Krebs on Security
JANUARY 25, 2024
Google continues to struggle with cybercriminals running malicious ads on its search platform to trick people into downloading booby-trapped copies of popular free software applications. The malicious ads, which appear above organic search results and often precede links to legitimate sources of the same software, can make searching for software on Google a dicey affair.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 25, 2024
Interesting article. I am also skeptical that we are going to see useful quantum computers anytime soon. Since at least 2019, I have been saying that this is hard. And that we don’t know if it’s “land a person on the surface of the moon” hard, or “land a person on the surface of the sun” hard. They’re both hard, but very different.
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Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 25, 2024
Learn how to protect yourself and your sensitive information from phishing attacks by implementing multi-factor authentication.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 25, 2024
From repeatedly crippling thousands of gas stations to setting a steel mill on fire, Predatory Sparrow’s offensive hacking has now targeted Iranians with some of history's most aggressive cyberattacks.
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Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 25, 2024
The Australian government’s rollout of passkeys for its digital service portal myGov will build momentum for wider adoption; though, challenges like user education and tech fragmentation remain.
Penetration Testing
JANUARY 25, 2024
GitLab has addressed a critical severity vulnerability that could allow an authenticated user to write files to arbitrary locations on the GitLab server while creating a workspace. GitLab is a web-based DevOps platform that... The post CVE-2024-0402: GitLab Releases Urgent Security Patches for Critical Vulnerability appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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Security Affairs
JANUARY 25, 2024
Cisco addressed a critical flaw in its Unified Communications and Contact Center Solutions products that could lead to remote code execution. Cisco released security patches to address a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20253 (CVSS score of 9.9), impacting multiple Unified Communications and Contact Center Solutions products. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit the flaw to execute arbitrary code on an affected device.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2024
Targeted ads target targets: Patternz and Nuviad enable potentially hostile governments to track individuals by misusing ad bidding. The post Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Genetic testing provider 23andMe confirmed that hackers stole health reports and raw genotype data of customers affected by a credential stuffing attack that went unnoticed for five months, from April 29 to September 27. [.
Graham Cluley
JANUARY 25, 2024
In a newly published report, the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that malicious attackers are already taking advantage of artificial intelligence and that the volume and impact of threats - including ransomware - will increase in the next two years. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Security Affairs
JANUARY 25, 2024
The 2023 RedSense report covers long-term observations we have made regarding intel trends and interconnectivity. These observations were made by analyzing numerous 2023 threat findings and discoveries, and include references to case studies that were reported on by RedSense throughout the year. Trend Analysis Ghost Group Operations: A notable increase in covert ‘ghost groups’ like Zeon/ Ryuk /Conti1, providing backend support to groups such as BlackCat , Akira , and LockBit 3.0.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Malicious activity targeting a critical severity flaw in the 'Better Search Replace' WordPress plugin has been detected, with researchers observing thousands of attempts in the past 24 hours. [.
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 25, 2024
An ongoing campaign of malicious ads has been targeting Chinese-speaking users with lures for popular messaging applications such as Telegram or LINE with the intent of dropping malware. Interestingly, software like Telegram is heavily restricted and was previously banned in China. Many Google services, including Google search, are also either restricted or heavily censored in mainland China.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Cisco is warning that several of its Unified Communications Manager (CM) and Contact Center Solutions products are vulnerable to a critical severity remote code execution security issue. [.
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Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 25, 2024
While its decision to leave some user data unencrypted is a miss, Zoho Vault’s business-centered password management features may warrant a second look.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 25, 2024
Newly disclosed breaches of Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise highlight the persistent threat posed by Midnight Blizzard, a notorious Russian cyber-espionage group.
SecureList
JANUARY 25, 2024
In our previous privacy predictions piece , we outlined trends for 2023. As expected, there was a notable increase in the adoption of digital IDs to replace paper documents. For example, California expanded a pilot program for digital driver’s licenses, and Russia introduced laws enabling biometrics-based purchases of alcohol and tobacco. This trend is set to continue, with the European Commission finalizing the EU Digital Identity Wallet agreement.
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 25, 2024
On January 22, 2024, software company Fortra warned customers about a new authentication bypass vulnerability impacting GoAnywhere MFT (Managed File Transfer) that allows an attacker to create a new admin user. Fortra GoAnywhere MFT is a file transfer solution that organizations use to exchange their data. Some of the organizations that use GoAnywhere MFT are considered vital infrastructure such as local governments, financial companies, healthcare organizations, energy firms, and technology man
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IT Security Guru
JANUARY 25, 2024
Site safety briefings are an essential – and legally necessary – part of the onboarding process for any new starter on a construction site. By offering in-depth safety knowledge to a worker before they begin, construction companies are arming them with all the information they need to keep themselves and their fellow colleagues safe. But with the rise of digital and cloud technology, these companies now have more options than ever to deliver this information in a format that may diff
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 25, 2024
The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. In a report, the NCSC makes the assessment that AI will almost certainly increase the volume and heighten the impact of cyberattacks over the next two years. We’re already seeing that cybercriminals of all trades are using AI in the initial stages of attacks to increase their effectiveness.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2024
The accelerating innovation of generative AI will increase the risks of ransomware and other cyberthreats over the next two years as bad actors integrate the technologies into their nefarious operations, according to a report this week from the UK’s top cybersecurity agency. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warned that the volume and impact of.
Penetration Testing
JANUARY 25, 2024
In a cyber landscape increasingly dominated by sophisticated threats, a recent campaign was found targeting Mexican financial institutions and cryptocurrency trading platforms. This operation, driven by a financially motivated threat actor, utilizes a modified... The post AllaKore RAT: The Trojan Horse Targeting Mexico’s Financial Titans appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2024
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Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 25, 2024
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Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2024
As we peer into the future, it is imperative to acknowledge the profound impact that artificial intelligence (AI) is having on the cybersecurity arena. The post The Cybersecurity Horizon: AI, Resilience and Collaboration in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Penetration Testing
JANUARY 25, 2024
Recently, FortiGuard Labs uncovered the FAUST ransomware, a variant of the notorious Phobos family. This malicious software, designed to encrypt files on a victim’s computer, demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key,... The post FAUST Ransomware Strikes: The Hidden Dangers Inside Office Documents appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of online scams, our Avast team has identified a new and bold scam, using the likeness of Elon Musk. This quarter, we uncovered advertisements featuring Musk to promote a supposed new cryptocurrency. The irony is striking – these ads were paid for and displayed on a platform owned by Musk himself, creating a deceptive endorsement loop.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 25, 2024
Learn how to use and set up the Zoho Vault password manager to securely store and manage your passwords.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2024
Zscaler added a SASE based on its existing cloud platform through which it provides access to specific apps via encrypted TLS tunnels. The post Zscaler Adds SASE Offering to Zero-Trust Portfolio of Cloud Services appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Numerous iOS apps are using background processes triggered by push notifications to collect user data about devices, potentially allowing the creation of fingerprinting profiles used for tracking. [.
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