The iPhone belonging to Galina Timchenko, a prominent Russian journalist and critic of the government, was compromised with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware, a new collaborative investigation from Access Now and the Citizen Lab has revealed. The infiltration is said to have happened on or…
Access control in cloud-native applications in multi-location environments (NIST SP 800-207)
NIST released Special Publication (SP) 800-207A – “A Zero Trust Architecture Model for Access Control in Cloud-Native Applications in Multi-Location Environments.” Enterprise application environments consist of geographically distributed and loosely coupled microservices that span multiple cloud and on-premises environments. Users…
How to Use DNS IoCs to Prevent Ransomware Attacks
As malware and attack techniques continue to evolve in sophistication, DNS IoCs help threat hunting teams to prevent ransomware attacks. Prioritizing threat hunting to prevent and mitigate advanced threats is critical to safeguarding an organization`s data and assets. The red…
Guarding Against Fileless Malware: Types and Prevention
Fileless malware, true to its name, is malicious code that uses existing legitimate programs in a system for compromise. It operates directly in the Random Access Memory (RAM) without requiring any executable files in the hard drive. Differing from conventional…
P2P File Sharing Policy
The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to provide guidelines for the proper use of peer-to-peer file sharing. It includes an authorization form for approval of P2P file transmission, which sets the conditions and parameters in which this…
Cloud Vulnerabilities Surge 200% in a Year
But IBM warns credential compromise is number one initial access vector This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Cloud Vulnerabilities Surge 200% in a Year
Kubernetes flaws could lead to remote code execution on Windows endpoints
Researchers discovered three security flaws in Kubernetes that can lead to remote code execution on Windows endpoints. Akamai researchers recently discovered a high-severity vulnerability in Kubernetes tracked as CVE-2023-3676 (CVSS 8.8). This identification of this issue led to the discovery of two…
Librem 11 tablet sets new standard for privacy and security with Linux-based PureOS
Purism introduced the new Librem 11 tablet running secure PureBoot and Linux kernel-based PureOS. Librem 11 is made for individuals, organizations, government agencies, law enforcement agencies, and businesses that need security and privacy with powerful portability. Librem 11 security and…
Update your browsers ASAP
In a recent report by Stack Diary, it has come to light that Google, Mozilla, Microsoft, and Brave have all taken immediate action by releasing critical security patches. These patches address a […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
SolarWinds Platform Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Commands
SolarWinds Platform has published its release notes 2023.3.1, which provides multiple bug fixes and security updates. With this release, the platform has fixed two vulnerabilities, CVE-2023-23840 and CVE-2023-23845, related to arbitrary command execution. SolarWinds Platform is an infrastructure monitoring and…
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Great security training is a real challenge
All employees need security training, yet it’s generally a resented afterthought. A variety of studies over years show that human error is generally felt to be the largest vulnerability in organizations. For technology companies like SaaS providers, who also need…
Threat actor leaks sensitive data belonging to Airbus
The multinational aerospace corporation Airbus has launched an investigation into the recent leak of information allegedly stolen from the company. The multinational aerospace corporation Airbus announced that it is investigating a data leak after cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock reported that a hacker posted information…
MGM Hotel Resorts Cyber attack by Scattered Spider or BlackCat Ransomware
On Monday, September 11th, 2023, MGM Resorts and Hotels, a colossal entity valued at over $14 billion, found itself in the crosshairs of a meticulously orchestrated cyber assault, effectively crippling the casino operator’s operations. According to an online source, this…
Mobile Verification Toolkit: Forensic analysis of Android and iOS devices to identify compromise
Mobile Verification Toolkit (MVT) is a collection of utilities to simplify and automate the process of gathering forensic traces helpful to identify a potential compromise of Android and iOS devices. MVT supports using public indicators of compromise (IOCs) to scan…
The critical role of authorization in safeguarding financial institutions
According to a recent Cost of Data Breach report, the financial industry has the second highest average cost for a data breach, making the value well worth financial institutions investing more into authorization. In this Help Net Security video, David…
Keeping cybersecurity regulations top of mind for generative AI use
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. Can businesses stay compliant with security regulations while…
Download: Ultimate guide to Certified in Cybersecurity
The ultimate guide covers everything you need to know about the entry-level Certified in Cybersecurity certification and how to get started with FREE training and exam through ISC2’s 1MCC program! No experience is required, just a passion for cybersecurity. It’s…
Rising OT/ICS cybersecurity incidents reveal alarming trend
60% of cyberattacks against the industrial sector are led by state-affiliated actors and often unintentionally enabled by internal personnel (about 33% of the time), according to Rockwell Automation. This corroborates other industry research showing OT/ICS (Industrial Control Systems) cybersecurity incidents…
Tech Industry Leaders Endorse Regulating Artificial Intelligence at Rare Summit in Washington
Tech executives discussed the idea of government regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) at an unusual closed-door meeting in the U.S. Senate on September 13th. The post Tech Industry Leaders Endorse Regulating Artificial Intelligence at Rare Summit in Washington appeared first…
Bridging the Widening Gap in Cybersecurity Talent: Addressing the Urgent Need for Skilled Professionals
By Travis Doe, Marketing Executive, Secure IT Consult Introduction In today’s digital age, where technology is deeply integrated into our personal and professional lives, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be […] The post Bridging the Widening Gap in Cybersecurity Talent:…
FBI Hacker Dropped Stolen Airbus Data on 9/11
In December 2022, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that a cybercriminal using the handle “USDoD” had infiltrated the FBI’s vetted information sharing network InfraGard, and was selling the contact information for all 80,000 members. The FBI responded by reverifying all InfraGard…
PSA: Ongoing Webex malvertising campaign drops BatLoader
Categories: Threat Intelligence Tags: malvertising Tags: batloader Corporate users performing Google searches for the popular conferencing software Webex are being targeted in a malvertising campaign. (Read more…) The post PSA: Ongoing Webex malvertising campaign drops BatLoader appeared first on Malwarebytes…
Patch now! September Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes two actively exploited zero-days
Categories: Business Categories: Exploits and vulnerabilities Categories: News Tags: Microsoft Tags: Adobe Tags: Android Tags: Apple Tags: Chrome Tags: SAP Tags: Exchange Tags: Visual Studio Tags: CVE-2023-36761 Tags: CVE-2023-36802 Tags: CVE-2023-29332 Tags: Azure Microsoft’s September 2023 Patch Tuesday is another…