Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 18, 2024
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the CEO of a still unnamed company has been indicted for creating a fake auditing company to falsify security certifications in order to win government business.
Krebs on Security
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Brazilian authorities reportedly have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of being “ USDoD ,” a prolific cybercriminal who rose to infamy in 2022 after infiltrating the FBI’s InfraGard program and leaking contact information for 80,000 members. More recently, USDoD was behind a breach at the consumer data broker National Public Data that led to the leak of Social Security numbers and other personal information for a significant portion of the U.S. population.
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Anton on Security
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Many organizations are looking for trusted advisors , and this applies to our beloved domain of cyber/information security. If you look at LinkedIn, many consultants present themselves as trusted advisors to CISOs or their teams. Untrusted Advisor by Dall-E via Copilot This perhaps implies that nobody wants to hire an untrusted advisor. But if you think about it, modern LLM-powered chatbots and other GenAI applications are essentially untrusted advisors (RAG and fine-tuning notwithstanding).
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Technologies that were figments of the imagination a dozen years ago, if they were conceived of at all, quickly become mainstream — think generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or blockchain. As they do, they create more security vulnerabilities and inherent business, changing the nature of cybersecurity careers. According to research by IBM Corp. and the Ponemon Institute, the average security breach cost reached $4.88 million in 2024 — 10% more than the previous year and the highest averag
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Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 18, 2024
There are growing concerns among chief information security officers (CISOs) about the evolving demands of their role, with 84% advocating for a split into separate technical and business-focused positions. The Trellix and Vanson Bourne survey of 5,000 CISOs and IT security leaders found that as cybersecurity threats grow more complex and regulatory frameworks expand, there.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
North Korean information technology (IT) workers who obtain employment under false identities in Western companies are not only stealing intellectual property, but are also stepping up by demanding ransoms in order to not leak it, marking a new twist to their financially motivated attacks.
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The Hacker News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies from Australia, Canada, and the U.S. have warned about a year-long campaign undertaken by Iranian cyber actors to infiltrate critical infrastructure organizations via brute-force attacks.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Omni Family Health disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 470,000 current and former patients and employees. Omni Family Health is a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services to communities in California, focusing on underserved populations. They offer a range of services, including primary care, dental care, behavioral health, and preventive services.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Threat actors are leveraging fake Google Meet web pages as part of an ongoing malware campaign dubbed ClickFix to deliver infostealers targeting Windows and macOS systems.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Microsoft disclosed a flaw in the macOS Apple’s Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) framework that could allow it to bypass privacy settings and access user data. Microsoft discovered a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44133 and code-named ‘HM Surf’, in Apple’s Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) framework in macOS.
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Identity IQ
OCTOBER 18, 2024
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Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 18, 2024
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The Hacker News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Picture your company's data as a vast, complex jigsaw puzzle—scattered across clouds, devices, and networks. Some pieces are hidden, some misplaced, and others might even be missing entirely. Keeping your data secure in today’s fast-evolving landscape can feel like an impossible challenge. But there’s a game-changing solution: Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).
WIRED Threat Level
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Moldova is facing a tide of disinformation unprecedented in complexity and aggression, the head of a new center meant to combat it tells WIRED. And platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Telegram and YouTube could do more.
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Zero Day
OCTOBER 18, 2024
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Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Microsoft is alerting business clients to a flaw that resulted in critical logs being partially lost for nearly a month. This puts at risk businesses who depend on this data to identify unwanted activity. Microsoft is alerting enterprise customers that a flaw resulted in important logs being largely lost for nearly a month, endangering businesses […] The post Microsoft Reveals Loss of Customer Security Logs for a Month appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
WIRED Threat Level
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Sixty-five years ago, the Army's leaders unveiled its “ultimate weapon” for the age of atomic warfare. Here’s how the service’s vision stands up to today's reality.
SecureList
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Last December, we discovered a new group targeting Russian businesses and government agencies with ransomware. Further investigation into this group’s activity suggests a connection to other groups currently targeting Russia. We have seen overlaps not only in indicators of compromise and tools, but also tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 18, 2024
U.S. and allies warn of attacks from Iran-linked actors targeting critical infrastructure through brute-force attacks in a year-long campaign. Intelligence and cybersecurity agencies from the U.S., Australia, and Canada, warn about a year-long campaign carried out by Iran-linked threat actors to break into critical infrastructure organizations via brute force and password spraying attacks.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 18, 2024
And the Ethical Dilemma of Using AI to Create Fake Online Personalities In recent years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have given rise to powerful tools like StyleGAN and sophisticated language models such as ChatGPT. These technologies can create hyper-realistic images and conversations, blurring the line between authentic human presence and synthetic creations.
SecureBlitz
OCTOBER 18, 2024
I will show you the best proxies for bots in this post. In today's digital landscape, bots have become increasingly common for various legitimate purposes, such as web scraping, market research, and automated testing. However, choosing the right proxy service is crucial to ensure smooth and efficient bot operations. This comprehensive guide will explore the […] The post Best Proxies for Bots: Ethical Usage and Top Providers appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Insight #1: Data breach costs are climbing According to IBM’s latest Cost of a Data Breach report , data breach costs have risen 39.4% over the past decade and are now at almost $5 million per breach. We should make sure our cybersecurity insurance falls in line with these numbers. Insight #2: Ditto for open-source nasties in repos According to a new report , the number of malicious packages uploaded to open-source repositories has increased 150% in the last year.
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Penetration Testing
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Hikvision, a leading provider of AIoT and video surveillance solutions, has disclosed three vulnerabilities affecting its HikCentral Master Lite and HikCentral Professional software. These flaws could allow attackers to execute... The post Hikvision HikCentral Master Lite and Professional Affected by Multi Vulnerabilities appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Chris Clements, VP of Solutions Architecture Because of the frequency of phishing attacks landing in user mailboxes and the severity of the consequences of a user falling for a lure, any improvement at all can make the difference between an organization suffering a breach. Detrimental Best Practices One of my biggest pet peeves is compulsory […] The post Is End-User Cybersecurity Training Useless?
Zero Day
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Rolling Square's InCharge XS charges via USB-C, USB-A, and iPhone Lightning in one versatile cable that's small enough to fit on your keychain.
SecureBlitz
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Learn how to build cybersecurity expertise as a professional in this post. The cybersecurity landscape is evolving as digital threats become more sophisticated. Current trends emphasize proactive measures, such as artificial intelligence for threat detection. The rise of remote work has expanded the attack surface, making robust security practices essential.
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Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.
CompTIA on Cybersecurity
OCTOBER 18, 2024
What does the maturing of cybersecurity look like in today’s tech landscape? Explore what the CompTIA State of Cybersecurity 2025 report has to say.
Penetration Testing
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Synology has issued a security advisory, Synology-SA-24:17, warning of critical vulnerabilities in several of its camera firmware products, including Synology Camera BC500, TC500, and CC400W. The vulnerabilities, which could allow... The post Critical Flaw in Synology Camera Firmware Expose Devices to RCE and DoS Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Zero Day
OCTOBER 18, 2024
If you're an iPhone user, you could probably use these trackers to monitor your keys, wallet, luggage, and even your young kids, especially with this $20 discount.
Penetration Testing
OCTOBER 18, 2024
A new report from Unit 42 researchers has uncovered significant weaknesses in macOS’s Gatekeeper security mechanism, which could allow malicious applications to bypass Apple’s verification process and execute harmful code... The post Gatekeeper Bypass: Malicious Apps Could Slip Through macOS Defenses appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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