Researchers demonstrated a new side-channel attack, named GoFetch, against Apple CPUs that could allow an attacker to obtain secret keys. A team of researchers from several US universities demonstrated a new microarchitectural side-channel attack named GoFetch that could allow attackers…
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Kubernetes RCE Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
Tomer Peled, an Akamai cybersecurity security researcher, recently discovered a Kubernetes RCE vulnerability that allows threat actors to remotely execute code on Windows endpoints. Not only this but the threat actors can have full system privileges while executing the code. …
Fears Over ‘Mass Surveillance’ With Bill Changes
techUK and other tech, human rights groups say proposed changes to Investigatory Powers Act could introduce ‘mass surveillance’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Fears Over ‘Mass Surveillance’ With Bill Changes
Iran-Linked MuddyWater Deploys Atera for Surveillance in Phishing Attacks
The Iran-affiliated threat actor tracked as MuddyWater (aka Mango Sandstorm or TA450) has been linked to a new phishing campaign in March 2024 that aims to deliver a legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) solution called Atera. The activity, which took place…
Data Security Trends: 2024 Report Analysis
Data Security Trends: 2024 Report Analysis madhav Mon, 03/25/2024 – 05:08 < div> Amid ongoing economic uncertainty and a progressively complex threat landscape, businesses are trying to navigate increasingly stringent regulatory requirements while bolstering their security posture. The 2024 Thales…
The ISO 27000 family of protocols and their role in cybersecurity
The ISO 27000 family of protocols represent a series of standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to address various aspects of information security management. These standards provide a framework for organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually…
Hackers Claiming Unauthorized Access to the Fortinet Devices of Many Companies
Hackers have claimed unauthorized access to Fortinet devices across various companies. This breach highlights cybercriminals’ persistent threat to corporate security infrastructures and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Overview of the Breach A tweet from a dark-themed webpage has surfaced,…
That Asian meal you eat on holidays could launder money for North Korea
United Nations finds IT contract and crypto scams are just two of DPRK’s illicit menu items If you dine out at an Asian restaurant on your next holiday, the United Nations thinks your meal could help North Korea to launder…
Understanding the Various Types of DDoS Attacks and Their Implications
In today’s interconnected digital world, Distributed Denial of (DDoS) attacks have emerged as a significant threat to online businesses, organizations, and even individuals. These attacks can disrupt essential services, compromise sensitive data, and incur substantial financial losses. Understanding the different…
20 essential open-source cybersecurity tools that save you time
Open-source software’s adaptive nature ensures its durability, relevance, and compatibility with new technologies. When I started digging deeper into the open-source cybersecurity ecosystem, I discovered an engaged community of developers working to find practical solutions to many problems, one of…
Over 40m UK voters personal data breached in hack by China
In an unprecedented move, the United Kingdom’s government is poised to publicly accuse China of orchestrating a cyber breach into its Electoral Commission’s database. The breach, occurring between August 2021 and October 2022, saw over 40 million voter records compromised.…
8 cybersecurity predictions shaping the future of cyber defense
Among Gartner’s top predictions are the collapse of the cybersecurity skills gap and the reduction of employee-driven cybersecurity incidents through the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). Two-thirds of global 100 organizations are expected to extend directors’ and officers’ insurance to…
Hackers Transform the Raspberry Pi into an Online Anonymity Tool
A new tool, GEOBOX, was advertised on the Dark Web that utilizes Raspberry Pi devices for fraud and anonymization, allowing users to spoof GPS locations, emulate network settings, mimic Wi-Fi access points, and bypass anti-fraud filters. Criminals were using multiple…
How immersive AI transforms skill development
Organizations are becoming more laser-focused on extracting the value of AI, moving from the experimentation phase toward adoption. While the potential for AI is limitless, AI expertise sadly is not. In this Help Net Security video, David Harris, Principal Generative…
Scams are becoming more convincing and costly
Scams directly targeting consumers continue to increase in both complexity and volume, according to Visa. Consumers are increasingly targeted by scammers, who rely on heightened emotions to create fraud opportunities. While the number of individual scam reports from June to…
Cybersecurity Automation: Enhancing SOC Efficiency
Get ready to witness the revolution in Security Operations Centers as cybersecurity automation reshapes threat detection and response – are you prepared for what's to come? The post Cybersecurity Automation: Enhancing SOC Efficiency appeared first on Security Zap. This article…
Cybercriminals use ChatGPT’s prompts as weapons
Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT has garnered attention across industries for its ability to generate relevant responses to various queries. However, as the adoption of ChatGPT accelerates, so do discussions surrounding its ethical and security implications. Organizations grapple with questions about…
Tool updates: le-hex-to-ip.py and sigs.py, (Sun, Mar 24th)
I am TA-ing for Taz for the new SANS FOR577 class again and I figured it was time to release some fixes to my le-hex-to-ip.py script that I wrote up last fall while doing the same. I still plan to…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, March 25th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/8908, (Mon, Mar 25th)
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 Monday, March 25th, 2024…
Penetration Testing: Assessing Security Posture
Get ready to uncover hidden vulnerabilities and strengthen your security defenses with the power of penetration testing – you won't believe what it can reveal! The post Penetration Testing: Assessing Security Posture appeared first on Security Zap. This article has…