The Last Watchdog

JUNE 24, 2024

Secure Access Service Edge ( SASE ) has come a long way since Gartner christened this cloud-centric cybersecurity framework in 2019. Related: Can SASE stop tech sprawl? SASE blends networking architecture, namely SD-WAN, with cloud-delivered security services such as security web gateways, Zero Trust network access and more. Several distinct variants of SASE have come to be supplied by diverse sources.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2024

The Lockbit ransomware group announced that it had breached the US Federal Reserve and exfiltrated 33 TB of sensitive data. The Lockbit ransomware group announced that it had breached the systems of Federal Reserve of the United States and exfiltrated 33 TB of sensitive data, including “Americans’ banking secrets.” The Lockbit ransomware group added the Federal Reserve to the list of victims on its Tor data leak site and threatened to leak the stolen data on 25 June, 2024 20:27

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NetSpi Technical

JUNE 24, 2024

Intro – What is Prototype Pollution? Prototype Pollution is a JavaScript vulnerability where it’s possible for an attacker to control unexpected variables in JavaScript, which on the client-side can lead to Cross-Site Scripting, and on the server-side lead to Remote Code Execution. It is caused by ‘JavaScript Weirdness’, specifically in the declaration and setting of variable names, and is exploitable because of further JavaScript weirdness with weak typing, where it’s possible to have var

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The Hacker News

JUNE 24, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a now-patch security flaw affecting the Ollama open-source artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure platform that could be exploited to achieve remote code execution. Tracked as CVE-2024-37032, the vulnerability has been codenamed Probllama by cloud security firm Wiz.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 24, 2024

Former NSA Director Paul Nakasone has joined the board of OpenAI.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 24, 2024

Multiple WordPress plugins have been backdoored to inject malicious code that makes it possible to create rogue administrator accounts with the aim of performing arbitrary actions. "The injected malware attempts to create a new administrative user account and then sends those details back to the attacker-controlled server," Wordfence security researcher Chloe Chamberland said in a Monday alert.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 24, 2024

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been freed in the U.K. and has departed the country after serving more than five years in a maximum security prison at Belmarsh for what was described by the U.S. government as the "largest compromises of classified information in the history" of the country.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 24, 2024

In today’s business landscape, adhering to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is essential. As a business owner, have you ever considered how secure your client’s credit card information is? In the modern digital age, safeguarding sensitive data is crucial. Protecting your clients’ card information not only maintains their trust in your […] The post What’s New in PCI DSS Version 4.1?

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The Hacker News

JUNE 24, 2024

Google has developed a new framework called Project Naptime that it says enables a large language model (LLM) to carry out vulnerability research with an aim to improve automated discovery approaches. "The Naptime architecture is centered around the interaction between an AI agent and a target codebase," Google Project Zero researchers Sergei Glazunov and Mark Brand said.

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Architecture 116

Bleeping Computer

JUNE 24, 2024

Google is testing a new feature called "Digital Credential API" for Chrome on Android that will allow websites to request identity information from mobile wallets using Android's IdentityCredential system. [.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 24, 2024

Which is better, Bitdefender VPN or NordVPN? Use our guide to help you compare pricing, features and more.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 24, 2024

Four Vietnamese nationals linked to the international cybercrime group FIN9 have been indicted for their involvement in a series of computer intrusions that caused over $71 million in losses to companies in the U.S. [.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 24, 2024

Four Vietnamese nationals with ties to the FIN9 cybercrime group have been indicted in the U.S. for their involvement in a series of computer intrusions that caused over $71 million in losses to companies.

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Cybercrime 105

Bleeping Computer

JUNE 24, 2024

CoinStats suffered a massive security breach that compromised 1,590 cryptocurrency wallets, with the attack suspected to have been carried out by North Korean threat actors. [.

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In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 24, 2024

PKI ensures secure digital communication by verifying online entities. Root and intermediate certificates create a trust chain, ensuring information integrity. The post Intermediate vs Root Certificates appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 24, 2024

CISA is warning that its Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) environment was breached in January after hackers deployed a webshell on its Ivanti device, potentially exposing sensitive security assessments and plans. [.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2024

Multiple threat actors are using an open-source Android remote administration tool called Rafel RAT to target Android Devices. Check Point Research identified multiple threat actors using Rafel, an open-source remote administration tool (RAT). The researchers spotted an espionage group using Rafel, highlighting the tool’s effectiveness across different threat profiles and goals.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 24, 2024

A likely China-linked state-sponsored threat actor has been linked to a cyber espionage campaign targeting government, academic, technology, and diplomatic organizations in Taiwan between November 2023 and April 2024.

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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.

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WIRED Threat Level

JUNE 24, 2024

With cyberattacks increasingly targeting health care providers, an arduous bureaucratic process meant to address legal risk is keeping hospitals offline longer, potentially risking lives.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 24, 2024

A novel command execution technique dubbed 'GrimResource' uses specially crafted MSC (Microsoft Saved Console) and an unpatched Windows XSS flaw to perform code execution via the Microsoft Management Console. [.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 24, 2024

Recently, security researcher Miloš published the technical details and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a high severity vulnerability in the Bluetooth Low Energy library in Windows, designated as CVE-2023-24871. This integer overflow vulnerability, rated... The post Researcher Unveils PoC for Windows Bluetooth Service RCE Vulnerability appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2024

CISA warned chemical facilities that its Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) environment was compromised in January. CISA warns chemical facilities that its Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) environment was breached in January. In March, the Recorded Future News first reported that the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) agency was hacked in February.

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The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 24, 2024

Learn about critical threats that can impact your organization and the bad actors behind them from Cybersixgill’s threat experts. Each story shines a light on underground activities, the threat actors involved, and why you should care, along with what you can do to mitigate risk.

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SecureList

JUNE 24, 2024

Part 1: XZ backdoor story – Initial analysis Part 2: Assessing the Y, and How, of the XZ Utils incident (social engineering) In our first article on the XZ backdoor , we analyzed its code from initial infection to the function hooking it performs. As we mentioned then, its initial goal was to successfully hook one of the functions related to RSA key manipulation.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 24, 2024

Data is mission critical in the modern digital era. The ability to gain proactive actionable insights from business data can help foster innovation, enhance operating efficiency, support proactive continuous improvement (e.g., predictive analytics), and deliver actionable insights to support business decision making. The modern data- and cloud-centric digital era has given rise to the important principle of Data Sovereignty.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2024

Between Jan and Apr 2024, the global ransomware landscape witnessed significant activity, with 1420 ransomware claims reported worldwide. In the first four months of 2024, the global ransomware landscape witnessed significant activity, with 1420 ransomware claims reported worldwide, including 55 in Italy. These findings, sourced from the Ransomfeed platform , shed light on the geographical distribution of attacks and the most impacted sectors.

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The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 24, 2024

For the first time since news broke about a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, the company has released details about the data stolen during the attack. First, a quick refresher: On February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare experienced serious system outages due to a cyberattack. The incident led to widespread billing outages, as well as disruptions at pharmacies across the United States.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2024

The cybercrime group ExCobalt targeted Russian organizations in multiple sectors with a previously unknown backdoor known as GoRed. Positive Technologies researchers reported that a cybercrime gang called ExCobalt targeted Russian organizations in multiple sectors with a previously unknown Golang-based backdoor known as GoRed. Members of the ExCobalt group have been active since at least 2016, the researchers believe that the group is linked to the notorious Cobalt Gang.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 24, 2024

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Microsoft Recall delayed after privacy and security concerns (Almost) everything you always wanted to know about cybersecurity, but were too afraid to ask, with Tjitske de Vries: Lock and Code S05E13 43% of couples experience pressure to share logins and locations, Malwarebytes finds Explained: Android overlays and how they are used to trick people TikTok facing fresh lawsuit in US over children’s privacy Was T-Mobile compromised by a zero-day in Jira?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2024

Multiple threat actors are using an open-source Android remote administration tool called Rafel RAT to target Android Devices. Check Point Research identified multiple threat actors using Rafel, an open-source remote administration tool (RAT). The researchers spotted an espionage group using Rafel, highlighting the tool’s effectiveness across different threat profiles and goals.

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Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

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