Ransomware remains a lucrative tool for cybercriminals as attackers continue to target a wide array of businesses. In response to this growing threat, an increasing number of organizations are compelled to meet ransom demands, perceiving it as their only viable…
Budget constraints threaten cybersecurity in government bodies
Government organizations are attractive targets for threat actors whose motivations may be geopolitical, financial, or disruption, according to BlackBerry. Because threat actors may include private individuals, small groups, or state-sponsored APT groups (which use APT tactics), government organizations must defend…
Unraveling the importance of software supply chain security
The software supply chain encompasses the entire lifecycle of a software product, from its conception and development to its distribution and deployment. It involves a complex network of suppliers, vendors, developers, integrators, and users, making it susceptible to many potential…
Five Eyes nations detail dirty dozen most exploited vulnerabilities
PLUS: FBI admits buying NSO spyware; “IT” company busted for drugs ‘n guns biz; this week’s critical vulns Infosec in brief If you’re wondering what patches to prioritize, ponder no longer: An international group of cybersecurity agencies has published a…
Bram Moolenaar, Creator of Vim Text Editor for Linux Passes Away
By Waqas Bram Moolenaar, aged 62, passed away from a medical condition that rapidly progressed over the last few weeks. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Bram Moolenaar, Creator of Vim Text Editor for Linux Passes…
AI Flagged as “Chronic Risk” in UK Government’s Risk Register 2023 Report
By Habiba Rashid The UK government has also warned about the looming threat of severe cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure in its recently released National Risk Register 2023. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: AI…
IT Security News Weekly Summary – Week 31
IT Security News Daily Summary 2023-08-06 Hospitals Paralyzed by Cyberattack, Emergency Services Diverted NIS2: 1. Perform a gap analysis Amazon Executive Lacks Data for Return-to-Office Mandate Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Technology: A Game-Changer or a Privacy Concern VMCONNECT: Malicious PyPI Package Mimicking…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2023-08-06
Hospitals Paralyzed by Cyberattack, Emergency Services Diverted NIS2: 1. Perform a gap analysis Amazon Executive Lacks Data for Return-to-Office Mandate Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Technology: A Game-Changer or a Privacy Concern VMCONNECT: Malicious PyPI Package Mimicking Common Python Tools System Architecture: Move…
Hospitals Paralyzed by Cyberattack, Emergency Services Diverted
Several hospitals in Pennsylvania and California were compelled to close their emergency departments and redirect incoming ambulances due to a recent uptick in cyberattacks, which created a frightening situation. The hack, which targeted the healthcare provider Prospect Medical Holdings, has…
NIS2: 1. Perform a gap analysis
We wrote here https://www.sorinmustaca.com/how-to-nis2-eu-directive/ that the first step in implementing NIS2 requirements is to perform a gap analysis. The most critical part when performing a gap analysis is to define upfront against which standard or security framework are you…
Amazon Executive Lacks Data for Return-to-Office Mandate
Amazon employees are expressing discontent over the company’s recent decision to revoke remote work flexibility, and the situation has been exacerbated by comments made by a senior executive. During an internal staff meeting, Mike Hopkins, the SVP of Amazon…
Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Technology: A Game-Changer or a Privacy Concern
Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency and digital ID project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has recently announced its plans to expand globally and offer its iris-scanning and identity-verification technology to other organizations. The company, which launched last week, requires users to…
VMCONNECT: Malicious PyPI Package Mimicking Common Python Tools
By Deeba Ahmed Threat researchers at ReversingLabs, a software supply chain security and malware analysis platform, have discovered a malicious new PyPI… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: VMCONNECT: Malicious PyPI Package Mimicking Common Python Tools This…
System Architecture: Move Authentication to the API Gateway
When exposing an application to the outside world, consider a Reverse-Proxy or an API Gateway to protect it from attacks. Rate limiting comes to mind first, but it shouldn’t stop there. We can factor many features in the API Gateway…
Cyber Security Today, August 4, 2023 – The shadow hanging over IT networks
This episode focuses on what IT leaders should do about This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security Today, August 4, 2023 – The shadow hanging over IT networks
Employee banking information stolen from Tennis Canada in cyber incident: Report
News service quotes reliable source saying names, addresses and information of employees This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Employee banking information stolen from Tennis Canada in cyber incident: Report
Hinton vs. Murdoch: A tale of two AIs
At Collision 2023, held in Toronto in late June, there was much discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) and more specifically the ChatGPT chatbot, but nothing illustrated the current situation better than separate keynote speeches delivered by Colin Murdoch and Dr.…
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday, August 4, 2023
This repeat episode is a conversation with Aaron McIntosh, co-author of the Ransomware Task Forces’ Blueprint for Ransomwar This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday, August…
Tricky Malware Uses Versioning to Outsmart Google Play Store Scanners
In recent developments, threat actors are using a technique known as “versioning” to evade Google Play Store’s malware detection mechanisms, posing a significant risk to Android users. This method allows them to specifically target users and compromise their sensitive information,…
Microsoft fixed a flaw in Power Platform after being criticized
Microsoft announced it has addressed a critical flaw in its Power Platform after it was criticized for the delay in fixing the issue. Microsoft this week addressed a critical vulnerability in its Power Platform, after it was criticized for the delay in…
Hackers Have Scored Unlimited Airline Miles, Targeting One Platform
TRAVEL REWARDS PROGRAMS, such as those provided by hotels and airlines, highlight the unique benefits of joining their club over others. However behind the scenes, several of these programs—including Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, Hilton Honors, and Marriott Bonvoy—share the same…
Don’t Shut Off ChatGPT, Implement a Managed Allowance Instead
By James Robinson, Deputy CISO Netskope Over the past 30 days, the most pressing question facing CIOs and CISOs right now is, ”how much?” How much access to ChatGPT do we actually give our employees? Top security leaders are left…
Facebook Preparing To Release Chatbots That Can Gather Your Data
The post Facebook Preparing To Release Chatbots That Can Gather Your Data appeared first on Facecrooks. According to multiple reports, Facebook is preparing to release AI chatbots in the coming weeks that are designed to have human-like conversations with Facebook…
US Senators Propose Privacy Reform to Tame Artificial Intelligence
The US Senate is now debating the necessity for privacy legislation in light of the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI). While AI businesses like OpenAI and Google continue to create and use cutting-edge technologies, lawmakers are wrestling with…
Contemplating Import Restrictions for PCs and Laptops to Secure Digital Infrastructure
Although it is common practice for the government to introduce new policies hurriedly, especially when it comes to the recent licensing requirement for all-in-one personal computers (PCs), laptops, tablets, and servers, it was pushed three months back to 1…
One Defense Against Data Breaches: Don’t Have the Data to Begin With
By Raj Ananthanpillai, Founder and CEO, Trua When it comes to hackers stealing Social Security numbers and other personal identifiable information, even members of Congress aren’t safe. So why would […] The post One Defense Against Data Breaches: Don’t Have…
Heard At RSAC 2023 – Protecting the Protectors
Some Personal Risks to Individual Cybersecurity Practitioners Are Elevated Because Of The Work They Do. Is It Time for Workplace Cyber Protections to Follow Them Home? By Chris Needs, VP […] The post Heard At RSAC 2023 – Protecting the…