Bitcoin wallets created between 2011 and 2015 are susceptible to a new kind of exploit called Randstorm that makes it possible to recover passwords and gain unauthorized access to a multitude of wallets spanning several blockchain platforms. “Randstorm() is a term we…
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Russia’s APT29 Targets Embassies With Ngrok and WinRAR Exploit
Threat group may be looking for intel on Azerbaijan This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Russia’s APT29 Targets Embassies With Ngrok and WinRAR Exploit
CVE-2023-46604 (Apache ActiveMQ) Exploited to Infect Systems With Cryptominers and Rootkits
We uncovered the active exploitation of the Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability CVE-2023-46604 to download and infect Linux systems with the Kinsing malware (also known as h2miner) and cryptocurrency miner. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives…
Critical AI Tool Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
Multiple critical flaws in the infrastructure supporting AI models have been uncovered by researchers, which raise the risk of server takeover, theft of sensitive information, model poisoning, and unauthorized access. Affected are platforms that are essential for hosting and deploying large language models, including Ray,…
US teenager pleads guilty to his role in credential stuffing attack on a betting site
US teenager Joseph Garrison pleads guilty to carrying out a credential stuffing attack on a betting website. US teenager Joseph Garrison (19) has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a credential stuffing campaign that targeted user accounts at a fantasy…
DarkCasino joins the list of APT groups exploiting WinRAR zero-day
The DarkCasino APT group leveraged a recently disclosed WinRAR zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-38831. Researchers at cybersecurity firm NSFOCUS analyzed DarkCasino attack pattern exploiting the WinRAR zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-38831. The economically motivated APT group used specially crafted archives…
NCSC Announces New Standard For Indicators of Compromise
Security agency authors first RFC document for IETF This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: NCSC Announces New Standard For Indicators of Compromise
‘123456’ Crackable in seconds, 2023’s Most Prevalent Password
For half a decade, NordPass has delved into the realm of password habits, uncovering familiar tunes that persist. However, this year’s narrative is layered with intriguing patterns, particularly within distinct platform categories. Amidst the discourse on passkeys, a question lingers:…
A week in security (November 13 – November 19)
A list of topics we covered in the week of November 13 to November 19 of 2023 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (November 13 – November 19)
A Detection and Response Benchmark Designed for the Cloud
Does your security operation center’s performance meet the 5/5/5 benchmark for cloud threat detection and incident response? This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: A Detection and Response Benchmark Designed for the Cloud
Leveraging Sandbox and Threat Intelligence Feeds to Combat Cyber Threats
Combining a malware sandbox with threat intelligence feeds improves security detection, analysis, and response capabilities. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Leveraging Sandbox and Threat Intelligence Feeds to Combat Cyber Threats
Gang of 5 Employees Stole The Customer Data at Late Night in Office
The sequence of events sounds like it was taken straight from a movie script. Five software programmers were working late into the night, chatting on their phones while they worked. During the wee hours of October 9, between 1:00 am…
OracleIV DDoS Botnet Alert: Secure Your Docker Engine APIs
Attention Docker users: a new threat known as OracleIV is on the rise, targeting publicly accessible Docker Engine API instances. Researchers from Cado have uncovered a campaign where attackers exploit misconfigurations to turn machines into a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet.…
9 Black Friday cybersecurity deals you don’t want to miss
PortDroid PortDroid is a trusted app for all network analysis tasks. Designed with network administrators, penetration testers, and technology enthusiasts in mind, this app brings a collection of essential networking tools right at your fingertips. Deal: 50% off Promo code:…
How effective compensation makes a difference with cyber talent retention
Aligning cybersecurity organization models with business objectives enables talent retention and security program success, according to IANS and Artico Search. CISOs’ role in organizational and staffing decisions Fortune firms with annual revenues exceeding $6 billion generally operate large and specialized…
MFA under fire, attackers undermine trust in security measures
In this Help Net Security video, Renée Burton, Head of Threat Intelligence at Infoblox, discusses MFA attacks. MFA adds security to online accounts, but MFA lookalikes are a real threat to consumers and enterprises. Consumers have come to trust MFA,…
Smaller businesses embrace GenAI, overlook security measures
Organizations are feeling the pressure to rush into generative AI (GenAI) tool usage, despite significant security concerns, according to Zscaler. More than 900 global IT decision makers, although 89% of organizations consider GenAI tools like ChatGPT to be a potential…
Outsmarting cybercriminals is becoming a hard thing to do
Cybercriminals have evolved into organized and highly adaptive networks, collaborating globally to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses. Their motivations range from financial gain and information theft to political espionage and ideological warfare. Cybercriminals, now more than ever, are exploiting vulnerabilities…
Only 9% of IT budgets are dedicated to security
Despite their best efforts, 67% of businesses say they need to improve security and compliance measures with 24% rating their organization’s security and compliance strategy as reactive, according to Vanta. The expansion of attack surfaces in a post-pandemic hybrid world,…
Your password hygiene remains atrocious, says NordPass
ALSO: FCC cracks down on SIM-swap scams, old ZeroLogon targeted by new ransomware, and critical vulnerabilities Infosec in brief It’s that time of year again – NordPass has released its annual list of the most common passwords. And while it…