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The evolution of open source risk: Persistent challenges in software security
As organizations increasingly rely on open source software, associated security risks grow, demanding more robust and proactive risk management. The post The evolution of open source risk: Persistent challenges in software security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Facebook alerts users about the ongoing Malvertising Campaign
Social media platforms can quickly become perilous if users neglect fundamental cyber hygiene practices. This concern is particularly relevant for Facebook users, as an alarming malvertising campaign is currently underway that disseminates SYS01Stealer malware. Presently, Facebook is the epicenter of…
Chinese attackers accessed Canadian government networks – for five years
India makes it onto list of likely threats for the first time A report by Canada’s Communications Security Establishment (CSE) revealed that state-backed actors have collected valuable information from government networks for five years.… This article has been indexed from…
IoT needs more respect for its consumers, creations, and itself
Yet again, connected devices are in the news for all the wrong reasons. In October, security researchers found that robot vacuums from Chinese company, Ecovacs, can be compromised via a backdoor. In one case, hackers gained control over the device…
How agentic AI handles the speed and volume of modern threats
In this Help Net Security interview, Lior Div, CEO at Seven AI, discusses the concept of agentic AI and its application in cybersecurity. He explains how it differs from traditional automated security systems by offering greater autonomy and decision-making capabilities.…
99% of CISOs work extra hours every week
The most common challenge for CISOs is resource constraints: not enough staff, budget or technology to support the security program needed or meet compliance requirements, according to DirectDefense. Cybersecurity industry faces ongoing talent shortage The World Economic Forum claims there’s…
Why cyber tools fail SOC teams
A recent Vectra AI report highlights a growing distrust of threat detection tools. 47% of respondents note they do not trust their tools to work the way they need them to. Moreover, 60% of SOC practitioners say security vendors flood…
Simson Garfinkel on Spooky Cryptographic Action at a Distance
Excellent read. One example: Consider the case of basic public key cryptography, in which a person’s public and private key are created together in a single operation. These two keys are entangled, not with quantum physics, but with math. When…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, October 31st, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9204, (Thu, Oct 31st)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Thursday, October 31st, 2024…
New version of Android malware FakeCall redirects bank calls to scammers
The latest FakeCall malware version for Android intercepts outgoing bank calls, redirecting them to attackers to steal sensitive info and bank funds. Zimperium researchers spotted a new version of the FakeCall malware for Android that hijacks outgoing victims’ calls and…
TNAFlix – 1,374,344 breached accounts
In June 2022, the adult website TNAFlix suffered a data breach that was later redistributed as part of a larger corpus of data. The data included 1.4M records of email and IP addresses, usernames and plain text passwords. This article…
October 2024 Activity with Username chenzilong, (Thu, Oct 31st)
After reviewing the Top 10 Not So Common SSH Usernames and Passwords [1] published by Johannes 2 weeks ago, I noticed activity by one in his list that we don't really know what it is. Beginning 12 October 2024, my…
Microsoft Ignite: Sessions and demos to improve your security strategy
Join us at Microsoft Ignite 2024 for sessions, keynotes, and networking aimed at giving you tools and strategies to put security first in your organization. The post Microsoft Ignite: Sessions and demos to improve your security strategy appeared first on…
Scans for RDP Gateways, (Wed, Oct 30th)
RDP is one of the most prominent entry points into networks. Ransomware actors have taken down many large networks after initially entering via RDP. Credentials for RDP access are often traded by “initial access brokers”. This article has been indexed…
Windows Themes zero-day bug exposes users to NTLM credential theft
Plus a free micropatch until Redmond fixes the flaw There’s a Windows Themes spoofing zero-day bug on the loose that allows attackers to steal people’s NTLM credentials.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original…
Fake Meta Ads Hijacking Facebook Accounts to Spread SYS01 Infostealer
A malvertising campaign is exploiting Meta’s platform to spread SYS01 infostealer, targeting men 45+ via fake ads for… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Fake Meta Ads…
The cybsecurity problems and opportunities facing open-source startups
Open-source software is everywhere, and in everything.Many startups are pursuing explicitly open-source business models. But every company out there that builds software has at least some dependency on open-source code. Recent security issues, however, have made it plain that open-source…
Sorry, Gas Companies – Parody Isn’t Infringement (Even If It Creeps You Out)
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> Activism comes in many forms. You might hold a rally, write to Congress, or fly a blimp over the NSA. Or you might use a darkly hilarious…
Antivirus Software
Antivirus software protects devices against viruses, malware, and other cyberthreats by detecting, quarantining, and deleting malicious code. Modern antivirus products also offer additional security features such as password protection, identity… The post Antivirus Software appeared first on Hacker Combat. This…