The latest data loss involving MC2 Data, a background check company, saw sensitive information of more than 100 million people in the US leaked which has put the lives of millions on the line for computer-related crimes such as identity…
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Nokia claims Cyber Vulnerabilities in the Telecom Sector
According to a recent report by Nokia Threat Intelligence, the global telecom industry, with a particularly alarming focus on North America, is facing significant vulnerabilities to cyber attacks. These threats are increasingly being exacerbated by the use of Generative AI…
The New Geopolitical Weapon: The Impact of Cyberattacks Against Critical Infrastructure
Electricity, transportation, water, communications – these are just some of the systems and assets that keep the world functioning. Critical infrastructure, a complex interconnected ecosystem, is what props entire countries up and is vital for the functioning of society and…
Data loss incidents impact patient care
92% of healthcare organizations experienced at least one cyber attack in the past 12 months, an increase from 88% in 2023, with 69% reporting disruption to patient care as a result, according to Proofpoint. Healthcare organizations struggle to mitigate risks…
The “Mongolian Skimmer” Uses Unicode to Conceal Its Malicious Intent
Researchers at Jscrambler have uncovered a new skimming campaign dubbed the “Mongolian Skimmer.” This malware, initially detected through intelligence shared by Sansec, distinguishes itself through its use of unusual Unicode characters to obfuscate JavaScript code. Although at first glance, this…
Podcast Episode Rerelease: So You Think You’re A Critical Thinker
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> This episode was first released in March 2023. With this year’s election just weeks away, concerns about disinformation and conspiracy theories are on the rise. We covered this issue in a…
FBI created a cryptocurrency so it could watch it being abused
It worked – alleged pump and dump schemers arrested in UK, US and Portugal this week The FBI created its own cryptocurrency so it could watch suspected fraudsters use it – an idea that worked so well it produced arrests…
DORA regulation’s nuts and bolts
The frequency, sophistication, and impact of cyber-attacks on financial institutions have been rising. Given the economic system’s interconnected nature, disruptions in one institution can have cascading effects on the broader financial market, leading to systemic risks. Regulators have responded with…
31 Million Records Exposed Online by Sports Technology Company TrackMan
A whopping almost 32 million records and around 110 TB of data belonging to tech users from Trackman were left exposed to the internet. The database exposed user names, email addresses, device information, IP addresses, and security tokens. They were…
The Hidden Price of DevSecOps: How Security Tasks Are Sapping Developer Productivity and Jeopardizing Competitive Edge
Developers are spending significantly more time, and companies are spending 28K per developer each year on security-related tasks, such as manual application scan reviews, context switching, and secrets detection, among other things. This was revealed by JFrog, the Liquid Software company…
Unlocking the power of cryptographic agility in a quantum world
In this Help Net Security interview, Glen Leonhard, Director of Key Management at Cryptomathic, discusses the role of cryptographic agility in mitigating risks posed by quantum computing. Cryptographic agility enables organizations to seamlessly transition to post-quantum algorithms without disrupting existing…
A Holistic Approach to Security: 6 Strategies to Safeguard Against DDoS Attacks
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks flood target networks with an overwhelming number of requests all at once, resulting in a denial of service that can shut down internet connectivity across all verticals. They are particularly troublesome since attacks continually evolve to…
Generative AI software and features are being shoehorned in across all industries
Generative AI software and features are being shoehorned in across all industries, and come with both typical and unique security concerns. By establishing a flexible software security review framework, organizations can improve security posture and avoid being overwhelmed by countless…
Scammers target Airbnb and Booking.com users
ESET researchers discovered that the organized scammer network Telekopye has expanded its operations to target users of popular accommodation booking platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb. They have also increased the sophistication of their victim selection and of targeting the two…
One Year Later: The Israeli Tradition of Resilience
One year after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, geopolitical tensions continue to undoubtedly impact various aspects of life in Israel. Yet, as they have so many times before, the people of Israel continue to show their resilience. In a…
New infosec products of the week: October 11, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Action1, BreachLock, Commvault, Dashlane, Data Theorem, Edgio, Frontegg, and Qualys. Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Management unifies asset inventory and risk factors Qualys launched the Risk Operations…
Healthcare attacks spread beyond US – just ask India’s Star Health
Acknowledges bulk customer data leak weeks after Telegram channels dangled it online Leading Indian health insurance provider Star Health has admitted to being the victim of a cyber attack after criminals claimed they had posted records of 30-milion-plus clients online.……
What you need to know to select the right GRC framework, North American Edition
Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks help professionals assess an organization’s risk posture, align technological initiatives with business goals, and ensure regulatory compliance. However, choosing the appropriate framework can be a complex and challenging task. Inside this North American guide…
How to setup passkeys in Apple Passwords app
Beginning with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2, the Passwords app allows you to manage your passwords, passkeys, and verification codes. Passwords app interface Creating passkeys Passkeys are a password alternative designed to offer a more convenient…
ISC Stormcast For Friday, October 11th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9176, (Fri, Oct 11th)
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 Friday, October 11th, 2024…