The Iranian-origin threat actor known as Charming Kitten has been linked to a new set of attacks aimed at Middle East policy experts with a new backdoor called BASICSTAR by creating a fake webinar portal. Charming Kitten, also called APT35, CharmingCypress, Mint…
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The double-edged sword of zero trust
In an era defined by relentless cyber threats and evolving attack vectors, traditional security models are proving increasingly inadequate to safeguard sensitive information. Unlike conventional systems that often rely on perimeter defenses, zero trust adopts a more discerning philosophy, treating…
Fraudsters have found creative ways to scam some businesses
70% of businesses report that fraud losses have increased in recent years and over half of consumers feel they’re more of a fraud target than a year ago, according to Experian. To thwart fraudulent activity in 2024, businesses need to…
Cybersecurity Training for Small Businesses
Unlock the secrets to effective cybersecurity training for small businesses and discover how it can protect against cyber threats and safeguard sensitive data. The post Cybersecurity Training for Small Businesses appeared first on Security Zap. This article has been indexed…
Feds post $15 million bounty for info on ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware crew
ALSO: EncroChat crims still getting busted; ransomware takes down CO public defenders office; and crit vulns infosec in brief The US government is offering bounties up to $15 million as a reward for anyone willing to help it take out…
Does moving to the cloud mean compromising on security?
<img alt=”” height=”1024″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62b4df73dccbb4238685ab2a/455f5c20-bc60-4bc9-82db-3fdfde7ecdb0/cloud.jpg?format=1000w” width=”1792″ /><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> < p class=”sqsrte-small”>Cloud security means multiple teams with a shared responsibility. The transition to cloud computing is an evolution that many organisations are still undertaking to improve efficiency, scalability, and flexibility in their…
Integrated Risk Prioritization for Lightspeed Remediation
In today’s fast-paced digital world, keeping your IT assets safe is more important than ever. Imagine having a Superhero that can spot and fix problems with your IT infrastructure within the blink of an eye. With cyber threats growing in…
Hackers Claim Data Breach at Staffing Giant Robert Half, Sell Sensitive Data
By Waqas Deja vu at Robert Half? Notorious hackers claim responsibility as the staffing giant makes headlines for yet another alleged data breach in two years. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Claim Data Breach…
Corporate Accountability: Tech Titans Address the Menace of Misleading AI in Elections
In a report issued on Friday, 20 leading technology companies pledged to take proactive steps to prevent deceptive uses of artificial intelligence from interfering with global elections, including Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, TikTok, X, Amazon and Adobe. According to…
Changing How Healthcare Works: Big News in Communication
In a pivotal transformation within the healthcare industry, a prominent shift is currently unfolding. Direct Secure Messaging (DSM) has emerged as a game-changer, modernising the way vital information is shared among healthcare providers, pharmacies, and laboratories. Traditionally, healthcare communication…
ESET fixed high-severity local privilege escalation bug in Windows products
Cybersecurity firm ESET has addressed a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in its Windows security solution. ESET addressed a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-0353 (CVSS score 7.8), in its Windows products. The vulnerability is a local privilege escalation issue that…
Election security threats in 2024 range from AI to … anthrax?
Unsettling reading as Presidents’ Day approaches In time for the long Presidents’ Day weekend in the US there have been multiple warnings about what will undoubtedly be a challenging and potentially dangerous year for voting processes and government workers.… This…
USENIX Security ’23 – Zhuo Zhang, Zhiqiang Lin, Marcelo Morales, Xiangyu Zhang, Kaiyuan Zhang – Your Exploit is Mine: Instantly Synthesizing Counterattack Smart Contract
Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 459 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Ukrainian…
Generative AI Guardrails: How to Address Shadow AI
New terminology and cyber questions about generative artificial intelligence keep popping up. Can AI be governed? How can GenAI be secured? By whom? Using what tools and processes? The post Generative AI Guardrails: How to Address Shadow AI appeared first…
Massive Breach Shakes Microsoft Azure to its Core
In a security breach, several Azure accounts were compromised for the first time in history, which resulted in the loss of important data from the users. A cyberattack was launched against senior executives in several major corporations and affected…
RansomHouse Gang Streamlines VMware ESXi Attacks Using Latest MrAgent Tool
RansomHouse, a ransomware group known for its double extortion tactics, has developed a new tool named ‘MrAgent’ to facilitate the widespread deployment of its data encrypter on VMware ESXi hypervisors. Since its emergence in December 2021, RansomHouse has been…
Beware, iPhone Users: iOS GoldDigger Trojan can Steal Face ID and Banking Details
Numerous people pick iPhones over Android phones because they believe iPhones are more secure. However, this may no longer be the case due to the emergence of a new banking trojan designed explicitly to target iPhone users. According to…
Tech Companies Sign Accord to Combat AI-Generated Election Trickery
Executives from Adobe, Amazon, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI and TikTok gathered at the Munich Security Conference to announce a framework for how they respond to AI-generated deepfakes that deliberately trick voters. The post Tech Companies Sign Accord to Combat…
Week in review: AnyDesk phishing campaign targets employees, Microsoft fixes exploited zero-days
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Integrating cybersecurity into vehicle design and manufacturing In this Help Net Security interview, Yaron Edan, CISO at REE Automotive, discusses the cybersecurity landscape of the…