Die Gesamtkosten von Compliance im Bereich Finanzkriminalität in der EMEA-Region belaufen sich auf 85 Milliarden US-Dollar. Das sind Ergebnisse einer neuen Studie von LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Die von Forrester Consulting durchgeführte Studie zeigt, dass die Kosten von Compliance im Bereich…
Andariel Hackers Attacking Asset Management Companies to Inject Malicious Code
The Andariel threat group was observed conducting persistent attacks against domestic businesses, specifically installing MeshAgent for remote screen control while conducting the attack. MeshAgent collects basic system information for remote management and performs activities such as power and account management,…
Researchers jimmy OpenAI’s and Google’s closed models
Infosec folk aren’t thrilled that if you poke APIs enough, you learn AI’s secrets Boffins have managed to pry open closed AI services from OpenAI and Google with an attack that recovers an otherwise hidden portion of transformer models.… This…
Reducing the cloud security overhead
Why creating a layered defensive strategy that includes security by design can help address cloud challenges Sponsored Feature The world is filled with choices. Whether it’s the 20 different types of shampoo on offer at the grocery store, or the…
Using ChatGPT to Deobfuscate Malicious Scripts, (Wed, Mar 13th)
Today, most of the malicious scripts in the wild are heavily obfuscated. Obfuscation is key to slow down the security analyst's job and to bypass simple security controls. They are many techniques available. Most of the time, your trained eyes…
Mitigating Risks in the Age of AI Agents
#TLDR AI agent technology, using Large Language Models, is transforming modern enterprises as it provides software and digital assistance. However it introduces significant security risks like data exposure and supply chain risks. This blog examines these issues and highlights Symmetry…
Kötter Security eröffnet Niederlassung in Kiel
Seit 1. März ist die Kötter Security Gruppe mit einer Niederlassung in Kiel vertreten. Dort nimmt auch die Kötter Akademie ihren Schulungsbetrieb auf. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Newsfeed Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Kötter Security eröffnet Niederlassung in Kiel
Google Chrome: Drei Sicherheitslöcher gestopft
Google schließt drei Sicherheitslücken im Webbrowser Chrome. Mindestens eine gilt als hochriskant, Angreifer könnten Schadcode dadurch einschleusen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Google Chrome: Drei Sicherheitslöcher gestopft
Fehlercode 0xd0000034: Windows-Update KB5035849 bricht mit Fehler ab
Vorgesehen ist KB5035849 für Windows 10 Version 1809 (LTSC) und Windows Server 2019. Im Netz häufen sich Beschwerden über fehlgeschlagene Installationen. (Updates & Patches, Microsoft) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Fehlercode 0xd0000034:…
Stanford University announced that 27,000 individuals were impacted in the 2023 ransomware attack
Threat actors behind the ransomware attacks that hit Stanford University in 2023 gained access to 27,000 people. Stanford University confirmed that threat actors behind the September 2023 ransomware attack had access to 27,000 people. The prestigious US university was the…
The State of Stalkerware in 2023–2024
In this report, Kaspersky shares statistics on stalkerware detections, as well as insights into the impact of digital stalking in 2023 and the beginning of 2024, and advice for those affected. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the…
Change Ransomware Attack: UnitedHealth Profits from a Crisis it Created
Change Ransomware Incident: Details so far The change Ransomware attack Last week, an Oregon medical practice suffered a serious Ransomware attack called Change Ransomware. Due to the attack, the medical practice was left with an empty bank account. The only…
Google’s Gemini AI Vulnerability Lets Attackers Gain Control Over Users’ Queries
Researchers at HiddenLayer have unveiled a series of vulnerabilities within Google’s Gemini AI that could allow attackers to manipulate user queries and control the output of the Large Language Models (LLMs). This revelation has raised concerns over the security and…
Organizations issue warning to Ransomware gangs about no money
In recent times, the landscape of cyber threats has been dominated by ransomware attacks, often involving double and triple extortion tactics. However, a new approach is emerging from publicly funded organizations, openly acknowledging their inability to pay ransoms and rendering…
Unseen Guardians: How Submarine Internet Cables in Deep Seas Thwart Cyber Attacks
In the modern digital age, where connectivity is paramount, the world’s reliance on the internet has never been greater. However, with this increased dependence comes a heightened risk of cyber attacks, posing significant threats to national security, economic stability, and…
Microsoft’s March Updates Fix 61 Vulnerabilities, Including Critical Hyper-V Flaws
Microsoft on Tuesday released its monthly security update, addressing 61 different security flaws spanning its software, including two critical issues impacting Windows Hyper-V that could lead to denial-of-service (DoS) and remote code execution. Of the 61 vulnerabilities, two are rated Critical, 58…
ClickASnap – 3,262,980 breached accounts
In September 2022, the online photo sharing platform ClickASnap suffered a data breach. The incident exposed almost 3.3M personal records including email addresses, usernames and passwords stored as SHA-512 hashes. Further, a collection of paid subscriptions were also included and…
BSAM: Open-source methodology for Bluetooth security assessment
Many wireless headsets using Bluetooth technology have vulnerabilities that may allow malicious individuals to covertly listen in on private conversations, Tarlogic Security researchers have demonstrated last week at RootedCON in Madrid. “Many of the examples presented during the conference were…
LastPass’ CIO vision for driving business strategy, innovation
Recently, LastPass appointed Asad Siddiqui as its CIO. He brings over two decades of experience leading startups and large technology organizations. It was the perfect time for Help Net Security to find out what’s next for Siddiqui in his new…
Beware! Disguised Adobe Reader Installer That Installs Infostealer Malware
An infostealer disguised as the Adobe Reader installation has been observed. The file is disseminated in PDF format and prompts users to download and run it. The fake PDF file, according to AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC), is written in Portuguese…
Magnet-Goblin Hackers Attack Public Services Using 1-Day Exploits
A new threat actor, Magnet Goblin, emerged by rapidly exploiting recently disclosed vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-46805 & CVE-2023-21887) in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN, which allowed them to deploy custom Linux backdoors on vulnerable systems. Magnet Goblin has a history of targeting platforms…
ChatGPT-Next-Web SSRF Bug Let Hackers Gain Full Access to HTTP Endpoints
There are advantages to using standalone AI chatbots over cloud-based alternatives such as OpenAI; however, there are also some security risks. Research shows NextChat, a popular standalone chatbot with over 7500 exposed instances, is vulnerable to a critical SSRF vulnerability…
The most concerning risks for 2024 and beyond
In this Help Net Security video, Melissa Bischoping, Director, Endpoint Security Research at Tanium, discusses the most concerning risks for 2024 and beyond, from both an internal and external perspective. The post The most concerning risks for 2024 and beyond…
Product showcase: How to track SaaS security best practices with Nudge Security
As technology adoption has shifted to be employee-led, IT and security teams are contending with an ever-expanding SaaS attack surface. At the same time, they are often spread thin, meaning they need ways to quickly identify and prioritize the highest-impact…