Cheating at Conkers
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The men’s world conkers champion is accused of cheating with a steel chestnut.
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Fortinet Integrates Lacework CNAPP into Cybersecurity Portfolio
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Fortinet has made generally available a version of the CNAPP it gained that is now integrated with the Fortinet Security Fabric, an orchestration framework the company developed to centralize the management of its cybersecurity portfolio. The post Fortinet Integrates Lacework CNAPP into Cybersecurity Portfolio appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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North Korean ScarCruft Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Spread RokRAT Malware
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The North Korean threat actor known as ScarCruft has been linked to the zero-day exploitation of a now-patched security flaw in Windows to infect devices with malware known as RokRAT. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2024-38178 (CVSS score: 7.5), a memory corruption bug in the Scripting Engine that could result in remote code execution when using the Edge browser in Internet Explorer Mode.
Engaging Executives: How to Present Cybersecurity in a Way That Resonates
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Getting buy-in can be difficult. Safe-U founder and CEO Jorge Litvin explains how to create a common language between the CISO and the rest of the C-suite.
The Tumultuous IT Landscape is Making Hiring More Difficult
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FIDO Alliance Drafts New Protocol to Simplify Passkey Transfers Across Different Platforms
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The FIDO Alliance said it's working to make passkeys and other credentials more easier to export across different providers and improve credential provider interoperability, as more than 12 billion online accounts become accessible with the passwordless sign-in method.
Urban VPN Review (2024): Is it a Safe & Reliable VPN to Use?
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 16, 2024
With its questionable privacy policy, slow VPN performance, and lack of independent audits, Urban VPN fails to offer a secure and quality VPN experience.
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Zscaler Report: Mobile, IoT, and OT Cyber Threats Surge in 2024
Tech Republic Security
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Zscaler ThreatLabz report reveals a 2024 surge in mobile, IoT, and OT cyberattacks, highlighting key trends and the need for zero trust security.
5 Techniques for Collecting Cyber Threat Intelligence
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
To defend your organization against cyber threats, you need a clear picture of the current threat landscape. This means constantly expanding your knowledge about new and ongoing threats. There are many techniques analysts can use to collect crucial cyber threat intelligence. Let’s consider five that can greatly improve your threat investigations.
How to Use Call Detail Records to Detect Fraud
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OCTOBER 16, 2024
Learn how data from call detail records can help you find fraud calls made by your phone system — and prevent them from happening again.
Hacker Charged With Seeking to Kill Using Cyberattacks on Hospitals
WIRED Threat Level
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The US has accused two brothers of being part of the hacker group Anonymous Sudan, which allegedly went on a wild cyberattack spree that hit hundreds of targets—and, for one of the two men, even put lives at risk.
Enhance Innovation and Governance Through the Cloud Development Maturity Model
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Leverage the Cloud Development Environment Maturity Model to elevate your software development practices with scalable, secure cloud-based workspaces. This model offers a structured approach to modernizing development, aligning technology, developer experience, security, and workflows. By implementing Cloud Development Environments (CDEs), teams can boost efficiency, improve security, and streamline operations through centralized governance.
Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 16, 2024
CA/B testing: Ludicrous proposal draws ire from “furious” systems administrators. The post Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury appeared first on Security Boulevard.
7 Security and Compliance Tips From ISC2 Security Congress
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 16, 2024
An IT and security compliance analyst distilled seven ways to forge effective synergies between IT and broader business goals.
More Ransoms Being Paid and More Data Being Lost: Hornetsecurity
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 16, 2024
A survey of IT professionals by Hornetsecurity found that while the number of ransomware victims are paying the ransoms, more of the data is being lost. In addition, while ransomware protection is a top priority, many feared their organizations were unprepared for an attack. The post More Ransoms Being Paid and More Data Being Lost: Hornetsecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Hackers Abuse EDRSilencer Tool to Bypass Security and Hide Malicious Activity
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Threat actors are attempting to abuse the open-source EDRSilencer tool as part of efforts to tamper endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions and hide malicious activity. Trend Micro said it detected "threat actors attempting to integrate EDRSilencer in their attacks, repurposing it as a means of evading detection.
Bringing the Cybersecurity Imperative Into Focus
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Tor Browser and Firefox users should update to fix actively exploited vulnerability
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Mozilla has announced a security fix for its Firefox browser which also impacts the closely related Tor Browser. The new version fixes one critical security vulnerability which is reportedly under active exploitation. To address the flaw, both Mozilla and Tor recommend that users update their browsers to the most current versions available. Firefox users that have automatic updates enabled should have the new version available as soon or shortly after they open the browser.
Everything you need to know about NIST Security Compliance
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 16, 2024
What Is NIST? What Is NIST Compliance? Importance of Being NIST Compliant The Benefits of Meeting NIST Cybersecurity Standards Five Main NIST Frameworks Achieve Continuous NIST Compliance with FireMon Frequently Asked Questions Get a Demo National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security standards have become a core competency for organizations aiming to strengthen their cybersecurity posture.
“Nudify” deepfake bots remove clothes from victims in minutes, and millions are using them
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Millions of people are turning normal pictures into nude images, and it can be done in minutes. Journalists at Wired found at least 50 “nudify” bots on Telegram that claim to create explicit photos or videos of people with only a couple of clicks. Combined, these bots have millions of monthly users. Although there is no sure way to find out how many unique users that are, it’s appalling, and highly likely there are much more than those they found.
Critical Kubernetes Image Builder Vulnerability Exposes Nodes to Root Access Risk
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the Kubernetes Image Builder that, if successfully exploited, could be abused to gain root access under certain circumstances. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-9486 (CVSS score: 9.8), has been addressed in version 0.1.38. The project maintainers acknowledged Nicolai Rybnikar for discovering and reporting the vulnerability.
The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
Brazil’s Polícia Federal arrested the notorious hacker USDoD
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Brazil’s Polícia Federal has arrested hacker USDoD, the hacker behind the National Public Data and InfraGard breaches. Brazil’s Polícia Federal (PF) announced the arrest in Belo Horizonte/MG of the notorious hacker USDoD. In August, a CrowdStrike investigation revealed that the hacker USDoD (aka EquationCorp), who is known for high-profile data leaks, is a man from Brazil.
From Misuse to Abuse: AI Risks and Attacks
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
AI from the attacker’s perspective: See how cybercriminals are leveraging AI and exploiting its vulnerabilities to compromise systems, users, and even other AI applications Cybercriminals and AI: The Reality vs. Hype “AI will not replace humans in the near future.
Solid Data Security: The Foundation of a Safe Digital World
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Solid Data Security: The Foundation of a Safe Digital World madhav Thu, 10/17/2024 - 04:58 It’s that time of year again. The nights are drawing in, the leaves are yellowing on the trees, and the summer is already becoming a mere memory. Oh, and it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year’s theme, “Secure Our World,” encourages people to safeguard the digital assets that are instrumental to their personal and professional lives.
Finnish Customs dismantled the dark web drugs market Sipulitie
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Finnish Customs shut down the Tor darknet marketplace Sipulitie and seized the servers hosting the platform. Finnish Customs, with the help of Europol, Swedish and Polish law enforcement authorities and researchers at Bitdefender , shut down the Tor marketplace Sipulitie. “Finnish customs has closed the web servers of the Sipulitie marketplace, which has been operating on the Tor network since 2023, in cooperation with the Swedish police, and confiscated their contents.
IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?
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Finance and Insurance API Security: A Critical Imperative
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 16, 2024
API security is a critical concern for industries that are undergoing digital transformation. Financial services and insurance sectors are particularly vulnerable due to the increasing number of APIs they need to manage. As early adopters of digitalization, these sectors face unique challenges requiring a customized API security approach. The 2024 State of API Security Report by Salt Security highlights the growing complexities and risks associated with APIs in financial services and insurance,
U.S. DOJ Charges Operators of Anonymous Sudan for DDoS Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
Penetration Testing
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice announced today the indictment of two Sudanese nationals, Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer (22) and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer (27), for their alleged roles in operating... The post U.S. DOJ Charges Operators of Anonymous Sudan for DDoS Attacks on Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Panduit Partners with Hyperview to Offer Clients Modern DCIM Software Tools
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Panduit partners with Hyperview to replace its SmartZone Cloud software product offerings with Hyperview’s cloud-based DCIM platform TINLEY PARK, Ill. & Vancouver, British Columbia – October 16, 2024: Panduit, a global leader in innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions, and Hyperview, the leading cloud-based data center infrastructure management (DCIM) platform, are excited to.
Solid Data Security: The Foundation of a Safe Digital World
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Hackers breach Pokémon game developer, source code and personal information leaks online
Graham Cluley
OCTOBER 16, 2024
In what appears to be one of the biggest leaks in Pokémon history, troves of information related to multiple incarnations of the video game has leaked online - creating ripples of excitement and concern throughout the fanbase. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
CVE-2024-48904 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Command Injection Vulnerability in Trend Micro Cloud Edge
Penetration Testing
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Trend Micro has issued an urgent security bulletin warning users of a critical command injection vulnerability in its Cloud Edge appliance. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-48904 and assigned a CVSS... The post CVE-2024-48904 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Command Injection Vulnerability in Trend Micro Cloud Edge appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Smashing Security podcast #389: WordPress vs WP Engine, and the Internet Archive is down
Graham Cluley
OCTOBER 16, 2024
WordPress's emperor, Matt Mullenweg, demands a hefty tribute from WP Engine, and a battle erupts, leaving millions of websites hanging in the balance. Meanwhile, the Internet Archive, a digital library preserving our online history, is under siege from hackers. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 16, 2024
While programs like CTEM may be upcoming, Gartner® Hype Cycle for Security Operations recommends making incremental shifts early on. The post Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms appeared first on SafeBreach. The post Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms appeared first on Security Boulevard.
IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk
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In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.
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