Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
This story seems straightforward. A city is the victim of a ransomware attack. They repeatedly lie to the media about the severity of the breach. A security researcher repeatedly proves their statements to be lies. The city gets mad and sues the researcher. Let’s hope the judge throws the case out, but—still—it will serve as a warning to others.
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Read more about an attack campaign led by Iran-based cyberespionage threat actor Fox Kitten, and learn how to protect your company from this threat.
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Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Security researcher Hyprdude has published detailed information and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-20017. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability poses a severe... The post CVE-2024-20017 (CVSS 9.8): Zero-Click Exploit Discovered in Popular Wi-Fi Chipsets, PoC Published appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Joseph Steinberg
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
CyberSecurity Expert Joseph Steinberg will deliver a talk at the Penn Club in New York City on October 29 th. The Penn Club provided the following description of Steinberg’s talk, appropriately titled A Spooky Drive Into CyberSecurity for the Halloween season, and which will be run as a joint event with the Columbia Club: Join us for Halloween fun. What does cybersecurity hold for you tricks or treats?
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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.
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
A series of critical vulnerabilities have been uncovered in Veeam Backup & Replication, potentially exposing organizations to unauthorized access, remote code execution, and data breaches. The most severe vulnerability (CVE-2024-40711,... The post Veeam Backup & Replication Faces RCE Flaw– CVE-2024-40711 (CVSS 9.8) Allows Full System Takeover appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
With the US election campaigns at full throttle, scammers have taken a renewed interest in the ways this can be used to defraud people , often using the same tactics legitimate campaigns leverage for support (emails, text messages, phone calls, and social media pleas). The lure that we have seen the most involves asking people to donate to a campaign.
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Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
After using passwords obtained from one of the countless breaches as a lure to trick victims into paying, the “Hello pervert” sextortion scammers have recently introduced two new pressure tactics: Name-dropping the infamous Pegasus spyware and adding pictures of your home environment. They do this to add credibility to the false claims that the scammers have been watching your online behavior and caught you red-handed during activities that you would like to keep private amongst your friends an
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Google has released its monthly security updates for the Android operating system to address a known security flaw that it said has come under active exploitation in the wild. The high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-32896 (CVSS score: 7.8), relates to a case of privilege escalation in the Android Framework component.
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
System administrators and web hosting providers relying on the popular Webmin and Virtualmin control panels are urged to take immediate action following the disclosure of a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-45692) that... The post Webmin/Virtualmin Vulnerability Opens Door to Loop DoS Attacks (CVE-2024-2169) appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
The Last Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Cary, NC, Sept. 4, 2024, CyberNewsWire — In a proactive response to the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats, INE Security , a global leader in cybersecurity and network training, today unveiled a crucial initiative aimed at fortifying corporate defenses against digital dangers. The newly launched guide, “5 Practical Steps to Reduce Cyber Threats,” offers actionable strategies for cybersecurity leaders to enhance their team’s preparedness and response capabilities.
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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.
Elie
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
We present GPAM the first side-channel attack model that generalizes across multiple cryptographic algorithms, implementations, and side-channel countermeasures without the need for manual tuning or trace preprocessing
The Last Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Torrance, Calif., Sept. 4, 2024, CyberNewsWire — AI SPERA , a leading Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) company, has achieved PCI DSS v4.0 certification for its flagship search engine solution, Criminal IP. This accomplishment builds on last year’s attainment of PCI DSS v3.2.1 (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) certification and marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance security, further solidifying its leadership in the global market.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
North Korean threat actors have leveraged a fake Windows video conferencing application impersonating FreeConference.com to backdoor developer systems as part of an ongoing financially-driven campaign dubbed Contagious Interview.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Google addressed a security vulnerability in its Android operating system that is actively exploited in attacks in the wild. Google addressed a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-32896 (CVSS score: 7.8), in its Android operating system that is under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability CVE-2024-32896 is a privilege escalation in the Android Framework component. “there is a possible way to bypass due to a logic error in the code.” reads the advisory publish
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The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
A new supply chain attack technique targeting the Python Package Index (PyPI) registry has been exploited in the wild in an attempt to infiltrate downstream organizations.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
D-Link warns of multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities impacting its discontinued DIR-846 router series. Networking hardware vendor D-Link wars of multiple remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in its discontinued DIR-846 router model. The vulnerabilities CVE-2024-44341 and CVE-2024-44342 (CVSS score of 9.8) are two OS command injection issues.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The White House is urging internet network providers to take steps outlined in its roadmap to better secure the Border Gateway Protocol, a set of rule that are not widely known but are crucial to routing traffic around the internet. The post White House Wants to Tighten Internet Routing Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) has imposed a fine of €30.5 million ($33.7 million) against facial recognition firm Clearview AI for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union (E.U.) by building an "illegal database with billions of photos of faces," including those of Dutch citizens.
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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.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Linux kernel updates often include performance improvements and hardware compatibility. Regular kernel updates are crucial for patching vulnerabilities and protecting your system from cyberattacks. Live patching eliminates the need to reboot the system, avoiding service interruptions. Freshen up with something new and improved – if it’s as simple as applying a software update…. well, why […] The post Bad Reasons to Update Your Linux Kernel appeared first on TuxCare.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Zyxel has released software updates to address a critical security flaw impacting certain access point (AP) and security router versions that could result in the execution of unauthorized commands. Tracked as CVE-2024-7261 (CVSS score: 9.8), the vulnerability has been described as a case of operating system (OS) command injection.
Cisco Security
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Cisco Secure Network Analytics provides pervasive network visibility and security analytics for advanced protection across the extended network and cloud. The purpose of this blog is to review two methods of using threat intelligence in Secure Network Analytics. First, we will cover the threat intelligence feed, and then we will look at using your own […] Cisco Secure Network Analytics provides pervasive network visibility and security analytics for advanced protection across the extended
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Account takeover attacks have emerged as one of the most persistent and damaging threats to cloud-based SaaS environments. Yet despite significant investments in traditional security measures, many organizations continue to struggle with preventing these attacks.
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Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Cary, NC, Sept. 4, 2024, CyberNewsWire — In a proactive response to the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats, INE Security , a global leader in cybersecurity and network training, today unveiled a crucial initiative aimed at fortifying corporate defenses … (more…) The post News alert: INE Security releases a strategies guide for cyber threat preparedness, response capabilities first appeared on The Last Watchdog.
We Live Security
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Would a more robust cybersecurity posture impact premium costs? Does the policy offer legal cover?
The Last Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Singapore, Sept. 4, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Blackwired , the leading cyber observatory for disruptive cybersecurity technologies, has announced the launch of ThirdWatch?, a groundbreaking solution to identify direct threats facing an organization and its Third Parties. ThirdWatch? is a subject-directed monitoring platform that provides a comprehensive 360-degree view in 3D of existential threats that impact organizations and the associated cyber risks posed by their vendors, partners, suppli
Zero Day
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Roku TVs are getting a feature called Backdrops that transforms your idle TV into a work of art.
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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.
SecureBlitz
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Learn what types of investments RIA Custodians will make for your business. Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) custodians offer businesses crucial services necessary for managing and optimizing their investment portfolios. Because of their experience, businesses can make well-informed judgments to help them reach their financial objectives. The following is an in-depth examination of six different assets […] The post What Types of Investments RIA Custodians Will Make for Your Business?
Zero Day
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Roku TVs are getting a feature called Backdrops that transforms your idle TV into a work of art.
Digital Shadows
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
From May 1 to July 31, 2024, ReliaQuest analyzed customer incident data and cybercriminal forums to identify common MITRE ATT&CK TTPs and gather additional intelligence.
Zero Day
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The Lorex 2K video doorbell is the brand's flagship security system. I tested it to see if it was worth the money.
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