Tech Republic Security
JULY 4, 2024
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WIRED Threat Level
JULY 4, 2024
Generative AI is seeping into the core of your phone, but what does that mean for privacy? Here’s how Apple’s unique AI architecture compares to the “hybrid” approach adopted by Samsung and Google.
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The Hacker News
JULY 4, 2024
The supply chain attack targeting widely-used Polyfill[.]io JavaScript library is wider in scope than previously thought, with new findings from Censys showing that over 380,000 hosts are embedding a polyfill script linking to the malicious domain as of July 2, 2024.
Security Affairs
JULY 4, 2024
Brazil’s data protection authority temporarily banned Meta from using data originating in the country to train its artificial intelligence. Brazil’s data protection authority, Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD), has imposed a temporary ban on Meta from processing users’ personal data for training its artificial intelligence (AI) models. “The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issued today a Preventive Measure determining the immediate suspension, in Brazil,
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The Hacker News
JULY 4, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new botnet called Zergeca that's capable of conducting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Written in Golang, the botnet is so named for its reference to a string named "ootheca" present in the command-and-control (C2) servers ("ootheca[.]pw" and "ootheca[.]top").
Malwarebytes
JULY 4, 2024
Twilio has warned users of the Authy multi-factor authentication (MFA) app about an incident in which cybercriminals may have obtained their phone numbers. Twilio said the cybercriminals abused an unsecured Application Programming Interface (API) endpoint to verify the phone numbers of millions of Authy multi-factor authentication users. Authy is an app that you install on your device which then produces a MFA code for you when logging into services.
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The Hacker News
JULY 4, 2024
Microsoft has revealed two security flaws in Rockwell Automation PanelView Plus that could be weaponized by remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.
Security Affairs
JULY 4, 2024
Twilio states that threat actors have identified the phone numbers of users of its two-factor authentication app, Authy, TechCrunch reported. Last week, the notorious hacker ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen 33 million phone numbers from Twilio. This week the messaging firm told TechCrunch that “threat actors” identified data of Authy users, a two-factor authentication app owned by Twilio, including their phone numbers.
Security Boulevard
JULY 4, 2024
IT managers and CSOs need to rethink their approach to cybersecurity and protect their organizations from this new breed of AI-powered attacks. The post Rethinking Cybersecurity in the Age of AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
JULY 4, 2024
OVHcloud successfully mitigated a record-breaking DDoS attack in April, which reached 840 million packets per second (Mpps). The cloud services provider OVHcloud announced it has mitigated a record-breaking distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack earlier this year. The attack reached a record packet rate of 840 million packets per second (Mpps). “Our infrastructures had to mitigate several 500+ Mpps attacks at the beginning of 2024, including one peaking at 620 Mpps.
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Trend Micro
JULY 4, 2024
In this blog entry, we will discuss how the Jenkins Script Console can be weaponized by attackers for cryptomining activity if not configured properly.
Security Affairs
JULY 4, 2024
Healthcare firm HealthEquity disclosed a data breach caused by a partner’s compromised account that exposed protected health information. Healthcare fintech firm HealthEquity disclosed a data breach after a partner’s compromised account was used to access its systems. The intruders have stolen protected health information from the company systems.
Security Boulevard
JULY 4, 2024
VOC enables teams to address the vulnerabilities that present the greatest risk to their specific attack surface before they can be exploited. The post Smashing Silos With a Vulnerability Operations Center (VOC) appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Quick Heal Antivirus
JULY 4, 2024
In today’s technological landscape, ransomware is a well-known yet potent threat, posing significant challenges to individuals and businesses. The post Quick Heal’s New Update With Enahnced Ransomware Protection appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.
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Security Boulevard
JULY 4, 2024
While compliance frameworks establish baseline requirements for data protection, they may not always align with the rapidly evolving threat landscape. The post Compliance, Security and the Role of Identity appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Graham Cluley
JULY 4, 2024
Security researchers have warned that a new ransomware group has taken an unusual twist on the traditional method of extorting money from its corporate victims. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 4, 2024
Hackers are targeting older versions of the HTTP File Server (HFS) from Rejetto to drop malware and cryptocurrency mining software. [.
GlobalSign
JULY 4, 2024
During the holiday period, cyber threats are larger than ever – find out how to protect your business while having peace of mind through automated security solutions.
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Bleeping Computer
JULY 4, 2024
A threat actor compromised Ethereum's mailing list provider and sent to over 35,000 addresses a phishing email with a link to a malicious site running a crypto drainer. [.
Penetration Testing
JULY 4, 2024
A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-38513) has been discovered in Fiber, a widely-used web framework for the Go programming language. This flaw allows attackers to hijack user sessions, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches.... The post CVE-2024-38513 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Security Flaw in Popular Go Web Framework, Fiber appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
IT Security Guru
JULY 4, 2024
In this digital world we live in, online start-ups are emerging rapidly, harnessing the power of the internet to reach global audiences and deliver innovative solutions. However, with the increased digital presence comes an elevated risk of cyber threats. For new online businesses, implementing robust cybersecurity strategies is not just an option, but a necessity.
Penetration Testing
JULY 4, 2024
A sophisticated and persistent supply chain attack targeting the popular JavaScript library jQuery has been uncovered by cybersecurity researchers at Phylum. The attack, which has been active since late May, involves the distribution of... The post Widespread Supply Chain Attack on NPM: Trojanized jQuery Discovered appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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We Live Security
JULY 4, 2024
Social media sites are designed to make their users come back for more. Do laws restricting children's exposure to addictive social media feeds have teeth or are they a political gimmick?
Penetration Testing
JULY 4, 2024
Two critical vulnerabilities have been identified in the Logsign Unified SecOps Platform, a comprehensive software solution for security operations. These vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-5716 and CVE-2024-5717, when combined, can enable remote, unauthenticated code execution on the... The post Logsign Unified SecOps Platform Urgent Update Addresses Critical RCE Vulnerabilities appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Security Boulevard
JULY 4, 2024
The last mile in secrets security is securing secrets in workloads. Discover a new way to securely deliver encrypted secrets in your infrastructure with innovative open-source tools, and say goodbye to plaintext secrets. The post The Runtime Secrets’ Security Gap appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Penetration Testing
JULY 4, 2024
Recently, the Apache Software Foundation has rushed to release Apache HTTP Server version 2.4.61, a crucial update that addresses a severe source code disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2024-39884). This flaw, rated as “Important” by the Apache... The post Apache HTTP Server Update Patches Critical Source Code Disclosure Flaw (CVE-2024-39884) appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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Heimadal Security
JULY 4, 2024
The Romanian branch of NTT DATA has reportedly been targeted in a significant cyber attack, with the RansomHub ransomware group claiming responsibility. The hackers allege that they have exfiltrated 230 GB of sensitive data. The attack was first detected on June 14, 2024, and the cybercriminals have set a ransom deadline of July 5, 2024, […] The post NTT DATA Romania Probes Security Incident as RansomHub Threatens Data Leak appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Penetration Testing
JULY 4, 2024
Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 threat intelligence team has published a comprehensive analysis detailing the advanced evasion techniques employed by GootLoader, a pervasive malware known for its role in delivering ransomware and other malicious... The post Unit 42 Research Exposes GootLoader’s Sophisticated Sandbox Evasion Tactics appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Security Boulevard
JULY 4, 2024
If data is the new oil, then organizations will get little benefit from hoarding it. They need to share it between individuals, departments, organizations and/or systems to improve decision making and drive growth. But there are risks. To avoid major financial, reputational and legal repercussions, these same enterprises need to build “secure pipelines” down which that data can travel.
Penetration Testing
JULY 4, 2024
A new wave of cyberattacks utilizing the sophisticated Mekotio banking trojan is raising alarms across Latin America, according to a recent report by Trend Micro Research. The malware, active since 2015 and primarily targeting... The post Mekotio Banking Trojan Resurges, Targeting Latin American Financial Systems appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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