The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is calling on manufacturers of smart devices to comply with new legislation that prohibits them from using default passwords, effective April 29, 2024. “The law, known as the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure act (or PSTI act), will…
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An Empty S3 Bucket Can Make Your AWS Bills Explode
In the world of cloud computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a giant that offers a wide range of services that cater to various needs, from storage to computation. Among these services, AWS S3 (Simple Storage Service) is a trendy…
The FCC imposes $200 million in fines on four US carriers for unlawfully sharing user location data
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined the largest U.S. wireless carriers $200 million for sharing customers’ real-time location data without consent. The FCC has fined four major U.S. wireless carriers nearly $200 million for unlawfully selling access to real-time location data of their…
Tesla wins data security concerns in China
Tesla Inc, the pioneering electric car manufacturer with aspirations in automated driving technology, has triumphed in gaining approval from China, overcoming previous concerns about data security. Several years ago, the Chinese government imposed a ban on the sale of Tesla…
Tracecat: Open-source SOAR
Tracecat is an open-source automation platform for security teams. The developers believe security automation should be accessible to everyone, especially understaffed small- to mid-sized teams. Core features, user interfaces, and day-to-day workflows are based on existing best practices from best-in-class…
Triangulation fraud: The costly scam hitting online retailers
In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Lemberger, Visa’s SVP, Chief Risk Officer, North America, discusses the severe financial losses resulting from triangulation fraud, estimating monthly losses to range from $660 million to $1 billion among merchants. He also highlights…
Why the automotive sector is a target for email-based cyber attacks
While every organization across every vertical is at risk of advanced email attacks, certain industries periodically become the go-to target for threat actors. In this Help Net Security video, Mick Leach, Field CISO at Abnormal Security, discusses why the automotive…
Security analysts believe more than half of tasks could be automated
Security industry leaders believe that AI and automation technologies are critical to addressing the complexities of modern security operations, according to Anomali. AI expected to boost threat detection In fact, security analysts maintain that up to 57% of their daily…
Passwords under seven characters can be easily cracked
Any password under seven characters can be cracked within a matter of hours, according to Hive Systems. The time it takes to crack passwords increases Due to the widespread use of stronger password hashing algorithms to protect data, the time…
MovieBoxPro – 6,009,014 breached accounts
In April 2024, over 6M records from the streaming service MovieBoxPro were scraped from a vulnerable API. Of questionable legality, the service provided no contact information to disclose the incident, although reportedly the vulnerability was rectified after being mass enumerated.…
eBook: Do you have what it takes to lead in cybersecurity?
Organizations worldwide need talented, experienced, and knowledgeable cybersecurity teams who understand the advantages and risks of emerging technologies. Aspiring leaders in the cybersecurity field need more than just job experience. They need a diverse and robust set of skills that…
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/8960, (Tue, Apr 30th)
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 Tuesday, April 30th, 2024…
Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and Others Join Government AI Safety Board Led by DHS’ Mayorkas
CEOs of major tech companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation’s critical services from “AI-related disruptions.” The post Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and Others Join Government…
External Penetration Testing: Cost, Tools, Steps, & Checklist
External penetration testing is a critical cybersecurity practice that helps organisations defend their internet-facing assets. By simulating the actions of a real-world attacker, external penetration tests reveal vulnerabilities in your web applications, networks, and other externally accessible systems. This post…
AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile US fined $200M for selling off people’s location info
Carriers claim real culprits are getting away with it – the data brokers The FCC on Monday fined four major US telcos almost $200 million for “illegally” selling subscribers’ location information to data brokers.… This article has been indexed from…
Wireless Network Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 & WPA3 Explained
Wireless security is critically important for protecting wireless networks and services from unwanted attacks. Here’s a quick guide to follow. The post Wireless Network Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 & WPA3 Explained appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been…
Google blocked 2.3M apps from Play Store last year for breaking the G law
Third of a million developer accounts kiboshed, too Google says it stopped 2.28 million Android apps from being published in its official Play Store last year because they violated security rules.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
Fake AI-Generated Images Are Running Wild On Facebook
The post Fake AI-Generated Images Are Running Wild On Facebook appeared first on Facecrooks. Facebook loves to brag about the potential for artificial intelligence to help its users. However, this technology can just as easily be used by bad actors…
FCC Fines Major U.S. Wireless Carriers for Selling Customer Location Data
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today levied fines totaling nearly $200 million against the four major carriers — including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon — for illegally sharing access to customers’ location information without consent. This article has been…
Vulnerability Recap 4/29/24 – Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto & More
Catch up on the vulnerabilities, updates, and workarounds preceding the week of April 29, 2024, from Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto, and more. The post Vulnerability Recap 4/29/24 – Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto & More appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This…