A malware tactic dubbed ‘hunter-killer’ is growing, based on an analysis of more than 600,000 malware samples. This may become the standard approach for advanced attacks. The post Hunter-Killer Malware Tactic Growing: Stealthy, Persistent and Aggressive appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
The future of cybersecurity: Anticipating changes with data analytics and automation
In this Help Net Security interview, Mick Baccio, Staff Security Strategist at Splunk SURGe, discusses the future of cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of data analytics and automation in addressing evolving threats. He points out the changes in threat tactics, the…
Infosys subsidiary named as source of Bank of America data leak
Looks like LockBit took a swipe at an outsourced life insurance application Indian tech services giant Infosys has been named as the source of a data leak suffered by the Bank of America.… This article has been indexed from The…
Protecting against AI-enhanced email threats
Generative AI based on large language models (LLMs) has become a valuable tool for individuals and businesses, but also cybercriminals. Its ability to process large amounts of data and quickly generate results has contributed to its widespread adoption. AI in…
Protesters gather outside OpenAI office, opposing military AI and AGI
Dozens gathered outside the OpenAI office in San Francisco to protest the artificial intelligence lab’s work with the Pentagon and development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) systems like ChatGPT that could one day surpass human intelligence. This article has been…
2023 Cybersecurity Regulation Recap (Part 4): Tech Development & Governance
In 2023, countries worldwide continued to strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities and systems in response to their national needs, using regulatory means to enhance their cybersecurity management. Based on continuous tracking and research, NSFOCUS summarized the development of global cybersecurity regulations…
Product showcase: SearchInform Risk Monitor – next-gen DLP based insider threat mitigation platform
Basically, DLP systems are aimed at prevention of data leaks, and in real-life mode they monitor and block (if required) transmitting of confidential data. However, the traditional approach to DLP system isn’t sufficient. That’s why SearchInform offers the next-gen platform…
How purple teaming enhances inter-team collaboration and effectiveness in cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security video, Andrew Costis, Chapter Lead of the Adversary Research Team at AttackIQ, discusses how purple teaming allows security teams to break down barriers between teams and increase operational effectiveness. It’s no longer about team red…
Alert: CISA Warns of Active ‘Roundcube’ Email Attacks – Patch Now
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added a medium-severity security flaw impacting Roundcube email software to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. The issue, tracked as CVE-2023-43770 (CVSS score: 6.1), relates to a cross-site…
QR code attacks target organizations in ways they least expect
QR code attacks, or “quishing” attacks, have emerged as a popular tactic among cybercriminals, with no signs of slowing down, according to Abnormal Security. Although phishing emails have grown in sophistication over time, the end goal has stayed the same:…
Warning: Hackers Exploit 3 Well-known Flaws in Microsoft Word & Excel
Despite not being 0-day or even 1-day vulnerabilities, three well-known and outdated CVEs in Microsoft Word and Excel continue to pose a threat to the cybersecurity industry. In these three CVEs, researchers found several connections, including technical tricks to conceal the harmful…
Korean eggheads crack Rhysida ransomware and release free decryptor tool
Great news for victims of gang that hit the British Library in October Some smart folks have found a way to automatically unscramble documents encrypted by the Rhysida ransomware, and used that know-how to produce and release a handy recovery…
What is a Data Leak? Causes, Examples, and Prevention
When sensitive information becomes available to outside sources, you have a data leak on your hands. Data leaks are real threats that are easy to ignore. But across all the places your company stores and moves data, it’s only a…
Montreal duo launch free cybersecurity training platform
Two childhood friends, both of whom are entrepreneurs based in Montreal, today launched Cyber101, a platform that offers organizations a chance to educate their employees about cybersecurity best practices free of charge, in both English and French. It is the…
Researchers released a free decryption tool for the Rhysida Ransomware
Researchers discovered a vulnerability in the code of the Rhysida ransomware that allowed them to develop a decryption tool. Cybersecurity researchers from Kookmin University and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) discovered an implementation vulnerability in the source code…
VulnRecap 2/12/24: Ivanti, JetBrains, Fortinet, Linux Issues
See the latest vulnerability news. Discover the top vulnerabilities from the past week — including Ivanti and JetBrains’ continued problems. The post VulnRecap 2/12/24: Ivanti, JetBrains, Fortinet, Linux Issues appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from…
US Takes Down Notorious Warzone RAT Malware Operation, Arrests 2
By Waqas The notorious Warzone Rat operation was active from 2018 until its takedown. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: US Takes Down Notorious Warzone RAT Malware Operation, Arrests 2 This article has been indexed from…
Hackers uncover new TheTruthSpy stalkerware victims: Is your Android device compromised?
A consumer-grade spyware operation called TheTruthSpy poses an ongoing security and privacy risk to thousands of people whose Android devices are unknowingly compromised with its mobile surveillance apps, not least due to a simple security flaw that its operators never…
5 reasons why I use Firefox when I need the most secure web browser
Thinking of making the switch to Firefox? Here are five big security reasons why you should. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: 5 reasons why I use Firefox when I…
CISA warns Fortinet zero-day vulnerability under attack
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Facebook Reportedly Considering Censoring The Word “Zionist”
The post Facebook Reportedly Considering Censoring The Word “Zionist” appeared first on Facecrooks. Facebook has a notoriously hard time moderating content around sensitive religious and political issues, and the ongoing war in the Middle East has brought the issue into…
Breaking Bitlocker
It was only a matter of time before someone did this. Bitlocker is Microsoft’s technique for encrypting a desktop, laptop, or other MS Windows device. We encrypt the device to protect the contents if it is ever stolen. In theory,…
Cybersecurity and the Law: Taking Proactive Steps Before Needing Legal Action
The post Cybersecurity and the Law: Taking Proactive Steps Before Needing Legal Action appeared first on Digital Defense. The post Cybersecurity and the Law: Taking Proactive Steps Before Needing Legal Action appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Single Sign-On with Fortra IdP
The post Single Sign-On with Fortra IdP appeared first on Digital Defense. The post Single Sign-On with Fortra IdP appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Single Sign-On with Fortra…