Prevalent, a third-party risk management solutions provider, has partnered with Indigocube Security, a cybersecurity consultancy in SA. This collaboration aims to enhance the way organizations in SA manage and mitigate third-party risks, offering comprehensive solutions that enhance security, resilience, and…
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TIDRONE Espionage Group Targets Taiwan Drone Makers in Cyber Campaign
A previously undocumented threat actor with likely ties to Chinese-speaking groups has predominantly singled out drone manufacturers in Taiwan as part of a cyber attack campaign that commenced in 2024. Trend Micro is tracking the adversary under the moniker TIDRONE,…
OpenZiti: Secure, open-source networking for your applications
OpenZiti is a free, open-source project that embeds zero-trust networking principles directly into applications. Example of an OpenZiti overlay network OpenZiti features “We created OpenZiti to transform how people think about connectivity. While OpenZiti is a zero-trust networking platform, you…
AI cybersecurity needs to be as multi-layered as the system it’s protecting
Cybercriminals are beginning to take advantage of the new malicious options that large language models (LLMs) offer them. LLMs make it possible to upload documents with hidden instructions that are executed by connected system components. This is a boon to…
U.S. Offers $10 Million for Info on Russian Cadet Blizzard Hackers Behind Major Attacks
The U.S. government and a coalition of international partners have officially attributed a Russian hacking group tracked as Cadet Blizzard to the General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) 161st Specialist Training Center (Unit 29155). “These cyber actors are responsible for…
Predator spyware updated with dangerous new features, also now harder to track
Plus: Trump family X accounts hijacked to promote crypto scam; Fog ransomware spreads; Hijacked PyPI packages; and more Infosec in brief After activating its chameleon field and going to ground following press attention earlier this year, the dangerous Predator commercial…
Best practices for implementing the Principle of Least Privilege
In this Help Net Security interview, Umaimah Khan, CEO of Opal Security, shares her insights on implementing the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP). She discusses best practices for effective integration, benefits for operational efficiency and audit readiness, and how to…

Password Cracking & Energy: More Dedails, (Sun, Sep 8th)
Here are more details on the power consumption of my desktop computer when I crack passwords (cfr diary entry “Quickie: Password Cracking & Energy”). This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article:…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, September 9th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9130, (Mon, Sep 9th)
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 Monday, September 9th, 2024…
End of an era: Security budget growth slows down
Amidst global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, markets are jittery, companies are spending frugally, and investors remain cautious, according to IANS Research and Artico Search. Security budgets are also affected by these realities with most budgets remaining flat or increasing modestly.…
Phishing in focus: Disinformation, election and identity fraud
The frequency of phishing attacks is rising as attackers increasingly utilize AI to execute more scams than ever before. In this Help Net Security video, Abhilash Garimella, Head Of Research at Bolster, discusses how phishing scams are now being hosted…
Predator spyware updated withn dangerous new features, also now harder to track
Plus: Trump family X accounts hijacked to promote crypto scam; Fog ransomware spreads; Hijacked PyPI packages; and more Infosec in brief After activating its chameleon field and going to ground following press attention earlier this year, the dangerous Predator commercial…
2024-09-04 – Traffic Analysis Exercise: Big Fish in a Little Pond
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Lazarus Group Targets Blockchain Pros with Fake Video Conferencing, Job Scam
A new Group-IB report highlights an ongoing campaign by the North Korean Lazarus Group, known as the “Eager… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Lazarus Group Targets…
USENIX Security ’23 – Collide+Power: Leaking Inaccessible Data with Software-based Power Side Channels
Authors/Presenters:Andreas Kogler, Jonas Juffinger, Lukas Giner, Lukas Gerlach, Martin Schwarzl, Michael Schwarz, Daniel Gruss, Stefan Mangard 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…
83% of Businesses Hit by Ransomware – Are You Next?
Ransomware continues to be a critical threat to businesses worldwide, with a staggering 83% of organisations reporting they experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year. Alarmingly, almost half of those affected (46%) faced four or more…
Cyberattack Targets Malaysian Officials with Babylon RAT Malware
An investigation by the Cyble Research and Intelligence Lab (CRIL) has uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack aimed at Malaysian political figures and government officials. Initiated in July 2024, the attack utilizes fake ISO files to deploy Babylon RAT, a dangerous malware…
Here’s Why Attackers Have a Upper Hand Against CISOs
Security experts have an in-depth knowledge of the technical tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that attackers employ to launch cyberattacks. They are also knowledgeable about critical defensive methods, such as prioritising patching based on risk and creating a zero-trust…
Australia’s Proposed Mandatory Guardrails for AI: A Step Towards Responsible Innovation
Australia has proposed a set of 10 mandatory guardrails aimed at ensuring the safe and responsible use of AI, particularly in high-risk settings. This initiative is a significant step towards balancing innovation with ethical considerations and public safety. The Need…

Python & Notepad++, (Sat, Sep 7th)
PythonScript is a Notepad++ plugin that provides a Python interpreter to edit Notepad++ documents. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: 
Python & Notepad++, (Sat, Sep 7th)