Data is one of the most critical components of any business, as it allows us to personalize and customize our products for potential consumers. Yet, as important as data is, studies have shown that about 50‑70% of data collected by…
NCSC: Iranian and Russian Groups Targeting Government, Activists and Journalists With Spearphishing
The NCSC advisory details tactics used by Russia-based threat actor SEABORGIUM and Iran-based group TA453 This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: NCSC: Iranian and Russian Groups Targeting Government, Activists and Journalists With Spearphishing
CISA: Federal Agencies Hacked Using Certain RMM Software
A “widespread cyber effort” that employed legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software to spread a phishing scam affected at least two federal departments in the United States. To steal money from victims’ bank accounts through a refund scam, cybercriminals…
The Year in Mac Malware 2022 – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 276
Apple has updated all its operating systems again, and even issued a security update for iOS 12. We discuss new features in the HomePod software, and we look back at the notable Mac malware of 2022. The post The Year…
Dark Web Posts Advertising Counterfeit Cash Surge 90%
Physical currency remains a big draw for cyber-criminals This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Dark Web Posts Advertising Counterfeit Cash Surge 90%
Killnet Russian Hacking Group Launches DDoS Attacks on German Websites
On January 25th, Killnet Russian activist threat group put several German websites offline after performing a DDoS attack. The hackers claimed they targeted government websites, banks, and airports as a reaction to Germany`s decision to supply Ukraine with 2 Leopard…
U.S. Sues Google for Dominance Over Digital Advertising Technologies
Recently, the US Justice Department along with the eight states filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the company of having a monopoly on the online advertising market, which they argue harms advertisers, consumers, and even the US government. They claim…
Near-Record Year for US Data Breaches in 2022
Breach notices are increasingly opaque, warns non-profit This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Near-Record Year for US Data Breaches in 2022
Lupovis eliminates false positive security alerts for security analysts and MSSPs
Strathclyde University’s cyber spin-out Lupovis has launched a new service designed to help security analysts and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) identify false positive security alerts from genuine threats. False positives are flagged by security products that identify an innocent…
Lazarus Group Is Responsible for $100 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed that the cyberattacks on Harmony Horizon, which resulted in the theft of $100 million worth of Ethereum, were coordinated by North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, Lazarus. The North Korean APT has moved…
How Hackers Used Legitimate Software to Breach U.S. Federal Agencies
A phishing scam using legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software was used to target at least two federal agencies in the U.S. Specifically, cyber-criminal actors sent phishing emails that led to the download of legitimate RMM software – ScreenConnect…
Exploring The Role Of Technology In Modern Online Gambling
In this article, we are going to explore the role of technology in modern online gambling. We will discuss the social casinos and the bonuses … Read more The post Exploring The Role Of Technology In Modern Online Gambling appeared…
Meta To Reinstate Donald Trump Facebook, Instagram Accounts
Donald Trump regains more social media accounts, after two year ban for inciting an insurrection at US Capitol This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta To Reinstate Donald Trump Facebook, Instagram Accounts
Lloyds Bank Warns of 80% Surge in Advance Fee Scams
Fake ads for loans, jobs and properties are on the rise This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Lloyds Bank Warns of 80% Surge in Advance Fee Scams
820K Zacks Investment Research Clients Impacted By Data Breach
The company Zacks Investment Research (Zacks) was infiltrated by hackers last year, allowing them access to 820,000 clients’ sensitive and personal data. The 1978-founded business uses cutting-edge financial data analytics systems to assist stock buyers. A threat actor entered the…
Tesla To Invest $3.6 Billion In Nevada Expansion
Multi billion dollar investment will add two factories to Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory complex for battery and semi electric truck production This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla To Invest $3.6 Billion In Nevada Expansion
Malicious USB devices: What are the risks?
It’s understandable that when people find a misplaced USB drive or memory stick, they want to find out what it contains. Human curiosity is what attackers exploit, after all. However, plugging an unauthenticated device into your own or work computer…
Experts warn of a surge of attacks exploiting a Realtek Jungle SDK RCE (CVE-2021-35394)
Experts warn of a spike in the attacks that between August and October 2022 attempted to exploit a Realtek Jungle SDK RCE (CVE-2021-35394). Palo Alto Networks researchers reported that between August and October 2022 the number of attacks that attempted…
Bloke allegedly stole, sold private info belonging to ‘tens of millions’ globally
If true, was it worth the $500k and prison jumpsuit? A man suspected of stealing personal data belonging to tens of millions of people worldwide and selling that info on cybercrime forums has been arrested by Dutch police.… This article…
Do you know what your supply chain is and if it is secure?
PY#RATION: New Python-based RAT Uses WebSocket for C2 and Data Exfiltration
Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a new Python-based attack campaign that leverages a Python-based remote access trojan (RAT) to gain control over compromised systems since at least August 2022. “This malware is unique in its utilization of WebSockets to avoid detection and for…
How businesses can bolster their cybersecurity defenses with open source
Open-source software enables better security for both large and small organizations. It is the foundation of today’s society and is found throughout a modern application stack, from the operating system to networking functions. It’s estimated that around 90% of organizations…
US Federal agencies fall prey to Phishing Scam via Remote Management Software
United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) along with two other agencies; National Security Agency (NSA) and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have issued a warning to federal agencies against a phishing scam taking place through Remote…
Malwarebytes Mobile Security for Business protects organizations’ mobile devices
Malwarebytes has announced the upcoming Malwarebytes Mobile Security for Business, extending its endpoint protection capabilities to professional mobile devices. From corporate organizations to educational institutions, the increasing number of connected mobile devices introduces security risks to users and networks. With…
ThreatConnect Platform 7.0 enables organizations to modernize security operations
ThreatConnect released ThreatConnect Platform 7.0 designed specifically for TI Ops. The new release increases the effectiveness of threat intelligence analysts and security operations teams by bringing together the power of human analysis, ML-powered analytics and intelligence, and automation. “Legacy approaches…
Halo Security unveils KEV feature to improve attack surface visibility
Halo Security recently implemented a new feature to reduce the noise and improve attack surface visibility, helping customers identify active threats in the wild — known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs) from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) catalog — and…
ChatGPT is a bigger threat to cybersecurity than most realize
A language-generating AI model called ChatGPT, available for free, has taken the internet by storm. While AI has the potential to help IT and security teams become more efficient, it also enables threat actors to develop malware. In this interview…