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AI With Critical Infrastructure, Smart Glasses and Cyber: What’s the Latest?

Lohrman on Security

There have been several important developments, conferences and speeches on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity trends over the past few months. Here’s a roundup.

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Android devices shipped with backdoored firmware as part of the BADBOX network

Security Affairs

Researchers warn that more than 70,000 Android smartphones, CTV boxes, and tablets were shipped with backdoored firmware as part of BADBOX network. Cybersecurity researchers at Human Security discovered a global network of consumer products, dubbed BADBOX, with firmware backdoors installed and sold through a compromised hardware supply chain. The experts reported that at least 74,000 Android-based mobile phones, tablets, and Connected TV boxes worldwide were shipped with the backdoored firmware.

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Upgrading your Android device? Read this first

Malwarebytes

Last month, we wrote an article about what to do when upgrading your iPhone. Since then, we've received several requests to do a similar post about Android devices. Providing uniform and easy to follow instructions is a bit harder to do for Android, because there are many differences between makes, models, language settings, and Operating System (OS) versions.

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North Korea-linked Lazarus APT laundered over $900 million through cross-chain crime

Security Affairs

North Korea-linked APT group Lazarus has laundered $900 million worth of cryptocurrency, Elliptic researchers reported. Researchers from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reported that threat actors has already laundered a record $7 billion through cross-chain crime. The term “Cross-chain crime” is used to refer to the swapping of cryptoassets between different tokens or blockchains to launder illegally gained funds.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

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MSP Best Practices: PC Maintenance Checklist

Tech Republic Security

Regularly performing preventive PC maintenance provides managed services providers with an excellent opportunity to spot previously unidentified issues that could become bigger problems later. There’s a lot to remember when performing preventive maintenance. MSPs can simplify the process by creating a PC maintenance checklist, such as the accompanying file from TechRepublic Premium.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 440 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. QakBot threat actors are still operational after the August takedown Ransomware attack on MGM Resorts costs $110 Million Cybersecurity, why a hotline number could be important?

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A week in security (October 2 - October 8)

Malwarebytes

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Multi-factor authentication has proven it works, so what are we waiting for? Amazon Prime email scammer snatches defeat from the jaws of victory 2023 MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluation results: Malwarebytes earns high marks for detection, blocks initial malware executions Update now! Apple patches vulnerabilities on iPhone and iPad Sony was attacked by two ransomware operators Meta and TikTok consider charging users for ad-free experience Exim finally fixes 3 out o

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

The rise of personal gadgets, the shift towards remote work, the BYOD trend , and advances in AI have all contributed to home networks becoming an extension of companies' cyber defense perimeters. However, many end-users do not recognize their home networks as extensions of their company's security boundaries. They often feel that using a company-provided laptop linked to the corporate security system is sufficient.

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Granular Permission Control: Do Organizations Need it?

Security Boulevard

The modern workplace is constantly evolving, with organizations of all sizes needing to keep up with the ever-changing landscape. One essential part of ensuring a secure working environment is having the right permission control in place. Fine-grained permission control is a powerful tool for organizations to manage access and security within their networks and systems. […] The post Granular Permission Control: Do Organizations Need it?

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Israel's Failure to Stop the Hamas Attack Shows the Danger of Too Much Surveillance

WIRED Threat Level

Hundreds dead, thousands wounded—Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel shows the limits of even the most advanced and invasive surveillance dragnets as full-scale war erupts.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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.

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DEF CON 31 – Benny Zeltser’s, Jonathan Lusky’s ‘Ringhopper – How We Almost Zero Day’d The World’

Security Boulevard

Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada ; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 31 – Benny Zeltser’s, Jonathan Lusky’s ‘Ringhopper – How We Almost Zero Day’d The World’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Gaza-Linked Cyber Threat Actor Targets Israeli Energy and Defense Sectors

The Hacker News

A Gaza-based threat actor has been linked to a series of cyber attacks aimed at Israeli private-sector energy, defense, and telecommunications organizations. Microsoft, which revealed details of the activity in its fourth annual Digital Defense Report, is tracking the campaign under the name Storm-1133.

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AI With Critical Infrastructure, Smart Glasses and Cyber: What’s the Latest?

Security Boulevard

There have been several important developments, conferences and speeches on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity trends over the past few months. Here’s a roundup. The post AI With Critical Infrastructure, Smart Glasses and Cyber: What’s the Latest? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Improve productivity by slowing down your email

Security Boulevard

Manage teams better by delaying your email! Improve productivity by slowing down your email. Email programs increasingly include the ability to schedule your emails. You can choose when they are sent – in the future, not the past. (They’re not… Read More → The post Improve productivity by slowing down your email appeared first on HACK by Simon PG Edwards.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!