The NCSC has launched the Cyber Resilience Audit (CRA) scheme to find auditors for a new cyber-resilience initiative. It focuses on conducting independent audits based on the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) to support nationally critical sectors. This article has been…
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Plane-tracking app admits user passwords, SSNs exposed for over 3 years
Notification omits a number of key details Popular flight-tracking app FlightAware has admitted that it was exposing a bunch of users’ data for more than three years.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original…
Critical Flaw in Donation Plugin Exposed 100,000 WordPress Sites to Takeover
A critical vulnerability in the GiveWP WordPress plugin could be exploited for remote code execution and arbitrary file deletion. The post Critical Flaw in Donation Plugin Exposed 100,000 WordPress Sites to Takeover appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
USENIX Security ’23 – Pspray: Timing Side-Channel Based Linux Kernel Heap Exploitation Technique
Authors/Presenters:Yoochan Lee and Jinhan Kwak, Junesoo Kang, Yuseok Jeon, Byoungyoung Lee Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the…
INE Security Alert: The Steep Cost of Neglecting Cybersecurity Training
Cary, North Carolina, 20th August 2024, CyberNewsWire The post INE Security Alert: The Steep Cost of Neglecting Cybersecurity Training appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Insiders Read the original article: INE Security Alert: The…
New Report Reveals Rising Attacks on macOS Systems
A new report published by Intel471 reveals that macOS is increasingly being targeted by threats developing malware specific to the operating system or using cross-platform languages to achieve their goals on macOS computers through malware being developed for Mac…
Here’s Why Ransomware Actors Have a Upper Hand Against Organisations
Successful ransomware assaults are increasing, not necessarily because the attacks are more sophisticated in design, but because attackers have found that many of the world’s largest companies lack adequate resilience to basic safety measures. Despite huge efforts in cybersecurity…
Timeline of the Ransomware Attack on Change Healthcare: How It Unfolded
Earlier this year, a ransomware attack targeted Change Healthcare, a health tech company owned by UnitedHealth, marking one of the most significant breaches of U.S. health and medical data in history. Months after the breach occurred in February, a…
Iranian Group TA453 Launches Phishing Attacks with BlackSmith
TA453, also known as Charming Kitten, launched a targeted phishing attack using PowerShell malware BlackSmith This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Iranian Group TA453 Launches Phishing Attacks with BlackSmith
Where are we with CVE-2024-38063: Microsoft IPv6 Vulnerability, (Tue, Aug 20th)
I recorded a quick live stream with a quick update on CVE-2024-38063. The video focuses on determining the exploitability, particularly whether your systems are reachable by IPv6. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read…
Cost of a data breach: The industrial sector
Industrial organizations recently received a report card on their performance regarding data breach costs. And there’s plenty of room for improvement. According to the 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach (CODB) report, the average total cost of a data…
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-23897 Jenkins Command Line Interface (CLI) Path Traversal Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose…
Securing Catalyst Center: ISO Certified
New security standards conformance for Catalyst Center highlights our team’s dedication to protecting your network and your data. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article: Securing Catalyst Center: ISO Certified
OpenAI Kills Iranian Accounts Spreading Us Election Disinformation
The operation was linked to Iran’s Storm-2035, also flagged by Microsoft for election interference. Google has also reported Iranian cyber influence activity. OpenAI identified 12 X accounts and one Instagram account involved in the operation. This article has been indexed…
Common API Security Issues: From Exposed Secrets To Unauthorized Access
API security is a major concern due to issues like exposed secrets and unauthorized access, leading to serious vulnerabilities for many organizations. A recent report shoed 35% of exposed API keys are still active, posing significant security risks. This article…
Fortanix protects individual file systems on specified hosts
Fortanix announced a major enhancement to its Fortanix Data Security Manager (DSM): File System Encryption. This new feature complements full disk encryption with the ability to protect individual file systems on specified hosts through encryption, governed by granular decryption policies.…
New phishing method targets Android and iPhone users
ESET researchers discovered an uncommon type of phishing campaign targeting Android and iPhone users. They analyzed a case observed in the wild that targeted clients of a prominent Czech bank. PWA phishing flow (Source: ESET) This technique is noteworthy because…
New Styx Stealer Attacking Users to Steal Login Passwords
A new cybersecurity threat, known as Styx Stealer, has emerged. It targets users by stealing sensitive data such as saved passwords, cookies, and autofill information from popular web browsers. This malware affects Chromium and Gecko-based browsers and extends its reach…
“We will hold them accountable”: General Motors sued for selling customer driving data to third parties
The Texas Attorney General is suing GM for selling driving data to third parties where they would end up in the hands of insurance companies. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “We will hold them…
Most Ransomware Attacks Occur When Security Staff Are Asleep, Study Finds
ThreatDown 2024 Report: Malwarebytes reveals ransomware trends, showing most attacks occur at night when security staff are off duty. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Most Ransomware Attacks Occur When Security Staff Are…