Hacking your way in is so 2022 – logging in is much easier Identity-related threats pose an increasing risk to those protecting networks because attackers – ranging from financially motivated crime gangs and nation-state backed crews – increasingly prefer to…
A common goal for European cyber security
Complying with the EU’s NIS2 Directive Webinar It was growing threat levels and an increase in reported cybersecurity attacks since digitalization which pushed the European Union to introduce the original Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive in 2016.… This article…
Signal Introduces Usernames, Allowing Users to Keep Their Phone Numbers Private
End-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging app Signal said it’s piloting a new feature that allows users to create unique usernames (not to be confused with profile names) and keep the phone numbers away from prying eyes. “If you use Signal, your…
New ‘VietCredCare’ Stealer Targeting Facebook Advertisers in Vietnam
Facebook advertisers in Vietnam are the target of a previously unknown information stealer dubbed VietCredCare at least since August 2022. The malware is “notable for its ability to automatically filter out Facebook session cookies and credentials stolen from compromised devices, and assess…
Messenger-App: Signal will dank Nutzernamen Telefonnummern verstecken
Nutzernamen, die nur zur Kontaktaufnahme dienen, sollen den Zwang zur Nutzung von Telefonnummern bei Signal überwinden. (Signal, Instant Messenger) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Messenger-App: Signal will dank Nutzernamen Telefonnummern verstecken
2024’s Cyber Battleground Unveiled: Escalating Ransomware Epidemic, the Evolution of Cyber Warfare Tactics and strategic use of AI in defense – Insights from Check Point’s Latest Security Report
Key Takeaways: · Rising Threats: Cybersecurity landscape faces an unprecedented surge in ransomware attacks, with 1 in every 10 organizations globally being targeted in 2023. · Evolution of Tactics: Adversaries exploit zero-day vulnerabilities, employ disruptive wipers, utlise emerging RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service)…
Microsoft Exchange flaw CVE-2024-21410 could impact up to 97,000 servers
Researchers from Shadowserver Foundation identified roughly 28,000 internet-facing Microsoft Exchange servers vulnerable to CVE-2024-21410. The vulnerability CVE-2024-21410 is a bypass vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker to bypass the SmartScreen user experience and inject code to potentially gain…
Heuschnupfen: Diese Pollenflug-Apps sollten Allergiker kennen
Alle Jahre wieder beginnt mit dem Frühling auch der Pollenflug: tränende Augen, Niesen, Asthma – Allergiker:innen wissen, was gemeint ist. Zum Glück gibt es praktische Apps, die Heuschnupfengeplagte vorwarnen. Wir stellen einige vor. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de –…
Signal: Nutzernamen statt Telefonnummern für Datenschutz bei Kontaktaufnahme
Künftig gelingt mit Nutzernamen anstatt Telefonnummer die Kontaktaufnahme – jetzt hat der Beta-Test begonnen. Dennoch wird weiterhin eine benötigt. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Signal: Nutzernamen statt Telefonnummern für Datenschutz bei Kontaktaufnahme
heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: OWASP Top 10 – Schwachstellen in Webanwendungen und Gegenmaßnahmen
Lernen Sie die wichtigsten Sicherheitslücken in Web-Anwendungen kennen und erfahren Sie, wie Sie sich erfolgreich schützen können. (10% Rabatt bis 12.02.) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: OWASP Top 10 – Schwachstellen…
VMware Urges to Remove Enhanced EAP Plugin to Stop Auth & Session Hijack Attacks
VMware has issued an urgent advisory to administrators to remove a deprecated authentication plugin vulnerable to severe security threats. The Enhanced Authentication Plugin (EAP), which provided seamless login capabilities to vSphere’s management interfaces, is susceptible to authentication relay and session…
Hybrid Mesh and the Check Point Infinity Platform
Gartner has recently recognized Check Point as a Representative Vendor for Hybrid Mesh Firewall Platforms (“Hybrid Mesh”). This blog explores what hybrid mesh is and how the Check Point Infinity Platform delivers on the promise of a cyber security strategy…
Europe’s data protection laws cut data storage by making information-wrangling pricier
GDPR also slashed processing costs by over a quarter Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has led European firms to store and process less data, recent economic research suggests, because the privacy rules are making data more costly to manage.……
Quebec Law 25: All You Need to Know
Quebec Law 25 regulates how companies operating in Quebec manage people’s data. Read here on the law’s key requirements and how to comply. The post Quebec Law 25: All You Need to Know appeared first on Scytale. The post Quebec…
Definition of Data Resilience and Cyber Resilience and their attainment
1. Data Resilience: Data resilience refers to the ability of data to remain available and in-tact despite various challenges or threats. It involves measures to ensure that data is protected from loss, corruption, or unauthorized access. Data resilience strategies typically…
Navigating NIS2 requirements with Microsoft Security solutions
NIS2 is the most comprehensive European cybersecurity directive yet, covering 18 sectors and 160,000+ companies. The Zero Trust principles addressed by Microsoft Security solutions can help you protect your organization and meet NIS2 requirements. The post Navigating NIS2 requirements with…
Signal: Kontaktaufnahme über neue Nutzernamen anstatt Telefonnummern möglich
Künftig gelingt mit Nutzernamen anstatt Telefonnummer die Kontaktaufnahme – jetzt ist der Beta-Test gestartet. Dennoch wird weiterhin eine benötigt. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Signal: Kontaktaufnahme über neue Nutzernamen anstatt Telefonnummern möglich
Tainted NSO Group gets involved in another data privacy controversy
In recent years, NSO Group made headlines amid allegations of developing espionage software intended for government use in combating criminal activity. However, the company faced scrutiny for enabling individuals and organizations to spy on rivals, opposition figures, and business associates.…
VMware Alert: Uninstall EAP Now – Critical Flaw Puts Active Directory at Risk
VMware is urging users to uninstall the deprecated Enhanced Authentication Plugin (EAP) following the discovery of a critical security flaw. Tracked as CVE-2024-22245 (CVSS score: 9.6), the vulnerability has been described as an arbitrary authentication relay bug. “A malicious actor could trick…
Russian Hackers Target Ukraine with Disinformation and Credential-Harvesting Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a new influence operation targeting Ukraine that leverages spam emails to propagate war-related disinformation. The activity has been linked to Russia-aligned threat actors by Slovak cybersecurity company ESET, which also identified a spear-phishing campaign aimed at…
TruffleHog: Open-source solution for scanning secrets
TruffleHog is an open-source scanner that identifies and addresses exposed secrets throughout your entire technology stack. “TruffleHog was originally a research tool I independently authored in 2016. When I published it, no tools were scanning Git revision history for secrets.…
10 cybersecurity startups to watch in 2024
At Help Net Security, we’ve been following the cybersecurity business landscape closely for the past 25 years. Through our Industry News section, we’ve been tracking the pulse of the cybersecurity world, bringing you product news from companies worldwide. Certain vendors…
Ransomware Declines as InfoStealers and AI Threats Gain Ground: IBM X-Force
The ransomware threat is declining as actors pivot to infostealing, according to IBM, which says that attacks on cloud services and critical infrastructures are growing. The post Ransomware Declines as InfoStealers and AI Threats Gain Ground: IBM X-Force appeared first…
Unveiling Mandiant’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Program Maturity Assessment
As part of Google Cloud’s continuing commitment to improving the overall state of cybersecurity for society, today Mandiant is publicly releasing a web-based Intelligence Capability Discovery (ICD) to help commercial and governmental organizations evaluate the maturity of their cyber threat…