Schneier on Security
MAY 9, 2024
There’s a new report on how criminals are using generative AI tools: Key Takeaways: Adoption rates of AI technologies among criminals lag behind the rates of their industry counterparts because of the evolving nature of cybercrime. Compared to last year, criminals seem to have abandoned any attempt at training real criminal large language models (LLMs).
Bleeping Computer
MAY 9, 2024
Dell is warning customers of a data breach after a threat actor claimed to have stolen information for approximately 49 million customers. [.
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Duo's Security Blog
MAY 9, 2024
User experience and security protocols have historically been at odds. To improve security outcomes, users are forced to jump through more hoops to gain access to sensitive resources. Duo is rethinking this paradigm with the launch of Session Trust’s continuous policy. Challenge with sessions When a user logs in to a new application, the website sends a cookie that is stored in the browser.
Penetration Testing
MAY 9, 2024
Google has rushed out an emergency security update for its Chrome browser to address a critical vulnerability already being exploited by threat actors. The flaw, designated CVE-2024-4671, is a “use after free” bug located... The post Google Rushes to Patch Chrome Zero-Day Exploit: CVE-2024-4671 appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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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.
Security Affairs
MAY 9, 2024
Citrix urges customers to manually address a PuTTY SSH client flaw that could allow attackers to steal a XenCenter admin’s private SSH key. Versions of XenCenter for Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 CU1 LTSR used PuTTY, a third-party component, for SSH connections to guest VMs. However, PuTTY inclusion was deprecated with XenCenter version 8.2.6, and any versions after 8.2.7 will not include PuTTY.
The Hacker News
MAY 9, 2024
Two recently disclosed security flaws in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) devices are being exploited to deploy the infamous Mirai botnet. That's according to findings from Juniper Threat Labs, which said the vulnerabilities CVE-2023-46805 and CVE-2024-21887 have been leveraged to deliver the botnet payload.
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The Hacker News
MAY 9, 2024
Researchers have detailed a Virtual Private Network (VPN) bypass technique dubbed TunnelVision that allows threat actors to snoop on victim's network traffic by just being on the same local network. The "decloaking" method has been assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2024-3661 (CVSS score: 7.6).
Security Affairs
MAY 9, 2024
Threat actors exploit recently disclosed Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) vulnerabilities to deploy the Mirai botnet. Researchers from Juniper Threat Labs reported that threat actors are exploiting recently disclosed Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) vulnerabilities CVE-2023-46805 and CVE-2024-21887 to drop the payload of the Mirai botnet. In early January, the software firm reported that threat actors are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-46805, CVE-2024-21887) in Connect Secure (ICS) and
Penetration Testing
MAY 9, 2024
Researchers at eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) have uncovered a disturbing trend in FIN7 attacks demonstrating the notorious cybercrime group’s evolving tactics for infiltrating systems. FIN7’s campaign targets users with malicious websites disguised as... The post FIN7 Hackers Using Signed Malware and Fake Google Ads to Evade Defenses appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Security Boulevard
MAY 9, 2024
Stagnating security budgets and mounting job pressures are weighing on CISOs, a quarter of whom expressed discontent with their salary and overall compensation. Show me the money: The average total compensation for tech CISOs stands at $710,000. The post One in Four Tech CISOs Unhappy with Compensation appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
The Hacker News
MAY 9, 2024
Polish government institutions have been targeted as part of a large-scale malware campaign orchestrated by a Russia-linked nation-state actor called APT28. "The campaign sent emails with content intended to arouse the recipient's interest and persuade him to click on the link," the computer emergency response team, CERT Polska, said in a Wednesday bulletin.
Security Affairs
MAY 9, 2024
Cybersecurity firm Zscaler is investigating claims of a data breach after hackers offered access to its network. Cybersecurity firm Zscaler is investigating allegations of a data breach following reports that threat actors are offering for sale access to its network. The company confirmed that there is no impact or compromise to its customer, production and corporate environments. “Zscaler continues to investigate and reiterates there is no impact or compromise to our customer, production
Security Boulevard
MAY 9, 2024
A GAO review of NASA projects found that, while some cybersecurity challenges have been addressed, many security policies and standards remain optional. The post NASA Must Improve Spacecraft Cybersecurity, GAO Report Finds appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Malwarebytes
MAY 9, 2024
Medical health care provider DocGo has disclosed in a form 8-K that it experienced a cybersecurity incident involving some of the company’s systems. As part of the investigation of the incident, the company says it has determined that the attacker accessed and acquired data, including certain protected health information. DocGo is a healthcare provider that offers mobile health services, ambulance services, and remote monitoring for patients in 30 US states, and across the United Kingdom.
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Security Boulevard
MAY 9, 2024
Chinese crooks are running a global network of more than 75,000 fake online shops to steal credit card data and process fraudulent payments. The post Massive Online Shopping Scam Racks Up 850,000 Victims appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Graham Cluley
MAY 9, 2024
The FBI has issued a warning to US retailers about a financially-motivated malicious hacking ring that has been targeting employees with phishing attacks in an attempt to create fraudulent gift cards. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
SecureWorld News
MAY 9, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed charges against a Russian national accused of developing and operating the notorious LockBit ransomware, one of the most destructive and lucrative cybercrime operations in recent years. Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, 31, of Voronezh, Russia, has been indicted on 26 counts related to his alleged role as the creator and administrator of LockBit ransomware since its inception in September 2019.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 9, 2024
Citrix notified customers this week to manually mitigate a PuTTY SSH client vulnerability that could allow attackers to steal a XenCenter admin's private SSH key. [.
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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.
Security Boulevard
MAY 9, 2024
Silverfort is excited to announce our integration with external authentication methods (EAM) in Microsoft Entra ID, which is now in public preview. This allows customers to use Silverfort seamlessly with any app or service that relies on Entra ID as an identity provider. Enhanced MFA and Threat Intelligence In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, securing.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 9, 2024
AT&T's email servers are blocking connections from Microsoft 365 due to a "high volume" spam wave originating from Microsoft's service.
Security Boulevard
MAY 9, 2024
The post London Drugs cyber attack: What businesses can learn from their week-long shutdown appeared first on Click Armor. The post London Drugs cyber attack: What businesses can learn from their week-long shutdown appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Webroot
MAY 9, 2024
Congratulations, graduates! As you gear up for life after high school or college, you’re stepping into a world of exciting firsts—new jobs, new homes, and new adventures. There’s one first you might not have considered: your first identity protection plan. Why is identity protection important? Let’s dive in. Why protecting your identity matters Imagine this: you’re building your credit score, applying for a credit card, or renting your first apartment.
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Graham Cluley
MAY 9, 2024
A medical lab that specialises in cancer screenings has admitted to an alarming data breach that left sensitive patient information exposed for years - and accessible by unauthorised parties. California-based Guardant Health is notifying affected individuals that information related to samples collected in late 2019 and 2020 was "inadvertently" left exposed online to the general public after an employee mistakenly uploaded it.
SecureBlitz
MAY 9, 2024
Learn how to take your first step into cybersecurity in this post… If you’re thinking about taking that first step into cybersecurity, I know it might seem daunting. But chances are, you already have some foundational skills that could serve you well in this diverse field. Let's get into how you can utilize these existing […] The post How to Take Your First Step into Cybersecurity appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 9, 2024
Poland says a state-backed threat group linked to Russia's military intelligence service (GRU) has been targeting Polish government institutions throughout the week. [.
The Hacker News
MAY 9, 2024
Cybersecurity and compliance guidance are in high demand among SMEs. However, many of them cannot afford to hire a full-time CISO. A vCISO can answer this need by offering on-demand access to top-tier cybersecurity expertise. This is also an opportunity for MSPs and MSSPs to grow their business and bottom line.
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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.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 9, 2024
Project management platform Monday.com has removed its "Share Update" feature after threat actors abused it in phishing attacks.
Penetration Testing
MAY 9, 2024
Next.js, a leading framework for building full-stack web applications, is widely adopted by some of the world’s largest companies for its integration of the latest React features and Rust-based JavaScript tooling. However, recent discoveries... The post CVE-2024-34350 & CVE-2024-34351: Two Vulnerabilities Patched in Popular Next.js Framework appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Graham Cluley
MAY 9, 2024
Do you know Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev? If you do, there's a chance that you might well on the way to receiving a reward of up to $10 million. Read more in my article on the Exponential-e blog.
Penetration Testing
MAY 9, 2024
A severe remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been discovered in Genie, Netflix’s popular open-source job orchestration engine for big data processing. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-4701, carries a critical CVSS score of 9.9.... The post CVE-2024-4701 (CVSS 9.9): Major RCE Risk in Netflix’s Genie Platform appeared first on Penetration Testing.
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