As deep neural networks (DNNs) become more prevalent, concerns over their security against backdoor attacks that implant hidden malicious functionalities have grown. Cybersecurity researchers (Wenmin Chen and Xiaowei Xu) recently proposed DEBA, an invisible backdoor attack leveraging singular value decomposition…
DOJ calls Apple’s privacy justifications an ‘elastic shield’ for financial gains
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Apple Thursday over monopolistic practices. The complaint accuses Apple of moulding its privacy and security practices in ways that benefits the company financially. One quote particularly jumps out where the DOJ calls Apple’s privacy…
Attackers are targeting financial departments with SmokeLoader malware
Financially motivated hackers have been leveraging SmokeLoader malware in a series of phishing campaigns predominantly targeting Ukrainian government and administration organizations. The phishing campaign The Ukrainian SSSCIP State Cyber Protection Center (SCPC), together with the Palo Alto Networks Unit 42…
Russia bans Microsoft followed by Amazon and Google
Russia implemented a sweeping ban on Microsoft Cloud services on March 20th, with plans to extend the prohibition to Google and Amazon web services in the coming weeks. While security analysts cite national security concerns as the primary motive, trade…
Unraveling the Cyber Threats Lurking Behind QR Codes
QR codes, once a simple tool for scanning and accessing information swiftly, have become a ubiquitous feature in our digital landscape. From restaurant menus to promotional materials, these square barcodes offer convenient access to websites, apps, and multimedia content with…
Shadow AI is the latest cybersecurity threat you need to prepare for
Shadow IT – the use of software, hardware, systems and services that haven’t been approved by an organization’s IT/IT Sec departments – has been a problem for the last couple of decades, and a difficult area for IT leaders to…
Organizations under pressure to modernize their IT infrastructures
The use of hybrid multicloud models is forecasted to double over the next one to three years as IT decision makers are facing new pressures to modernize IT infrastructures because of drivers like AI, security, and sustainability, according to Nutanix.…
Inside the book – See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking
In this Help Net Security video, Ed Adams, president and CEO of Security Innovation, discusses his new book See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking. The book, published by Wiley, explores the breadth and depth of cybersecurity careers. It…
New infosec products of the week: March 22, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Appdome, Drata, GlobalSign, Ordr, Portnox, Sonatype, Tufin, and Zoom. GlobalSign PKIaaS Connector enhances ServiceNow certificate lifecycle management With the upgrades in GlobalSign’s PKIaaS Connector, ServiceNow…
95% of companies face API security problems
Despite the critical role of APIs, the vast majority of commercial decision-makers are ignoring the burgeoning security risk for businesses, according to Fastly. Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have long been recognised as a bedrock of the digital economy and recent…
Russian Hackers Target Ukrainian Telecoms with Upgraded ‘AcidPour’ Malware
The data wiping malware called AcidPour may have been deployed in attacks targeting four telecom providers in Ukraine, new findings from SentinelOne show. The cybersecurity firm also confirmed connections between the malware and AcidRain, tying it to threat activity clusters associated with…
Illegaler Darknet-Marktplatz für Drogenhandel und Cybercrime abgeschaltet
Der “Nemesis Market” für etwa Drogen und Cybercrime-Angebote hatte über 150.000 Nutzer. Jetzt wurden die Server in Deutschland und Litauen beschlagnahmt. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Illegaler Darknet-Marktplatz für Drogenhandel und Cybercrime abgeschaltet
A Practical Guide to the SEC Cybersecurity Rules
Imagine making a significant stock investment in the latest hot tech startup—only to find out, much later, that the firm had been the victim of an undisclosed data breach that seriously damaged its customers, reputation, and infrastructure. Would you have…
Paid Cybersecurity Courses: Why They Are Not the Solution for Security Awareness
When it comes to your cybersecurity strategy, humans will always be your weakest link—and your greatest asset. Educating employees in security awareness is integral to protecting your organization from internal and external cyber threats, and leaders are beginning to recognize…
IoT Security Best Practices: Safeguarding Connected Devices
Intrigued about the unseen guardians of your IoT devices? Uncover essential tips to shield your connected gadgets from looming threats. The post IoT Security Best Practices: Safeguarding Connected Devices appeared first on Security Zap. This article has been indexed from…
ISC Stormcast For Friday, March 22nd, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/8906, (Fri, Mar 22nd)
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Akamai Customer Trust Built on Partnership and Best User Experience
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Getting Started With NCache Java Edition (Using Docker)
NCache Java Edition with distributed cache technique is a powerful tool that helps Java applications run faster, handle more users, and be more reliable. In today’s world, where people expect apps to work quickly and without any problems, knowing how…
Security Awareness Training: Building a Cyber-Resilient Culture
Harness the power of Security Awareness Training to uncover hidden vulnerabilities in your organization's cyber defenses and fortify your workforce against evolving threats. The post Security Awareness Training: Building a Cyber-Resilient Culture appeared first on Security Zap. This article has…
Threat Actors Dropping Multiple Ransomware Variants
I ran across an interesting LinkedIn post recently, “interesting” in the sense that it addressed something I hadn’t seen a great deal of reporting on; that is, ransomware threat actors dropping multiple RaaS variants within a single compromised organization. Now,…
A Look At Threat Intel Through The Lens Of Kimsuky
Rapid7 recently shared a fascinating post regarding the Kimsuky threat actor group making changes in their playbooks, specifically in their apparent shift to the use of .chm/”compiled HTML Help” files. In the post, the team does a great job of…
Truck-to-truck worm could infect – and disrupt – entire US commercial fleet
The device that makes it possible is required in all American big rigs, and has poor security Vulnerabilities in common Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) required in US commercial trucks could be present in over 14 million medium- and heavy-duty rigs,…
Securing Cloud Storage Access: Approach to Limiting Document Access Attempts
In today’s digital age, cloud-hosted applications frequently use storage solutions like AWS S3 or Azure Blob Storage for images, documents, and more. Public URLs allow direct access to publicly accessible resources. However, sensitive images require protection and are not readily…
Cross Tenant Microsoft 365 Migration
By Uzair Amir With the massive adoption of Microsoft 365, encountering complex environments involving multiple tenants is becoming increasingly common. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cross Tenant Microsoft 365 Migration This article has been indexed…