Learn how to optimize the impact and cost of penetration testing for maximum value by calculating ROI, learning cost-cutting techniques, and more. The post How to Maximize the Value of Penetration Tests appeared first on eSecurityPlanet. This article has been…
UPS Data Harvested for SMS Phishing Attacks
I get UPS phishing spam on my phone all the time. I never click on it, because it’s so obviously spam. Turns out that hackers have been harvesting actual UPS delivery data from a Canadian tracking tool for its phishing…
Microsoft’s Bootkit Patches Offer False Sense Of Security Against BlackLotus Threat, NSA Says
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JavaScript Dropper Delivers Bumblebee And IcedID Malware
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Why Is It So Rare To Hear About Western Cyber Attacks?
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GCHQ Warns Ransomware Crews Are Targeting Law Firms
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Report: U.S. Intelligence Gathers ‘Sensitive and Intimate’ Data From ‘Nearly Everyone’
Nowadays, nearly everything we depend on has the ability to collect information about us, including our smartphones, computers, cars, and even household appliances. Whether we like it or not, this data often ends up in the hands of marketing…
PoC exploit released for Cisco AnyConnect, Secure Client vulnerability (CVE-2023-20178)
Proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for the high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2023-20178) in Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows and Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows has been published. About the vulnerability Cisco Secure Client Software – previously known as Cisco…
PAIG combats the unpredictability of generative AI
Privacera announced the private preview of Privacera AI Governance (PAIG). From the continuous scanning and classification of training data to the securing and auditing of AI models, model outputs, and user requests, PAIG empowers organizations to efficiently manage the entire…
Tanium strengthens threat identification capabilities and enhances endpoint reach
Tanium released major enhancements to the Tanium Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) that now include Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) information. Software supply chain attacks continue to spike due in part to the increasing reliance of organizations on numerous third-party…
Digital Espionage: German Intelligence Agency’s NFT Collection Sets New Recruitment Standards
Using non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the German Federal Intelligence Service Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) has begun attracting cyber and blockchain talent. To help recruit qualified employees, the BND has posted nearly 1,000 NFTs with a dog motif on the Ethereum blockchain alongside…
The Rate of Rorschach Ransomware is Increasing; Here’s How to Safeguard Yourself
Staying ahead of threat actors is a game of cat and mouse, with hackers frequently having the upper hand. LockBit was the most widely used ransomware strain in 2023. In the previous year, LockBit was recognised to be the…
Easy Configuration Fixes Can Protect Your Server from Attack
In March 2023, data on more than 56,000 people — including Social Security numbers and other personal information — was stolen in the D.C. Health Benefit Exchange Authority breach. The online health insurance marketplace hack exposed the personal details of Congress…
Think Your Secrets are Safe in their Vault? Think Again
“If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself.” You might be surprised to learn that this wise quote comes from George Orwell’s famous 1984, not a ‘how to code’ textbook. Although if developers want…
How Government Contractors & Agencies Should Navigate New Cyber Rules
The impending regulations highlight the increasing importance of enhanced network security and regulatory compliance across the government sector. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: How Government Contractors & Agencies Should Navigate New Cyber Rules
Why Successful Central Bank Digital Currencies require Partnership engagement
Why Successful Central Bank Digital Currencies require Partnership engagement madhav Thu, 06/22/2023 – 06:23 In Part 1 of this blog series we explored what CBDC, or Central Bank Digital Currencies are, and why they are important. Successful completion of CBDC…
12 Benefits of a VPN: Advantages of Network Protection
Have you ever stopped and wondered what the benefits of a VPN are besides granting you access to Japan’s Netflix shows? If not, now is… The post 12 Benefits of a VPN: Advantages of Network Protection appeared first on Panda…
What Is SCM (Security Configuration Management)?
Attackers always seek the easiest path to get into our systems and compromise data. System misconfigurations and insecure default settings are often the criminals’ favorite vectors since these errors allow them easy access to critical systems and data. The rise…
BlackLotus bootkit patch may bring “false sense of security”, warns NSA
The NSA has published a guide about how to mitigate against attacks involving the BlackLotus bootkit malware, amid fears that system administrators may not be adequately protected against the threat. The BlackLotus UEFI bootkit made a name for itself in…
VMware Patches Code Execution Vulnerabilities in vCenter Server
VMware published software updates to address multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities in vCenter Server that could lead to remote code execution. The post VMware Patches Code Execution Vulnerabilities in vCenter Server appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Millions of Repos on GitHub Are Potentially Vulnerable to Hijacking
Many organizations are unwittingly exposing users of their code repositories to repojacking when renaming projects, a new study shows. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Millions of Repos on GitHub Are Potentially Vulnerable to…
Deception Technologies Have a Maturity Problem
While there’s plenty of upside to rolling out deception technologies, it’s not clear if cybersecurity leaders — or their organizations — are ready for them. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Deception Technologies Have…
More than 1 in 3 UK&I workers are likely to click a phishing link
New research has found over 1 in 3 UK&I workers are likely to click a phishing link, according to KnowBe4’s 2023 Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report. The report measures an organisation’s Phish-prone™ Percentage (PPP), which shows the likelihood employees will…
API Security Is a Hot Topic, Here’s Why
Preparing for Black Hat 2023, it seems like API security will be a key issue. Here’s what you need to know. What’s an API? An API, or application programming interface, is a set of definitions and protocols for building and…
Celerium Compromise Defender detects and disrupts cyber compromise activity
Celerium released its latest cybersecurity solution, Compromise Defender. As an integral part of Celerium’s Cyber Defense Network , this innovative solution combines rapid implementation and automation to provide early detection and defense of compromise activity. Research by IBM found that…
Microsoft Teams vulnerability allows attackers to deliver malware to employees
Security researchers have uncovered a bug that could allow attackers to deliver malware directly into employees’ Microsoft Teams inbox. “Organisations that use Microsoft Teams inherit Microsoft’s default configuration which allows users from outside of their organisation to reach out to…
McAfee releases online protection solution for small businesses
McAfee announced McAfee Business Protection, a new comprehensive security solution for small business owners in collaboration with Dell Technologies. McAfee Business Protection helps Dell small business customers stay ahead of cyber threats and vulnerabilities with security, identity and dark web…