The first thing to do, when analyzing a potentially malicious PDF, is to look for the /Encrypt name as explained in diary entry Analyzing an Encrypted Phishing PDF. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green…
Third-Party Risk Management: The Top 7 Predictions for 2025
With the new year fast approaching, organizations are beginning to plan for 2025 and draft budgets to help these plans come to fruition. Managing risk was central last year in both planning and budgeting – and there is no sign…
A surge in Pro-Russia cyberattacks after decision to monitor North Korean Troops in Ukraine
South Korea claims Pro-Russia actors intensified cyberattacks on national sites after it decided to monitor North Korean troops in Ukraine. South Korea’s government blames pro-Russia threat actors for an intensification of cyberattacks on national sites after it decided to monitor…
Regulator limits phone use, Hacked police emails, UK seniors scammed
U.S. financial regulator calls for reduced cell phone use at FBI warns of spike in hacked police emails and fake subpoenas Cyberscoundrels target UK senior citizens with Winter Fuel Payment texts Thanks to today’s episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Do zero-day exploits…
Salto Wecosystem: Investition in niederländischen Paketfachanbieter
Das Unternehmen Salto Wecosystem investiert in den Paketfachanbieter Belter. Durch die Kombination dessen smarter Paketfachlösungen und der intelligenten Zutrittstechnologie von Salto Wecosystem soll der Komfort, die Sicherheit und die Nachhaltigkeit in der Paketbranche auf ein neues Niveau gehoben werden. Dieser…
How to Speed Up Your Computer with Antivirus
In an age where productivity and efficiency rely heavily on the performance of our computers, a slow system can be highly frustrating. Viruses, malware, and… The post How to Speed Up Your Computer with Antivirus appeared first on Panda Security…
Metasploit Framework Released with New Features
The Metasploit Framework, a widely used open-source penetration testing tool maintained by Rapid7, has introduced an exciting new release packed with cutting-edge features. The latest update includes new payloads targeting the emerging RISC-V architecture, a sophisticated SMB-to-HTTP(S) relay exploit for…
Palo Alto untersucht mögliche Sicherheitslücke in PAN-OS-Webinterface
Palo Alto untersucht eine angebliche Codeschmuggel-Lücke in der Verwaltungsoberfläche von PAN-OS. Ein Teil betroffener Kunden wird informiert. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Palo Alto untersucht mögliche Sicherheitslücke in PAN-OS-Webinterface
Threat Actors Allegedly Claim Leak of 489 Million Lines of Instagram Data
A threat actor has allegedly scraped 489 million lines of Instagram user data, including sensitive information, which is now reportedly being sold on the dark web. DarkWebInformer’s official X account revealed the alarming incident, raising concerns over the scale and…
Malicious PyPI Package Steals AWS Credentials
A malicious package on the Python Package Index (PyPi) has been quietly exfiltrating Amazon Web Service credentials from developers for over three years, a new report from cybersecurity researchers at Socket has revealed. The package “fabrice” is a typosquat of the…
Advanced Persistent Teenagers, Okta Bug Allowed Logins Without a Correct Password
In episode 354, we discuss the emergence of the term ‘Advanced Persistent Teenagers’ (APT) as a “new” cybersecurity threat. Recorded just before the election, the hosts humorously predict election outcomes while exploring the rise of teenage hackers responsible for major…
Detect and Destroy APTs with Crystal Eye TDIR
Red Piranha is a leading developer & manufacturer of premium Cyber Security products in Australia. Red Piranha is also an official member of Team Defence Australia that promises to deliver advanced cybersecurity capabilities to its clients. By using automation, world-class…
Threat Actors Allegedly Claim Leak of Harley-Davidson Database
Threat actors known as “888” have allegedly leaked the database of Appleton Harley-Davidson, a prominent dealership affiliated with the iconic motorcycle brand. The breach, first reported by DarkWebInformer on their account on X, has sparked concerns over the safety of…
November 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: New servers arrive early
Microsoft followed their October precedent set with Windows 11 24H2 and announced Microsoft Server 2025 on the first of November. We were expecting the official announcement at Microsoft Ignite near the end of the month, but with the early release,…
Cybercriminals Use Excel Exploit to Spread Fileless Remcos RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new phishing campaign that spreads a new fileless variant of known commercial malware called Remcos RAT. Remcos RAT “provides purchases with a wide range of advanced features to remotely control computers belonging to the buyer,”…
Strategies for CISOs navigating hybrid and multi-cloud security
In this Help Net Security interview, Alex Freedland, CEO at Mirantis, discusses the cloud security challenges that CISOs need to tackle as multi-cloud and hybrid environments become the norm. He points out the expanded attack surfaces, the importance of consistent…
4 reasons why veterans thrive as cybersecurity professionals
Through their past military service, veterans are trained to think like adversaries, often share that mission-driven spirit and excel when working with a team to achieve a larger goal. They develop and champion the unique traits that cybersecurity companies need…
How human ingenuity continues to outpace automated security tools
10% of security researchers now specialize in AI technology as 48% of security leaders consider AI to be one of the greatest risks to their organizations, according to HackerOne. HackerOne’s report combines perspectives from the researcher community, customers, and security…
Setting a security standard: From vulnerability to exposure management
Vulnerability management has been the standard approach to fending off cyber threats for years. Still, it falls short by focusing on a limited number of vulnerabilities, often resolving only 1% to 20% of issues. In 2024, with the average data…
Alleged Snowflake attacker gets busted by Canadians – politely, we assume
Also: Crypto hacks will continue; CoD hacker gets thousands banned, and more in brief One of the suspected masterminds behind the widespread Snowflake breach has been arrested in Canada – but the saga isn’t over, eh. … This article has been…

zipdump & PKZIP Records, (Sun, Nov 10th)
In yesterday's diary entry “zipdump & Evasive ZIP Concatenation” I showed how one can inspect the PKZIP records that make up a ZIP file. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article:…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, November 11th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9216, (Mon, Nov 11th)
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, November 11th, 2024…
The Importance of Effective Incident Response
With cybersecurity threats continuously evolving, having a strong incident response (IR) plan is crucial for businesses of all… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: The Importance of…
NIST Updated Standards for a Secure Password
Your internet account passwords are probably among the most guarded pieces of information you retain in your brain. With everything that has recently migrated to the digital realm, a secure password functions as the deadbolt to your private data.. Hackers…