Lohrman on Security
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Welcome to the second installment of this comprehensive annual look at global cybersecurity industry predictions, forecasts, trends and outlook reports from the top security industry vendors, technology magazines, expert thought leaders and more.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity PAN-OS flaw that could trigger denial-of-service (DoS) on vulnerable devices. Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-3393 (CVSS score: 8.7), in PAN-OS software that could cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to reboot the firewall by sending a malicious packet through its data plane.
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Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Shouldve used MFA: $T loses yet more customer datathis time, from almost all of them. The post Best of 2024: AT&T Says 110M Customers Data Leaked Yep, its Snowflake Again appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Malwarebytes
DECEMBER 27, 2024
A popular saying is: To err is human, but to really foul things up you need a computer. Even though the saying is older than you might think, it did not come about earlier than the concept of artificial intelligence (AI). And as long as we have been waiting for AI technology to become commonplace, if AI has taught us one thing this year, then its that when humans and AI cooperate, amazing things can happen.
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Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.
Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The basic strategy is to place a device with a hidden camera in a position to capture normally hidden card values, which are interpreted by an accomplice off-site and fed back to the player via a hidden microphone. Miniaturization is making these devices harder to detect. Presumably AI will soon obviate the need for an accomplice.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 27, 2024
North Korea-linked threat actors are using the OtterCookie backdoor to target software developers with fake job offers. North Korea-linked threat actors were spotted using new malware called OtterCookie as part of the Contagious Interview campaign that targets software developer community with fake job offers. The Contagious Interview campaign was first detailed by Palo Alto Networks researchers in November 2023, however it has been active since at least December 2022.
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Security Affairs
DECEMBER 27, 2024
FortiGuard Labs observed increased activity from two botnets, the Mirai variant “FICORA” and the Kaiten variant “CAPSAICIN” FortiGuard Labs researchers observed a surge in activity associated with two botnets, the Mirai variant “ FICORA ” and the Kaiten variant “CAPSAICIN,” in late 2024. Both botnets target vulnerabilities in D-Link devices, particularly through the HNAP interface, allowing remote command execution.
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Selecting a cyber risk management solution is a critical decision for any organization. The process requires careful consideration of your needs, how a platform can meet them, and how the solution supports legacy GRC functions. This post will delve into the key elements for a successful selection process, including evaluating product capabilities, service levels, and the overall vendor relationship.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 27, 2024
A Brazilian citizen faces U.S. charges for allegedly threatening to release data stolen from a company in a March 2020 security breach. The U.S. government has charged the Brazilian citizen Junior Barros De Oliveira, 29, with allegedly threatening to release data stolen from a company during a March 2020 security breach. De Oliveira was charged with four counts of extortionate threats involving information obtained from protected computers in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 10
The Hacker News
DECEMBER 27, 2024
A high-severity flaw impacting select Four-Faith routers has come under active exploitation in the wild, according to new findings from VulnCheck. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-12856 (CVSS score: 7.2), has been described as an operating system (OS) command injection bug affecting router models F3x24 and F3x36.
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The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
Zero Day
DECEMBER 27, 2024
In 2024, AI became truly helpful. Here are 15 clever ways I integrated it into my workflow for quicker, better results - and how you can too.
The Hacker News
DECEMBER 27, 2024
North Korean threat actors behind the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign have been observed dropping a new JavaScript malware called OtterCookie.
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 27, 2024
In 2025, the cost of cyberattacks will reach $10.5 trillion globally. The projected growth rate is 15% every year. While the cost of attack keeps increasing, a breach is now identified in 194 days on average. It takes 64 days to contain a breach and 88 days on average to resolve an attack facilitated through [] The post What is the Process of ISO 27001 Certification?
The Hacker News
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The threat actor known as Cloud Atlas has been observed using a previously undocumented malware called VBCloud as part of its cyber attack campaigns targeting "several dozen users" in 2024.
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Zero Day
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Teams designing AI should include linguistics and philosophy experts, parents, young people, everyday people with different life experiences from different socio-economic backgrounds.
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Authors/Presenters: Mike Raggo Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON , and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conferences events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center ; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Using AI Computer Vision In Your OSINT Data Analysis appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Zero Day
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Here's what you should be focusing on instead.
WIRED Threat Level
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passports days are numbereddespite new privacy risks.
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
Zero Day
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Clusters of GPU chips in coming years will have to connect over distances longer than a mile, says the CEO of this fiber-optics firm.
Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Xiaomi is redefining its Bootloader unlocking policy with the introduction of new rules effective January 1, 2025, coinciding with the rollout of its HyperOS. These updates aim to enhance security... The post Xiaomi Limits HyperOS Bootloader Unlocking to One Device Per Account appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Zero Day
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The new AI model 'is doing something completely different from the GPT series.
Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 27, 2024
A recent research report by Counterpoint Research reveals that, despite the long-standing promotion of eSIM technology and the availability of eSIM services from numerous telecom providers, a significant portion of... The post eSIMs: The Future of Connectivity, But Are Consumers Ready? appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!
Zero Day
DECEMBER 27, 2024
You might have the chance to test-drive Apple's streaming service for free soon.
Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Microsofts.NET team, led by Product Manager Richard Lander, has announced a major change in how.NET installers and archives are distributed. This unexpected update, necessitated by the imminent shutdown... The post Microsoft Announces Critical Change to.NET Installer Distribution Domains appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Zero Day
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Microsoft's 11th-edition Surface Pro delivers with a brilliant OLED display and a snappy processor.
We Live Security
DECEMBER 27, 2024
From attacks leveraging new new zero-day exploits to a major law enforcement crackdown, December 2024 was packed with impactful cybersecurity news
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Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.
Zero Day
DECEMBER 27, 2024
If you're dealing with a laggy PC, the PNY 1TB storage drive can speed up your system with added storage.
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 27, 2024
In this blog post, we will explore the intricate world of detection engineering. Well start by examining the inputs and outputs of detection engineering, and then well illustrate the detection engineering lifecycle. The post Detection Engineering: A Case Study appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Zero Day
DECEMBER 27, 2024
If you like your watches extra little and not-so-smart, Casio might have something for you.
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Wondering what cybersecurity trends will have the most impact in 2025? Check out six predictions from Tenable experts about cyber issues that should be on your radar screen in the new year including AI security, data protection, cloud security and much more! 1 - Data protection will become even more critical as AI usage surges Because AI tools rely on vast amounts of data, widespread AI adoption will lead to the exponential growth of data volumes.
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