Infosec house claims Ticketmaster, Santander hit via cloud storage Infosec analysts at Hudson Rock believe Snowflake was compromised by miscreants who used that intrusion to steal data on hundreds of millions of people from Ticketmaster, Santander, and potentially other customers…
US senator claims UnitedHealth’s CEO, board appointed ‘unqualified’ CISO
Similar cases have resulted in serious sanctions, and they were on a far smaller scale Serial tech and digital privacy critic Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) laid into UnitedHealth Group’s (UHG) CEO for appointing a CISO Wyden deemed “unqualified”– a decision…
Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps
Using stalkerware is creepy, unethical, potentially illegal, and puts your data and that of your loved ones in danger. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
Friday Squid Blogging: Baby Colossal Squid
This video might be a juvenile colossal squid. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Read my blog posting guidelines here. This article has been…
International Malware Takedown Seized 100+ Servers
‘Operation Endgame’ is an ongoing effort to disrupt botnets, malware droppers and malware-as-a-service. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: International Malware Takedown Seized 100+ Servers
Exposed and vulnerable: Recent attacks highlight critical need to protect internet-exposed OT devices
Since late 2023, Microsoft has observed an increase in reports of attacks focusing on internet-exposed, poorly secured operational technology (OT) devices. Internet-exposed OT equipment in water and wastewater systems (WWS) in the US were targeted in multiple attacks over the…
Nexus Dashboard Essentials: Learn How to Manage Your Data Center Fabric Like a Pro
Go from novice to pro-level prowess with the Cisco Data Center Nexus Dashboard Essentials | DCNDE Learning Path in Cisco U., free through July 8, 2024, during Rev Up to Recert: Nexus Dashboard. This article has been indexed from Cisco…
Keep your iPhone super secure. This app shows you how
This iOS security scanner delivers a crash course in protecting your iPhone or iPad. In fact, iVerify does a much better job of explaining new iOS features and security than Apple does. This article has been indexed from Latest stories…
Cyber cops plead for info on elusive Emotet mastermind
Follows arrests and takedowns of recent days After the big dog revelations from the past week, the cops behind Operation Endgame are now calling for help in tracking down the brains behind the Emotet operation.… This article has been indexed…
Senator Calls for FTC, SEC Probe Into UnitedHealth’s ‘Negligence’ in Breach
Senator Ron Wyden wants the FTC and SEC to investigate the ransomware attack on UnitedHealth’s Change subsidiary to see if there was criminal negligence by the CEO or board. The post Senator Calls for FTC, SEC Probe Into UnitedHealth’s ‘Negligence’…
Snowflake compromised? Attackers exploit stolen credentials
Have attackers compromised Snowflake or just their customers’ accounts and databases? Conflicting claims muddy the situation. What is Snowflake? Snowflake is cloud-based data storage and analytics company based in the US, and claims nearly 9,500 organizations around the world as…
Cyber Security Today Week in Review for week ending May 31, 2024
This week guest Terry Cutler of Cyology Labs and I discuss the controversy around Microsoft’s new Recall feature, lessons learned from the MITRE hack, and more This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Today Read the original article: Cyber Security…
Recall: Stealing everything you’ve ever typed or viewed on your own Windows PC is now possible.
Stealing everything you’ve ever typed or viewed on your own Windows PC is now possible with two lines of code — inside the Copilot+ Recall disaster. I wrote a piece recently about Copilot+ Recall, a new Microsoft Windows 11 feature which — in the…
Proven Data Restores PowerHost’s VMware Backups After SEXi Ransomware Attack
The rise of sophisticated cyberattacks and increasingly brazen attackers is a well-established threat. Businesses and organizations need to take action and be aware of the risks cyberattacks and data breaches pose to their daily functions, financial statements, and reputation. A…
Immersive Labs Study Reveals AI Prompt Injection Vulnerability in Bots
ImmersiveLabs’ study on GenAI vulnerabilities and the subsequent report revealed concerning trends in LLMs. Read our take on this new report. The post Immersive Labs Study Reveals AI Prompt Injection Vulnerability in Bots appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article…
A Major Industrial Cybersecurity Threat: Living off the Land Attacks
In “Living off the Land attacks,” adversaries use USB devices to infiltrate industrial control systems. Cyberthreats from silent residency attacks put critical infrastructure facilities at risk. The post A Major Industrial Cybersecurity Threat: Living off the Land Attacks appeared first…
Mysterious Cyber Attack Took Down 600,000+ Routers in the U.S.
More than 600,000 small office/home office (SOHO) routers are estimated to have been bricked and taken offline following a destructive cyber attack staged by unidentified cyber actors, disrupting users’ access to the internet. The mysterious event, which took place between…
Hackers steal $305M from DMM Bitcoin crypto exchange
Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin confirmed on Friday that it had been the victim of a hack resulting in the theft of 4,502.9 bitcoin, or about $305 million. According to crypto security firm Elliptic, this is the eighth largest crypto…
Check Point signs Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS to expand cloud security capabilities
For years, Check Point has been a top strategic partner for Amazon Web Services with multiple competencies including Security Software and Networking Software. As a global leader in security, Check Point allows customers to do more on AWS—the solutions are…
2024 Cloud Security Report – Available Now
The 2024 Cloud Security Report from Cybersecurity Insiders and Check Point is now available for download. The new report draws on the experience and perspective of over 800 cloud and cybersecurity professionals to provide a deep look at the current…
Important Security Update – Stay Protected Against VPN Information Disclosure (CVE-2024-24919)
Updated: May 28, 2024 at 1PM PT Yesterday (May 27, 2024) we delivered a solution that addresses attempts we saw on a small number of customers’ VPN remote access networks as referenced below. Today, we found the root cause for…
‘Pumpkin Eclipse’ — 600,000+ Rural ISP Routers Bricked Beyond Repair
Daft name, serious risk: Kit from ActionTec and Sagemcom remotely ruined and required replacement. The post ‘Pumpkin Eclipse’ — 600,000+ Rural ISP Routers Bricked Beyond Repair appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
How to tell if a VPN app added your Windows device to a botnet
This post will help users find out if their Windows device has been added to the 911 S5 botnet by a malicious VPN application This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to tell if a…
Hackers steal $305 million from DMM Bitcoin crypto exchange
Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin confirmed on Friday that it had been victim of a hack resulting in the theft of 4,502.9 bitcoin, or about $305 million. According to crypto security firm Elliptic, this is the eighth largest crypto theft…