Schneier on Security
MARCH 27, 2024
It’s pretty devastating : Today, Ian Carroll, Lennert Wouters, and a team of other security researchers are revealing a hotel keycard hacking technique they call Unsaflok. The technique is a collection of security vulnerabilities that would allow a hacker to almost instantly open several models of Saflok-brand RFID-based keycard locks sold by the Swiss lock maker Dormakaba.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 27, 2024
In general, security analysts are tasked with identifying weaknesses in current security systems and developing solutions to close security vulnerabilities. To perform this task well, ideal candidates will have highly advanced technical skills, a proven ability to communicate with all levels of an organization and experience applying both skillsets to solve real problems.
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The Hacker News
MARCH 27, 2024
A now-patched security flaw in the Microsoft Edge web browser could have been abused to install arbitrary extensions on users' systems and carry out malicious actions.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 27, 2024
DNS FireWall is an intuitive security app built to protect you and your business from malware, phishing, botnets and more security threats.
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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.
The Hacker News
MARCH 27, 2024
A new phishing campaign has been observed leveraging a novel loader malware to deliver an information stealer and keylogger called Agent Tesla. Trustwave SpiderLabs said it identified a phishing email bearing this attack chain on March 8, 2024. The message masquerades as a bank payment notification, urging the user to open an archive file attachment.
Penetration Testing
MARCH 27, 2024
VolWeb VolWeb is a digital forensic memory analysis platform that leverages the power of the Volatility 3 framework. It is dedicated to aiding in investigations and incident responses. Objective The goal of VolWeb is... The post VolWeb: A digital forensic memory analysis platform appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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Security Boulevard
MARCH 27, 2024
Meta MITM IAAP SSL bump: Zuck ordered “Project Ghostbusters”—with criminal consequences, says class action lawsuit. The post Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
MARCH 27, 2024
Indian government entities and energy companies have been targeted by unknown threat actors with an aim to deliver a modified version of an open-source information stealer malware called HackBrowserData and exfiltrate sensitive information in some cases by using Slack as command-and-control (C2).
Security Affairs
MARCH 27, 2024
The INC Ransom extortion group hacked the National Health Service (NHS) of Scotland and is threatening to leak three terabytes of alleged stolen data. The INC Ransom extortion gang added the National Health Service (NHS) of Scotland to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. The cybercrime group claims to have stolen three terabytes of data and is threatening to leak them.
The Hacker News
MARCH 27, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers are warning that threat actors are actively exploiting a "disputed" and unpatched vulnerability in an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform called Anyscale Ray to hijack computing power for illicit cryptocurrency mining.
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The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
Security Affairs
MARCH 27, 2024
Google addressed two zero-day vulnerabilities in the Chrome web browser that have been demonstrated during the Pwn2Own Vancouver 2024. Google addressed several vulnerabilities in the Chrome web browser this week, including two zero-day vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-2886 and CVE-2024-2887, which were demonstrated during the Pwn2Own Vancouver 2024 hacking competition.
Jane Frankland
MARCH 27, 2024
I’ve been thinking about what it means to be human in our rapidly evolving digital landscape, and how interactions once filled with personal nuances are now frequently handled by algorithms and artificial intelligence. And I can’t help but be concerned that technology, especially advancements in artificial intelligence, is not just reshaping our world; it’s actually reshaping our identity and the fabric of trust that binds us.
Security Affairs
MARCH 27, 2024
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability disclosed at the 2023 Pwn2Own to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the CVE-2023-24955 Microsoft SharePoint Server Code Injection Vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 27, 2024
Google fixed seven security vulnerabilities in the Chrome web browser on Tuesday, including two zero-days exploited during the Pwn2Own Vancouver 2024 hacking competition. [.
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Penetration Testing
MARCH 27, 2024
Security researchers at SonicWall Capture Labs have discovered a cunning new Trojan written in the Golang programming language. This insidious malware employs a range of deceptive tactics, including geographical checks and the installation of... The post Stealthy New Golang Trojan Exploits Fake Certificates for Evasive Communication appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 27, 2024
Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) and Google subsidiary Mandiant said they've observed a significant increase in the number of zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks in 2023, many of them linked to spyware vendors and their clients. [.
Malwarebytes
MARCH 27, 2024
A federal court in Montana has fined a man $9.9 million after he was found responsible for causing thousands of unlawful and malicious spoofed robocalls. Sometimes there is good news. Well, for almost everybody except for the robocaller who was found guilty of unlawful robocalls to people in states including Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa and Virginia in 2018.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 27, 2024
A new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) named 'Darcula' uses 20,000 domains to spoof brands and steal credentials from Android and iPhone users in more than 100 countries. [.
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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.
The Hacker News
MARCH 27, 2024
As SaaS applications dominate the business landscape, organizations need optimized network speed and robust security measures. Many of them have been turning to SASE, a product category that offers cloud-based network protection while enhancing network infrastructure performance.
Security Affairs
MARCH 27, 2024
This is the advantage of Data Detection and Response (DDR) for organizations aiming to build a real-time data defense. In cybersecurity, and in life, by the time you find out that something went wrong it is often too late. The advantage of Data Detection and Response (DDR) is that you no longer have to wait until the milk is spilled. With DDR, your organization can have real-time data defense.
PCI perspectives
MARCH 27, 2024
With the upcoming retirement of PCI DSS v3.2.1 on 31 March 2024 , organizations will be transitioning to new validation documents for their PCI DSS v4 assessments. In this Q&A with PCI Security Standards Council’s Director of Data Security Standards Lauren Holloway, we look at some of the key changes in the PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) for version 4 and what organizations using SAQs need to know.
Graham Cluley
MARCH 27, 2024
Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor has explained how its Twitter account was compromised - despite it having sensible security precautions in place, such as strong passwords and multi-factor authentication. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Security Boulevard
MARCH 27, 2024
Cloud environments are complex, and can create a difficult territory for security and IT teams to monitor and comprehend. The post Securing the Future: Navigating the Complexities of Cloud Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Malwarebytes
MARCH 27, 2024
On 14 March, Meta announced it would abandon CrowdTangle , saying the tool will no longer be available after August 14, 2024. While most people have never heard of CrowdTangle, among journalists the tool is considered essential. Its popularity largely depends on the ability to monitor social media activity around important elections. This makes the timing of the change a bit awkward to say the least.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 27, 2024
As the digital landscape expands exponentially, so do efforts to safeguard personal data, notably through regulations and other actions. The post Navigating the Complexities of Data Privacy: Balancing Innovation and Protection appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Penetration Testing
MARCH 27, 2024
A serious security vulnerability, dubbed “WallEscape” (CVE-2024-28085), has been uncovered in the essential Linux system utilities package, util-linux. This package is a cornerstone of Linux operating systems, providing tools for fundamental tasks like managing... The post CVE-2024-28085: Critical ‘WallEscape’ Flaw Discovered in Linux Utilities Package – Passwords at Risk appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.
Graham Cluley
MARCH 27, 2024
Security researchers find a way to unlock millions of hotel rooms, the UK introduces cyberflashing laws, and Google's AI search pushes malware and scams. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by T-Minus's Maria Varmazis.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 27, 2024
CISA warns that attackers are now exploiting a Microsoft SharePoint code injection vulnerability that can be chained with a critical privilege escalation flaw for pre-auth remote code execution attacks. [.
Graham Cluley
MARCH 27, 2024
The Qilin ransomware group has targeted The Big Issue, a street newspaper sold by the homeless and vulnerable. Spost on Qilin's dark web leak site claimed the gang has stolen 550 GB of confidential data from the periodical's parent company. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Cisco Security
MARCH 27, 2024
In my last blog , I shared the progress we’re making toward building the Cisco Security Cloud , an open, integrated security platform capable of tackling the rigors of securing highly distributed, m… Read more on Cisco Blogs Security Cloud is the future for Cisco Security and our customers that requires the utmost in engineering agility from us
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