For more than 12 years, I’ve been organizing and running hackathons with the goal of finding security vulnerabilities and fixing them before a product hits the market. These events can play a pivotal role in the product development lifecycle, increasing…
Critical Patches Released for New Flaws in Cisco, Fortinet, VMware Products
Cisco, Fortinet, and VMware have released security fixes for multiple security vulnerabilities, including critical weaknesses that could be exploited to perform arbitrary actions on affected devices. The first set from Cisco consists of three flaws – CVE-2024-20252 and CVE-2024-20254 (CVSS…
Beware of Facebook Ads That Deliver Password-Stealing Malware
A new malware called Ov3r_Stealer was found to be intended for stealing cryptocurrency wallets and passwords and then sending them to a Telegram channel that the threat actor maintains. Identified early in December, the malware was spread via a Facebook advertisement for…
Google starts blocking users from sideloading certain apps in Singapore
To reduce financial scams, Google has started a new program to prevent users from sideloading certain apps in Singapore. The company is looking to block sideloaded apps that abuse Android permissions to read one-time passwords received through SMS and notifications.…
SOAPHound: Open-source tool to collect Active Directory data via ADWS
SOAPHound is an open-source data collection tool capable of enumerating Active Directory environments through the Active Directory Web Services (ADWS) protocol. How SOAPHound works SOAPHound is a substitute for various open-source security tools typically employed for extracting data from Active…
Choosing the right partner when outsourcing cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security interview, Anya Shpilman, Senior Executive, Cyber Security Services at WDigital, discusses the benefits and potential risks of outsourcing cybersecurity services. She compares the cost-effectiveness of outsourcing to maintaining an in-house team, noting the challenges of…
35. Cyber-Sicherheits-Tag: „Die IT fällt aus – was tun? – Gewappnet sein für einen Cyberangriff“
Am 17. April 2024 veranstaltet die ACS gemeinsam mit der IHK zu Leipzig, der HWK zu Leipzig und der Digitalagentur Sachsen einen CST rund um das Thema Cyberangriff und Notfallmanagement. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Aktuelle Meldungen der Allianz für…
Biden Administration Names a Director of the New AI Safety Institute
The Biden administration named Elizabeth Kelly as the director of the newly established safety institute for artificial intelligence. The post Biden Administration Names a Director of the New AI Safety Institute appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
As-a-Service tools empower criminals with limited tech skills
As-a-service attacks continue to dominate the threat landscape, with Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) tools making up the majority of malicious tools in use by attackers, according to Darktrace. Cybercriminals exploit as-a-Service tools As-a-Service tools can provide attackers with everything…
How threat actors abuse OAuth apps
OAuth apps have become prominent in several attack groups’ TTPs in recent years. OAuth apps are used for every part of the attack process. In this Help Net Security video, Tal Skverer, Research Team Lead at Astrix Security, shares insights…
Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #9 Is Out!
This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our seventh Threat Horizons Report (full version) that we just released (the official blog for #1 report, my unofficial blogs for #2, #3,…
Security Awareness Training: Building a Cyber-Resilient Workforce
Discover the crucial role of security awareness training in building a cyber-resilient workforce and learn key strategies for implementing successful programs. The post Security Awareness Training: Building a Cyber-Resilient Workforce appeared first on Security Zap. This article has been indexed…
US Says China’s Volt Typhoon Hackers ‘Pre-Positioning’ for Cyberattacks Against Critical Infrastructure
New CISA alert includes technical mitigations to harden attack surfaces and instructions to hunt for the Chinese government-backed hackers. The post US Says China’s Volt Typhoon Hackers ‘Pre-Positioning’ for Cyberattacks Against Critical Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
3 million smart toothbrushes were not used in a DDoS attack after all, but it could happen
[UPDATED] What’s next, malware-infected dental floss? But seriously: It’s a reminder that even the smallest smart home devices can be a threat. Here’s how to protect yourself. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read…
Data Breach Response: A Step-by-Step Guide
Just when you thought your organization was prepared for anything, a data breach strikes – discover the step-by-step guide to navigate this treacherous terrain. The post Data Breach Response: A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on Security Zap. This article has…
IT suppliers hacked off with Uncle Sam’s demands in aftermath of cyberattacks
Plan says to hand over keys to networks – and report intrusions within eight hours of discovery Organizations that sell IT services to Uncle Sam are peeved at proposed changes to procurement rules that would require them to allow US…
3 million smart toothbrushes were just used in a DDoS attack. Or were they?
[UPDATED] What’s next, malware-infected dental floss? But seriously: It’s a reminder that even the smallest smart home devices can be a threat. Here’s how to protect yourself. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read…
Data Breach Affects 66,000 in SIM-Swapping Attacks on US Insurance Giants
By Waqas The data breach targeted insurance giants Washington National Insurance Company and Bankers Life and Casualty Company. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Data Breach Affects 66,000 in SIM-Swapping Attacks on US Insurance Giants This…
Volt Typhoon not the only Chinese crew lurking in US energy, critical networks
Presumably American TLAs are all over Beijing’s infrastructure, too … right? Volt Typhoon isn’t the only Chinese spying crew infiltrating computer networks in America’s energy sector and other critical organizations with the aim of wrecking equipment and causing other headaches,…
CISA: China’s Volt Typhoon Hackers Planning Critical Infrastructure Disruption
New CISA alert includes technical mitigations to harden attack surfaces and instructions to hunt for the Chinese government-backed hackers. The post CISA: China’s Volt Typhoon Hackers Planning Critical Infrastructure Disruption appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Google will block Android users from installing ‘unsafe’ apps in fraud protection test
Singapore becomes the first nation to trial a fraud protection feature aimed at combating the growing scam problem. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Google will block Android users from…
Info-Tech report outlines 5 GenAI initiatives CIOs must key in on
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) continues to reshape the digital landscape, CIOs and IT leaders are at a pivotal point, tasked with navigating the profound opportunities and challenges this disruptive technology presents, a new report from Info-Tech Research Group concludes.…
China group may have been hiding in IT networks for five years, says Five Eyes warning
The goal group, known as Volt Typhoon to some researchers, is to hide on critical infrastructure networks and be activated in a crisis, says t This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: China group…
China-backed Volt Typhoon hackers have lurked inside US critical infrastructure for ‘at least five years’
China-backed hackers have maintained access to American critical infrastructure for “at least five years” with the long-term goal of launching “destructive” cyberattacks, a coalition of U.S. intelligence agencies warned on Wednesday. Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored group of hackers based in…