Security firm predicts rise in ransomware activity in second half of year as gangs recover from LockBit takedown, AlphV scam This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Experts Expect Ransomware Surge After Police Disruption
A week in security (July 15 – July 21)
A list of topics we covered in the week of July 15 to July 21 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (July 15 – July 21)
SocGholish Malware Exploits BOINC Project for Covert Cyberattacks
The JavaScript downloader malware known as SocGholish (aka FakeUpdates) is being used to deliver a remote access trojan called AsyncRAT as well as a legitimate open-source project called BOINC. BOINC, short for Berkeley Open Infrastructure Network Computing Client, is an…
Our Shared Responsibility: Africa’s Cybersecurity Imperative
We have a shared responsibility to embed cybersecurity at the core of our digital strategies, and we look forward to the opportunity to enhance cyber resilience in Africa—a continent on the brink of a remarkable digital transformation. This article has…
CISA Says Malicious Hackers are ‘Taking Advantage’ of CrowdStrike Outage
The U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA warned against clicking on suspicious links to prevent email compromise. Cybercriminals are already impersonating CrowdStrike in phishing emails, asking for payment to “fix the CrowdStrike apocalypse.” This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
China Claims Volt Typhoon was a False Flag Inside Job Conspiracy
Beijing has claimed that the Volt Typhoon attack gang, accused by Five Eyes nations of being a Beijing-backed threat to critical infrastructure, was actually fabricated by the US intelligence community. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
Nach Trump-Attentat: Samsung zieht wichtigen Patch für Galaxy-Geräte vor
Eigentlich sollte der Patch erst ab September kommen. Nachdem das FBI das Smartphone des Trump-Schützen geknackt hat, scheint es Samsung eilig zu haben. (Sicherheitslücke, Smartphone) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Nach Trump-Attentat:…
Worst Cyber Event in History: CrowdStrike Update Causes Global Chaos. Cyber Security Today Special Edition for Monday, July 22, 2024
Join Jim Love on a special edition of Cybersecurity Today and Hashtag Trending as he delves into the recent CrowdStrike incident that led to a global IT meltdown. With over 8.5 million Windows devices affected by a faulty CrowdStrike Falcon…
Wie KI die IT-Security bei Banken verstärken kann
Die Gefahr durch Cyberkriminalität ist im vergangenen Jahr weiter gestiegen. Auch, weil künstliche Intelligenz die Angriffsaktivitäten immens verstärkt. Umgekehrt bietet die Technologie jedoch auch Potenzial für die Cyberabwehr. Deshalb stellt sich die Frage: Ist KI Fluch oder Segen für die…
Microsoft 2024 Windows IT meltdown impacts about 8.5 million devices
The recent update to CrowdStrike Falcon sensor software has caused widespread issues, leading to the infamous BSOD “blue screen of death” on over 8.2 million Windows OS devices globally. Despite initial fears of a cyber attack, experts indicate this incident…
How to Negotiate Ransomware Attacks: A Strategic Guide
In an increasingly digital world, ransomware attacks have become a prevalent threat to businesses and individuals alike. These malicious attacks involve cyber-criminals encrypting data or locking users out of their systems, demanding payment (often in cryptocurrency) to restore access. While…
Media Briefing: EFF, Partners Warn UN Member States Are Poised to Approve Dangerous International Surveillance Treaty
Countries That Believe in Rule of Law Must Push Back on Draft That Expands Spying Powers, Benefiting Authoritarian Regimes < div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> SAN FRANCISCO—On Wednesday, July 24, at 11:00 am…
New Linux Variant of Play Ransomware Targeting VMware ESXi Systems
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Linux variant of a ransomware strain known as Play (aka Balloonfly and PlayCrypt) that’s designed to target VMware ESXi environments. “This development suggests that the group could be broadening its attacks across the Linux…
Huawei: Nie wurde so viel Unsinn über 5G-Sicherheit geschrieben
Viele große Nachrichtenmedien melden einen vollständigen oder weitgehenden Huawei-Ausschluss. Dabei ist maximal ein Prozent der 5G-Investitionen von der Vereinbarung zwischen Regierung und Betreibern betroffen. (BMI, Telekom) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Huawei:…
Root-Schwachstelle in Hype-KI-Gadget Rabbit R1
Das KI-Gadget Rabbit R1 ist seit der CES 2024 eines der gehyptesten KI-Produkte. Es gibt Scam-Vorwürfe gegen das Produkt, und jetzt ist auch noch eine Root-Schwachstelle aufgetaucht. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Security-Insider | News | RSS-Feed Lesen Sie den…
Anzeige: Sicherheitslücken in Webanwendungen beseitigen – so gehts
Moderne Webprogrammierung ist nicht nur eine Frage des Anwendungs-Know-hows, sondern auch des Sicherheitsbewusstseins. Das nötige Training bietet ein fundiertes Security-Seminar der Golem Karrierewelt. (Golem Karrierewelt, Security) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Anzeige:…
Media Briefing: EFF, Partners Warn UN Member States are Poised to Approve Dangerous International Surveillance Treaty
Countries That Believe in Rule of Law Must Push Back on Draft that Expands Spying Powers, Benefiting Authoritarian Regimes < div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> SAN FRANCISCO—On Wednesday, July 24, at 11:00 am…
Cross-industry standards for data provenance in AI
In this Help Net Security interview, Saira Jesani, Executive Director of the Data & Trust Alliance, discusses the role of data provenance in AI trustworthiness and its impact on AI models’ performance and reliability. Jesani highlights the collaborative process behind…
New Linux Variant of Play Ransomware Targeting VMWare ESXi Systems
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Linux variant of a ransomware strain known as Play (aka Balloonfly and PlayCrypt) that’s designed to target VMWare ESXi environments. “This development suggests that the group could be broadening its attacks across the Linux…
CIA AI director Lakshmi Raman claims the agency is taking a ‘thoughtful approach’ to AI
As a part of TechCrunch’s ongoing Women in AI series, which seeks to give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch interviewed Lakshmi Raman, the director of AI at the CIA. We talked…
Cellebrite got into Trump shooter’s Samsung device in just 40 minutes
Also: Second-string Russian hackers sanctioned; Senators demand answers from Snowflake, and more Infosec in brief Unable to access the Samsung smartphone of the deceased Trump shooter for clues, the FBI turned to a familiar – if controversial – source to…
Cyber insurance 2.0: The systemic changes required for future security
Digitalization has evolved into a systemic risk for organizations – and, therefore, cyber insurers. With the global cost of cybercrime skyrocketing, something has to change. In this Help Net Security video, Vishaal Hariprasad, CEO at Resilience, discusses how cyber insurance…
Shuffle Automation: Open-source security automation platform
Shuffle is an open-source automation platform designed by and for security professionals. While security operations are inherently complex, Shuffle simplifies the process. It’s designed to integrate with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and other service providers. Key features Feature-rich workflow…
Ad-injecting malware posing as DwAdsafe ad blocker uses Microsoft-signed driver
ESET Research has discovered a sophisticated Chinese browser injector: a signed, vulnerable, ad-injecting driver from a mysterious Chinese company. This threat, which ESET dubbed HotPage, comes self-contained in an executable file that installs its main driver and injects libraries into…