Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 7, 2023

When you get a push notification on your Apple or Google phone, those notifications go through Apple and Google servers. Which means that those companies can spy on them—either for their own reasons or in response to government demands. Sen. Wyden is trying to get to the bottom of this : In a statement, Apple said that Wyden’s letter gave them the opening they needed to share more details with the public about how governments monitored push notifications. “In this case, the fed

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 7, 2023

10 years later. 🤯 Seriously, how did this thing turn into this?! It was the humblest of beginning with absolutely no expectations of anything, and now it's, well, massive! I'm a bit lost for words if I'm honest, I hope the chat with Charlotte adds some candour to this week's update, she's seen this thing grow since before its first birthday, through the hardest times and the best times and now lives and breathes HIBP day in day out with me.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AMI, Insyde and Lenovo have released patches for LogoFAIL, an image library poisoning attack. Learn more about LogoFAIL.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Tel Aviv, Israel, Dec. 7, 2023 — Reflectiz, a cybersecurity company specializing in continuous web threat management, proudly introduces a new AI-powered capability enhancing its Smart Alerting system. The new AI-powered insights enhances the Reflectiz Smart Alerting system by integrating AI LLM technology on top of its traditional alerting tool for cross-checking the validity of the alert with Reflectiz’s extensive databases.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Starting Dec. 18, publicly traded companies will need to report material cyber threats to the SEC. Deloitte offers business leaders tips on how to prepare for these new SEC rules.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Many people don’t realize that the instant alert push notifications you get on your phone are routed through Google or Apple’s servers, depending on which device you use. So if you have an iPhone or iPad, any push notifications can be seen by Apple, and if you use an Android, they can be seen by Google. But, it seems, it’s not just Apple and Google who can view them.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Android phones are vulnerable to attacks that could allow someone to takeover a device remotely without the device owner needing to do anything. Updates for these vulnerabilities and more are included in Google’s Android security bulletin for December. In total, there are patches for 94 vulnerabilities, including five rated as “Critical.” The most severe of these flaws is a vulnerability in the System component that could lead to remote code execution (RCE) without any additional execution

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Veracode Security

DECEMBER 7, 2023

December 9 marks two years since the world went on high alert because of what was deemed one of the most critical zero-day vulnerabilities ever: Log4Shell. The vulnerability that carried the highest possible severity rating (10.0) was in Apache Log4j, an ubiquitous Java logging framework that Veracode estimated at the time was used in 88 percent of organizations.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The purpose of the Incident Reporting and Response Procedures Policy from TechRepublic Premium is to establish a clear and efficient process for employees to report security breaches, device loss, or data exposure incidents involving personal devices used for work purposes. From the policy: CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING Employees are strongly encouraged to promptly report incidents, and they.

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Graham Cluley

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A cybercriminal group calling itself BlackSuit has claimed responsibility for a series of ransomware attacks, including breaches at schools in central Georgia. And earlier in the year, a zoo in Tampa Bay was targeted by the same hacking gang. Learn more about the BlackSuit ransomware in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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WIRED Threat Level

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Mark Zuckerberg personally promised that the privacy feature would launch by default on Messenger and Instagram chat. WIRED goes behind the scenes of the company’s colossal effort to get it right.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Understanding the scope and impact of BEC is critical for any business that wants to protect itself from this insidious threat. The post Concerned About Business Email Compromise? 4 Technologies That Can Help appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Russia-linked group APT28 exploited Microsoft Outlook zero-day to target European NATO members, including a NATO Rapid Deployable Corps. Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 reported that the Russia-linked APT28 (aka “Forest Blizzard”, “Fancybear” or “Strontium”) group exploited the CVE-2023-23397 vulnerability in attacks aimed at European NATO members.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Software makers need to embrace the growing number of newer programming languages that protect memory to reduce the number of security vulnerabilities in their products, according to cybersecurity agencies in the United States and other countries. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) this week released a report outlining steps software developers can take.

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We Live Security

DECEMBER 7, 2023

NFC chips have enabled us to pay in a more convenient way, but there are several flaws which can make the experience less secure. However, despite this, thanks to NFC phone payments, these security flaws can be ameliorated in some ways, like with biometric verification.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A previously undetected Linux RAT dubbed Krasue has been observed targeting telecom companies in Thailand. Group-IB researchers discovered a previously undetected Linux remote access trojan called Krasue has been employed in attacks aimed at telecom companies in Thailand. The Krasue Remote Access Trojan (RAT) has remained undetected since at least 2021 when it was registered on Virustotal.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Transparency in the disclosure of cybersecurity incidents for public companies is no longer good practice – it’s now a regulatory necessity. The imminent requirement for public companies to disclose current material cybersecurity incidents is set to reshape the disclosure landscape for public companies. It brings forth a myriad of considerations that Chief Information Security Officers […] The post Navigating Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosures appeared first on Symmetry Systems.

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Graham Cluley

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Meta's Head of Messenger announced that the company has begun to roll out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for personal chats and calls. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A recent survey shows that untested software releases, rampant pushing of unvetted and uncontrolled AI-derived code, and bad developer security are all culminating to seriously expand security risks across software development. Add in the explosion of low-code/no-code development and economic headwinds that are pressuring developers to deliver features with less support, and the AppSec world is in for a perfect storm in 2024.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. This guide will provide a high level overview of encryption and how it fits into IT through the following topics: How Encryption Works To understand how encryption works, we need to understand how it fits into the broader realm of cryptology, how it processes data, common categories, top algorithms, and how encryption fits into IT security.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The passwordless future feels close because we have the technology to do it, but progress will be slow as applications are migrated to adopt passwordless authentication. The post In Pursuit of a Passwordless Future appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Meta has announced that the immediate availability of end-to-end encryption for all chats and calls made through the Messenger app, as well as the Facebook social media platform. [.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. The understanding of different encryption types will often be confused by the many possible, inconsistent, and confusing ways that “encryption type” can be used.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In a recent cybersecurity incident, Welltok, a leading healthcare Software as a Service (SaaS) provider, reported unauthorized access to its MOVEit Transfer server, affecting the personal information of approximately 8.5 million patients in the United States. Discovered on July 26, 2023, this breach raises critical concerns about healthcare data security, with far-reaching implications for healthcare […] The post Welltok Data Breach: 8.5M US Patients’ Information Exposed appeared first on TuxCar

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A critical Bluetooth security flaw could be exploited by threat actors to take control of Android, Linux, macOS and iOS devices. Tracked as CVE-2023-45866, the issue relates to a case of authentication bypass that enables attackers to connect to susceptible devices and inject keystrokes to achieve code execution as the victim.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

New revelations have shed light on the extensive fallout of the 23andMe data breach, which exposed the personal information of a staggering 6.9 million users. This significant update comes almost two months after the genetic testing company initially reported a breach affecting 14,000 individuals. The SEC filing accompanying these recent developments reveals critical information about the breach's scope, underlining the severity of the situation.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the realm of Java web application development, Apache Struts stands as a paragon of efficiency and modern design. This free, open-source Model-View-Controller (MVC) framework has empowered developers to create elegant web applications with... The post CVE-2023-50164: Apache Struts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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ZoneAlarm

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The cyber landscape has recently been marred by a highly sophisticated social engineering scheme aimed squarely at Booking.com’s clientele. This complex operation, which cleverly manipulates hotel access credentials and employs deceptive phishing methods, has cast a spotlight on the pressing issues of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in online environments.

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Russian APT28 military hackers used Microsoft Outlook zero-day exploits to target multiple European NATO member countries, including a NATO Rapid Deployable Corps. [.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In a digital age teeming with cyber threats, FortiGuard Labs recently identified an email phishing campaign that spread MrAnon Stealer malware. Crafted with cunning precision, this campaign entices victims through seemingly innocuous hotel booking... The post Cybercriminals Exploit Travel Season with MrAnon Stealer Email Phishing appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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