Rare Interviews with Enigma Cryptanalyst Marian Rejewski
Schneier on Security
MAY 3, 2024
The Polish Embassy has posted a series of short interview segments with Marian Rejewski, the first person to crack the Enigma. Details from his biography.
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GUEST ESSAY: A primer on how, why ‘dynamic baselining’ fosters accurate DDoS protection
The Last Watchdog
MAY 3, 2024
Businesses today need protection from increasingly frequent and sophisticated DDoS attacks. Service providers, data center operators, and enterprises delivering critical infrastructure all face risks from attacks. Related: The care and feeding of DDoS defenses But to protect their networks, they’ll need to enable accurate attack detection while keeping operations manageable and efficient.
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My TED Talks
Schneier on Security
MAY 3, 2024
I have spoken at several TED conferences over the years. TEDxPSU 2010: “ Reconceptualizing Security ” TEDxCambridge 2013: “ The Battle for Power on the Internet ” TEDMed 2016: “ Who Controls Your Medical Data ?” I’m putting this here because I want all three links in one place.
Top 5 Global Cyber Security Trends of 2023, According to Google Report
Tech Republic Security
MAY 3, 2024
According to the M-Trends report, the average time it takes for an organisation to detect an attacker in their environment has decreased from 16 days in 2022 to 10 days in 2023.
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CVE-2024-4439: Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WordPress Core
Penetration Testing
MAY 3, 2024
A significant security vulnerability has been identified in WordPress, the world’s most popular content management system, which could potentially allow attackers to take control of affected websites. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-4439 and rated... The post CVE-2024-4439: Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WordPress Core appeared first on Penetration Testing.
U.K., U.S. and Canadian Cyber Authorities Warn of Pro-Russia Hacktivist Attacks on Operational Technology Systems
Tech Republic Security
MAY 3, 2024
The U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre, along with U.S. and Canadian cyber authorities, has identified a rise in attacks against OT operators since 2022.
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How Are APAC Tech Salaries Faring in 2024?
Tech Republic Security
MAY 3, 2024
The year 2024 is bringing a return to stable tech salary growth in APAC, with AI and data jobs leading the way. This follows downward salary pressure in 2023, after steep increases in previous years.
Hackers Increasingly Abusing Microsoft Graph API for Stealthy Malware Communications
The Hacker News
MAY 3, 2024
Threat actors have been increasingly weaponizing Microsoft Graph API for malicious purposes with the aim of evading detection. This is done to "facilitate communications with command-and-control (C&C) infrastructure hosted on Microsoft cloud services," the Symantec Threat Hunter Team, part of Broadcom, said in a report shared with The Hacker News.
LockBit published data stolen from Simone Veil hospital in Cannes
Security Affairs
MAY 3, 2024
LockBit ransomware operators have published sensitive data allegedly stolen from the Simone Veil hospital in Cannes. In April, a cyber attack hit the Hospital Simone Veil in Cannes (CHC-SV), impacting medical procedures and forcing personnel to return to pen and paper. Non-urgent surgical procedures and consultations scheduled at the time of the attack were postponed.
NSA, FBI Alert on N. Korean Hackers Spoofing Emails from Trusted Sources
The Hacker News
MAY 3, 2024
The U.S. government on Thursday published a new cybersecurity advisory warning of North Korean threat actors' attempts to send emails in a manner that makes them appear like they are from legitimate and trusted parties. The joint bulletin was published by the National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of State.
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ZLoader Malware adds Zeus’s anti-analysis feature
Security Affairs
MAY 3, 2024
Zloader continues to evolve, its authors added an anti-analysis feature that was originally present in the Zeus banking trojan. Zloader (aka Terdot, DELoader, or Silent Night) is a modular trojan based on the leaked ZeuS source code. After a hiatus of almost two years, Zloader reappeared with new obfuscation techniques, domain generation algorithm (DGA), and network communication.
You get a passkey, you get a passkey, everyone should get a passkey
Malwarebytes
MAY 3, 2024
Microsoft is rolling out passkey support for all consumer accounts. Passkeys are a very secure replacement for passwords that can’t be cracked, guessed or phished, and let you log in easily, without having to type a password every time. After enabling them in Windows 11 last year, Microsoft account owners can now generate passkeys across multiple platforms including Windows, Android, and iOS.
Dirty stream attack poses billions of Android installs at risk
Security Affairs
MAY 3, 2024
Microsoft devised an attack technique, dubbed ‘Dirty Stream,’ impacting widely used Android applications, billions of installations are at risk. Microsoft is warning Android users about a new attack technique, named Dirty Stream, that can allow threat actors to take control of apps and steal sensitive data. The IT giant describes Dirty Stream as an attack pattern, linked to path traversal, that affects various popular Android apps.
GitLab ‘Perfect 10’ Bug Gets a CISA Warning: PATCH NOW
Security Boulevard
MAY 3, 2024
Password reset FAILURE: The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warns GitLab users of a 100-day-old, maximum severity vulnerability. The post GitLab ‘Perfect 10’ Bug Gets a CISA Warning: PATCH NOW appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult
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Russia-linked APT28 and crooks are still using the Moobot botnet
Security Affairs
MAY 3, 2024
The Ubiquiti EdgeRouter botnet is still used by Russia-linked group APT28 and cybercriminals organizations. Trend Micro researchers reported that the EdgeRouter botnet , called Moobot , used by the APT28 group is still active and is also used by cyber criminal organizations. In January, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), US Cyber Command, and international partners released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn that Russia-linked threat actors are u
Android bug can leak DNS traffic with VPN kill switch enabled
Bleeping Computer
MAY 3, 2024
A Mullvad VPN user has discovered that Android devices leak DNS queries when switching VPN servers even though the "Always-on VPN" feature was enabled with the "Block connections without VPN" option. [.
Expert-Led Webinar - Uncovering Latest DDoS Tactics and Learn How to Fight Back
The Hacker News
MAY 3, 2024
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the threat of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks looms more significant than ever. As these cyber threats grow in sophistication, understanding and countering them becomes crucial for any business seeking to protect its online presence.
Microsoft rolls out passkey auth for personal Microsoft accounts
Bleeping Computer
MAY 3, 2024
Microsoft announced that Windows users can now log into their Microsoft consumer accounts using a passkey, allowing users to authenticate using password-less methods such as Windows Hello, FIDO2 security keys, biometric data (facial scans or fingerprints), or device PINs. [.
The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report
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New Guide Explains How to Eliminate the Risk of Shadow SaaS and Protect Corporate Data
The Hacker News
MAY 3, 2024
SaaS applications are dominating the corporate landscape. Their increased use enables organizations to push the boundaries of technology and business. At the same time, these applications also pose a new security risk that security leaders need to address, since the existing security stack does not enable complete control or comprehensive monitoring of their usage.
NSA warns of North Korean hackers exploiting weak DMARC email policies
Bleeping Computer
MAY 3, 2024
The NSA and FBI warned that the APT43 North Korea-linked hacking group exploits weak email Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) policies to mask spearphishing attacks. [.
Understanding the Link Between API Exposure and Vulnerability Risks
Security Boulevard
MAY 3, 2024
In a digital+ world, there is no escaping “vulnerabilities.” As software development grows more complex and APIs become more central to new software architectures, vulnerabilities can stem from various sources, whether it’s an issue within open-source components or a mistake made by one of your developers. The critical question we need to address is: what […] The post Understanding the Link Between API Exposure and Vulnerability Risks appeared first on OX Security.
Google rolls back reCaptcha update to fix Firefox issues
Bleeping Computer
MAY 3, 2024
Google has rolled back a recent release of its reCaptcha captcha script after a bug caused the service to no longer work on Firefox for Windows. [.
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MY TAKE: Is Satya Nadella’s ‘Secure Future Initiative’ a deja vu of ‘Trustworthy Computing?’
The Last Watchdog
MAY 3, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO — On the eve of what promises to be a news-packed RSA Conference 2024 , opening here on Monday, Microsoft is putting its money where its mouth is. Related: Shedding light on LLM vulnerabilities More precisely the software titan is putting money within reach of its senior executives’ mouths. Screenshot In a huge development, Microsoft announced today that it is revising its security practices, organizational structure, and, most importantly, its executive compensation in an at
BadExclusionsNWBO: identify folder custom or undocumented exclusions on AV/EDR
Penetration Testing
MAY 3, 2024
BadExclusions Now With Better Opsec BadExclusionsNWBO is an evolution from BadExclusions to identify folder custom or undocumented exclusions on AV/EDR. How it works? BadExclusionsNWBO copies and runs Hook_Checker.exe in all folders and subfolders of... The post BadExclusionsNWBO: identify folder custom or undocumented exclusions on AV/EDR appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Android bug leaks DNS queries even when VPN kill switch is enabled
Bleeping Computer
MAY 3, 2024
A Mullvad VPN user has discovered that Android devices leak DNS queries when switching VPN servers even though the "Always-on VPN" feature was enabled with the "Block connections without VPN" option. [.
WordPress Sites Under Widespread Attack – LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Exploit Puts Millions at Risk
Penetration Testing
MAY 3, 2024
Hackers are actively exploiting a vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache Plugin for WordPress, a tool currently installed on over 5 million websites worldwide. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2023-40000, allows attackers to create administrative accounts,... The post WordPress Sites Under Widespread Attack – LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Exploit Puts Millions at Risk appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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Airsoft Data Breach Exposes Data of 75,000 Players
Security Boulevard
MAY 3, 2024
Failure to configure authentication allowed malicious actors to exploit Airsoftc3.com's database, exposing the sensitive data of a vast number of the gaming site's users. The post Airsoft Data Breach Exposes Data of 75,000 Players appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Pay up, or else? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
We Live Security
MAY 3, 2024
Organizations that fall victim to a ransomware attack are often caught between a rock and a hard place, grappling with the dilemma of whether to pay up or not
Code faster with generative AI, but beware the risks when you do
Zero Day
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Software developers can achieve significant productivity gains with GenAI-powered coding help, but these may come with baggage.
CVE-2024-0087: NVIDIA Releases Security Patch for Critical Flaw in Triton Inference Server
Penetration Testing
MAY 3, 2024
Nvidia has released a security advisory addressing critical vulnerabilities in its Triton Inference Server, a widely-used platform that streamlines AI inferencing across various environments, including cloud, data centers, and edge devices. The vulnerabilities, if... The post CVE-2024-0087: NVIDIA Releases Security Patch for Critical Flaw in Triton Inference Server appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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