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UK Trails Behind Europe in Technical Skills Proficiency, Coursera Report Finds

Tech Republic Security

The U.K. is the 25th most technically proficient country in Europe, with Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands taking the top three places.

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No AI training in newly distrusted Terms of Service, Adobe says

Malwarebytes

Following days of user pushback that included allegations of forcing a “spyware-like” Terms of Service (ToS) update into its products, design software giant Adobe explained itself with several clarifications. Apparently, the concerns raised by the community , especially among Photoshop and Substance 3D users, caused the company to reflect on the language it used in the ToS.

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6 Best VPNs for Australia in 2024

Tech Republic Security

What's the best VPN to use in Australia? Discover the pricing, features, pros and cons of our recommended VPNs for Australia.

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China-Backed Hackers Exploit Fortinet Flaw, Infecting 20,000 Systems Globally

The Hacker News

State-sponsored threat actors backed by China gained access to 20,000 Fortinet FortiGate systems worldwide by exploiting a known critical security flaw between 2022 and 2023, indicating that the operation had a broader impact than previously known.

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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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Mandiant Report: Snowflake Users Targeted for Data Theft and Extortion

Tech Republic Security

A threat actor exploited the Snowflake platform to target organizations for data theft and extortion using compromised credentials. Learn how to protect your business from this threat.

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Black Basta Ransomware May Have Exploited MS Windows Zero-Day Flaw

The Hacker News

Threat actors linked to the Black Basta ransomware may have exploited a recently disclosed privilege escalation flaw in the Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service as a zero-day, according to new findings from Symantec. The security flaw in question is CVE-2024-26169 (CVSS score: 7.

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New Phishing Campaign Deploys WARMCOOKIE Backdoor Targeting Job Seekers

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an ongoing phishing campaign that leverages recruiting- and job-themed lures to deliver a Windows-based backdoor named WARMCOOKIE. "WARMCOOKIE appears to be an initial backdoor tool used to scout out victim networks and deploy additional payloads," Elastic Security Labs researcher Daniel Stepanic said in a new analysis.

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RSAC Fireside Chat: VISO TRUST replaces questionaires with AI analysis to advance ‘TPRM’

The Last Watchdog

Taking stock of exposures arising from the data-handling practices of third-party suppliers was never simple. Related: Europe requires corporate sustainability In a hyper-connected, widely-distributed operating environment the challenge has become daunting. At RSAC 2024 , I visited with Paul Valente , co-founder and CEO of VISO TRUST. We had a wide-ranging discussion about the limitations of traditional third-party risk management ( TPRM ), which uses extensive questionnaires—and the honor syste

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Lessons from the Ticketmaster-Snowflake Breach

The Hacker News

Last week, the notorious hacker gang, ShinyHunters, sent shockwaves across the globe by allegedly plundering 1.3 terabytes of data from 560 million Ticketmaster users. This colossal breach, with a price tag of $500,000, could expose the personal information of a massive swath of the live event company's clientele, igniting a firestorm of concern and outrage.

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Medical-Targeted Ransomware Is Breaking Records After Change Healthcare’s $22M Payout

WIRED Threat Level

Cybersecurity firm Recorded Future counted 44 health-care-related incidents in the month after Change Healthcare’s payment came to light—the most it’s ever seen in a single month.

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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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Cryptojacking Campaign Targets Misconfigured Kubernetes Clusters

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have warned of an ongoing cryptojacking campaign targeting misconfigured Kubernetes clusters to mine Dero cryptocurrency. Cloud security firm Wiz, which shed light on the activity, said it's an updated variant of a financially motivated operation that was first documented by CrowdStrike in March 2023.

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CVE-2024-35213: Critical Vulnerability Discovered in BlackBerry QNX SDP

Penetration Testing

BlackBerry has issued a critical security advisory for its QNX Software Development Platform (SDP), urging users to promptly patch a severe vulnerability in the SGI Image Codec. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-35213 and assigned... The post CVE-2024-35213: Critical Vulnerability Discovered in BlackBerry QNX SDP appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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New Cross-Platform Malware 'Noodle RAT' Targets Windows and Linux Systems

The Hacker News

A previously undocumented cross-platform malware codenamed Noodle RAT has been put to use by Chinese-speaking threat actors either for espionage or cybercrime for years. While this backdoor was previously categorized as a variant of Gh0st RAT and Rekoobe, Trend Micro security researcher Hara Hiroaki said "this backdoor is not merely a variant of existing malware, but is a new type altogether.

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Smishing Triad Targets Pakistan with Large-Scale Banking Scam

Penetration Testing

Cybersecurity firm Resecurity has disclosed a sophisticated smishing campaign targeting customers of major Pakistani mobile carriers. The threat actor group, dubbed “Smishing Triad,” is leveraging stolen personal data and impersonating Pakistan Post to conduct... The post Smishing Triad Targets Pakistan with Large-Scale Banking Scam appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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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!

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Google warns of actively exploited Pixel firmware zero-day

Bleeping Computer

Google has released patches for 50 security vulnerabilities impacting its Pixel devices and warned that one of them had already been exploited in targeted attacks as a zero-day. [.

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Bouncing Back: How to Investigate and Recover After a Ransomware Attack

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Bouncing Back: How to Investigate and Recover After a Ransomware Attack madhav Thu, 06/13/2024 - 05:49 You've likely seen the headlines about ransomware attacks and the monumental challenges they pose for organizations. But what should you do when an attack occurs, even if you have a ransomware protection solution in place? In this post, we will delve into the forensics of a ransomware attack, showing you how to classify the attack and recover from it if a ransomware protection solution is in pl

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Ransomware Group Jumps on PHP Vulnerability

Security Boulevard

A long-running ransomware campaign that has been targeting Windows and Linux systems since 2019 is the latest example of how closely threat groups track public disclosures of vulnerabilities and proofs-of-concept (PoCs) and how quickly they move in to exploit them. The PHP Group last week disclosed a high-severity flaw – tracked as CVE-2024-4577 and with.

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Microsoft deprecates Windows DirectAccess, recommends Always On VPN

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft has announced that the DirectAccess remote access solution is now deprecated and will be removed in a future release of Windows, recommending companies migrate to the 'Always On VPN' for enhanced security and continued support. [.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

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.

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Time to challenge yourself in the 2024 Google CTF

Google Security

Hlynur Gudmundsson, Software Engineer It’s Google CTF time! Install your tools, commit your scripts, and clear your schedule. The competition kicks off on June 21 2024 6:00 PM UTC and runs through June 23 2024 6:00 PM UTC. Registration is now open at goo.gle/ctf. Join the Google CTF (at goo.gle/ctf ), a thrilling arena to showcase your technical prowess.

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Phishing emails abuse Windows search protocol to push malicious scripts

Bleeping Computer

A new phishing campaign uses HTML attachments that abuse the Windows search protocol (search-ms URI) to push batch files hosted on remote servers that deliver malware. [.

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CVE-2024-37051: Critical JetBrains Flaw Exposes GitHub Tokens in IntelliJ IDEs, PoC Published

Penetration Testing

A security researcher has published details and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-37051) that impacts users of its IntelliJ integrated development environment (IDE) apps and exposes GitHub access tokens. This vulnerability... The post CVE-2024-37051: Critical JetBrains Flaw Exposes GitHub Tokens in IntelliJ IDEs, PoC Published appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Understanding the Nuances: DAST vs. Penetration Testing

Veracode Security

Cyberattacks are a growing threat, making it crucial for us to understand the tools and techniques available to secure applications. Today, we dive into the differences and similarities between Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Penetration Testing with insights from a Veracode industry expert and certified penetration tester, Florian Walter.

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Bringing the Cybersecurity Imperative Into Focus

Tech leaders today are facing shrinking budgets and investment concerns. This whitepaper provides insights from over 1,000 tech leaders on how to stay secure and attract top cybersecurity talent, all while doing more with less. Download today to learn more!

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New phishing toolkit uses PWAs to steal login credentials

Bleeping Computer

A new phishing kit has been released that allows red teamers and cybercriminals to create progressive web Apps (PWAs) that display convincing corporate login forms to steal credentials. [.

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3 Myths About In-House CAs and Why You Should Reconsider Using Them

GlobalSign

Organizations run private CAs out of convenience, but are they really more secure? Here are 3 myths about private CAs for businesses to reconsider.

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CISA warns of criminals impersonating its employees in phone calls

Bleeping Computer

Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned that criminals are impersonating its employees in phone calls and attempting to deceive potential victims into transferring money. [.

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Black Basta Ransomware Suspected of Exploiting Windows Zero-Day Flaw

SecureWorld News

The prolific Black Basta ransomware operation is believed to have leveraged a recently patched Windows privilege escalation vulnerability as a Zero-Day exploit before a fix was made available, according to new research by cybersecurity firm Symantec. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2024-26169, a high-severity issue in the Windows Error Reporting Service that could allow attackers to elevate their privileges to SYSTEM level on affected systems.

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Introducing CDEs to Your Enterprise

Explore how enterprises can enhance developer productivity and onboarding by adopting self-hosted Cloud Development Environments (CDEs). This whitepaper highlights the simplicity and flexibility of cloud-based development over traditional setups, demonstrating how large teams can leverage economies of scale to boost efficiency and developer satisfaction.

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Police arrest Conti and LockBit ransomware crypter specialist

Bleeping Computer

The Ukraine cyber police have arrested a 28-year-old Russian man in Kyiv for working with Conti and LockBit ransomware operations to make their malware undetectable by antivirus software and conducting at least one attack himself. [.

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Cybersecurity Explained

CompTIA on Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a vitally important topic both inside the tech industry and across the entire spectrum of business and government.

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Black Basta ransomware gang linked to Windows zero-day attacks

Bleeping Computer

The Cardinal cybercrime group (Storm-1811, UNC4394), who are the main operators of the Black Basta ransomware, is suspected of exploiting a Windows privilege escalation vulnerability, CVE-2024-26169, before a fix was made available. [.

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2024’s Best RMM Solutions for MSPs: Top 10 Remote IT Management Tools

Heimadal Security

In this article, we’ll answer your question: “What are the best RMM solutions for 2024?” We’ll explore the top 10 tools to help MSPs efficiently monitor and manage client systems. Here’s a quick glance for you: Heimdal XDR ConnectWise Automate Datto RMM NinjaOne N-able RMM Kaseya VSA ITarian GoToResolve Atera RMM Action1 RMM Let’s review […] The post 2024’s Best RMM Solutions for MSPs: Top 10 Remote IT Management Tools appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.