Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It’s low tech , but effective. Why Germany? It has more ATMs than other European countries, and—if I read the article right—they have more money in them.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Cary, NC, Oct. 28, 2024, CyberNewswire — As the year-end approaches, it’s common for enterprises to discover they still have funds that must be utilized. Often, these L&D dollars are “use or lose,” meaning they will be returned to the general fund if not invested. Recognizing this, INE Security is launching an initiative to guide organizations in investing in technical training before the year end.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Like other password managers, there are risks and drawbacks to consider before trusting Firefox Password Manager with your credentials.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Italian police arrested four and are investigating dozens, including Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, for alleged unauthorized access to state databases. Italian authorities have arrested four individuals as part of an investigation into alleged illegal access to state databases. The police are also investigating dozens of other individuals, including the son of Luxottica founder Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Cybersecurity news can sometimes feel like a never-ending horror movie, can't it? Just when you think the villains are locked up, a new threat emerges from the shadows. This week is no exception, with tales of exploited flaws, international espionage, and AI shenanigans that could make your head spin.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

ReliaQuest researchers observed Black Basta affiliates relying on Microsoft Teams to gain initial access to target networks. ReliaQuest researchers warn that Black Basta ransomware affiliates switched to Microsoft Teams, posing as IT support to deceive employees into granting access. The BlackBasta ransomware operators were spotted posing as corporate help desks and contacting employees to help them mitigate an ongoing spam attack.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

French internet service provider (ISP) Free disclosed a cyber attack, threat actors allegedly had access to customer personal information. Free S.A.S. is a French telecommunications company, subsidiary of Iliad S.A. that provides voice, video, data, and Internet telecommunications to consumers in France. The company is the second-largest ISP in France with over 22.9 million mobile and fixed subscribers.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

More than six years after the Spectre security flaw impacting modern CPU processors came to light, new research has found that the latest AMD and Intel processors are still susceptible to speculative execution attacks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A long supply chain adds third-party risks, as each partner’s security affects your own, making identity and access management more challenging. Identity-related attack vectors are a significant concern, with a substantial percentage of cyberattacks —often cited as over 70%—involving compromised credentials or identity theft. However, this problem primarily stems from a lack of visibility.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A suspected Russian hybrid espionage and influence operation has been observed delivering a mix of Windows and Android malware to target the Ukrainian military under the Telegram persona Civil Defense. Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) and Mandiant are tracking the activity under the name UNC5812.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 28, 2024

NTT Data today added a managed extended detection and response (MXDR) service that is based on a security operations center (SOC) platform from Palo Alto Networks. The post NTT Data Taps Palo Alto Networks for MXDR Service appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Three malicious packages published to the npm registry in September 2024 have been found to contain a known malware called BeaverTail, a JavaScript downloader and information stealer linked to an ongoing North Korean campaign tracked as Contagious Interview.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A global survey of 4,042 business and technology executives suggests that much work remains to be done to ensure the cyber resiliency of organizations and prioritize how resources are allocated based on the actual risk cybersecurity threats represent. The post PwC Survey Surfaces Lack of Focus on Cyber Resiliency appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A government entity and a religious organization in Taiwan were the target of a China-linked threat actor known as Evasive Panda that infected them with a previously undocumented post-compromise toolset codenamed CloudScout. "The CloudScout toolset is capable of retrieving data from various cloud services by leveraging stolen web session cookies," ESET security researcher Anh Ho said.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Discover the best AI security tools in this article, with top solutions, key features, and expert comparisons to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a spike in phishing pages created using a website builder tool called Webflow, as threat actors continue to abuse legitimate services like Cloudflare and Microsoft Sway to their advantage.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With data breaches on the rise—over 3,200 incidents in the U.S. last year alone —businesses are increasingly under pressure to protect personal data and comply with evolving privacy regulations. The surge in breaches highlights a critical need for robust data privacy practices, not just to avoid regulatory penalties, but to protect the trust and confidence […] The post 5 Best Practices for Data Privacy Compliance appeared first on Centraleyes.

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We Live Security

OCTOBER 28, 2024

ESET researchers discovered a previously undocumented toolset used by Evasive Panda to access and retrieve data from cloud services

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With the holidays around the bend, many are looking for gifts for their family and friends. And since we somehow decided we want to give more each time, we’re also looking for good deals. But European law enforcement agency Europol issued a warning about buying fake goods. Sure, they are cheaper, but they do come with a dark side. According to Europol’s report titled “ Uncovering the ecosystem of intellectual property crime , ”approximately 86 million fake items were seized in the European Union

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Like last week, this week’s theme continues to be vulnerabilities, discovered months ago, that are still rearing their head. A July Microsoft SharePoint issue has been added to the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency’s catalog of known exploitable vulnerabilities. Additionally, VMware released a patch for an already-patched vulnerability from last month due to an insufficient heap overflow fix.

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NSTIC

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This blog is part of a larger NIST series during the month of October for Cybersecurity Awareness Month , called 'Staff Stories Spotlight.' Throughout the month of October this year, Q&A style blogs will be published featuring some of our unique staff members who have interesting backgrounds, stories to tell, and projects in the world of cybersecurity.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Google Chromecast and Roku streaming devices are wildly popular among cord-cutters, but which one is right for you? We break down the differences and help you decide.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Operational Technology (OT) security has affected marine vessel and port operators, since both ships and industrial cranes are being digitalized and automated at a rapid pace, ushering in new types of security challenges. Ships come to shore every six months on average. Container cranes are mostly automated.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The researcher published the technical details and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for CVE-2024-9264 – a critical vulnerability in Grafana—an open-source, multi-platform analytics, and visualization tool widely adopted by organizations to... The post Grafana Vulnerability CVE-2024-9264: PoC Exploit Released for 9.9-Rated Critical Flaw appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been saddled with one bug after another. Here's what you may find if you jump to the new version right now.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A severe security vulnerability has been identified in the Xlight SFTP server, a popular Windows-based FTP and SFTP solution designed for secure, high-performance file transfer. Designated as CVE-2024-46483, this pre-authentication... The post CVE-2024-46483 (CVSS 9.8): Xlight FTP Server Flaw Leaves Users Exposed to Remote Attacks, PoC Published appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Samsung T5 Evo 4TB portable SSD is almost $200 off at Amazon, saving you 46% on all the storage space you'll need for games, documents, photos, and videos. But you'll have to hurry, you might not see an SSD deal this good again until Black Friday.

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Graham Cluley

OCTOBER 28, 2024

One of the largest internet providers in France, Free S.A.S, has confirmed that it recently suffered a cybersecurity breach after a hacker attempted to sell what purported to be stolen data from the organisation on the dark web. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: 100 million US citizens officially impacted by Change Healthcare data breach Pinterest tracks users without consent, alleges complaint After concerns of handing Facebook taxpayer info, four companies found to have improperly shared data LinkedIn bots and spear phishers target job seekers Upload a video selfie to get your Facebook or Instagram account back This industry profits from knowing you have cancer, explains Cody Venzke (Lock and Code S05E22) Internet Archi

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 28, 2024

I find AMD's Ryzen CPUs far more reliable than any Intel-based system I've ever used. But that's not the only thing to make me a convert.

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