A Linux NetFilter kernel flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-32233, can be exploited by unprivileged local users to escalate their privileges to root. Netfilter is a framework provided by the Linux kernel that allows various networking-related operations to be implemented in the form of customized handlers. Netfilter offers…
Microsoft disarms push notification bombers with number matching in Authenticator
Mandatory measure against attackers who spam MFA folks into submission Microsoft is hoping to curb a growing threat to multi-factor authentication (MFA) by enforcing a number-matching step for those using Microsoft Authenticator push notifications when signing into services.… This article…
GSA tools flag diverse suppliers for procurement officials
Two new online tools give agency buyers a look at diverse vendors and reports on access by new entrants to the federal market. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: GSA tools flag…
ESET APT Report: Attacks by China-, North Korea-, and Iran-aligned Threat Actors; Russia Eyes Ukraine and the EU
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FBI takes down Russian computer malware network that attacked NATO nations, journalists
Operation Medusa took down Snake, a malware network built by a Russian intelligence unit to infiltrate high-value targets around the world. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Read the original article: FBI takes down Russian computer malware network that…
GSA tools flags diverse suppliers for procurement officials
Two new online tools give agency buyers a look at diverse vendors and reports on access by new entrants to the federal market. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: GSA tools flags…
application blacklisting (application blocklisting)
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Best VPN for streaming TV and movies in 2023
Some VPNs can unblock streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu. These are the best streaming VPNs for accessing the content you want. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article:…
VentureBeat Q&A: How Airgap CEO Ritesh Agrawal created an innovative cybersecurity startup
CEO and cofounder of cybersecurity startup Airgap Networks talks innovation, zero trust, OT threats, and Airgap’s new AI-assisted ThreatGPT. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: VentureBeat Q&A: How Airgap CEO Ritesh Agrawal…
Adobe Patches 14 Vulnerabilities in Substance 3D Painter
Adobe has patched more than a dozen vulnerabilities, including critical code execution flaws, in its Substance 3D Painter product. The post Adobe Patches 14 Vulnerabilities in Substance 3D Painter appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
GitHub Secret-Blocking Feature Now Generally Available
GitHub makes push protection generally available to warn developers whenever they include a secret in a commit. The post GitHub Secret-Blocking Feature Now Generally Available appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Low-level motherboard security keys leaked in MSI breach, claim researchers
What can you do if someone steals your keys but you can’t change the lock? We explain the dilemma in plain English. This article has been indexed from Naked Security – Sophos Read the original article: Low-level motherboard security keys…
U.S. Authorities Seize 13 Domains Offering Criminal DDoS-for-Hire Services
U.S. authorities have announced the seizure of 13 internet domains that offered DDoS-for-hire services to other criminal actors. The takedown is part of an ongoing international initiative dubbed Operation PowerOFF that’s aimed at dismantling criminal DDoS-for-hire infrastructures worldwide. The development comes almost…
FBI takes down Russian malware network that attacked allies, journalist computers
Operation Medusa took down Snake, a malware built by Russian intelligence unit to infiltrate high-value targets around the world. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Read the original article: FBI takes down Russian malware network that attacked allies, journalist…
Understanding the TikTok Ban: A CISO’s Perspective on the Implications for Enterprises
As the federal government considers a potential ban on the popular video-sharing app TikTok, many enterprises are beginning to ponder the implications such a move could have on their operations. As Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) evaluate their companies’ risks,…
How the Economy is Impacting Cybersecurity Teams
A recent study conducted by HackerOne, the world’s largest ethical hacker community, revealed that half of the surveyed organizations experienced a surge in cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the last year. This alarming trend has been attributed to security budget cuts and…
FBI Seized 13 Websites that Offered DDoS-for-hire Services
The FBI has been coordinating Operation PowerOFF since 2018, aiming to disrupt the DDoS-for-hire service infrastructures worldwide. As part of this Operation, On May 8th, 2023, the FBI seized around 13 internet domains that offered DDos-for-hire services. The FBI has…
Nebulon unveils threat detection solution for cryptographic ransomware
Nebulon announced TripLine, a new threat detection service designed to alert customers when a cryptographic ransomware attack has been detected, as well as the precise location and point-in-time the attack occurred. The company also announced smartDefense, a cybersecurity solution that…
SAIC EQADR platform accelerates data driven decision making
SAIC introduced its new encrypted query analytics and data retrieval (EQADR) platform. “Agencies rely on data to help support their missions in a secure environment,” said Andy Henson, VP, Innovation at SAIC. “We are providing our customers with data encryption…
Zscaler expands Digital Experience with AI-powered insights to support workforce productivity
Zscaler has expanded Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX), an integrated solution that provides end-to-end visibility and IT troubleshooting capabilities accessed through the Zscaler security cloud. The modern workforce is geographically dispersed, resulting in difficulties for IT and helpdesk teams that need…
Is Your Cybersecurity “Too” Good?
Emphatically, no, it isn’t. But now that we have your attention, is that even the right question? Probably not. Your security can never truly be “too good”; conversely, neither can it be “too poor,” though it is possible to have…
The Problem of Old Vulnerabilities — and What to Do About It
The vulnerabilities most often exploited by ransomware attackers are already known to us. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: The Problem of Old Vulnerabilities — and What to Do About It
As Platforms Decay, Let’s Put Users First
The net’s long decline into “five giant websites, each filled with screenshots of the other four” isn’t a mystery. Nor was it by any means a forgone conclusion. Instead, we got here through a series of conscious actions by big…
Guidance related to Secure Boot Manager changes associated with CVE-2023-24932
Summary Summary Today, Microsoft is releasing CVE-2023-24932, and associated configuration guidance, to address a Secure Boot bypass vulnerability used by the BlackLotus bootkit to exploit CVE-2022-21894. Customers will need to closely follow the configuration guidance to fully protect against this…
EU proposes spyware Tech Lab to keep Big Brother governments in check
Potential roles for IT pros and lawyers, European city location included Tired of working for an egomaniacal startup boss or dull enterprise biz? A new org has been proposed called the Tech Lab, where you’d investigate the worst kinds of…
ICS Patch Tuesday: Siemens, Schneider Electric Address Few Dozen Vulnerabilities
Siemens and Schneider Electric’s Patch Tuesday advisories for May 2023 address a few dozen vulnerabilities found in their products. The post ICS Patch Tuesday: Siemens, Schneider Electric Address Few Dozen Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
New Botnet Campaign Exploits Ruckus Wireless Flaw
Tracked CVE-2023-25717, the flaw was recently exploited by the AndoryuBot botnet, says Fortinet This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: New Botnet Campaign Exploits Ruckus Wireless Flaw