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Upcoming Speaking Events

Schneier on Security

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at a joint meeting of the Boston Chapter of the IEEE Computer Society and GBC/ACM , in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The event will take place at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Room 32-G449 (Kiva), as well as online via Zoom.

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Germany Disrupts BADBOX Malware on 30,000 Devices Using Sinkhole Action

The Hacker News

Germany's Federal Office of Information Security (BSI) has announced that it has disrupted a malware operation called BADBOX that came preloaded on at least 30,000 internet-connected devices sold across the country.

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U.S. CISA adds Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the vulnerability CVE-2024-50623 (CVSS score 8.8),which impacts multiple Cleo products to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. “Cleo has identified an unrestricted file upload and download vulnerability (CVE-2024-50623) that could lead to remote code exe

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CVE-2024-11053 (CVSS 9.1): Curl Vulnerability Exposes User Credentials in Redirects

Penetration Testing

A recently discovered vulnerability in the popular curl command line tool and library, tracked as CVE-2024-11053 and assigned a CVSS score of 9.1, could lead to the unintended exposure of... The post CVE-2024-11053 (CVSS 9.1): Curl Vulnerability Exposes User Credentials in Redirects appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

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.

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IOCONTROL cyberweapon used to target infrastructure in the US and Isreael

Security Affairs

Iran-linked threat actors target IoT and OT/SCADA systems in US and Israeli infrastructure with IOCONTROL malware. Claroty’s Team82 obtained a sample of a custom-built IoT/OT malware called IOCONTROL used by the Iran-linked threat actors to target devices in infrastructure located in Israel and U.S. According to the experts Iran-linked threat group CyberAv3ngers reportedly targeted fuel management systems in Israel and the U.S. using custom IoT malware, IOCONTROL, tied to geopolitical tens

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CVE-2024-11053: Curl Vulnerability Exposes User Credentials in Redirects

Penetration Testing

A recently discovered vulnerability in the popular curl command line tool and library, tracked as CVE-2024-11053 and assigned a CVSS score of 9.1, could lead to the unintended exposure of... The post CVE-2024-11053: Curl Vulnerability Exposes User Credentials in Redirects appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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New Android Banking Trojan Targets Indian Users Through Fake Apps

Penetration Testing

McAfee Labs has revealed the discovery of a new Android banking trojan targeting Indian users, exploiting the countrys dependence on utility and banking apps to steal sensitive financial information. This... The post New Android Banking Trojan Targets Indian Users Through Fake Apps appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool Is Still Sucking Up Credit Card and Social Security Numbers

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: The US indicts North Koreans in fake IT worker scheme, file-sharing firm Cleo warns customers to patch a vulnerability amid live attacks, and more.

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Platforms are the Problem

Security Boulevard

A better path forward for cybersecurity Why is it that cybersecurity is struggling to keep pace with the rapidly evolving threat landscape? We spend more and more, tighten our perimeters, and still there are trillions of dollars being lost to cybercrime and cyber attacks. Setting aside the direct costs to individuals and businesses, and the indirect costs we all experience such as a lack of trust in our banks and other institutionswhat about the role of these trillions of dollars in growing an e

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Critical Microsoft Azure MFA Bypass Exposed: What You Need to Know

Penetration Testing

Oasis Securitys research team has unveiled a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Azures Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system, exposing millions of users to potential breaches. The bypass technique allows attackers to gain... The post Critical Microsoft Azure MFA Bypass Exposed: What You Need to Know appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

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.

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Innovating with Secure Secrets Rotation Techniques

Security Boulevard

How Are We Innovating with Secure Secrets Rotation Techniques? With the rapid expansion of digitized environments, the demand for effective and secure identity management has surged. Organizations are increasingly relying on machine identities or Non-Human Identities (NHIs) to safeguard their data and ensure smooth operations. However, how are we, as data management experts, innovating secure [] The post Innovating with Secure Secrets Rotation Techniques appeared first on Entro.

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IOCONTROL Malware: CyberAv3ngers’ Weapon of Choice Targets Critical Infrastructure

Penetration Testing

A sophisticated malware strain dubbed “IOCONTROL” has emerged as a significant threat to industrial control systems (ICS) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, particularly in Israel and the United States.... The post IOCONTROL Malware: CyberAv3ngers’ Weapon of Choice Targets Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Proactive Approaches to Identity and Access Management

Security Boulevard

Why is Proactive Security Crucial in IAM? Have you ever weighed the impact of security breaches and data leaks on your business? Increasingly, organizations are finding tremendous value in adopting a proactive security approach, particularly in the realm of Identity and Access Management (IAM). This is the first and often most crucial line of defence [] The post Proactive Approaches to Identity and Access Management appeared first on Entro.

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Navigating Cloud Security for Future Proofing Your Assets

Security Boulevard

Why is Cloud Security Imperative for Asset Protection? As businesses increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud, the demand for effective cloud security strategies gains precedence. The criticality of this requirement becomes glaringly obvious when one considers asset protection. But how does cloud security play into the grand scheme of asset protection?

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

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.

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Gaining Confidence Through Effective Secrets Vaulting

Security Boulevard

Why is Secrets Vaulting Crucial in Todays Cybersecurity Landscape? In a world increasingly dependent on cloud-based services, how do organizations ensure maximum security while maintaining operational efficiency? The answer might just lie in an under-explored area of cybersecurity: Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets management. A Deeper Dive into Non-Human Identities and Secrets Vaulting NHIs are [] The post Gaining Confidence Through Effective Secrets Vaulting appeared first on Entro.

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DEF CON 32 – MobileMesh RF Network Exploitation Getting the Tea from goTenna

Security Boulevard

Authors/Presenters: Erwin Karincic, Woody Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON , and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conferences events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center ; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – MobileMesh RF Network Exploitation Getting the Tea from goTenna appeared first on Security Boulevard.