Google has warned that a security flaw impacting Pixel Firmware has been exploited in the wild as a zero-day. The high-severity vulnerability, tagged as CVE-2024-32896, has been described as an elevation of privilege issue in Pixel Firmware. The company did…
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How to Analyze Malware in 5 Steps
Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and other types of malware are significant threats to organizations. To stay informed and understand how the latest malware operates, cybersecurity professionals need to be able to analyze it. Here are five steps that security specialists can…
Hand me the flashlight. I’ll be right back…
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> It’s time for the second installment of campfire tales from our friends, The Encryptids—the rarely-seen enigmas who’ve become folk legends. They’re helping us celebrate EFF’s summer membership…
New Surge in Risky Business Email Compromise Phishing Attacks
As we approach the 2024 mid-year mark, it’s clear that businesses have been bombarded by a surge in dangerous advanced phishing schemes over the last six months. In fact, organizations of all types and sizes saw a 341% increase in…
256,000+ Publicly Exposed Windows Servers Vulnerable to MSMQ RCE Flaw
Cybersecurity watchdog Shadowserver has identified 256,000+ publicly exposed servers vulnerable to a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw in Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) services. The flaw, designated CVE-2024-30080, poses a significant threat to global cybersecurity. It could allow malicious actors…
New Cross-Platform Malware ‘Noodle RAT’ Targets Windows and Linux Systems
A previously undocumented cross-platform malware codenamed Noodle RAT has been put to use by Chinese-speaking threat actors either for espionage or cybercrime for years. While this backdoor was previously categorized as a variant of Gh0st RAT and Rekoobe, Trend Micro…
Indian National Jailed For Hacked Servers Of Company That Fired Him
An Indian national was sentenced to two years and eight months in jail for unauthorized access to his former employer’s computer systems, resulting in substantial financial losses. Background of the Incident Kandula Nagaraju, a 39-year-old Indian national, was employed by…
Ascension Ransomware attack occurred due to employee mistake
Ascension, which fell victim to a ransomware attack in the initial week of May, swiftly initiated an investigation to address the circulating speculations in the media. Sources indicate that the attack transpired when hackers exploited the network after an employee…
Microsoft Incident Response tips for managing a mass password reset
When an active incident leaves systems vulnerable, a mass password reset may be the right tool to restore security. This post explores the necessity and risk associated with mass password resets. The post Microsoft Incident Response tips for managing a…
How businesses can integrate token technology into existing payment systems
In this Help Net Security interview, Mark Nelsen, SVP and Global Head of Consumer Product at Visa, discusses the integration of token technology into existing payment systems. How do businesses integrate tokenization into their existing payment systems, and what challenges…
Time to zero in on Zero Trust?
Recently discovered vulnerabilities in VPN services should push ASEAN organizations to rethink their perimeter security approach Sponsored Post Companies the ASEAN region have long relied on a virtual private network (VPN) to help encrypt their Internet traffic and protect users’…
GenAI keeps cybersecurity pros on high alert
“Businesses across every industry face unprecedented challenges posed by an increasing attack surface, zero-day vulnerabilities, cloud misconfigurations, and new emerging threats driven by AI,” said Andrei Florescu, president and GM of Bitdefender Business Solutions Group. “The findings of our recent…
Maximizing productivity with Copilot for Microsoft 365: A security perspective
In this Help Net Security video, Brian Vecci, Field CTO at Varonis, talks about maximizing the potential of Microsoft Copilot for 365. He highlights its productivity benefits and addresses critical security challenges, providing actionable steps to ensure safe and effective…
The Next Big Thing in Identity Security: Identity Fabrics
Identity Security & Identity Fabrics Identity security seems simple enough – make sure people are… The post The Next Big Thing in Identity Security: Identity Fabrics appeared first on Axiad. The post The Next Big Thing in Identity Security: Identity…
The Art of JQ and Command-line Fu [Guest Diary], (Thu, Jun 13th)
[This is a Guest Diary by Kaela Reed, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program] This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: The Art of JQ and Command-line…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, June 13th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9022, (Thu, Jun 13th)
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Crooks crack customer info at tracking device vendor Tile, issue ‘extortion’ demands
Who tracks the trackers? Life360, purveyor of “Tile” Bluetooth tracking devices and developer of associated apps, has revealed it is dealing with a “criminal extortion attempt” after unknown miscreants contacted it with an allegation they had customer data in their…
What is Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO)?
Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO) is a dynamic and ongoing process for maintaining the authorization to operate IT systems within a federal agency. Unlike traditional ATO processes, cATO involves continuous monitoring and assessment of security controls to ensure compliance. Qmulos…
What is ISO 27001 Compliance?
ISO 27001 compliance involves adhering to the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). This standard provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive information and ensuring data security. Qmulos’ platform supports ISO 27001 compliance by automating the processes required…
2024-06-11 – Traffic example of a CVE-2024-4577 probe
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