A new Linux malware developed using the shell script compiler (shc) has been observed deploying a cryptocurrency miner on compromised systems. “It is presumed that after successful authentication through a dictionary attack on inadequately managed Linux SSH servers, various malware…
US. rail and locomotive company Wabtec hit with Lockbit ransomware
US. rail and locomotive company Wabtec Corporation disclosed a data breach after it was hit with Lockbit ransomware attack. Wabtec Corporation is an American company formed by the merger of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO) and MotivePower Industries Corporation in 1999. It manufactures products…
Why performing security testing on your products and systems is a good idea
22 Ways To Protect WordPress Website From Cyber Attacks
As a website owner, it is essential to prioritize the security of your WordPress website. Cyberattacks and hacking attempts can compromise sensitive information, disrupt your website’s functionality, and damage your online reputation. To protect your website and your business, it…
The Guardian Ransomware Attack 2022 intensifies deeply
The ransomware attack that took place on British Daily Newspaper ‘The Guardian’ seems to have intensified deeply as the staff of the media group has been advised to work from home and have been handed over separate email ids for…
Intel and Check Point Software extend partnership for ransomware protection
Intel, the world-renowned silicon chipmaker, has extended its partnership with Check Point Software technologies to boost its chipsets defense line against ransomware attacks. So, as a part of this collaboration the Harmony Endpoint solution from Check Point will be integrated…
Synology Releases Patch for Critical RCE Vulnerability Affecting VPN Plus Servers
Synology has released security updates to address a critical flaw impacting VPN Plus Server that could be exploited to take over affected systems. Tracked as CVE-2022-43931, the vulnerability carries a maximum severity rating of 10 on the CVSS scale and has…
Attackers evolve strategies to outmaneuver security teams
Attackers are expected to broaden their targeting strategy beyond regulated verticals such as financial services and healthcare. Large corporations (41%) will be the top targeted sector for cyberattacks in 2023, favored over financial institutions (36%), government (14%), healthcare (9%), and…
How can businesses decrease cyber insurance premiums while maintaining coverage?
In 2022, significant geopolitical developments have led to equally significant changes within the cyber insurance market. In this Help Net Security video, Chris Denbigh-White, Global Director of Customer Success for Next DLP, discusses how, with the increasing number of breaches,…
How to start planning for disaster recovery
There is a famous quote I often think about at 3am on a Sunday morning as I am working with a client to recover from a large-scale cybersecurity incident: “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.” It is painfully obvious which…
Jeff McCorpin to Retire from LBMC Technology Solutions, Stacy Schuettler to Serve As CEO
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LBMC Technology Solutions, a leading technology consulting firm headquartered in Brentwood, TN, announced today the retirement of founder and CEO Jeff McCorpin after 26 years of service. Current President, Stacy Schuettler, will serve as CEO of the company…
Seasons Greetings from (ISC)2
Dear (ISC)² Members, Associates and Candidates: I hope this message finds you well. As 2022 comes to an end, I am grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the past year and all we have achieved together. Launching an entry-level certification…
Top 10 Open Port Scanner and Port Checker Tools for 2023
Port scanners and port checker tools are the most essential parts of finding the open ports and the status of the port. The open ports mean a TCP or UDP port number that is arranged to acknowledge packets. Web pages…
Gaming: How much is too much for our children?
With many children spending a little too much time playing video games, learn to spot the signs things may be spinning out of control The post Gaming: How much is too much for our children? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity This…
2023 Will See Renewed Focus on Quantum Computing
Adopting post-quantum cryptography is something that has been discussed for years; it’s time for organizations to get to work. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: 2023 Will See Renewed Focus on Quantum Computing
LockBit: Sorry about the SickKids ransomware, not sorry about the rest
Blame it on the affiliate Notorious ransomware gang LockBit “formally apologized” for an extortion attack against Canada’s largest children’s hospital that the criminals blamed on a now-blocked affiliate group, and said it published a free decryptor for the victim to…
Three cybercrime technology trends to watch in 2023
By Brad Liggett, Technical Director, Americas for Cybersixgill Technology’s rapid and relentless progress promises to continue apace in 2023, to everyone’s benefit – including cybercriminals’. The year promises a “Spy vs. Spy”-type cyberspace race as both criminals and defenders vie…
Why does technology no longer excite us? Lock and Code S04E01
Categories: Podcast This week on Lock and Code, we talk about we technology no longer excites the public, and whether that’s because of worse products, or worse promises. (Read more…) The post Why does technology no longer excite us? Lock…
LastPass updates security notice with information about a recent incident
Categories: News Tags: LastPass Tags: security Tags: incident Tags: update Tags: notice Tags: unencrypted data Tags: password manager LastPass has posted an update to the August security incident that raises some questions about stolen unencrypted data (Read more…) The post…
Okta breached last month, no customers compromised
Categories: News Tags: Okta Tags: GitHub Tags: Auth0 Okta’s code repository on GitHub has been accessed by an unauthorized third party, but there’s no reason for customers to worry (Read more…) The post Okta breached last month, no customers compromised…
Google gets off easy in location tracking lawsuits
$29.5 million and we don’t have to admit wrongdoing? Where do we sign? Google has settled two more of the many location tracking lawsuits it had been facing over the past year, and this time the search giant is getting…
The Price Tag for Secure Systems is Way Too High
By Motti Elloul, VP Customer Success and Incident Response, Perception Point Enterprise security teams are spending astonishing amounts of time and money remediating cybersecurity incidents. A successful email-based cyber-attack can take security staff an average of 86 hours to address,…
IARPA aims to thwart cyberattacks with psychology
The intelligence research agency is looking to deploy and automate hackers’ cognitive biases to help defend potential cyberattacks. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: IARPA aims to thwart cyberattacks with psychology
Cyberattackers Torch Python Machine Learning Project
The popular PyTorch Python project for data scientists and machine learning developers has become the latest open source project to be targeted with a dependency confusion attack. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Cyberattackers…
22 Ways To Protect Your Website From Cyber Attacks
As a website owner, it is essential to prioritize the security of your WordPress website. Cyberattacks and hacking attempts can compromise sensitive information, disrupt your website’s functionality, and damage your online reputation. To protect your website and your business, it…
‘Multiple security breaches’ shut down trucker protest
10-7, there buddy, sorry An anti-government protest by truckers in Canada has been called off following “multiple security breaches,” according to organizers, who also cited “personal character attacks,” as a reason for the withdrawal.… This article has been indexed from The…
Gallagher wants to ban TikTok, but says U.S. ownership could be a ‘workable solution’
Congress passed a law to ban the popular app on federal government devices as part of the omnibus funding bill. It doesn’t look like lawmakers’ about national security and TikTok are waning. This article has been indexed from FCW –…