Krebs on Security
MAY 6, 2024
Virtual private networking (VPN) companies market their services as a way to prevent anyone from snooping on your Internet usage. But new research suggests this is a dangerous assumption when connecting to a VPN via an untrusted network, because attackers on the same network could force a target’s traffic off of the protection provided by their VPN without triggering any alerts to the user.
Schneier on Security
MAY 6, 2024
Lots of complicated details here: too many for me to summarize well. It involves an obscure Section 230 provision—and an even more obscure typo. Read this.
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Tech Republic Security
MAY 6, 2024
Informatica PowerCenter, Microsoft Playwright and Oracle Database SQL top Udemy’s list of most popular tech courses.
WIRED Threat Level
MAY 6, 2024
The iPhone maker has detected spyware attacks against people in more than 150 countries. Knowing if your device is infected can be tricky—but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself.
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Tech Republic Security
MAY 6, 2024
Additional enforcement means non-compliant email may be delivered to spam folders. Here’s what Google Workspace administrators and Gmail users need to know.
The Hacker News
MAY 6, 2024
The recently uncovered cyber espionage campaign targeting perimeter network devices from several vendors, including Cisco, may have been the work of China-linked actors, according to new findings from attack surface management firm Censys.
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The Hacker News
MAY 6, 2024
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in various applications and system components within Xiaomi devices running Android.
Security Affairs
MAY 6, 2024
Resecurity found a massive leak involving the exposure of personally identifiable information (PII) of over five million citizens of El Salvador on the Dark Web. Resecurity identified a massive leak of the personally identifiable information (PII) of over five million citizens from El Salvador on the Dark Web , impacting more than 80% of the country’s population.
The Hacker News
MAY 6, 2024
More than 50% of the 90,310 hosts have been found exposing a Tinyproxy service on the internet that's vulnerable to a critical unpatched security flaw in the HTTP/HTTPS proxy tool. The issue, tracked as CVE-2023-49606, carries a CVSS score of 9.8 out of a maximum of 10, per Cisco Talos, which described it as a use-after-free bug impacting versions 1.10.0 and 1.11.
SecureList
MAY 6, 2024
Money is what always attracts cybercriminals. A significant share of scam, phishing and malware attacks is about money. With trillions of dollars of digital payments made every year, it is no wonder that attackers target electronic wallets, online shopping accounts and other financial assets, inventing new techniques and reusing good old ones. Amid the current threat landscape, Kaspersky has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the financial risks, pinpointing key trends and providing recommend
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The Hacker News
MAY 6, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new information stealer targeting Apple macOS systems that's designed to set up persistence on the infected hosts and act as a spyware. Dubbed Cuckoo by Kandji, the malware is a universal Mach-O binary that's capable of running on both Intel- and Arm-based Macs.
Security Affairs
MAY 6, 2024
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian operator of virtual currency exchange BTC-e pleaded guilty to participating in a money laundering scheme. Alexander Vinnik , a Russian national, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering for his involvement in operating the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e from 2011 to 2017. BTC-e processed over $9 billion in transactions and served over one million users globally, including many in the United States.
Penetration Testing
MAY 6, 2024
The very backbone of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), praised for their ability to secure online activities, is under scrutiny following a breakthrough discovery by Dani Cronce and Lizzie Moratti from Leviathan Security Group. Their... The post Major VPN Flaw Exposed: “TunnelVision” (CVE-2024-3661) Threatens Security on Public Networks appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Security Boulevard
MAY 6, 2024
War of the words: Fancy Bear actions are “intolerable and unacceptable,” complains German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock. The post Germany Warns Russia: Hacking Will Have Consequences appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The Hacker News
MAY 6, 2024
Cybercriminals are vipers. They’re like snakes in the grass, hiding behind their keyboards, waiting to strike. And if you're a small- and medium-sized business (SMB), your organization is the ideal lair for these serpents to slither into. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated, SMBs like you must do more to protect themselves. But at what price?
Security Affairs
MAY 6, 2024
The City of Wichita in Kansas was forced to shut down its computer systems after a ransomware attack. The City of Wichita, Kansas, was the victim of a ransomware attack and shut down its network to contain the threat. The security breach took place on May 5th, 2024, and immediately started its incident response procedure to prevent the threat from spreading.
Penetration Testing
MAY 6, 2024
Trend Micro, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, has released an important update for its Antivirus One software, targeting a critical vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to inject malicious code. The issue tracked... The post CVE-2024-34456: Trend Micro Patches Code Injection Vulnerability in Antivirus One appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 6, 2024
The City of Wichita, Kansas, disclosed it was forced to shut down portions of its network after suffering a weekend ransomware attack. [.
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We Live Security
MAY 6, 2024
Their innocuous looks and endearing names mask their true power. These gadgets are designed to help identify and prevent security woes, but what if they fall into the wrong hands?
Security Boulevard
MAY 6, 2024
Cyber threats are relentless, and the methods used by cybercriminals are constantly evolving. To strengthen your security posture, it’s crucial to have timely and actionable threat intelligence. However, while technology is vital to your defense, the human element remains a significant potential vulnerability. Consider how these two disparate items intertwine.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 6, 2024
Microsoft is testing showing memory speeds as MT/s (mega-transfers per second) rather than MHz (megahertz) in the Windows 11 Task Manager. [.
Malwarebytes
MAY 6, 2024
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: You get a passkey, you get a passkey, everyone should get a passkey Dropbox Sign customer data accessed in breach Watch out for tech support scams lurking in sponsored search results Psychotherapy practice hacker gets jail time after extorting patients, publishing personal therapy notes online Wireless carriers fined $200 million after illegally sharing customer location data Malwarebytes Premium Security earns “Product of the Year” from AVLab FBI warn
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Security Boulevard
MAY 6, 2024
A report found more than 40 million exposures are impacting 11.5 million critical business entities, with more than half related to cloud platforms. The post Identity, Credential Misconfigurations Open Worrying Security Gaps appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Malwarebytes
MAY 6, 2024
This week on the Lock and Code podcast… You’ve likely felt it: The dull pull downwards of a smartphone scroll. The “five more minutes” just before bed. The sleep still there after waking. The edges of your calm slowly fraying. After more than a decade of our most recent technological experiment, in turns out that having the entirety of the internet in the palm of your hands could be … not so great.
Quick Heal Antivirus
MAY 6, 2024
Let’s face it: the digital landscape is a treacherous realm. Cyber attackers keep hunting for vulnerabilities, finding ways. The post Can You Outsmart Cybercriminals? Stay One Step Ahead with a Powerful Antivirus Solution! appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.
Security Boulevard
MAY 6, 2024
A highly concerning security loophole was recently discovered in a WordPress plugin called "Email Subscribers by Icegram Express," a popular tool utilized by a vast network of over 90,000+ websites. Officially designated as CVE-2024-2876 with a CVSS score of 9.8 (critical), the vulnerability represents a significant threat as it exposes numerous websites to potential attacks. [.
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Cisco Security
MAY 6, 2024
By now, I hope you have had a chance to learn about the first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking solution we recently announced : Cisco Hypershield. As I covered in my previous blog , the unique architecture… Read more on Cisco Blogs Cisco Hypershield can help protect organizations agains unknown vulnerabilities by detecting and blocking unknown vulnerabilities in runtime workloads.
Webroot
MAY 6, 2024
As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats. Here’s what you need to know: The Resilience of Ransomware Ransomware remains a formidable adversary, with groups like LockBit demonstrating an uncanny ability to bounce back even after sig
Identity IQ
MAY 6, 2024
Bitcoin ATM Scams: What You Need to Know IdentityIQ Bitcoin, the popular digital currency, has opened new avenues for online transactions and investments. While its decentralized nature offers benefits, it has also created opportunities for scammers to exploit unsuspecting individuals. With the growing prevalence of Bitcoin ATMs (also known as Bitcoin kiosks), it’s essential to be aware of the potential scams and take necessary precautions.
Cisco Security
MAY 6, 2024
Organizations come in all shapes and sizes. From big companies to small, local companies to multi-nationals, unregulated to highly regulated — the size and sophistication of organizations operating i… Read more on Cisco Blogs We're excited about the integration of Cisco XDR and Splunk Enterprise Security, creating a SecOps platform that can grow with customers as needs change.
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