In the past four weeks, a significant increase in malware distribution attempts via fake Captcha campaigns has been observed, targeting over 1.4 million users. Lumma Stealer, a hazardous malware designed for data theft, is the primary payload being distributed. Cybercriminals…
Russian Hackers Registering Domains Targeting US Tech Brands
Researchers are tracking a Russian threat actor deploying domains involved in crypto scams targeting the US Presidential Election and tech brands. The scams offer double crypto returns for deposits and are designed to deceive users into sending coins to attacker-controlled…
5 obscure web browsers that will finally break your Chrome addiction
Give one of these alternative browsers just a few minutes of your time and you’ll never go back. They’re all free, so what have you got to lose? This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security…
Cloudflare Warns of India-Linked Hackers Targeting South and East Asian Entities
An advanced threat actor with an India nexus has been observed using multiple cloud service providers to facilitate credential harvesting, malware delivery, and command-and-control (C2). Web infrastructure and security company Cloudflare is tracking the activity under the name SloppyLemming, which…
NIS-2: So unterstützt das BSI
Das NIS-2-Umsetzungs- und Cybersicherheitsstärkungsgesetz (NIS2UmsuCG) ist noch nicht erlassen. Doch viele Unternehmen sind verunsichert. Das BSI gibt bereits jetzt erste Hilfestellungen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Newsfeed Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: NIS-2: So unterstützt das BSI
Critical Arc Browser Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Arc’s Boosts feature lets users customize websites with CSS and JavaScript. While JavaScript Boosts are not shareable to protect security, they are synced across devices for personal use. Misconfigured Firebase ACLs enabled unauthorized users to modify the creatorID of Boosts,…
Flax Typhoon’s Botnet Actively Exploiting 66 Vulnerabilities In Various Devices
The Five Eyes agencies recently released a joint cybersecurity advisory detailing a new botnet, Flax Typhoon, linked to Chinese state-sponsored actors. The advisory highlights the actors’ use of compromised routers and IoT devices to establish a vast botnet capable of…
Data of 3,191 congressional staffers leaked in the dark web
The personal information of over 3,000 congressional staffers was leaked on the dark web following a major cyberattack on the U.S. Capitol. The personal information of approximately 3,191 congressional staffers has been leaked on the dark web, according to new…
Anzeige: Moderne IT-Sicherheitsstrategien für Sicherheitsprofis
Mit der zunehmenden Vernetzung stoßen traditionelle Sicherheitskonzepte an ihre Grenzen. Die Golem Karrierewelt stellt Workshops bereit, die moderne Sicherheitsframeworks wie Zero Trust, Pentesting und Grundschutz einführen. (Golem Karrierewelt, Server-Applikationen) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den…
AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask
In July, Wall Street experienced its worst day since 2022, with the tech-focused Nasdaq falling by 3.6%. The downturn was largely triggered by what commentators suggest is the result of underwhelming earnings from some major tech companies. What’s notable is…
Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Internet Providers in Cyber Espionage Campaign
Nation-state threat actors backed by Beijing broke into a “handful” of U.S. internet service providers (ISPs) as part of a cyber espionage campaign orchestrated to glean sensitive information, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The activity has been attributed to…
CISA Releases Guide to Empower Software Buyers in Creating a Secure Tech Ecosystem
Recognizing that cyber criminals increasingly exploit software vulnerabilities, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has taken the lead with a new resource for software customers—the “Secure by Demand Guide.” The Guide is part of CISA’s ongoing effort to…
PECB Conference 2024: A Global Forum for IT, Security, and Privacy Professionals
The PECB Conference 2024 is set to take place from 30 September to 3 October at the Van der Valk Hotel Breukelen in Amsterdam. This annual event will gather global experts, thought leaders, and professionals to explore the latest trends…
Cybersecurity in E-Commerce
In any organization, regardless of the industry or the size, cybersecurity is one of the most pressing concerns to handle. Some companies, especially those that store and manage large amounts of sensitive data and those that operate primarily in the…
Rethinking privacy: A tech expert’s perspective
Data privacy has become one of the most pressing challenges of our time, but it didn’t happen overnight. The proliferation of data collection, coupled with the rise of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, has made it easier…
Compliance management strategies for protecting data in complex regulatory environments
In this Help Net Security interview, Andrius Buinovskis, Head of Product at NordLayer, discusses how organizations can assess their compliance management and ensure they meet regulatory requirements. Buinovskis also addresses the challenges of managing multiple frameworks and offers strategies for…
Companies mentioned on the dark web at higher risk for cyber attacks
The presence of any data relating to an organization on the dark web demonstrably increases its risk of a cyber attack, according to Searchlight Cyber. Dark web insights and breach correlation Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence Center analyzed the dark…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, September 26th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9154, (Thu, Sep 26th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Thursday, September 26th, 2024…
WordPress.org denies service to WP Engine, potentially putting sites at risk
That escalated quickly WordPress on Wednesday escalated its conflict with WP Engine, a hosting provider, by blocking the latter’s servers from accessing WordPress.org resources – and therefore from potentially vital software updates.… This article has been indexed from The Register…
CISOs: The one question your board will NEVER ask you
When was the last time your board asked, “How many vulnerabilities were patched last week?” They didn’t—and they won’t. What they care about is the impact of those vulnerabilities and exposure on the business. They want to know if the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms
Gartner® names Microsoft a Leader in Endpoint Protection Platforms—a reflection, we believe, of our continued progress in helping organizations protect their endpoints against even the most sophisticated attacks, while driving continued efficiency for security operations center teams. The post Microsoft…
OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati and 2 Other Execs Are Leaving the ChatGPT Maker
Mira Murati, who served a few days as its interim CEO during a period of turmoil last year, said she’s leaving the artificial intelligence company. The post OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati and 2 Other Execs Are Leaving the…
OSINT – Image Analysis or More Where, When, and Metadata [Guest Diary], (Wed, Sep 25th)
[This is a Guest Diary by Thomas Spangler, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program] This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: OSINT – Image Analysis or More…
Digital ID Isn’t for Everybody, and That’s Okay
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> How many times do you pull out your driver’s license a week? Maybe two to four times to purchase age restricted items, pick up prescriptions, or go…