Lohrman on Security
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
As we head toward 2025, are the duties and goals of a chief information security officer achievable? Are CISOs set up for failure? Should position descriptions be changed? Let’s explore.
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the popular GiveWP donation plugin for WordPress, potentially allowing unauthenticated attackers to take complete control of affected websites. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-8353... The post CVE-2024-8353 (CVSS 10): Critical GiveWP Flaw, 100k WordPress Sites at Risk appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Israel allegedly hacked Beirut airport ‘s control tower, warning an Iranian plane not to land, forcing it to return to Tehran. The Israeli cyber army on Saturday hacked into the control tower of Beirut Airport, the Rafic Hariri International Airport. The IDF breached the communication network of the control tower and threatened an Iranian civilian plane attempting to land, reported the MiddleEastMonitor website.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Meta €91 million ($101.56 million) as part of a probe into a security lapse in March 2019, when the company disclosed that it had mistakenly stored users' passwords in plaintext in its systems.
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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 29, 2024
In a significant development for the cybersecurity community, researchers have published technical details and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a newly identified vulnerability in the Linux kernel, designated as CVE-2024-26808.... The post CVE-2024-26808: PoC Exploit Shows Local Privilege Escalation Risk in Linux appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.
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Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Progress Software addresses six new security vulnerabilities affecting its WhatsUp Gold, two of them are rated as critical severity. Progress Software has addressed six new security vulnerabilities in its IT infrastructure monitoring product WhatsUp Gold. “The WhatsUp Gold team has identified six vulnerabilities that exist in versions below 24.0.1.
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
The Filament project, a popular collection of full-stack components for accelerated Laravel development, has issued a critical security advisory for CVE-2024-47186. This Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affects versions from v3.0.0... The post Critical XSS Flaw Discovered in Filament: CVE-2024-47186 Requires Urgent Update for Laravel Developers appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Trend Micro
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Trend Micro MDR (Managed Detection and Response) team promptly mitigated a more_eggs infection. Using Vision One, MDR illustrated how Custom Filters/Models and Security Playbook can be used to automate the response to more_eggs and similar threats.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Hackers stole over $44 million from Asian crypto platform BingX OP KAERB: Europol dismantled phishing scheme targeting mobile users Ukraine bans Telegram for government agencies, military, and critical infrastructure Tor Project responded to claims that l
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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.
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Security researcher Zach Hanley from Horizon3.ai published the technical details and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a critical hardcoded credential vulnerability, CVE-2024-28987, in the popular SolarWinds Web Help Desk... The post Critical SolarWinds Flaw Exposes 827 Instances: PoC Exploit Unveiled for CVE-2024-28987 appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Trend Micro
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Fall is in the air and frameworks for mitigating AI risk are dropping like leaves onto policymakers’ desks. From California’s SB 1047 bill and NIST’s model-testing deal with OpenAI and Anthropic to REAIM’s blueprint for military AI governance, AI regulation is proving to be a hot and complicated topic.
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
In a recent analysis by G DATA CyberDefense, a complex malware infection chain targeting Brazilian entities has been uncovered, utilizing obfuscated.NET loaders and advanced persistence techniques. The malware, linked... The post.NET Loaders and Stealthy Persistence: BBTok Trojan’s New Tricks appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Save $85 with this GDPR Security Pack. Read on to find out how. One of the key requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation is a demonstrated effort to enforce security measures that safeguard customer data. This bundle from TechRepublic Premium comprises six policies you can customize and implement to help your organization show good.
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Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.
Zero Day
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Businesses can expect to pay a shockingly high sum for a subscription to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates. Educators will fare better. But what about consumers?
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
CIAM gets a major upgrade with AI, which secures customer identities, streamlines access, and ensures only the right people get in. But we can't just set it and forget it. Discover why AI is a game changer, key applications in the field, and what the future looks like with AI advancements. The post How AI-Enabled Cybersecurity Solutions Are Strengthening Our Online Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Zero Day
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Before you get rid of an old laptop, make sure your personal files are thoroughly deleted and unrecoverable. Here's how.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
In episode 348, Tom and Scott discuss Discord’s new end-to-end encryption for audio and video calls, involving the DAVE Protocol, third-party vetting by Trail of Bits, and its impact on users. They also address LinkedIn’s controversial move to automatically opt users into using their data to train AI models without initial consent, suggestions for opting […] The post Discord’s New End-to-End Encryption, LinkedIn Using Your Data for AI Training appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.
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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
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
You don't have to get rid of a perfectly good PC just because it doesn't meet Microsoft's strict Windows 11 compatibility standards. Here's how you can bypass the restrictions and safely upgrade your Windows 10 PC - for free.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Discover why Escape is a better API security solution. The post Escape vs Salt Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Zero Day
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Improvements to the Meta Ray-Ban's multimodal AI offer unique capabilities to the smart glasses, including the ability to 'remember' things for you.
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
In an in-depth analysis conducted by Unit 42 researchers, two new malware samples have been linked to the notorious North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, Sparkling Pisces, also known... The post KLogEXE & FPSpy Backdoor: Kimsuky’s Evolving Cyber Espionage Arsenal appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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Zero Day
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Reaching the top of the IT profession means treading a careful line between showing off and delivering results. Here's how to do it.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Outstanding Paper Award Winner! Authors/Presenters:Mohammad Javad Amiri, Chenyuan Wu, Divyakant Agrawal, Amr El Abbadi, Boon Thau Loo, Mohammad Sadoghi Our sincere thanks to USENIX , and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI '24) content, placing the organizations enduring commitment to Open Access front and center.
Zero Day
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Save $419 on a Babbel Language Learning subscription and learn 14 new languages with this deal.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT monitored the disclosure of the details of remote code execution vulnerabilities for Unix CUPS printing service on the Internet. When the system enables cups-browsed process listening (default port 631) to receive UDP packets, unauthenticated attackers induce victims to configure by constructing a malicious IPP server.
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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.
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
In a new report from Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL), the notorious Patchwork APT group has once again demonstrated its cyber-espionage prowess with a sophisticated campaign deploying the “Nexe”... The post Advanced Cyberattacks: Patchwork APT’s Nexe Backdoor Campaign Exposed appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Pen Test Partners
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
TL;DR This is a guide to help prepare for a situation where your mobile device is lost or stolen, including where it is stolen in an unlocked state. The post covers: Creating good habits in your digital life. Using available features to secure your device. How to prepare for loss or theft by having the right information available elsewhere. The UK is witnessing a rise in phone thefts.
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
In a recent report from Microsoft Threat Intelligence, the cybercriminal group Storm-0501 has been identified as a rising threat, targeting hybrid cloud environments through a series of sophisticated ransomware attacks.... The post Storm-0501 Targets Hybrid Clouds with Evolving Ransomware Tactics appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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