Weekly Threat Intelligence Report Date: July 15, 2024 Prepared by: David Brunsdon, Threat Intelligence – Security Engineer, HYAS StealC seems like an appropriate name for stealer malware written in C. It’s been available for less than two years as a…
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USENIX Security ’23 – Back to School: On the (In)Security of Academic VPNs
Authors/Presenters:Ka Lok Wu, Man Hong Hue, Ngai Man Poon, Kin Man Leung, Wai Yin Po, Kin Ting Wong, Sze Ho Hui, Sze Yiu Chau Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations…
What Happens When Scammers Get Their Hands on Artificial Intelligence?
AI-powered scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making distinguishing between legitimate and fraudulent communications harder. Learn about the different types of AI scams, their risks, and how to protect yourself from falling victim. The post What Happens When Scammers Get Their…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Number Line Branch’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://randall%20munroe%E2%80%99s%20xkcd%20%E2%80%98number%20line%20branch%E2%80%99/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”235″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/79d665dc-0586-4b31-aa59-c2528596ba8a/number_line_branch.png?format=1000w” width=”469″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Number Line Branch’ appeared first on Security…
Olympic Gold at Risk: AI Cybercriminals Target 2024 Games.
The Summer Olympic Games will be held in Paris this year, and while the athletes will be focused on breaking world records, there are plenty of opportunistic cyberthreat actors who will be focused on breaking into the event’s complex, fragmented…
600 Cybercrime Servers Linked To Cobalt Strike Shutdown
Recent news reports have brought to light a law enforcement operation codenamed MORPHEUS. The operation was conducted against the threat actors using the Cobalt strike tool as part of their attack infrastructure and has led to the shutdown of 600…
Debian 12.6 Released with 84 Security Updates and 162 Bug Fixes
The Debian Project announced the release of Debian 12.6 on June 29, 2024, marking the fifth ISO update to its stable Debian 12 “Bookworm” series. Released four and a half months after Debian 12.5, it continues to leverage the Linux…
Authy Breach: What It Means for You, RockYou 2024 Password Leak
In episode 338, we discuss the recent breach of the two-factor authentication provider Authy and its implications for users. We also explore a massive password list leak titled ‘Rock You 2024’ that has surfaced online. Find out why this file…
Google Nears $23 Billion Purchase Of Wiz: Reports
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is closing in on a $23 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz – its largest purchase ever, according to published reports. The mega-deal, first reported by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday, is in advanced talks and…
USENIX Security ’23 – Bypassing Tunnels: Leaking VPN Client Traffic by Abusing Routing Tables
Authors/Presenters:Nian Xue, Yashaswi Malla, Zihang Xia, Christina Pöpper, Mathy Vanhoef 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…
Guarding Gold: Cybersecurity Challenges Ahead of the Paris Olympics
Preparations for the Paris Summer Olympics have been going on for years. And given the expected global audience and international participation, cybersecurity is at the center of the action. The post Guarding Gold: Cybersecurity Challenges Ahead of the Paris Olympics…
USENIX Security ’23 – How Effective is Multiple-Vantage-Point Domain Control Validation?
Authors/Presenters:Grace H. Cimaszewski, Henry Birge-Lee, Liang Wang, Jennifer Rexford, Prateek Mittal 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…
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Dear blog readers, I have a new project which aims to be something in the lines of a final project in the context of that if I can manage to get it going and with success it will mean that…
Advance Auto Parts: Data of 2.3 Million People Stolen in Breach
Advance Auto Parts, a massive auto parts dealer, says 2.3 million people had their information compromised in a data breach of information stored with cloud storage services provider Snowflake. The post Advance Auto Parts: Data of 2.3 Million People Stolen…
USENIX Security ’23 – One Size Does not Fit All: Quantifying the Risk of Malicious App Encounters for Different Android User Profiles
Authors/Presenters:Savino Dambra, Leyla Bilge, Platon Kotzias, Yun Shen, Juan Caballero 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…
Advanced Auto Parts: Data of 2.3 Million People Stolen in Breach
Advance Auto Parts, a massive auto parts dealer, says 2.3 million people had their information compromised in a data breach of information stored with cloud storage services provider Snowflake. The post Advanced Auto Parts: Data of 2.3 Million People Stolen…
USENIX Security ’23 – Problematic Advertising and its Disparate Exposure on Facebook
Authors/Presenters: Muhammad Ali, Angelica Goetzen, Alan Mislove, Elissa M. Redmiles, Piotr Sapiezynski, 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…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Pole Vault’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2955/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”179″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/12d8d7d6-e6e2-490e-b96b-54a7ff2d7c31/pole_vault.png?format=1000w” width=”740″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic & cartographic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Pole Vault’ appeared first…
Addressing Financial Organizations’ Digital Demands While Avoiding Cyberthreats
Financial firms should explore how the vast array of SASE services can improve the services they offer while providing unparalleled security for the network. The post Addressing Financial Organizations’ Digital Demands While Avoiding Cyberthreats appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Zero-Trust Strategies: Paving the Way for a Secure Future & Sustainable Enterprise Growth
Explore the importance of zero-trust in safeguarding sensitive information, enhancing organizational visibility, and ensuring a secure and seamless user experience. The post Zero-Trust Strategies: Paving the Way for a Secure Future & Sustainable Enterprise Growth appeared first on Security Boulevard.…