Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Microsoft is warning Azure cloud users that a Chinese controlled botnet is engaging in “highly evasive” password spraying. Not sure about the “highly evasive” part; the techniques seem basically what you get in a distributed password-guessing attack: “Any threat actor using the CovertNetwork-1658 infrastructure could conduct password spraying campaigns at a larger scale and greatly increase the likelihood of successful credential compromise and initial access to mul

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Anton on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Mention “alert fatigue” to a SOC analyst. They would immediately recognize what you are talking about. Now, take your time machine to 2002. Find a SOC analyst (much fewer of those around, to be sure, but there are some!) and ask him about alert fatigue — he would definitely understand what the concern is. Now, crank up your time machine all the way to 11 and fly to the 1970s where you can talk to some of the original NOC analysts.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

AI-enhanced malicious attacks are a top concern for 80% of executives, and for good reason, as there is a lot of evidence that bad actors are exploiting the technology.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

That’s a lot of pain: $125,000 ransom seems small—but why do the scrotes want it paid in baguettes? The post Schneider Electric Confirms Ransom Hack — Hellcat Demands French Bread as ‘Joke’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

DNS hijacking is a growing threat that can redirect users to malicious sites. However, using passive DNS monitoring can help to protect data.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

INTERPOL on Tuesday said it took down more than 22,000 malicious servers linked to various cyber threats as part of a global operation. Dubbed Operation Synergia II, the coordinated effort ran from April 1 to August 31, 2024, targeting phishing, ransomware, and information stealer infrastructure.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers are warning that a command-and-control (C&C) framework called Winos is being distributed within gaming-related applications like installation tools, speed boosters, and optimization utilities. "Winos 4.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Google Cloud says it is taking a phased approach to making MFA mandatory for all users by the end of 2025 to help bolster the cyber-protections against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. The post Google Cloud: MFA Will Be Mandatory for All Users in 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

An ongoing threat campaign dubbed VEILDrive has been observed taking advantage of legitimate services from Microsoft, including Teams, SharePoint, Quick Assist, and OneDrive, as part of its modus operandi.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a critical security advisory, Cisco has disclosed a command injection vulnerability in its Unified Industrial Wireless Software used for Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) Access Points. Identified as CVE-2024-20418,... The post CVE-2024-20418 (CVSS 10): Cisco URWB Access Points Vulnerable to Remote Takeover appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Synology addressed a critical vulnerability in DiskStation and BeePhotos NAS devices that could lead to remote code execution. Taiwanese vendor Synology has addressed a critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-10443, that impacts DiskStation and BeePhotos. An attacker can exploit the flaw without any user interaction and successful exploitation of this flaw could lead to remote code execution.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Cookies play a crucial role in enhancing your online experience, but they can also be exploited by cybercriminals to access sensitive information. In this video, our expert delves into what cookies are and their function in web browsing, explores the techniques hackers use to steal them — such as session hijacking and cross-site scripting (XSS) — and shares effective strategies and tools to protect your cookies and personal data in 2024.

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Zero Day

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Here are the best open-source and free-to-use AI models for text, images, and audio, organized by type, application, and licensing considerations.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Data breaches are a security nightmare that most CISOs will face at some point in their careers. While most data breaches are not recoverable, security teams can still reduce the impact and limit the damage. Avya Chaudhary, writing for TechRepublic Premium, explains what a data breach actually is, how it can affect your organization, and.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Canadian government on Wednesday ordered ByteDance-owned TikTok to dissolve its operations in the country, citing national security risks, but stopped short of instituting a ban on the popular video-sharing platform.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The cybersecurity team at Hunters, AXON, recently uncovered an ongoing threat campaign called VEILDrive that leverages Microsoft services for command and control (C2). Utilizing Microsoft’s SaaS suite—including Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint,... The post VEILDrive: A Novel Attack Exploits Microsoft Services for Command & Control appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. Following a July 18 attack by the Rhysida ransomware group — believed to have Russian affiliations — Columbus is still reeling from the exposure of vast amounts of sensitive resident data.

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Zero Day

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Lenovo's ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 has a lightweight and durable form factor - and a Magic Bay accessory that I can't stop thinking about.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

LONDON, United Kingdom, 6 November 2024 – Heimdal, a leading provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions, and COOLSPIRiT, a UK-based expert in data management and IT infrastructure, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to deliver cutting-edge security technologies to businesses across the UK. Today’s organizations face sophisticated cyber threats targeting critical systems and data.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Hackers are acutely aware that basic corporate account credentials present a significant vulnerability, increasing the stakes for SMBs in particular. The post Securing SMBs in a Cloud-Driven World: Best Practices for Cost-Effective Digital Hygiene Through Verified Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Georgia, a ransomware attack disrupted Memorial Hospital and Manor’s access to its Electronic Health Record system. A ransomware attack hit Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia, and disrupted the access to its Electronic Health Record system. Memorial Hospital and Manor is a community hospital and healthcare facility that serves Decatur County and surrounding areas in southwest Georgia.

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Zero Day

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It's been years in the making, but the Thunderbird developers have finally brought the open-source email client to Android.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

HPE Aruba Networking has issued a security advisory warning of multiple critical vulnerabilities affecting Access Points running Instant AOS-8 and AOS-10. The company has released patches addressing these vulnerabilities, which,... The post CVE-2024-42509 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Vulnerability Exposes Aruba Access Points to Attack appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Budget season is upon us, and everyone in your organization is vying for their slice of the pie. Every year, every department has a pet project that they present as absolutely essential to profitability, business continuity, and quite possibly the future of humanity itself. And no doubt that some of these actually may be mission critical.

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Zero Day

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

With neither infrastructure nor silos to slow it down, World Central Kitchen delivers a million meals a day, every day. It also delivers important lessons for your business.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Introduction In August 2024, our team identified a new crimeware bundle, which we named “SteelFox” Delivered via sophisticated execution chains including shellcoding, this threat abuses Windows services and drivers. It spreads via forums posts, torrent trackers and blogs, imitating popular software like Foxit PDF Editor and AutoCAD. It also uses stealer malware to extract the victim’s credit card data as well as details about the infected device.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a new report, cybersecurity researchers from Check Point detail the evolution of ElizaRAT, a remote access tool (RAT) used by the notorious APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe. The... The post APT36 Advances with ElizaRAT and ApoloStealer: New Tactics in Espionage Against India appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A global law enforcement operation called Operation Synergia II dismantled over 22,000 malicious IPs linked to phishing, infostealers, and ransomware, INTERPOL said. INTERPOL announced this week it took down more than 22,000 malicious servers linked to cybercriminal activities as part of a global operation code-named Operation Synergia II. Operation Synergia II is a collaborative effort by INTERPOL, private sector partners, and 95 countries, that targeted phishing, ransomware, and infostealers f

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Zero Day

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Lorex 2K video doorbell is the brand's flagship security system, and it's well worth the upfront cost.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Cisco has released security updates to address a maximum severity security flaw impacting Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) Access Points that could permit unauthenticated, remote attackers to run commands with elevated privileges. Tracked as CVE-2024-20418 (CVS score: 10.

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