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
Scanning Plans On Europe’s CSAM May Violate International Law
According to reports, legal experts for the EU have warned that plans to force tech companies to scan customers’ private chats for child abuse (CSEA) content are likely to be struck down by the courts. A contentious clause of the…
Alert: NextGen Data Breach Puts 1 Million User Identities at Risk
NextGen Healthcare, a U.S.-based provider of electronic health record software, notified its clients that threat actors breached its systems and stole the personal data of more than 1 million patients. The company reported a data breach to the Maine attorney…
Deloitte Launches Blockchain Integration for Digital Credentials
One of the “Big Four” accounting firms, Deloitte, is in the forefront of the adoption of blockchain technology to transform the issue of digital credentials. KILT’s blockchain technology will be used to create reusable digital credentials for Know Your…
Study: Artificial Intelligence is Fueling a Rise in Online Voice Scams
In accordance with McAfee, AI technology is supporting an increase in online speech scams, with only three seconds of audio required to duplicate a person’s voice. McAfee studied 7,054 people from seven countries and discovered that one-quarter of adults…
Scans required for PCI DSS compliance
This is the fifth blog in the series focused on PCI DSS, written by an AT&T Cybersecurity consultant. See the first blog relating to IAM and PCI DSS here. See the second blog on PCI DSS reporting details to ensure when…
The role of AI in healthcare: Revolutionizing the healthcare industry
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the mimicry of…
Only 39% of IT Security Decision-Makers See it As Business Enabler
The Delinea report also suggests 36% of them believe cybersecurity is only important for compliance This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Only 39% of IT Security Decision-Makers See it As Business Enabler
Keeper Security Announces Minority Growth Equity Investment from Summit Partners
Keeper Security has today announced that global growth equity firm Summit Partners has completed a significant minority investment in the Company. With this investment, Len Ferrington, Managing Director at Summit Partners, will join the Keeper Security Board of Directors. The synergy…
CertifID provides identity verification designed to combat seller impersonation fraud
CertifID released an identity verification solution to help title agencies and real estate firms combat seller impersonation fraud. The solution augments CertifID’s existing capabilities that evaluate more than 150 markers of fraud, including the verification of wiring instructions and bank…
OneLayer Bridge discovers, assesses, and secures IoT device activity
OneLayer released OneLayer Bridge, a security solution for private mobile networks. The use of private cellular networks allows organizations to improve IoT and OT device connectivity. As the adoption of these networks increases, organizations must consider the essential aspect of…
Suit by Renowned Saudi Human Rights Activist Details Harms Caused by Export of U.S. Cybersurveillance Technology and Training to Repressive Regimes
“Companies that employ spyware on behalf of oppressive governments must be held accountable for the resulting human rights abuses.” PORTLAND, OR – The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the Center for Justice & Accountability (CJA), and Foley Hoag LLP on Monday…