In episode 321, the hosts discuss how connected cars are sharing driving data with insurance companies, potentially leading to increased rates for drivers. They also talk about the anti-TikTok bill passed by the House, which could force ByteDance to sell…
APT28 Hacker Group Targeting Europe, Americas, Asia in Widespread Phishing Scheme
The Russia-linked threat actor known as APT28 has been linked to multiple ongoing phishing campaigns that employ lure documents imitating government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Europe, the South Caucasus, Central Asia, and North and South America. “The uncovered lures include a…
Filipino police free hundreds of slaves toiling in romance scam operation
875 workers liberated after falling for promises of lucrative work, nine arrested Filipino police rescued 875 “workers” – including 504 foreigners – in a raid late last week on a firm that posed as an online gaming company but in…
Public anxiety mounts over critical infrastructure resilience to cyber attacks
With temporary failures of critical infrastructure on the rise in the recent years, 81% of US residents are worried about how secure critical infrastructure may be, according to MITRE and The Harris Poll. Public views cyberattacks as greatest risk to…
Microsoft Entra ID: The Complete Guide to Conditional Access Policies
Here it is – everything you need to know about using Entra ID’s Conditional Access policies to boost your identity security posture. Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management service. It helps you…
Harnessing the power of privacy-enhancing tech for safer AI adoption
A consensus on regulatory AI frameworks seems distant. Yet, the imperative for secure and responsible AI deployment cannot be overstated. How can leaders proactively address AI adoption challenges while waiting for regulatory clarity? In this Help Net Security video, Dr.…
DarkGPT – A ChatGPT-4 Powered OSINT Tool To Detect Leaked Databases
DarkGPT, your next-level OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) assistant. In this digital era, the ability to sift through vast amounts of data is invaluable, and DarkGPT, leveraging the power of GPT-4-200K, is designed to query leaked databases with precision. A Spanish…
Quicmap: Fast, open-source QUIC protocol scanner
Quicmap is a fast, open-source QUIC service scanner that streamlines the process by eliminating multiple tool requirements. It effectively identifies QUIC services, the protocol version, and the supported ALPNs. “As I started researching the QUIC protocol, I noticed that my…
The dark side of GenAI
Beyond traditional AI models, generative AI (GenAI) can create new content, images, and even entire scenarios from scratch. While this technology holds immense promise across various sectors, it also introduces challenges and threats to cybersecurity. In this round-up from Help…
Protecting distributed branch office environments from ransomware
As ransomware becomes more sophisticated, detection tools should be upgraded to cover every site and location Sponsored Feature Ransomware gangs that steal and encrypt vital business data before extorting payment for its decryption and restoration are ramping up global attacks…
ChatGPT side-channel attack has easy fix: token obfuscation
ALSO: Roblox-themed infostealer on the prowl, telco insider pleads guilty to swapping SIMs, and some crit vulns in brief Almost as quickly as a paper came out last week revealing an AI side-channel vulnerability, Cloudflare researchers have figured out how…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, March 18th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/8898, (Mon, Mar 18th)
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, March 18th, 2024…
Gamified Learning: Using Capture the Flag Challenges to Supplement Cybersecurity Training [Guest Diary], (Sun, Mar 17th)
[This is a Guest Diary by Joshua Woodward, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program] This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: Gamified Learning: Using Capture the Flag…
Warum Linkedin seinen Nutzern jetzt Spiele anbieten will
Das Karrierenetzwerk Linkedin arbeitet an einer Reihe von Casual Games, die Nutzer:innen künftig auf der Plattform spielen können sollen. Ziel ist es offenbar, Nutzer:innen länger auf der Plattform zu halten. Ist das sinnvoll? Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de –…
Threat actors leaked 70,000,000+ records allegedly stolen from AT&T
Researchers at vx-underground first noticed that more than 70,000,000 records from AT&T were leaked on the Breached hacking forum. More than 70,000,000 records from an unspecified division of AT&T were leaked onto Breached, vx-underground researchers reported. The researchers confirmed that…
USENIX Security ’23 – Tanusree Sharma, Zhixuan Zhou, Andrew Miller, Yang Wang – A Mixed-Methods Study Of Security Practices Of Smart Contract Developers
Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post…
10 Takeaways from the 2024 Gartner IAM Summit UK
I had the privilege of attending the Gartner IAM Summit in London. The conference focused on one of the most critical aspects of our digital world: identity-first security. After having some time to reflect, I’d like to share ten key takeaways…
SpaceX baut Spionagenetz “Starshield” für US-Militär
Für einen US-Geheimdienst soll SpaceX ein neues Netz aus hunderten Satelliten aufbauen. US-Berichten zufolge geht es um Totalüberwachung der Erdoberfläche. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: SpaceX baut Spionagenetz “Starshield” für US-Militär
Industry Benchmark Report, Issued by The FAIR Institute, Unveils the Dollar Impact of Cyber Incidents
The 2024 Cybersecurity Risk Report Provides CISOs Insights into the Likelihood and Financial Impact of Top Cyber Risks. By Luke Bader, Director, Membership and Programs, FAIR Institute The FAIR Institute, […] The post Industry Benchmark Report, Issued by The FAIR…
Beyond Resumes: Uncovering Hidden Talent at the New Jersey Judiciary
Illuminating the individual beyond the black and white By Darrin Straff, Senior Staffing Consultant, NinjaJobs A Deeper Dive In my recent articles, I’ve discussed the importance of looking beyond resumes […] The post Beyond Resumes: Uncovering Hidden Talent at the…
Leak of Greek Diaspora Emails Shakes Government: A Closer Look
The recent leak of Greek diaspora emails has sent shockwaves through the conservative government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The scandal, which unfolded in March 2024, has raised questions about privacy, data protection, and political accountability. Let’s delve into the…
“gitgub” malware campaign targets Github users with RisePro info-stealer
Cybersecurity researchers discovered multiple GitHub repositories hosting cracked software that are used to drop the RisePro info-stealer. G-Data researchers found at least 13 such Github repositories hosting cracked software designed to deliver the RisePro info-stealer. The experts noticed that this…
Fraudulent Antivirus Software Faces FTC Lawsuit After Raking in Millions
The US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit alleging that two antivirus software packages, Restoro and Reimage, are counterfeit goods that have defrauded customers out of “ten of millions” of dollars. FTC investigators apparently went undercover and purchased the…
Private AI Chatbot Not Safe From Hackers With Encryption
AI helpers have assimilated into our daily lives in over a year and gained access to our most private information and worries. Sensitive information, such as personal health questions and professional consultations, is entrusted to these digital companions. While providers…