A high-severity flaw impacting the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress is being actively exploited by threat actors to create rogue admin accounts on susceptible websites. The findings come from WPScan, which said that the vulnerability (CVE-2023-40000, CVSS score: 8.3) has been leveraged to set up bogus admin users…
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UK Ministry of Defense disclosed a third-party data breach exposing military personnel data
The UK Ministry of Defense disclosed a data breach at a third-party payroll system that exposed data of armed forces personnel and veterans. The UK Ministry of Defense disclosed a data breach impacting a third-party payroll system that exposed data…
Ten years since the first corp ransomware, Mikko Hyppönen sees no end in sight
On the plus side, infosec’s a good bet for a long, stable career Interview This year is an unfortunate anniversary for information security: We’re told it’s a decade since ransomware started infecting corporations.… This article has been indexed from The…
Liongard unveils Managed Attack Surface Solution for SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise clients
Liongard unveils its latest innovation: the Managed Attack Surface Solution for SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise clients. This solution combines its ASM platform with the expertise of its extensive global managed IT service partner network, providing comprehensive visibility, protection and resources…
Accenture partners with Mandiant to improve cybersecurity operations
Accenture and Mandiant, part of Google Cloud, are teaming up to collaboratively deliver cyber resilience services to help organizations more efficiently detect, investigate, respond to and recover from cyberattacks. As part of the partnership, Accenture will utilize Mandiant Threat Intelligence,…
Bitwarden adds mobile passkey support for everyone
Bitwarden has announced the availability of mobile passkey support for everyone. Setting Bitwarden as the default passkey provider, users can generate and use passkeys seamlessly on mobile devices and desktop browsers, combining the convenience of synced vaults with the seamless…
Global Cybercrime Report 2024: Which Countries Face the Highest Risk?
Understanding a country’s cybersecurity readiness is vital in today’s environment. Using data analytics and machine learning, we can assess each nation’s cybersecurity strengths, weaknesses, and areas needing improvement. Exploring the cybersecurity rankings of different countries can help us make informed…
Relyance AI release Asset Intelligence and DSPM for data visibility and compliance
Relyance AI unveiled the release of Asset Intelligence and Data Security Posture Management, the first DSPM solution to bring together complete asset-level visibility and lineage to all sensitive enterprise data in the context of contractual and regulatory obligations. Security and…
Analyzing Synology Disks on Linux, (Wed, May 8th)
Synology NAS solutions are popular devices. They are also used in many organizations. Their product range goes from small boxes with two disks (I'm not sure they still sell a single-disk enclosure today) up to monsters, rackable with plenty of…
Ransomware hackers calling parents from their Children mobile phone numbers
A concerning trend has emerged, revealing the extent to which criminals perpetrating ransomware attacks are willing to go to extract money from their victims. Charles Carmakal, CEO of Mandiant, now under Google’s ownership, highlighted one such alarming scenario during the…
Safeguarding Your Family: Strategies for Achieving Data Security
In an age where digital information is omnipresent, ensuring the security of your family’s data has become paramount. From personal finances to sensitive documents and cherished memories, the digital landscape is filled with valuable assets that require protection. Here, we…
Google Simplifies Two-Factor Authentication Setup Process
Google has announced an update to its two-factor authentication (2FA) process, also known as 2-step Verification (2SV), aimed at simplifying the setup and making it easier for users to secure their accounts. The changes rolled out on Monday, May 6,…
97% of organizations hit by ransomware turn to law enforcement
Sophos has released additional findings from its annual “State of Ransomware 2024” survey. According to the report, among organizations surveyed, 97% of those hit by ransomware over the past year engaged with law enforcement and/or official government bodies for help…
Best API Security Product: Wallarm wins 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Award
We are thrilled to announce that Wallarm has clinched the sought-after 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Award, under the category Best API Security Product. Our unwavering commitment to pioneering solutions that safeguard digital ecosystems, and fortify API security amidst the evolving cyber…
Security tools fail to translate risks for executives
Organizations are struggling with internal communication barriers, which hinder their ability to address cybersecurity threats, according to Dynatrace. The results indicate that CISOs encounter challenges in aligning security teams with the C-suite, resulting in organizational gaps in understanding cyber risk.…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/8972, (Wed, May 8th)
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 Wednesday, May 8th, 2024…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: May 8, 2024
CISO Pinsent Masons | United Kingdom | Hybrid – View job details As a CISO, you will be responsible for the overall security posture of the organisation, ensuring the organisation’s information and technology assets are protected from internal and external…
Pktstat: Open-source ethernet interface traffic monitor
Pktstat is an open-source tool that is a straightforward alternative to ncurses-based Pktstat. On Linux, it utilizes AF_PACKET, while on other platforms, it employs generic PCAP live wire capture. Pktstat is a versatile tool that doesn’t rely on advanced or…
Breaking down Microsoft’s pivot to placing cybersecurity as a top priority
Recently, Microsoft had quite frankly a kicking from the US Department of Homeland Security over their security practices in a Cyber Safety Review Board report. I’ve tried to keep as quiet as possible about this one for various reasons (and…
From infosec to skunks, RSA Conference SVP spills the tea
Keynotes, physical security, playlists … the buck stops with Linda Gray Martin Interview The 33rd RSA Conference is underway this week, and no one feels that more acutely than the cybersecurity event’s SVP Linda Gray Martin.… This article has been…