An overly permissive Shared Access Signature (SAS) token was to blame This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Microsoft AI Researchers Leak 38TB of Private Data
Earth Lusca expands its arsenal with SprySOCKS Linux malware
China-linked threat actor Earth Lusca used a new Linux malware dubbed SprySOCKS in a recent cyber espionage campaign. Researchers from Trend Micro, while monitoring the activity of the China-linked threat actor Earth Lusca, discovered an encrypted file hosted on a…
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Transparent Tribe Uses Fake YouTube Android Apps to Spread CapraRAT Malware
The suspected Pakistan-linked threat actor known as Transparent Tribe is using malicious Android apps mimicking YouTube to distribute the CapraRAT mobile remote access trojan (RAT), demonstrating the continued evolution of the activity. “CapraRAT is a highly invasive tool that gives the attacker…
Iranian Hackers Attack Thousands of Organizations Using Password Spraying
Peach Sandstorm, an Iranian Hackers group that targets organizations globally, aligns with the following threat groups:- Besides this, in the following sectors, the Iranian group, Peach Sandstorm pursued its targets most in the past attacks:- The cybersecurity researchers at Microsoft…
An inside look at NetSPI’s impressive Breach and Attack Simulation platform
In this Help Net Security interview, Scott Sutherland, VP of Research at NetSPI, delves into the intricacies of their Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) platform and discusses how it offers unique features – from customizable procedures to advanced plays –…
Balancing budget and system security: Approaches to risk tolerance
Data breaches are a dime a dozen. Although it’s easy to look at that statement negatively, the positive viewpoint is that, as a result, cybersecurity professionals have plenty of learning moments. Learning what went wrong and why can be a…
Never use your master password as a password on other accounts
One in three Americans now use password managers, up from one in five in 2022, according to an online poll by Security.org that quizzed 1,051 American adults on how they use passwords and password managers. How users choose and use…
Cloud environments blamed for security vulnerabilities
Fascinating research carried out by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 has unveiled that a staggering 80% of organizations point the finger at cloud environments for the majority of security challenges they face within their enterprise landscapes. According to the Unit…
Companies still don’t know how to handle generative AI risks
Energized by the hype around generative AI, enterprises are aggressively pursuing practical applications of this new technology while remaining cautious about the risks, according to ISG. ISG research shows 85% of companies surveyed believe investments in generative AI within the…
Avoiding domain security risks when taking your business online
Unfortunately, as available domain extensions increase in variety (and uniqueness), so do security risks. In this Help Net Security video, Prudence Malinki, Head of Industry Relations at Markmonitor, discusses best practices enterprises should abide by when kickstarting their online business…
LLM Guard: Open-source toolkit for securing Large Language Models
LLM Guard is a toolkit designed to fortify the security of Large Language Models (LLMs). It is designed for easy integration and deployment in production environments. It provides extensive evaluators for both inputs and outputs of LLMs, offering sanitization, detection…
Top blockchain Cybersecurity threats to watch out for
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Approximately 57 cryptocurrency thefts occurred in just the first…
Microsoft AI Researchers Accidentally Expose 38 Terabytes of Confidential Data
Microsoft on Monday said it took steps to correct a glaring security gaffe that led to the exposure of 38 terabytes of private data. The leak was discovered on the company’s AI GitHub repository and is said to have been…
Australia to build six ‘cyber shields’ to defend its shores
Local corporate regulator warns boards that cyber is totally a directorial duty Australia will build “six cyber shields around our nation” declared home affairs minister Clare O’Neill yesterday, as part of a national cyber security strategy.… This article has been…
Organizations are racing against time to meet the PCI DSS 4.0 deadline
Payment data security concerns remain widespread as organizations undertake significant lift to meet the PCI DSS 4.0 deadline, according to Bluefin. 94% of survey respondents said they have significant or very significant concerns pertaining to payment data security. Additionally, only…
Who’s Behind the 8Base Ransomware Website?
The victim shaming website operated by the cybercriminals behind 8Base — currently one of the more active ransomware groups — was until earlier today leaking quite a bit of information that the crime group probably did not intend to be…
LEO’s Needs Better Data Analysis to Stop Tech-Savvy Cybercriminals
Guest Editorial by Jared Pane, Director of Solutions Architecture, Elastic National security isn’t what it used to be. In an era of expansive data creation, hyperconnectivity, artificial intelligence, and state-sponsored cyberattacks, the challenge of national security and other law enforcement…
A week in security (September 11 – September 17)
Categories: News Tags: week Tags: security Tags: September Tags: 2023 Tags: iPhone Tags: A list of topics we covered in the week of September 11 to September 17 of 2023 (Read more…) The post A week in security (September 11…
Ransomware group steps up, issues statement over MGM Resorts compromise
Categories: Business Tags: MGM Resorts Tags: hotel Tags: casino Tags: ransomware Tags: blackcap Tags: ALPHV We take a look at a ransomware group’s claims that they were the ones responsible for the MGM Resorts attack. (Read more…) The post Ransomware…
ThemeBleed exploit is another reason to patch Windows quickly
Categories: Exploits and vulnerabilities Categories: News Tags: theme Tags: themepack Tags: Microsoft Tags: cve-2023-38146 Tags: msstyles An exploit has been released for a vulnerability in .themes that was patched in the September 2023 Patch Tuesday update. (Read more…) The post…
Malwarebytes named leader across six endpoint security categories, marking its ease of use, in G2 Fall 2023 results
Categories: Business Malwarebytes is the only vendor recognized as “Easiest to Use” with the “Easiest Admin” for its EDR and MDR solutions in the recent G2 Fall 2023 results. (Read more…) The post Malwarebytes named leader across six endpoint security…
2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Now Open
The 2024 CYBERSECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS are now open for nominations. In the complex and dynamic world of cybersecurity, excellence often goes unnoticed. That’s where the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards come in. This isn’t just another awards program – it’s an opportunity…
Branded Merchandise: The Secret Weapon for Building a Strong Brand Identity
By Owais Sultan In today’s digitally driven world, the cybersecurity aspect of brand identity has become paramount. A company’s brand is… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Branded Merchandise: The Secret Weapon for Building a Strong…