According to recent reports, Arabic-speaking Android users have been targeted with spyware by the “Arid Viper” threat actor, also known as APT-C-23, Desert Falcon, or TAG-63). This threat actor has been using counterfeit dating apps designed to exfiltrate data from…
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What are passkeys? Experience the life-changing magic of going passwordless
Here’s how to take the first steps toward ditching passwords for good. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: What are passkeys? Experience the life-changing magic of going passwordless
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Money Launderer in Cybercrime Crackdown
The U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions against a Russian woman for taking part in the laundering of virtual currency for the country’s elites and cybercriminal crews, including the Ryuk ransomware group. Ekaterina Zhdanova, per the department, is said…
Okta Hacked Again, Quishing Is The New Phishing, Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning
In this episode, we explore the recent Okta breach where hackers obtained sensitive customer data via unauthorized access to the Okta support system. Next, we discuss the emerging threat of “quishing,” a combination of voice calls and phishing that preys…
Exploring the global shift towards AI-specific legislation
In this Help Net Security interview, Sarah Pearce, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, offers insights into the evolving landscape of AI legislation and its global impact. Pearce explores key principles, public participation, the future of AI laws in a world…
How global password practices are changing
Password health and hygiene improved globally over the past year, reducing the risk of account takeover for consumers and businesses, according to Dashlane. Password reuse remains prevalent, however, leaving user accounts particularly vulnerable to password-spraying attacks if they’re not protected…
U.S. Treasury Targets Russian Money Launderer in Cybercrime Crackdown
The U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions against a Russian woman for taking part in the laundering of virtual currency for the country’s elites and cybercriminal crews, including the Ryuk ransomware group. Ekaterina Zhdanova, per the department, is said…
Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google
1. Shimano, a cycle component manufacturing company, fell victim to a ransomware attack in which hackers managed to steal approximately 4.5 terabytes of sensitive business-related information. The incident is believed to be the work of the LockBit Ransomware gang and…
Exploring Different Types of Cybersecurity: Protecting the Digital Realm
In our increasingly interconnected world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. The rapid advancement of technology has led to more sophisticated cyber threats, making it essential for individuals, businesses, and governments to safeguard their digital assets. Cyber-security encompasses a…
Securing data at the intersection of the CISO and CDO
Two groups in particular play a key and critical role in ensuring data governance and security: the CISO and the CDO. CISOs are responsible for identifying and managing risks associated with data security, while CDOs are responsible for ensuring data…
The roadblocks to preventive cybersecurity success
In the last two years, the average organization’s cybersecurity program was prepared to defend preventively, or block, just 57% of the cyberattacks it encountered, according to Tenable. This means 43% of attacks launched against them are successful and must be…
The perils of over-reliance on single cloud providers
The risk associated with dependence on a particular cloud provider for multiple business capabilities is in the top five emerging risks for organizations for the second consecutive quarter, according to a survey by Gartner. Emerging risks In September 2023, Gartner…
The role of Kubernetes in modern app management
Kubernetes, often abbreviated as K8s, is an open-source container orchestration platform that has redefined the way modern applications are developed, deployed, and managed. Born out of Google’s internal container orchestration system, Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for containerized…
Vendor Risk Management: Protecting Your Business’s Digital Borders
Third-party vendor risk management (TVRM) is a process that helps organizations identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with third-party vendors. It enables organizations to develop… The post Vendor Risk Management: Protecting Your Business’s Digital Borders appeared first on Security Zap.…
GamingMonk – 654,510 breached accounts
In December 2020, India’s "largest esports community" GamingMonk (since acquired by and redirected to MPL Esports), suffered a data breach. The incident exposed 655k unique email addresses along with names, usernames, phone numbers, dates of birth and bcrypt password hashes.…
DEF CON 31 – Patrick Wardle’s ‘Leveraging macOS Networking Frameworks to Heuristically Detect Malware’
Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF…
Remember, Remember: Guy Fawkes and Cybersecurity
In the UK on November 5, we celebrate ‘Guy Fawkes Night’ or ‘Bonfire Night’ often with fireworks and bonfires. Yet, had Guy Fawkes and his conspirators succeeded with the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 to kill King James I and his…
US govt sanctioned a Russian woman for laundering virtual currency on behalf of threat actors
The Treasury Department sanctioned a Russian woman accused of laundering virtual currency on behalf of cybercriminals. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Friday sanctioned Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian national, for her role in laundering and…
Practical Routes to Healthy Culture
< article> The recent release of the Accelerate State of DevOps Report has once again highlighted the value of organizational culture. If you create a generative culture with high trust and low blame, you’ll receive a 30% boost to your…
Shimano Suffers Cyberattack: 4.5 Terabytes Company Data Breached
Shimano, the market-leading cycling component manufacturer, has been the subject of a ransomware attack that has affected 4.5 terabytes of important company data. The Japanese manufacturing has apparently been targeted by ransomware organization LockBit, who are threatening to expose the…