Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Check Point documented 5,000 spam emails coming from legitimate-looking domains as fake Microsoft application alerts. Real links complete the trap.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Apple has released iOS and iPadOS updates to address two security issues, one of which could have allowed a user's passwords to be read out aloud by its VoiceOver assistive technology. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44204, has been described as a logic problem in the new Passwords app impacting a slew of iPhones and iPads.
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Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Learn how to execute the fundamentals, harden your defenses, and protect your business's network security with no high-tech software.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Cloudflare has disclosed that it mitigated a record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that peaked at 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps) and lasted 65 seconds.
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Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Ghost calls are an annoying indicator of a potential security issue. Learn why they happen, when you should worry, and how to stop them.
SecureList
OCTOBER 4, 2024
While trying to deliver malware on victims’ devices and stay on them as long as they can, sometimes attackers are using quite unusual techniques. In a recent campaign starting in 2022, unknown malicious actors have been trying to mine cryptocurrency on victims’ devices without user consent; they’ve used large amounts of resources for distribution, but what’s more, used multiple unusual vectors for defense evasion and persistence.
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Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Using a fax server is a headache most companies can avoid. Modern solutions are cheaper, faster, and better for everyone at the office.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 4, 2024
In a pig butchering scam, fake trading apps first available on Google and Apple apps stores and later on phishing download sites lured victims into depositing money into fraudulent accounts, which was then stolen, according to a report from Group-IB. The post Fake Trading Apps for Android, iOS Lead to Pig Butchering Scam appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday announced the seizure of 107 internet domains used by state-sponsored threat actors with ties to Russia to facilitate computer fraud and abuse in the country.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The DOJ and Microsoft in a joint effort seized dozens of domains from a Russian-based threat group known as Star Blizzard, which for more than a year was targeting civil society groups like NGOs and journalist as well as government agencies in a spear-phishing campaign aimed at stealing information. The post DOJ, Microsoft Take Down Domains Used by Russian-Backed Group appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Security Affairs
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Apple released iOS 18.0.1 update that addressed two vulnerabilities that exposed passwords and audio snippets to attackers. Apple released iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 updates to fix two vulnerabilities, respectively tracked as CVE-2024-44207 and CVE-2024-44204. The company addressed the vulnerability by improving checks. The flaw was reported by Michael Jimenez and an anonymous researcher.
Graham Cluley
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The UK's Sellafield nuclear waste processing and storage site has been fined £332,500 by regulators after its IT systems were found to have been left vulnerable to hackers and unauthorised access for years. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
A new high-severity security flaw has been disclosed in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress that could enable malicious actors to execute arbitrary JavaScript code under certain conditions. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-47374 (CVSS score: 7.2), has been described as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability impacting all versions of the plugin up to and including 6.5.0.2.
WIRED Threat Level
OCTOBER 4, 2024
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits.
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The Hacker News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is a strategic framework that helps organizations continuously assess and manage cyber risk. It breaks down the complex task of managing security threats into five distinct stages: Scoping, Discovery, Prioritization, Validation, and Mobilization.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Cybersecurity basics remain crucial even after decades. Despite technological advances, simple practices like using strong passwords, enabling MFA, and staying alert to phishing are often overlooked due to our fast-paced lives. Slowing down to implement these measures prevents costly breaches and enhances overall security. The post Why are we still talking about cybersecurity basics after all these years?
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Google's Pixel 9 Pro is a brilliant piece of technology, but the software isn't what makes this entry in the series stand out for me.
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 4, 2024
A newly discovered vulnerability in the open-source CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) printing system can be used by threat actors to launch DDoS attacks with a 600x amplification factor. Known as CVE-2024-47176, the security flaw in the cups-browsed daemon can be chained to three other bugs to allow threat actors to gain remote code execution […] The post New CUPS Vulnerability Can Amplify DDoS Attacks: Patch Now!
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Webroot
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Unfortunately, when your devices are infected with a virus, it’s not as easy as a little bed rest for them to recover, and the damage can be long-lasting. A cyberattack can compromise your computers, phones and tablets, and open the door for cyber thieves to steal your sensitive personal information. According to a study by the University of Maryland’s A.
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
YouTube is expanding the runtimes of its short-form content and giving users an easy way to remix their favorite clips.
Cisco Security
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Cisco is excited to build on our existing relationship with Tidelift by making Tidelift's capabilities available to internal developers across Cisco. Cisco is excited to build on our existing relationship with Tidelift by making Tidelift's capabilities available to internal developers across Cisco.
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Several new features are coming to Facebook, and they may help you explore your local community more.
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Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 4, 2024
At Seceon’s 2024 Innovation and Certification Days, one of the standout sessions was a conversation between Tom Ertel, our SVP of Technical Sales at Seceon, Roger Newton Jr., the brain behind the SOC at Logically. Roger shared some real-world insights into how Logically, one of Seceon’s largest partners, battles ransomware and other cyber threats using The post Defeating Ransomware: Lessons from the Frontlines with Logically’s Roger Newton appeared first on Seceon Inc.
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
USB-C ports can be fragile, and a ripped cord can seriously damage your laptop. This clever MagSafe-like gadget keeps your laptop safe, and is on sale ahead of October Prime Day.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 4, 2024
As Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) kicks off, providing your team with accessible, engaging resources for CSAM is a great way to reinforce cybersecurity best practices. The post The best resources for CSAM: Resources to send your team this month appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Gartner says AI will require 80% of developers to upskill, but that's not the whole story. From buggy AI code to endless revisions, here's what wasn't mentioned in the report.
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Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Authors/Presenters:Mike Wong, Murali Ramanujam, Guha Balakrishnan, Ravi Netravali Our sincere thanks to USENIX , and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI '24) content, placing the organizations enduring commitment to Open Access front and center. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara ; and via the organizations YouTube channel.
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
If you're looking for a lightweight, portable battery that'll get you out of a pinch without breaking the bank, check out the EcoFlow River 3, especially at only $159 ahead of October Prime Day.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Authors/Presenters:Vibhaalakshmi Sivaraman, Pantea Karimi, Vedantha Venkatapathy, Mehrdad Khani, Sadjad Fouladi, Mohammad Alizadeh, Frédo Durand, Vivienne Sze Our sincere thanks to USENIX , and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI '24) content, placing the organizations enduring commitment to Open Access front and center.
Zero Day
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The SteelSeries Arena 9 can connect with up to three devices simultaneously, making it an excellent choice for multi-use media spaces. And it's on sale now during Best Buy's competing Prime Day event.
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