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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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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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

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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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Google has announced patches for several high severity vulnerabilities. In total, 51 vulnerabilities have been patched in November’s updates, two of which are under limited, active exploitation by cybercriminals. If your Android phone shows patch level 2024-11-05 or later then the issues discussed below have been fixed. The updates have been made available for Android 12, 12L, 13, 14, and 15.

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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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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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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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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

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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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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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In this video, we explore the alarming details surrounding the largest data breach ever, which has exposed an astonishing 2.9 billion records linked to the National Public Data (NPD) breach. This event has compromised sensitive information for nearly half of the global population, including Social Security numbers and personal family details, raising significant concerns about data security and individual safety.

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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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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Canada ordered ByteDance to shut down TikTok operations over security concerns but did not issue a full ban on the platform. The Canadian government ordered ByteDance to wind up TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. over security concerns following a national security review under the Investment Canada Act Canada’s decision to require ByteDance to dissolve the operations of the popular video-sharing platform was guided by security and intelligence advice.

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NetSpi Technical

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Cloud Composer is a managed service in Google Cloud Platform that allows users to manage workflows. Cloud Composer is built on Apache Airflow and is integrated closely with multiple GCP services. One key component of the managed aspect of Cloud Composer is the use of Cloud Storage to support the environment’s data. Per GCP documentation : “When you create an environment, Cloud Composer creates a Cloud Storage bucket and associates the bucket with your environment… Cloud Composer synchronizes spe

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Cisco fixed a critical flaw in URWB access points, allowing attackers to run root commands, compromising industrial wireless automation security. Cisco has addressed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20418 , that could be exploited by unauthenticated, remote attackers to run commands with root privileges on vulnerable Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) access points used for industrial wireless automation.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Tech support scammers are targeting eBay customers in the U.S. via fraudulent Google ads. In a few separate searches, we were able to identify multiple Sponsored results that were created from at least four different advertiser accounts. While most of those ads clearly looked fake, they appeared consistently and prominently enough to trick the inattentive user into a scam.

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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

The Amazfit Balance, running on Zepp OS 3.0, proved to me that it's worthy of being anyone's primary smartwatch. And it has received a second price drop before Black Friday.

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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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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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Understand the impact that de-identifying text embeddings has on your RAG system. Learn more about preserving data utility. The post Protecting privacy without hurting RAG performance appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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 Boulevard

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Explore top PowerDMARC alternatives and compare their features, pricing, and benefits. Discover why PowerDMARC remains the industry leader in email security. The post Top 10 PowerDMARC Alternatives and Competitors: Detailed Feature Comparison appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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

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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Graham Cluley

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A Facebook friend request leads to arrest, Twitter scams ride again via promoted ads, and adult websites expose their members. Oh, and Graham finds out what Rule 34 is. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.

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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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