Google has highlighted sophisticated spearphishing attacks by Iranian state actor APT42 targeting individuals associated with the US Presidential campaign This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Google Warns of Iranian Cyber-Attacks on Presidential Campaigns
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Google Shows Off Pixel 9 Lineup, Plus AI Upgrades
Alphabet’s Google has this week unveiled its latest Pixel smartphones that offer improved performance coupled with advanced cameras, as well as being fully loaded with AI features. In fact Google confirmed that the new Pixel 9 smartphones are designed to…
Microsoft patches bug that could have allowed an attacker to revert your computer back to an older, vulnerable version
A researcher used two Windows vulnerabilities to perform downgrade attacks. These flaws have now been patched by Microsoft This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft patches bug that could have allowed an attacker to revert…
Ongoing Social Engineering Campaign Refreshes Payloads
Rapid7 identified multiple intrusion attempts by threat actors utilizing social engineering tactics on June 20, 2024. The threat actors use email bombs followed by calls to offer fake solutions, with recent incidents involving Microsoft Teams calls. This article has been…
AutoCanada Hit by Cyberattack
AutoCanada has disclosed a disruptive cybersecurity incident after also being impacted by the recent CDK Global ransomware attack. The post AutoCanada Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original…
Leaked Environment Variables Allow Large-Scale Extortion Operation of Cloud Environments
We recount an extensive cloud extortion campaign leveraging exposed .env files of at least 110k domains to compromise organizations’ AWS environments. The post Leaked Environment Variables Allow Large-Scale Extortion Operation of Cloud Environments appeared first on Unit 42. This article…
Private Internet Access (PIA) vs ExpressVPN (2024): Which VPN Is Better?
ExpressVPN’s overall polish, fast performance and wider server network give it a slight edge over PIA VPN’s feature-rich and affordable package. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Private Internet Access (PIA) vs ExpressVPN…
Mad Liberator extortion crew emerges on the cyber-crook scene
Anydesk is its access tool of choice A new extortion gang called Mad Liberator uses social engineering and the remote-access tool Anydesk to steal organizations’ data and then demand a ransom payment, according to Sophos X-Ops.… This article has been…
Beyond Zero-Trust: The Impact of Adaptive Micro-Segmentation on Network Security
Security is enhanced with the introduction of dynamic zero-trust security, a method that continuously assesses the security posture of devices and users on the network. The post Beyond Zero-Trust: The Impact of Adaptive Micro-Segmentation on Network Security appeared first on…
Information Security vs. Cybersecurity
CISO stands for Chief Information Security Officer. So why do we sometimes pigeonhole their duties under “just” cybersecurity? Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of […] The post Information Security vs. Cybersecurity appeared first on…
CryptoCore: Unmasking the Sophisticated Cryptocurrency Scam Operations
The CryptoCore group’s scam operation leverages deepfake technology, hijacked YouTube accounts, and professionally designed websites to trick users into sending cryptocurrencies to scammer wallets. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…
FBI Says it is Investigating Purported Trump Campaign Hack
The FBI is investigating a suspected hack of the Trump campaign, following accusations of Iranian involvement. The Trump campaign blames foreign sources and cited a Microsoft report linking Iranian hackers to covert efforts to influence the election. This article has…
Human Error – An Overlooked Aspect of Cyber Risk
Recent research shows that human error can account for 95% of all cybersecurity incidents. What’s more shocking is that only one-third of all companies offer cybersecurity awareness training for their employees. The post Human Error – An Overlooked Aspect of…
Cybersecurity News: Gemini AI privacy, AI Risk Repository, Russian phishing
Google details privacy commitments with Gemini AI Google announced new hardware and Gemini AI features this week. Many of these AI tools will feature local offline-only processing using its smaller […] The post Cybersecurity News: Gemini AI privacy, AI Risk…
NIST Finalizes 3 Algorithms to Combat Future Quantum Cyber Threats
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has taken a step in safeguarding digital security against future quantum threats. By finalizing a set of three encryption algorithms, NIST aims to protect sensitive information from the…
Black Basta ransomware gang linked to a SystemBC malware campaign
Experts linked an ongoing social engineering campaign, aimed at deploying the malware SystemBC, to the Black Basta ransomware group. Rapid7 researchers uncovered a new social engineering campaign distributing the SystemBC dropper to the Black Basta ransomware operation. On June 20,…
GitHub Makes Copilot Autofix Generally Available
GitHub has made AI-powered Copilot Autofix generally available to help developers fix code vulnerabilities faster. The post GitHub Makes Copilot Autofix Generally Available appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…
Hackers Use BingoMod Android RAT For Fraudulent Transactions
Recent media reports have cited cybersecurity researchers discovering a new Android remote access trojan (RAT) that’s currently referred to as BingoMod. The BingoMod Android RAT is capable of transferring funds from compromised devices and erasing its traces of existence. In…
Patching Recent Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities with KernelCare
Several security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel. These issues could potentially be exploited by malicious actors to compromise system integrity and steal sensitive data. In this article, we will explore the details of these vulnerabilities, explaining their potential…
Exploring the Impact of NIST SP 800-53 on Federal IT Systems
NIST SP 800-53 is a framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that provides guidelines and best practices for securing federal information systems and protecting the privacy of individuals whose information these systems handle. The Special…