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Ghost Ransomware a Persistent Global Threat to Critical Infrastructure

SecureWorld News

Ghost ransomware actors, identified as operating from China, have been targeting unpatched systems and stolen credentials to infiltrate networks, encrypt data, and demand ransom payments. Persistent exploitation of legacy systems One of the most alarming aspects of Ghost ransomware is its focus on legacy IoT and OT environments.

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IRS Will Soon Require Selfies for Online Access

Krebs on Security

was originally launched in 2010 with the goal of helping e-commerce sites validate the identities of customers who might be eligible for discounts at various retail establishments, such as veterans, teachers, students, nurses and first responders. prompts users to choose a multi-factor authentication (MFA) option. McLean, Va.-based

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How $100M in Jobless Claims Went to Inmates

Krebs on Security

Much of this fraud exploits weak authentication methods used by states that have long sought to verify applicants using static, widely available information such as Social Security numbers and birthdays. to shore up their authentication efforts, with six more states under contract to use the service in the coming months. are using it.

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Evaluating the GCHQ Exceptional Access Proposal

Schneier on Security

Australia, and elsewhere -- argue that the pervasive use of civilian encryption is hampering their ability to solve crimes and that they need the tech companies to make their systems susceptible to government eavesdropping. Levy and Robinson write: In a world of encrypted services, a potential solution could be to go back a few decades.

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GUEST ESSAY: Where we stand on mitigating software risks associated with fly-by-wire jetliners

The Last Watchdog

So watch out for weak encryption protocols, insufficient network segregation, or insecure user authentication mechanisms. Software gaps Similarly, the availability of onboard Wi-Fi services has become increasingly common in commercial aircraft so passengers can stay connected to the internet even during a long flight.

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ISaPWN – research on the security of ISaGRAF Runtime

SecureList

The following potential vectors of attacks on ISaGRAF-based devices have been identified: A remote unauthenticated attacker could execute privileged commands of the IXL service on devices with ISaGRAF Runtime versions released before 2010. A remote attacker could easily implement a password brute force attack in ISaGRAF Runtime.

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OnionPoison: infected Tor Browser installer distributed through popular YouTube channel

SecureList

Visual Studio 2010 – 10.10 In response to the POST request, the C2 server returns a blob containing an encrypted second stage payload. Visual Studio 2010 – 10.10 If that’s not an option, verify the authenticity of installers downloaded from third-party sources by examining their digital signatures.