By Monica Oravcova, COO and Co-Founder of Naoris Protocol The recent Killnet cyberattack that disrupted contact between NATO and military aircraft providing aid to victims of the Turkish-Syrian earthquake, is […] The post Ransomware Takes No Prisoners appeared first on…
Web3 Needs A Truly Decentralized Infrastructure That IPFS Alone Cannot Deliver
By Waqas Web3, the next evolution of the internet, requires a truly decentralized infrastructure that goes beyond what IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) can offer on its own. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Web3 Needs A…
BlackCat (ALPHV) Ransomware Levels Up for Stealth, Speed and Exfiltration
This blog was made possible through contributions from Kat Metrick, Kevin Henson, Agnes Ramos-Beauchamp, Thanassis Diogos, and Diego Matos Martins. BlackCat ransomware, which was among the top ransomware families observed by IBM Security X-Force in 2022, according to the 2023…
Human-Assisted CAPTCHA-Cracking Services Supercharge Shopper Bots
On-demand human solvers are now augmenting automated website cyberattacks, offering a better way around tougher anti-bot puzzles. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Human-Assisted CAPTCHA-Cracking Services Supercharge Shopper Bots
IT Security News Daily Summary 2023-05-30
Clean energy advancements hinge on steady funding, Energy official says Unmonitored networks put US nuclear arsenal at risk, GAO finds Windows 11: Enforcing password resets for local group users 421M Spyware Apps Downloaded Through Google Play Go Phish: How Attackers…
Clean energy advancements hinge on steady funding, Energy official says
Accelerating critical technologies to support a robust clean energy economic sector is a top priority for the agency’s 2024 budget request. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Clean energy advancements hinge on…
Unmonitored networks put US nuclear arsenal at risk, GAO finds
A Government Accountability Office report found that the Energy Department cannot effectively monitor potential insider threats to U.S. nuclear security because department staff “have not identified the total number of DOE’s stand-alone classified networks.” This article has been indexed from…
Windows 11: Enforcing password resets for local group users
Admins can force users to reset their respective passwords during their next Windows 11 login by making a few simple changes on a difficult-to-find configuration screen. The post Windows 11: Enforcing password resets for local group users appeared first on…
421M Spyware Apps Downloaded Through Google Play
A Trojan SDK snuck past Google Play protections to infest 101 Android applications, bent on exfiltrating infected device data. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: 421M Spyware Apps Downloaded Through Google Play
Go Phish: How Attackers Utilize HTML Files to Evade Security
By Motti Elloul, VP Customer Success and Incident Response, Perception Point Email phishing scams are nothing new. But they are growing increasingly prevalent and sophisticated – over 3 billion phishing emails are sent every day, and the tactics used to…
SimpleTire Database Leak: Over 2.8 Million Records Exposed
By Habiba Rashid Despite Fowler’s efforts to responsibly disclose the issue, he received no response from the company. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: SimpleTire Database Leak: Over 2.8 Million Records Exposed This article has been…
State looks to better assess vendor security
Michigan wants a “security rating snapshot” of contractors as well as a public portal that details their financial risk. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: State looks to better assess vendor security
IoT network streamlines state DOT traffic monitoring
With a cloud-based network management platform and cellular routers, the Indiana Transportation Department can easily monitor its statewide network of internet-of-things devices. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: IoT network streamlines state…
Agencies launch initiative to better identify minority-owned contractors
The joint effort between the Small Business Administration and the General Services Administration aims to make it easier for federal procurement officials to connect with small, disadvantaged businesses across sectors. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
Google offers certificate in cybersecurity, no dorm room required
Google adds a Cybersecurity Certificate to its Career Certificates program, which offers paths to such enterprise tech fields as data analytics, IT support and business intelligence. The post Google offers certificate in cybersecurity, no dorm room required appeared first on…
The Rush to SaaS Modernization Can Result in Reputational Damage
By Hananel Livneh, Head of Product Marketing, Adaptive Shield Successful cyberattacks tend to hit companies with the force of an 80-foot wave. The initial damage is quickly apparent. Like ships that lose railings and experience instability, businesses are immediately faced…
Tenet and LayerZero Forge Cross-Chain LSD Adoption
By Owais Sultan Tenet and LayerZero Partner to Pioneer Cross-Chain Liquidity for Liquid Staking Derivatives. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Tenet and LayerZero Forge Cross-Chain LSD Adoption This article has been indexed from HackRead |…
Debt limit deal would save feds’ paychecks, but freeze agency spending
The agreement also reduces shutdown threats, plus other takeaways for federal employees. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Debt limit deal would save feds’ paychecks, but freeze agency spending
Federal Judge Makes History in Holding That Border Searches of Cell Phones Require a Warrant
With United States v. Smith (S.D.N.Y. May 11, 2023), a district court judge in New York made history by being the first court to rule that a warrant is required for a cell phone search at the border, “absent exigent…
Pegasus-pusher NSO gets new owner keen on the commercial spyware biz
Investors roll the dice against government sanctions and lawsuits Spyware maker NSO Group has a new ringleader, as the notorious biz seeks to revamp its image amid new reports that the company’s Pegasus malware is targeting yet more human rights…
The Perfect Blend: Qdoba’s SASE Information
Grab a burrito, settle in, and learn how Qdoba Mexican Eats revamped its security and network with cloud-delivered magic. It’s a spicy story: Qdoba’s support costs alone have been slashed by over $300,000 per year, while security posture and…
Vendors: Threat actor taxonomies are confusing but essential
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: Vendors: Threat actor taxonomies are confusing but…
PyPI enforces 2FA authentication to prevent maintainers’ account takeover
PyPI is going to enforce two-factor authentication (2FA) for all project maintainers by the end of this year over security concerns. Due to security concerns, PyPI will be mandating the use of two-factor authentication (2FA) for all project maintainers by…
The Challenges with Passkeys: Addressing Limitations
Passkeys have become a popular method for authentication, offering an alternative to traditional passwords. However, despite their advantages, there are several key issues that need to be addressed. This article explores the problems associated with passkeys and the need for…
Authorization: Get It Done Right, Get It Done Early
As the founder of Cerbos, I have first-hand experience with the challenges that CTOs face when building software solutions that meet immediate requirements while also future-proofing their infrastructure. This balancing act becomes particularly challenging when addressing complex authorization requirements in…
Budget and tech challenges loom over IRS’s direct file pilot
The news of the forthcoming pilot was followed this week by a compromise debt ceiling bill that includes reallocating $20 billion of the funding the IRS got as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. This article has been indexed from…
GOP-led states plan new voter data systems to replace one they rejected
But few states offer details on how these new systems will work. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: GOP-led states plan new voter data systems to replace one they rejected