Krebs on Security
MARCH 26, 2024
Several Apple customers recently reported being targeted in elaborate phishing attacks that involve what appears to be a bug in Apple’s password reset feature. In this scenario, a target’s Apple devices are forced to display dozens of system-level prompts that prevent the devices from being used until the recipient responds “Allow” or “Don’t Allow” to each prompt.
Schneier on Security
MARCH 26, 2024
Andrew Appel shepherded a public comment —signed by twenty election cybersecurity experts, including myself—on best practices for ballot marking devices and vote tabulation. It was written for the Pennsylvania legislature, but it’s general in nature. From the executive summary: We believe that no system is perfect, with each having trade-offs.
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Tech Republic Security
MARCH 26, 2024
Microsoft has called on UK business leaders to "fight fire with fire" by adopting AI cybersecurity tools to defend themselves from cyberattacks.
Schneier on Security
MARCH 26, 2024
Watch the Video on YouTube.com A 15-minute talk by Bruce Schneier.
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Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 26, 2024
Authenticator apps provide an extra layer of security. Learn about the best authenticator apps to secure your online accounts and protect your privacy.
Malwarebytes
MARCH 26, 2024
Federal US authorities have asked Google for the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and user activity of accounts that watched certain YouTube videos, according to unsealed court documents Forbes has seen. Of those users that weren’t logged in when they watched those videos between January 1 and 8, 2023, the authorities asked for the IP addresses.
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Penetration Testing
MARCH 26, 2024
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has sounded the alarm regarding active attacks targeting a vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server (CVE-2023-24955). This flaw has now joined CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, signaling... The post CISA Warns of Active CVE-2023-24955 Exploitation in Microsoft SharePoint Server appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 26, 2024
Learn about ITSM certifications and which ones are most important for various roles within the technology sector.
The Hacker News
MARCH 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned three cryptocurrency exchanges for offering services used to evade economic restrictions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
Security Affairs
MARCH 26, 2024
A new variant of TheMoon malware infected thousands of outdated small office and home office (SOHO) routers and IoT devices worldwide. The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies uncovered an updated version of “ TheMoon ” bot targeting end-of-life (EoL) small home/small office (SOHO) routers and IoT devices. The new version of the bot has been spotted infecting thousands of outdated devices in 88 countries.
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The Hacker News
MARCH 26, 2024
Two China-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) groups have been observed targeting entities and member countries affiliated with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as part of a cyber espionage campaign over the past three months.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 26, 2024
A new variant of "TheMoon" malware botnet has been spotted infecting thousands of outdated small office and home office (SOHO) routers and IoT devices in 88 countries. [.
The Hacker News
MARCH 26, 2024
Minecraft, with over 500 million registered users and 166 million monthly players, faces significant risks from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, threatening server functionality, player experience, and the game’s reputation. Despite the prevalence of DDoS attacks on the game, the majority of incidents go unreported, leaving a gap in awareness and protection.
Security Affairs
MARCH 26, 2024
The Finnish Police attributed the attack against the parliament that occurred in March 2021 to the China-linked group APT31. The Finnish Police attributed the March 2021 attack on the parliament to the China-linked group APT31. The Finnish authorities investigated multiple offenses, including aggravated espionage, aggravated unlawful access to an information system, and aggravated violation of the secrecy of communications.
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Malwarebytes
MARCH 26, 2024
Mozilla released version 124.0.1 of the Firefox browser to Release channel users (the default channel that most non-developers run) on March 22, 2024. The new version fixes two critical security vulnerabilities. One of the vulnerabilities affects Firefox on desktop only, and doesn’t affect mobile versions of Firefox. Windows users that have automatic updates enabled should have the new version available as soon or shortly after they open the browser.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 26, 2024
Over 15 free VPN apps on Google Play were found using a malicious software development kit that turned Android devices into unwitting residential proxies, likely used for cybercrime and shopping bots. [.
The Hacker News
MARCH 26, 2024
Threat hunters have identified a suspicious package in the NuGet package manager that's likely designed to target developers working with tools made by a Chinese firm that specializes in industrial- and digital equipment manufacturing. The package in question is SqzrFramework480, which ReversingLabs said was first published on January 24, 2024.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 26, 2024
Scary SMS shenanigans: Avoid Telegram’s new “Peer-To-Peer Login” program if you value your privacy or your cellular service. The post Telegram Privacy Nightmare: Don’t Opt In to P2PL appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
Penetration Testing
MARCH 26, 2024
The technical details and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a severe vulnerability in the Linux kernel (CVE-2024-1086) have been exposed, putting countless systems at risk. This flaw, rated a 7.8 on the CVSS scale,... The post CVE-2024-1086: Critical Linux Kernel Flaw Demands Immediate Patching, PoC Published! appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 26, 2024
The Finnish Police confirmed on Tuesday that the APT31 hacking group linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) was behind a breach of the country's parliament disclosed in March 2021. [.
Penetration Testing
MARCH 26, 2024
Ubiquiti Networks has released an urgent security update for its popular UniFi Network Application. This critical patch addresses a vulnerability that, if exploited, could allow attackers with administrative access to gain root-level control of... The post CVE-2024-27981: Critical Vulnerability Patched in Ubiquiti UniFi Network Application appeared first on Penetration Testing.
We Live Security
MARCH 26, 2024
Personal loan scams prey on your financial vulnerability and might even trap you in a vicious circle of debt. Here’s how to avoid being scammed when considering a loan.
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Penetration Testing
MARCH 26, 2024
A detailed report by cybersecurity firm Unit 42 has uncovered a targeted campaign by two Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) groups aimed at compromising entities associated with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).... The post Chinese APTs Target ASEAN Entities, Stealing Sensitive Diplomatic and Economic Data appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 26, 2024
Unidentified threat actors used multiple tactics to launch a sophisticated software supply-chain campaign targeting developers on the GitHub platform, including members of the popular Top.gg community that includes more than 170,000 members. The attackers used a range of tactics and techniques, from leveraging stolen browser cookies to take over accounts to contributing malicious code with.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 26, 2024
Microsoft has released the March 2024 non-security KB5035942 preview update for Windows 11 23H2, which enables Moment 5 features by default and fixes 18 known issues. [.
Penetration Testing
MARCH 26, 2024
Google has released an important security update for its Chrome browser (version 123.0.6312.86/.87), addressing seven security vulnerabilities, including four rated as “High” and one “Critical” flaw. Critical Vulnerability and Large Payout CVE-2024-2883: Use after... The post Google Chrome Update Patches High-Risk Vulnerabilities appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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Bleeping Computer
MARCH 26, 2024
Cybercriminals are selling custom Raspberry Pi software called 'GEOBOX' on Telegram, which allows inexperienced hackers to convert the mini-computers into anonymous cyberattack tools. [.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 26, 2024
From the humble beginnings of legacy authentication mechanisms to today's sophisticated technologies, the journey of user authentication has been a captivating evolution marked by relentless innovation. The post From Past to Present: User Authentication’s Evolution and Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 26, 2024
The German national cybersecurity authority warned on Tuesday that it found at least 17,000 Microsoft Exchange servers in Germany exposed online and vulnerable to one or more critical security vulnerabilities. [.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 26, 2024
The United States, the UK, and other countries this week accused a state-sponsored Chinese threat group of running a massive global hacking campaign for more than a decade that targeted political figures, journalists, businesses, political dissidents, and elections officials to steal information and spy on targets. U.S. Attorney Breon Peace called the work of the.
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