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Key Highlights from the 2023 UK Cyber Crime Landscape

It’s 2023, and the landscape of cybercrime in the United Kingdom is evolving unprecedentedly. This year’s cyber threat landscape is shaped by many factors, from the continuing effects of the global pandemic to the ever-expanding digital footprint of individuals and…

Some Financial Institutions Must Report Breaches in 30 Days

The heat has just been turned up for companies hoping to “hide out” a data breach. Announced October 27th, all non-banking financial institutions are now required to report data breach incidents within 30 days. The amendment to the Safeguards Rule…

Can a Brute Force Attack Be Reversed?

Brute force attacks are a common and often successful method employed by hackers to gain unauthorized access to various systems, accounts, or data by systematically trying all possible combinations of passwords or encryption keys. While it may seem like the…

Royal Mail jeopardizes users with open redirect flaw

Royal Mail has left an open redirect vulnerability on one of its sites, exposing its customers to phishing attacks and malware infections. The centuries-old Royal Mail is the largest courier company in the UK, boasting twice the market share of…

Preventing data theft with ADX technology

Ensuring data stays secure even after cyberattack infiltration Webinar  Daily incursions are underway with the aim of removing every bit of data that you’ve got – the cyber criminals’ aim is to break in and get out again laden with…

Firefox and Chrome Updates Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Mozilla and Google have recently released important security updates for their web browsers, Firefox and Chrome. These updates include patches for several vulnerabilities, including some potentially harmful memory safety bugs. First, let’s talk about Firefox. Mozilla unveiled Firefox version 119,…

NextGen’s Vulnerability: Protecting Healthcare Data

In the realm of healthcare, the security and integrity of patient data are paramount. However, a recent discovery has shed light on a critical vulnerability within Mirth Connect, an open-source data integration platform by NextGen HealthCare. NextGen’s vulnerability, identified as…

Marina Bay Sands breach exposed data of 665,000 customers

Singapore-based luxury resort and casino Marina Bay Sands has suffered a data breach that exposed data of 665,000 non-casino rewards program members. The Marina Bay Sands data breach “Marina Bay Sands became aware of a data security incident on 20…

Webinar: Kickstarting Your SaaS Security Strategy & Program

SaaS applications make up 70% of total company software usage, and as businesses increase their reliance on SaaS apps, they also increase their reliance on those applications being secure. These SaaS apps store an incredibly large volume of data so…

North Korea-linked APT BlueNoroff used new macOS malware ObjCShellz

The North Korea-linked APT BlueNoroff used a new strain of macOS malware strain dubbed ObjCShellz, Jamf Threat Labs reported. Researchers from Jamf Threat Labs discovered a new macOS malware strain dubbed ObjCShellz and attributed it to North Korea-linked APT BlueNoroff. The experts…

Experts Expose Farnetwork’s Ransomware-as-a-Service Business Model

Cybersecurity researchers have unmasked a prolific threat actor known as farnetwork, who has been linked to five different ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) programs over the past four years in various capacities. Singapore-headquartered Group-IB, which attempted to infiltrate a private RaaS program that…

Fresh Optus Australia server disruption not caused by a Cyber Attack

Optus, the Australian counterpart of Singapore Telecommunications, faced a significant disruption on Wednesday, leading to widespread service outages affecting millions of customers. While some initially speculated that the outage was the result of a national emergency or a state-sponsored attack,…

AI-assisted coding and its impact on developers

The emergence of AI has put into question the roles of software developers everywhere. In this Help Net Security video, Cat Hicks, VP of Research Insights at Pluralsight, discusses pressing questions that engineering organizations face regarding the rapidly-changing possibilities of…

Chinese APT Targeting Cambodian Government

Cambodian government entities were targeted by a Chinese APT masquerading as cloud backup services. Our findings include C2 infrastructure and more. The post Chinese APT Targeting Cambodian Government appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from Unit…

Companies have good reasons to be concerned about generative AI

Companies need help to get visibility into the operations of their AI programs, potentially reducing productivity while creating significant risks around governance, data security, and more, according to Portal26. Two-thirds of respondents admitted to a Generative AI security or misuse…

Uphold Linux systems’ performance and availability in Azure

Cloud computing carries many benefits for your business… as long as you can ensure the performance and availability of your cloud environments. Let’s take the following three cloud computing benefits as examples. Rapidly scale cloud services: In the absence of…

Intellectual Property Protection: Safeguarding Your Digital Assets

The digital world has created a need to protect intellectual property online. Copyright laws are in place to ensure that creators of works can benefit… The post Intellectual Property Protection: Safeguarding Your Digital Assets appeared first on Security Zap. This…

Software Complexity Bedevils Mainframe Security

The high-performance and resilient platforms satisfy critical roles, but software complexity and the graying of the specialist workforce are creating security challenges. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Software Complexity Bedevils Mainframe Security

Hacker Leaks 35 Million Scraped LinkedIn User Records

By Waqas The hacker responsible for this leak is the same individual who previously leaked databases from InfraGard and Twitter. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hacker Leaks 35 Million Scraped LinkedIn User Records This article…

PayPal’s CISO on how generative AI can improve cybersecurity

The security leader discusses how generative AI enhances efficiency, increases security, protects customers and grows PayPal’s business. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: PayPal’s CISO on how generative AI can improve cybersecurity

Social Media and SMS Toll Fraud

SMS Toll Fraud Alert: Empowering Social Media Companies to Recover Millions in Stolen Revenue SMS toll fraud is putting a severe financial burden on social media businesses, as cybercriminals exploit this communication channel for illegal financial gain. Businesses can foil…

Microsoft Pushes MFA Adoption Via Conditional Policies

Microsoft is taking another step in its aggressive campaign to get enterprises to adopt multifactor authentication (MFA) by rolling out Conditional Access policies requiring the tool for system administrator access into Entra and other cloud environments. The vendor, which in…

Marina Bay Sands Becomes Latest Hospitality Cyber Victim

Unknown attackers have accessed PII for hundreds of thousands of loyalty customers at the high-end Singapore establishment. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Marina Bay Sands Becomes Latest Hospitality Cyber Victim

hide.me VPN Review 2023: Features, Pricing, and More

hide.me VPN is a secure and customizable solution. Read this comprehensive review to learn about its features, performance, pricing, and more. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: hide.me VPN Review 2023: Features, Pricing,…

CVSS 4.0 Offers Significantly More Patching Context

The latest vulnerability severity scoring system addresses gaps in the previous version; here’s how to get the most out of it. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: CVSS 4.0 Offers Significantly More Patching Context

This Month, The EU Parliament Can Take Action To Stop The Attack On Encryption

< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> A key European parliamentary committee has taken an important step to defend user privacy, including end-to-end encryption. The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)…

A Journey from Military Defense Systems to PKI Expertise

We recognize the unique skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the table. As… The post A Journey from Military Defense Systems to PKI Expertise appeared first on Entrust Blog. The post A Journey from Military Defense Systems to…

Ransomware was behind Toronto Public Library attack

Ransomware is behind last week’s cyber attack against the Toronto Public Library’s IT systems, a spokesperson has confirmed. Ana-Maria Critchley, the library’s manager of communications and stakeholder relations, made the confirmation in an email this morning. However, she wouldn’t comment…

Speedify Review 2023: Features, Security & Performance

Speedify VPN offers speed-centered features that may not make up for its lack of security and pricey plan. Find out how this VPN measured up in our review. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original…

Marina Bay Sands Luxury Hotel in Singapore Suffers a Data Breach

The iconic integrated resort Marina Bay Sands in Singapore has disclosed a data breach that impacted 665,000 customers. The Marina Bay Sands (MBS) luxury resort in Singapore has suffered a data breach that impacted 665,000 customers. Marina Bay Sands discovered…

MTE – The promising path forward for memory safety

Posted by Andy Qin, Irene Ang, Kostya Serebryany, Evgenii Stepanov Since 2018, Google has partnered with ARM and collaborated with many ecosystem partners (SoCs vendors, mobile phone OEMs, etc.) to develop Memory Tagging Extension (MTE) technology. We are now happy…

Hackers Exploit Atlassian Flaw in Cerber Ransomware Attacks

Multiple threat actors are descending on on-premises Atlassian Confluence software to exploit a critical vulnerability that was detailed and patched last week. Threat intelligence researchers from cybersecurity firms Rapid7 and GreyNoise this week reported that over the weekend, they tracked…

Atlassian Bug Escalated to 10, All Unpatched Instances Vulnerable

Active ransomware attacks against vulnerable Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Servers ratchets up risk to enterprises, now reflected in the bug’s revised CVSS score of 10. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Atlassian Bug…

Observation Mission Stresses Key Elements of Ola Bini’s Case for Upholding Digital Rights

< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> Despite an Ecuadorian court’s unanimous acquittal of security expert Ola Bini in January this year due to complete lack of evidence, Ecuador’s attorney general’s office has moved…

Daniel Stori’s ‘When Artificial Intelligence Meets git’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://turnoff.us/geek/when-ai-meets-git/”> <img alt=”” height=”565″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/294ca8d7-ac2e-4d5c-8dbc-f8b6e54775b3/image-asset.png?format=1000w” width=”840″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the webcomic talent of the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US. Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s ‘When Artificial Intelligence Meets git’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

Insights from Security Mavericks: Interpublic Group, FICO, and Mercury

Our webinar “Security Mavericks: Interpublic Group, FICO, and Mercury” is available to watch on-demand or read the recap, where Troy Wilkinson, Interpublic Group, Shannon Ryan, FICO, and Branden Wagner, Mercury, talked about the surprises and impacts from adjusting their defender…

The Role of Enhanced Visibility for Data Privacy and Security

Data is everywhere and growing rapidly. According to some estimates, people and systems create millions of terabytes of data every day, with unstructured data accounting for an estimated 80% of a company’s information. Data in the cloud is growing the…

What is Network Detection and Response (NDR)?

In the ever-evolving digital world, organizations must safeguard their networks and sensitive data against sophisticated cyber threats. Have you ever heard NDR in relation to cybersecurity? Whether you have or not, do you know what is network detection and response?.…

Microsoft .NET 8 enhances ID management

.NET 8, a planned upgrade to Microsoft’s cross-platform, open source development platform, is set to improve identity management, authentication, and authorization thanks to enhancements in the security vein delivered by the ASP.NET Core team. Identity features in .NET 8 are…

Article 45 Will Roll Back Web Security by 12 Years

< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> The EU is poised to pass a sweeping new regulation, eIDAS 2.0. Buried deep in the text is Article 45, which returns us to the dark ages…

How Splunk and Cisco will Keep Customers at the Center

Cisco and Splunk are excited to continue to do what we love most: helping our customers achieve their technology outcomes with innovative products and solutions. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article: How Splunk and…

AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park all about trust: Champagne

Last week’s AI Safety Summit, held at Bletchley Park in the U.K., was all about acknowledgement, action, adaption, and, most importantly, trust, says François-Philippe Champagne, Canadian federal minister of innovation, science and industry. Champagne, who made the remarks following the…

Bitwarden Revolutionises Online Security with Passkey Management

Bitwarden has introduced a ground-breaking feature: passkey management. This innovation empowers every Bitwarden user to create, handle, and securely store passkeys within their vaults. With the Bitwarden web extension, users can effortlessly and securely access passkey-enabled websites. These synchronised passkeys…

ThreatDown powered by Malwarebytes: A 15 Year Journey

With the release of ThreatDown, let’s take a look at Malwarebytes’ 15-year legacy and what’s next. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ThreatDown powered by Malwarebytes: A 15 Year Journey

5 ways to improve your GraphQL hacking skills

Explore five ways that you can improve your GraphQL hacking skills, and learn how to practice your newly found skills in a safe way. The post 5 ways to improve your GraphQL hacking skills appeared first on Dana Epp’s Blog.…

Coffee Briefing Nov. 7 – CGI teams up with Google, CyberCatch protects SMBs against ransomware and data theft; All Nova Scotians to have access to free virtual healthcare; and more

Coffee Briefings are timely deliveries of the latest ITWC headlines, interviews, and podcasts. Today’s Coffee Briefing is delivered by IT World Canada’s editorial team! Missed last week’s Coffee Briefing? We’ve got you covered. CGI deepens partnership with Google to foster responsible…

GootBot Implant Heightens Risk of Post-Infection Ransomware

IBM found Gootloader group opting for GootBot over off-the-shelf tools for lateral movement This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: GootBot Implant Heightens Risk of Post-Infection Ransomware

Data Breach at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Affects 665,000 Customers

The leaked data include personally identifiable information, such as customers’ names, email addresses, phone numbers and membership numbers This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Data Breach at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Affects 665,000 Customers

OpenAI Prepares GPT Store, Adds ‘Turbo’ GPT-4

OpenAI prepares GPT Store for customised GPTs, launches more powerful GPT-4 Turbo that can analyse 3,000 pages of text input This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI Prepares GPT Store, Adds ‘Turbo’ GPT-4

YouTube’s Ad Blocker Detection Believed to Break EU Privacy Law

A complaint filed with the EU’s independent data regulator accuses YouTube of failing to get explicit user permission for its ad blocker detection system, potentially violating the ePrivacy Directive. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…

Critical Vulnerabilities Expose Veeam ONE Software to Code Execution

Veeam Software has rolled out patches to cover code execution vulnerabilities in its Veeam ONE IT monitoring product. The post Critical Vulnerabilities Expose Veeam ONE Software to Code Execution appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

What Developers Need to Succeed for Effective Application Security

Incorporate security into your development processes. Set your developers up for security success with these tips. The post What Developers Need to Succeed for Effective Application Security appeared first on Mend. The post What Developers Need to Succeed for Effective…

Torrent Service Data Breach: What You Need to Know

  A significant data breach has affected one of the top pirate providers, according to recent developments. Security and safety issues about online torrenting platforms have been brought up by the breach, which was found by experts in cybersecurity. According…

NETSCOUT releases Adaptive DDoS Protection for AED

NETSCOUT launched Adaptive DDoS Protection for Arbor Edge Defense (AED) to protect ISPs and enterprises from DNS water torture attacks. According to the NETSCOUT DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, Domain Name System (DNS) water torture attacks increased 353% in the first…

The best VPN trials of 2023

VPN trial offers are a great way to test a VPN’s speed and reliability before you commit. See ZDNET’s top picks for the best VPN trials. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the…