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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER – ROUND 7
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Deciphering the Brain Cipher Ransomware Ideal typosquat ‘solana-py’ steals your crypto wallet keys Ransomware attackers introduce new EDR killer to their…
Large-scale extortion campaign targets publicly accessible environment variable files (.env)
A large-scale extortion campaign compromised multiple organizations by exploiting publicly accessible environment variable files (.env). Palo Alto Unit 42 researchers uncovered a large-scale extortion campaign that successfully compromised and extorted multiple victim organizations by leveraging exposed environment variable files (.env files).…
Week in review: MS Office flaw may leak NTLM hashes, malicious Chrome, Edge browser extensions
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Unpatched MS Office flaw may leak NTLM hashes to attackers (CVE-2024-38200) A new MS Office zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-38200) can be exploited by attackers to grab…
OpenAI dismantled an Iranian influence operation targeting the U.S. presidential election
OpenAI announced it had dismantled an Iranian influence operation that was producing content related to the U.S. Presidential election. OpenAI has dismantled an Iran-linked influence operation, tracked as identified as Storm-2035, that was generating content about the U.S. presidential election. The…
Cyber Attack Disrupts Housing Services Across Greater Manchester
A scathing cyber attack has disrupted housing services in three Greater Manchester boroughs, leaving thousands of residents at risk of a phishing scam. The breach, which affected the software company Locata, has caused the temporary closure of housing websites for…
The SIEM Market is Ripe with Consolidation, But are We Delivering on its Intended Security Promise?
Security Information Event Management (SIEM) technology has come far over the past two decades. SIEM is a critical part of threat detection and response in a world where Gartner identifies the challenge of managing security exposures in a constantly evolving…
The Growing Threat of OTP-Stealing Malware: Insights from Zimperium’s zLabs
One-time passwords (OTPs) have become a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, offering an additional layer of protection for online accounts. However, as enterprises rely more heavily on OTPs to safeguard sensitive data and applications, attackers have also stepped up their efforts…
National Public Data confirms a data breach
Background check service National Public Data confirms a data breach that exploded millions of social security numbers and other sensitive information. Background check service National Public Data confirms that a threat actor has breached its systems and had access to…
USENIX Security ’23 – PROVIDENCE: a Flexible Round-by-Round Risk-Limiting Audit
Authors/Presenters:Oliver Broadrick, Poorvi Vora, Filip Zagórski 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 Anaheim Marriott; and via the…
Should Americans Share The Social Security Number? Experts Explain the Pros and Cons
The initial Social Security numbers were most likely issued in late 1936, and they were intended to be used solely by the US federal government to manage retirement and disability insurance payouts. However, in the 1960s, the use of…
Use Cash App? You may be eligible for a settlement payout – up to $2500
Cash App users who experienced losses from data breaches can get some money back as part of a $15 million class action settlement. Here’s how to submit a claim. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in…
The Hidden Threat: Vulnerable App on Google Pixel Devices Puts Millions at Risk
A flaw was discovered in Google Pixel devices, raising concerns among users and experts alike. This blog delves into the details of this vulnerability, its implications, and the steps being taken to mitigate the risk. The Discovery A pre-installed app…
Was your SSN leaked to the dark web? How to check for suspicious activity (and what to do next)
A recent breach involving nearly 3 billion personal records included many Social Security numbers. Was yours one of them? Here’s what to know and how to protect yourself. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security…
Did you get a fake McAfee or Norton invoice? How the scam works (and what not to do)
If you’ve received emails with invoice PDFs attached for products you didn’t buy, here’s what’s going on and what to do next. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Did you…
Geofence Warrants Ruled Unconstitutional—but That’s Not the End of It
Plus: US regulators fine T-Mobile $60 million for mishap with sensitive data, New Zealand approves Kim Dotcom’s US extradition, and San Francisco takes on deepfake porn. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Geofence Warrants…
Paris 2024 Olympics Faced Over 140 Cyberattacks, No Disruptions Reported
During the Paris 2024 Olympics, French authorities reported over 140 cyberattacks, but none of these incidents disrupted the sporting events. The French government’s cybersecurity agency, Anssi, maintained a high state of alert throughout the games, anticipating potential threats to…
How a BEC scam cost a company $60 Million – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Business email compromise (BEC) has once again proven to be a costly issue, with a company losing $60 million in a wire transfer fraud scheme This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: How a BEC scam…
How To Respond to The Rise of Banking Trojans
The resurgence of banking trojans has become a major cybersecurity concern for financial institutions and their customers. These malicious backdoor programs continue to evolve and succeed due to their ability… The post How To Respond to The Rise of Banking…
How the ransomware attack at Change Healthcare went down: A timeline
A hack on UnitedHealth-owned tech giant Change Healthcare likely stands as one of the biggest data breaches of U.S. medical data in history. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security…