In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, containers have become a cornerstone of modern software development and deployment. Their efficiency, scalability, and flexibility offer significant advantages. However, with these benefits come new security challenges, particularly in safeguarding data within containerized environments.…
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Evasive Panda Compromises ISP to Distribute Malicious Software Updates
The cyber espionage group dubbed Evasive Panda (also known as StormBamboo and previously tracked as StromCloud) compromised an unnamed Internet Service Provider (ISP) in mid-2023 to push malicious software updates to target entities. This incident marks a significant escalation in…
China starts testing national cyber-ID before consultation on the idea closes
Eighty-one apps signed up to pilot facial recognition and real name ID system Chinese app developers have signed up to beta test a national cyberspace ID system that will use facial recognition technology and the real names of users, according…
The Great CrowdStrike Crash, AI’s Role in Employee Smiles
In episode 341, we cover the unprecedented global IT outage caused by a CrowdStrike update crash, affecting 8.5 million Windows machines. We discuss whether it’s the largest outage in history and discuss the intricacies of internet accessibility and responses from…
The role of AI in cybersecurity operations
Security operation centers (SOCs) need to be better equipped to manage the sheer scale of data to monitor and the increasing sophistication of threats. SOC analysts face a daunting task: sifting through thousands of alerts every day – most of…
China-Linked Hackers Compromise ISP to Deploy Malicious Software Updates
The China-linked threat actor known as Evasive Panda compromised an unnamed internet service provider (ISP) to push malicious software updates to target companies in mid-2023, highlighting a new level of sophistication associated with the group. Evasive Panda, also known by…
New Android Trojan “BlankBot” Targets Turkish Users’ Financial Data
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Android banking trojan called BlankBot targeting Turkish users with an aim to steal financial information. “BlankBot features a range of malicious capabilities, which include customer injections, keylogging, screen recording and it communicates with a…
How to start your cybersecurity career: Expert tips and guidance
As businesses strive to protect their data and privacy, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. This article provides expert advice to help you navigate the early stages of your cybersecurity career, offering practical tips and insights. Brian…
MISP: Open-source threat intelligence and sharing platform
MISP is an open-source threat intelligence and sharing platform for collecting, storing, distributing, and sharing cybersecurity indicators and threats related to incident and malware analysis. MISP is designed by and for cybersecurity, ICT professionals, and malware reversers to support their…
AI expected to improve IT/OT network management
Once a peripheral concern, OT security has become a mandatory focus for organizations worldwide, according to Cisco’s report. The report provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities as organizations strive to build a secure and efficient industrial networking…
How life sciences companies use AI to fill the cybersecurity skills gap
In this Help Net Security video, Beth Miller, Field CISO at Code42, highlights a significant trend: 73% of life sciences companies turn to AI to address the cybersecurity skills gap, surpassing adoption rates in other industries. Underresourced security teams face…
Google gamed into advertising a malicious version of Authenticator
Plus: CISA’s AI hire; and Canuck SIM swappers busted Infosec in brief Scammers have been using Google’s own ad system to fool people into downloading a borked copy of the Chocolate Factory’s Authenticator software.… This article has been indexed from…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, August 5th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9082, (Mon, Aug 5th)
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, August 5th, 2024…
Google Delays Plan to Replace Cookies, Leaving Users and Industry in Limbo
In unexpected turn of events, Google has delayed its plan to replace tracking cookies in its Chrome browser, affecting its three billion users worldwide. The company had intended to transition to new, anonymised tracking methods to enhance user privacy, but…
USENIX Security ’23 – NeuroPots: Realtime Proactive Defense against Bit-Flip Attacks in Neural Networks
Authors/Presenters:Qi Liu, Jieming Yin, Wujie Wen, Chengmo Yang, Shi Shay 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…
World’s First AI Law: A Tough Blow for Tech Giants
In May, EU member states, lawmakers, and the European Commission — the EU’s executive body — finalized the AI Act, a significant guideline that intends to oversee how corporations create, use, and use AI. The European Union’s major AI law…
Chinese StormBamboo APT compromised ISP to deliver malware
A China-linked APT, tracked as StormBamboo, compromised an internet service provider (ISP) to poison software update mechanisms with malware. Volexity researchers reported that a China-linked APT group, tracked as StormBamboo (aka Evasive Panda, Daggerfly, and StormCloud), successfully compromised an undisclosed internet service…
Generative AI is Closing The Tech Gap Between Security Teams And Threat Actors
With over 17 billion records breached in 2023, data breaches have reached an all-time high. Businesses are more vulnerable than ever before due to increased ransomware attacks, third-party hacks, and the increasing sophistication of threat actors. Still, many security…
New Android Malware BingoMod Targets Financial Data and Wipes Devices
Malware has long been a significant threat to online security, serving as a backdoor entry for cybercriminals. Despite Google’s efforts to keep the Play Store free of malicious apps and deliver timely Android security patches, some attackers manage to…
Basta Ransomware Culprits Revealed by Mandiant Investigation
An extortion campaign begun early this year by an unknown hacking group to extort money has been characterized as using the Basta ransomware to stop victims from unlocking their files. This campaign was discovered by Google Mandiant, which uses…