EBooks are popular, and their popularity lucrative threat actors the most, as they are widely shared digital assets that can easily circumvent security measures. Threat actors exploit users’ trust in seemingly harmless documents by embedding malware in eBook files or…
DarkGate Malware Exploiting Excel Files And SMB File Shares
DarkGate, a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform, experienced a surge in activity since September 2023, employing various distribution methods, including email attachments, malicious ads, and compromised Samba shares. Initially a human-operated command-and-control infrastructure, DarkGate has evolved into a versatile tool offering remote…
Credential-Stealing OSS ‘Crystalray’ Attacks Jump 10X
Crystalray’s attack chain involves using various OSS tools for reconnaissance, scanning, and exploiting vulnerabilities. The group was first discovered in February using the “SSH-Snake” tool to exploit vulnerabilities in Atlassian Confluence. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
White House to Require Increased Cybersecurity Protocols for R&D Institutions
Federal research agencies will now require covered institutions to implement cybersecurity programs for research and development security due to threats from China. The goal is to increase awareness of security threats and enable apt responses. This article has been indexed…
E-Commerce: Sicherheitsexperten beobachten viele Angriffe auf Adobe Commerce
Aktuell scheint es zahlreiche Angriffe auf Online-Shops zu geben, die Adobe Commerce und Magento einsetzen. Davor warnen Sicherheitsexperten von Sansec. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: E-Commerce: Sicherheitsexperten beobachten viele Angriffe auf Adobe Commerce
OT & NIS – eco Verband gibt 9 Tipps
Industrieanlagen werden verwundbarer gegenüber Cyberangriffen. Zudem ändert sich die Regulierung dieses Jahr deutlich mit dem KRITIS-Dachgesetz und NIS2-Umsetzungsgesetz: Die Anzahl künftig regulierter Unternehmen erweitert sich auf über 30.000. Wie Unternehmen auch in ihrer OT (Operational Technology) die strengeren Vorgaben erfüllen,…
Details of AT&T data breach and 1TB data steal belonging to Disney
Over the past few days, AT&T, a major American telecom company, has made headlines due to a sophisticated cyber-attack that exposed the details of over 109 million mobile customers dating back to 2022. According to updates received by our Cybersecurity…
The Growing Cyber Threat to Weather Predictions
In an increasingly interconnected world, where technology drives every facet of life, even the weather predictions we rely on may not be immune to cyber threats. The integration of advanced computer systems and data analytics has revolutionized meteorology, enabling more…
New HardBit Ransomware 4.0 Uses Passphrase Protection to Evade Detection
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new version of a ransomware strain called HardBit that comes packaged with new obfuscation techniques to deter analysis efforts. “Unlike previous versions, HardBit Ransomware group enhanced the version 4.0 with passphrase protection,” Cybereason…
Millionen iOS-Apps verwundbar für Supply-Chain-Attacke
Sicherheitsforscher bei Eva Information System haben eine sehr alte Schwachstelle in Cocoapods aufgedeckt. Über das Dependency-Management-Tool könnten Angreifer Schadcode in Millionen iOS-, iPadOS- und macOS-Apps einschleusen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Security-Insider | News | RSS-Feed Lesen Sie den originalen…
Protected OOXML Spreadsheets, (Mon, Jul 15th)
I was asked a question about the protection of an .xlsm spreadsheet. I've written before on the protection of .xls spreadsheets, for example in diary entries “Unprotecting Malicious Documents For Inspection” and “16-bit Hash Collisions in .xls Spreadsheets”; and blog…
Dark Gate malware campaign uses Samba file shares
A Dark Gate malware campaign from March-April 2024 demonstrates how attackers exploit legitimate tools and services to distribute malware. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers shared details about a DarkGate malware campaign from March-April 2024. Threat actors used Microsoft Excel…
Google reportedly in talks to buy infosec outfit Wiz for $23 billion
The security industry has never had a clear leader – could it be the Chocolate Factory? Ask any techie to name who leads the market for OSes, databases, networks or ERP and the answers are clear: Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, and…
Risk related to non-human identities: Believe the hype, reject the FUD
The hype surrounding unmanaged and exposed non-human identities (NHIs), or machine-to-machine credentials – such as service accounts, system accounts, certificates and API keys – has recently skyrocketed. A steady stream of NHI-related breaches is causing some of the chatter surrounding…
Realm: Open-source adversary emulation framework
Realm is an open-source adversary emulation framework emphasizing scalability, reliability, and automation. It’s designed to handle engagements of any size. “Realm is unique in its custom interpreter written in Rust. This allows us to write complex TTPs as code. With…
Discover the growing threats to data security
In this Help Net Security interview, Pranava Adduri, CEO at Bedrock Security, discusses how businesses can identify and prioritize their data security risks. Adduri emphasizes the necessity of ongoing monitoring and automation to keep up with evolving threats and maintain…
Pressure mounts for C-Suite executives to implement GenAI solutions
87% of C-Suite executives feel under pressure to implement GenAI solutions at speed and scale, according to RWS. Despite these pressures, 76% expressed an overwhelming excitement across their organization for the potential benefits of GenAI. However, this excitement is tempered…
Encrypted traffic: A double-edged sword for network defenders
Organizations are ramping up their use of encrypted traffic to lock down data. Could they be making it easier to hide threats in the process? On one hand, encryption means enhanced privacy, but it can also make the job of…
AT&T soll Hacker 370.000 Dollar zum Löschen gestohlener Daten gezahlt haben
Cyberkriminelle hatten Millionen Kundendaten des US-Telefonriesen ergattert. AT&T bezahlte die Angreifer, damit sie die Daten löschen, und erhielt Beweisvideo. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: AT&T soll Hacker 370.000 Dollar zum Löschen gestohlener Daten…
How to clear the cache on your TV (and why you should)
Clearing the cache on your TV can be a great way to improve its performance, fix bugs, and ensure you get the best viewing experience. Here’s how to do it. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, July 15th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9052, (Mon, Jul 15th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Monday, July 15th, 2024…
I spy another mSpy breach: Millions more stalkerware buyers exposed
Also: Velops routers love plaintext; everything is a dark pattern; Internet Explorer rises from the grave, and more Infosec in brief Commercial spyware maker mSpy has been breached – again – and millions of purchasers can be identified from the…
Platforms Have First Amendment Right to Curate Speech, As We’ve Long Argued, Supreme Court Said, But Sends Laws Back to Lower Court To Decide If That Applies To Other Functions Like Messaging
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> Social media platforms, at least in their most common form, have a First Amendment right to curate the third-party speech they select for and recommend to their…
UK cyber-boss slams China’s bug-hoarding laws
Plus: Japanese scientists ID ancient supernova; AWS dismisses China trouble rumor; and more ASIA IN BRIEF The interim CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has criticized China’s approach to bug reporting.… This article has been indexed from…