I consider myself pretty savvy when it comes to protecting my personal data. But last year I nearly fell for a phone scam from someone purporting to be an IRS agent. In my own defense, it was an impressively creative…
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Why T-POT Honeypot is the Premier Choice for Organizations
In the realm of cybersecurity, the selection of the right tools is crucial. T-POT honeypot distinguishes itself as a premier choice for various reasons. Its multifaceted nature, which encompasses over 20 different honeypots, offers a comprehensive security solution unmatched…
Russia-linked Midnight Blizzard APT hacked Microsoft corporate emails
Microsoft revealed that the Russia-linked APT Midnight Blizzard has compromised some of its corporate email accounts. Microsoft warned that some of its corporate email accounts were compromised by a Russia-linked cyberespionage group known as Midnight Blizzard. Microsoft notified law enforcement and…
Chromecast End-of-Life Announcement Highlights Urgent Need for Patch Management Reform Among Hybrid Workers
By Joao Correia, Technical Evangelist for Tuxcare In April this year, Google announced the discontinuation of support for its original Chromecast device. The first-generation Chromecast had been a highly successful […] The post Chromecast End-of-Life Announcement Highlights Urgent Need for…
Common Pitfalls of Running On-Premises SIEM Solutions
By Vinaya Sheshadri, Practice Leader Cyber Security at RiverSafe A good SIEM tool is a necessity for any organisation looking to protect their digital environment. They help security teams be […] The post Common Pitfalls of Running On-Premises SIEM Solutions…
In Other News: WhatsApp Privacy Issue, Spying via Ambient Light Sensor, Bigpanzi Botnet
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: WhatsApp privacy issue remains unpatched, spying via tablet ambient light sensors, and the Bigpanzi botnet. The post In Other News: WhatsApp Privacy Issue, Spying via Ambient Light Sensor, Bigpanzi Botnet appeared…
Chinese Hackers Silently Weaponized VMware Zero-Day Flaw for 2 Years
An advanced China-nexus cyber espionage group previously linked to the exploitation of security flaws in VMware and Fortinet appliances has been linked to the abuse of a critical vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server as a zero-day since late 2021. “UNC3886…
The best travel VPNs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
ZDNET tested the best travel VPNs that offer privacy and security for your laptop or phone while you’re on the road or working abroad. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article:…
Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Protecting Business Partners
In the ever-evolving digital business landscape, supply chain cybersecurity has become a crucial concern for organizations aiming to safeguard their operations and maintain the trust… The post Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Protecting Business Partners appeared first on Security Zap. This article…
CISA Issues Emergency Directive to Federal Agencies on Ivanti Zero-Day Exploits
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday issued an emergency directive urging Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to implement mitigations against two actively exploited zero-day flaws in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) and Ivanti Policy Secure (IPS) products. The…
Microsoft’s Top Execs’ Emails Breached in Sophisticated Russia-Linked APT Attack
Microsoft on Friday revealed that it was the target of a nation-state attack on its corporate systems that resulted in the theft of emails and attachments from senior executives and other individuals in the company’s cybersecurity and legal departments. The…
Invoice Phishing Alert: TA866 Deploys WasabiSeed & Screenshotter Malware
The threat actor tracked as TA866 has resurfaced after a nine-month hiatus with a new large-volume phishing campaign to deliver known malware families such as WasabiSeed and Screenshotter. The campaign, observed earlier this month and blocked by Proofpoint on January 11, 2024,…
USENIX Security ’23 – Habiba Farrukh, Reham Mohamed, Aniket Nare, Antonio Bianchi, Z. Berkay Celik – LocIn: Inferring Semantic Location from Spatial Maps in Mixed Reality
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 organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post…
Behind the Breach: Pass-The-Cookie Beyond IdPs
Pass-The-Cookie (PTC), also known as token compromise, is a common attack technique employed by threat actors in SaaS environments. In the past, Obsidian’s Threat Research team noted a pattern where most PTC attacks focused on stealing the identity provider (IdP)…
Russians invade Microsoft exec mail while China jabs at VMware vCenter Server
Plus: Uncle Sam says Ivanti exploits ‘consistent with PRC’ snoops A VMware security vulnerability has been exploited by Chinese cyberspies since late 2021, according to Mandiant, in what has been a busy week for nation-state espionage news.… This article has…
VF Corp December data breach impacts 35 million customers
American global apparel and footwear company VF Corp revealed that the December data breach impacted 35.5 million customers. VF Corporation is an American global apparel and footwear company that owns 13 brands. In 2015, the company controlled 55% of the U.S. backpack market with the…
Hackers breached Microsoft to find out what Microsoft knows about them
Wouldn’t you want to know what tech giants know about you? That’s exactly what Russian government hackers want, too. On Friday, Microsoft disclosed that the hacking group it calls Midnight Blizzard, also known as APT29 or Cozy Bear — and…
The No AI Fraud Act Creates Way More Problems Than It Solves
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> Creators have reason to be wary of the generative AI future. For one thing, while GenAI can be a valuable tool for creativity, it may also be used to…
Microsoft Says Russian Gov Hackers Stole Email Data from Senior Execs
A Russian government-backed hacking team broke into Microsoft’s corporate network and stole emails and attachments from senior executives. The post Microsoft Says Russian Gov Hackers Stole Email Data from Senior Execs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Chinese threat group exploited VMware vulnerability in 2021
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: Chinese threat group exploited VMware vulnerability in…