There have been some new developments in the case of the ESXiArgs ransomware attacks, including related to the encryption method used by the malware, victims, and the vulnerability exploited by the hackers. After the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…
Gootkit Malware Adopts New Tactics to Attack Healthcare and Finance Firms
The Gootkit malware is prominently going after healthcare and finance organizations in the U.S., U.K., and Australia, according to new findings from Cybereason. The cybersecurity firm said it investigated a Gootkit incident in December 2022 that adopted a new method…
A Hackers Pot of Gold: Your MSP’s Data
A single ransomware attack on a New Zealand managed service provider (MSP) disrupted several of its clients’ business operations overnight, most belonging to the healthcare sector. According to the country’s privacy commissioner, “a cyber security incident involving a ransomware attack”…
Securing open source development: A supply chain perspective
<p>Product security is the foundation of our software delivery at Red Hat. Developing open source is extraordinary, and we strive for the best standards since our code is open. While this is a broad subject, my focus is secure development,…
Cohesity Data Cloud 7.0 enhances privileged access authentication, ransomware recovery
Data security and management vendor has announced the 7.0 software release of its Cohesity Data Cloud platform. The release provides customers with enhanced cyber resiliency capabilities to help protect and secure data against cyberattacks, the firm stated in its announcement.…
Growing number of endpoint security tools overwhelm users, leaving devices unprotected
Enterprises that use endpoint security and management technologies face a problem of growing marketplace “sprawl,” as new tools proliferate and options multiply, according to a study released today by the Enterprise Services Group. Between the ongoing influence of remote work…
Threat group targets over 1,000 companies with screenshotting and infostealing malware
Researchers warn that a new threat actor has been targeting over a thousand organizations since October with the goal of deploying credential-stealing malware. The attack chain also involves reconnaissance components including a Trojan that takes screenshots of the desktops of…
How to unleash the power of an effective security engineering team
Security teams are comprised primarily of operations, compliance, and policy-related roles. Security engineering teams, on the other hand, are builders. They build services, automate processes, and streamline deployments to support the core security team and its stakeholders. Security engineering teams…
Yes, CISOs should be concerned about the types of data spy balloons can intercept
The recent kerfuffle surrounding the Chinese surveillance balloon that sailed above Canada and the United States before meeting its demise off the southeastern coast of the United States has tongues wagging and heads scratching in equal measure. While some may…
Tor Network Hit By a Series of Ongoing DDoS Attacks
By Habiba Rashid Has your Tor browser been slow for the past few months? Well, you are not alone; the ongoing DDoS attacks on the Tor network are keeping it slow worldwide. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the…
Trio Arrested in COVID PPE Fraud Probe
UK company set up to illegally profit from trade in protective equipment This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Trio Arrested in COVID PPE Fraud Probe
OpenSSL Fixes Multiple New Security Flaws with Latest Update
The OpenSSL Project has released fixes to address several security flaws, including a high-severity bug in the open source encryption toolkit that could potentially expose users to malicious attacks. Tracked as CVE-2023-0286, the issue relates to a case of type confusion…
How do you secure a Super Bowl?
How do you secure a Super Bowl? divya Thu, 02/09/2023 – 10:08 In a matter of days, the world will be watching as the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs square off in the much-anticipated Superbowl 57 at State…
Weee! Acknowledges Data Leak,1.1 million People Impacted
A data breach at the Weee! Asian and Hispanic meal delivery business exposed the private data of 1.1 million clients. Weee! bills itself as the most prominent Asian and Hispanic supermarket in North America, shipping groceries to all 48 states…
Heimdal® Announces Rebrand and Name Consolidation
Copenhagen, February 9th, 2023 – Heimdal unveils a consolidated new name with a bold and distinct new visual identity as a part of an extensive rebranding initiative. As of February 9th, 2023, we are consolidating our name and getting a brand-new…
Netflix Expands Password Sharing Crackdown
Streaming giant Netflix password says sharing by 100 million households is impacting its ability to invest in new TV and films This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Netflix Expands Password Sharing Crackdown
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Wellness Tech for Businesses
In this Silicon In Focus Podcast, Dr Oliver Harrison, CEO, Koa Health, outlines the challenges business face, particularly when supporting positive mental health, and how technology can be an integral component of initiatives business leaders can use to ensure their…
20 Powerful Vulnerability Scanning Tools In 2023
Vulnerability scanning is the process of using automated tools to identify potential security weaknesses and vulnerabilities in an organization’s infrastructure. It is an essential step in maintaining the security of a system as it helps identify any potential points of…
Steps To Planning And Implementation Of Data Privacy
The digital age is engulfed with the issue of data privacy. With more personal data exchanged online, organizations need to have a plan in place to protect sensitive data. In this article, we’ll outline the steps that organizations can take…
Dota 2 Game Mods Use Backdoor to Infect Players with Malware
Four malicious Dota 2 game mods that were used by a threat actor to backdoor the players’ systems have been found by security experts. To target players, the threat actors published the mods for the wildly popular MOBA game on…
AmerisourceBergen Healthcare Company Has Been Breached
The healthcare company AmerisourceBergen confirmed a data breach in the IT system of one of its subsidiaries. The announcement comes after the Lorenz ransomware posted what the threat actor claims to be exfiltrated data from the pharmaceutical distributor. AmerisourceBergen has…
New Info-Stealer Discovered as Russia Prepares Fresh Offensive
Ukraine braced for more critical infrastructure attacks This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: New Info-Stealer Discovered as Russia Prepares Fresh Offensive
ChatGPT & AI Risks – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 278
AI has reached an inflection point; we discuss ChatGPT and other AI tools and their potential security and privacy risks. We also have an ears-on report about the new HomePod; it sounds better than expected. The post ChatGPT & AI…
Bitwarden’s web vault suffers an outage; password manager’s apps and extensions are unaffected
Bitwarden’s web vault suffered an outage today. The issue affected all users, though the password manager service’s apps and extensions were unaffected. Bitwarden’s web vault goes down due to server issues I […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Australia To Remove Chinese CCTV From Sensitive Locations
Aussie Defence Minister orders removal of Chinese surveillance cameras from sensitive government and military locations This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Australia To Remove Chinese CCTV From Sensitive Locations
Pwned Passwords Adds NTLM Support to the Firehose
Presently sponsored by: Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Device Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today. I think I've pretty much captured it all in the title of this post but as of…