come fitted with a spyware module dubbed CanesSpy. These modified versions of the instant messaging app have been observed propagated via sketchy websites advertising such software as well as…
Predictive AI in Cybersecurity: Outcomes Demonstrate All AI is Not Created Equally
Here is what matters most when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity: Outcomes. As the threat landscape evolves and generative AI is added to the toolsets available to defenders and attackers alike, evaluating the relative effectiveness of various AI-based security offerings is…
NodeStealer Malware Hijacking Facebook Business Accounts for Malicious Ads
Compromised Facebook business accounts are being used to run bogus ads that employ “revealing photos of young women” as lures to trick victims into downloading an updated version of a malware called NodeStealer. “Clicking on ads immediately downloads an archive containing…
Kinsing Actors Exploiting Recent Linux Flaw to Breach Cloud Environments
The threat actors linked to Kinsing have been observed attempting to exploit the recently disclosed Linux privilege escalation flaw called Looney Tunables as part of a “new experimental campaign” designed to breach cloud environments. “Intriguingly, the attacker is also broadening the horizons…
Healthcare Data Breaches Impact 88 Million Americans
The Department of Health and Human Services said there has been a 239% increase in large breaches This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Healthcare Data Breaches Impact 88 Million Americans
Getting to Know Zehra Hussain
Zehra Hussain is an Incident Response Analyst based in Sydney, Australia. Her role involves responding to security incidents and ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems. With a background in digital forensics and satellite engineering, Zehra brings unique expertise…
Considerations for Managing Digital Sovereignty: The Executive Perspective
Business leaders must frequently balance the advantages of cloud computing and the free flow of data across geographic borders with the need to abide by local laws and regulations. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original…
The President’s EO on AI – What it Does and Why it Won’t Work
President Biden’s EO lacks the effect of law, does not mandate much of anything and overlooks some of the trickiest AI issues. The post The President’s EO on AI – What it Does and Why it Won’t Work appeared first…
Hacker Threat: Israeli Police Advise Citizens not to Answer Unknown Calls
The Israeli Police and the National Cyber Directorate have advised citizens against answering unexpected WhatsApp calls from abroad. This is because it may be a sign of an attempt to hack a phone. Authorities claim that a high volume…
SEC’s Legal Action Against SolarWinds and CISO Creates Uncertainty in Cybersecurity
In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs allege that CISO Timothy Brown, who was in charge of managing the company’s software supply chain at the time of the massive cyberattack, has failed to disclose critical information regarding the attack. Several government…
The FTC’s new Amendment Requires Financial Institutions to Report Security Breaches Within 30 Days
The Federal Trade Commission has recently enacted an amendment that mandates non-banking entities to notify the Federal Trade Commission of specific data breaches along with other security incidents. This mandate requires the creation, execution, and upkeep of an extensive security…
Identiv Enterphone Mobile protects users against security breaches
Identiv introduces Enterphone Mobile, a highly secure mobile application that brings real-time audio capabilities to the front end, elevating visitor management and perimeter security in residential and commercial spaces. The new mobile app is a key feature in the refreshed…
Oracle Enables MFA by Default on Oracle Cloud
Mandatory multifactor authentication is just the latest in Oracle’s commitment to have security built-in by default into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Oracle Enables MFA by Default on Oracle Cloud