Long Article on GM Spying on Its Cars’ Drivers
Schneier on Security
APRIL 26, 2024
Kashmir Hill has a really good article on how GM tricked its drivers into letting it spy on them—and then sold that data to insurance companies.
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BeyondTrust Report: Microsoft Security Vulnerabilities Decreased by 5% in 2023
Tech Republic Security
APRIL 26, 2024
Refreshed software and collaboration with the security researcher community may have contributed to the 5% drop.
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Bogus npm Packages Used to Trick Software Developers into Installing Malware
The Hacker News
APRIL 26, 2024
An ongoing social engineering campaign is targeting software developers with bogus npm packages under the guise of a job interview to trick them into downloading a Python backdoor. Cybersecurity firm Securonix is tracking the activity under the name DEV#POPPER, linking it to North Korean threat actors.
pphack: The Most Advanced Client-Side Prototype Pollution Scanner
Penetration Testing
APRIL 26, 2024
pphack pphack is a CLI tool for scanning websites for client-side prototype pollution vulnerabilities. Feature Fast (concurrent workers) Default payload covers a lot of cases Payload and Javascript customization Proxy-friendly Support output in a... The post pphack: The Most Advanced Client-Side Prototype Pollution Scanner appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management
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New 'Brokewell' Android Malware Spread Through Fake Browser Updates
The Hacker News
APRIL 26, 2024
Fake browser updates are being used to push a previously undocumented Android malware called Brokewell. "Brokewell is a typical modern banking malware equipped with both data-stealing and remote-control capabilities built into the malware," Dutch security firm ThreatFabric said in an analysis published Thursday.
Kaiser Permanente data breach may have impacted 13.4 million patients
Security Affairs
APRIL 26, 2024
Healthcare service provider Kaiser Permanente disclosed a security breach that may impact 13.4 million individuals in the United States. Kaiser Permanente is an American integrated managed care consortium, it is made up of three distinct but interdependent groups of entities: the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (KFHP) and its regional operating subsidiaries; Kaiser Foundation Hospitals; and the regional Permanente Medical Groups.
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Cryptocurrencies and cybercrime: A critical intermingling
Security Affairs
APRIL 26, 2024
As cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity, there has also been growing concern about cybercrime involvement in this sector Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the financial world, offering new investment opportunities and decentralized transactions. However, as cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity, there has also been growing concern about cybercrime involvement in this sector.
10 Critical Endpoint Security Tips You Should Know
The Hacker News
APRIL 26, 2024
In today's digital world, where connectivity is rules all, endpoints serve as the gateway to a business’s digital kingdom. And because of this, endpoints are one of hackers' favorite targets. According to the IDC, 70% of successful breaches start at the endpoint. Unprotected endpoints provide vulnerable entry points to launch devastating cyberattacks.
Fake job interviews target developers with new Python backdoor
Bleeping Computer
APRIL 26, 2024
A new campaign tracked as "Dev Popper" is targeting software developers with fake job interviews in an attempt to trick them into installing a Python remote access trojan (RAT). [.
Severe Flaws Disclosed in Brocade SANnav SAN Management Software
The Hacker News
APRIL 26, 2024
Several security vulnerabilities disclosed in Brocade SANnav storage area network (SAN) management application could be exploited to compromise susceptible appliances. The 18 flaws impact all versions up to and including 2.3.0, according to independent security researcher Pierre Barre, who discovered and reported them.
Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder
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Understanding Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Security Boulevard
APRIL 26, 2024
What is a cybersecurity vulnerability, how do they happen, and what can organizations do to avoid falling victim? Among the many cybersecurity pitfalls, snares, snags, and hazards, cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the likes of zero-day attacks are perhaps the most insidious. Our lives are unavoidably woven into the fabric of digital networks, and cybersecurity has become.
Hanwha Vision Announces Critical Security Updates for NVR and DVR Models
Penetration Testing
APRIL 26, 2024
Hanwha Vision, a leader in surveillance technology, has swiftly responded to significant cybersecurity threats identified in several of its network video recorders (NVR) and digital video recorders (DVR). These threats, detailed in recent security... The post Hanwha Vision Announces Critical Security Updates for NVR and DVR Models appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Kaiser Permanente: Data breach may impact 13.4 million patients
Bleeping Computer
APRIL 26, 2024
Healthcare service provider Kaiser Permanente disclosed a data security incident that may impact 13.4 million people in the United States. [.
apidetector: Efficiently scan for exposed Swagger endpoints across web domains and subdomains
Penetration Testing
APRIL 26, 2024
APIDetector APIDetector is a powerful and efficient tool designed for testing exposed Swagger endpoints in various subdomains with unique smart capabilities to detect false positives. It’s particularly useful for security professionals and developers who... The post apidetector: Efficiently scan for exposed Swagger endpoints across web domains and subdomains appeared first on Penetration Testing.
The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult
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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools
eSecurity Planet
APRIL 26, 2024
Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization. This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture.
Security Update for Webmin: Addressing Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Penetration Testing
APRIL 26, 2024
Attention server administrators! A serious security vulnerability in Webmin, a widely used web-based system administration tool for Unix-like servers, has been discovered. This critical flaw could allow attackers with minimal access to a system... The post Security Update for Webmin: Addressing Privilege Escalation Vulnerability appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Telegram is down with "Connecting" error
Bleeping Computer
APRIL 26, 2024
Telegram users are currently experiencing issues worldwide, with users unable to use the website and mobile apps. [.
LightSpy Malware Strikes macOS: Your Mac Could be the Target
Penetration Testing
APRIL 26, 2024
Researchers at Huntress have revealed a critical development in the LightSpy malware threat landscape. Previously focused on iOS and Android, this newly analyzed macOS variant confirms cybercriminal interest in compromising Apple systems. This calls... The post LightSpy Malware Strikes macOS: Your Mac Could be the Target appeared first on Penetration Testing.
The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report
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Creating practical pathways with DoDM 8140.03
CompTIA on Cybersecurity
APRIL 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is making a huge impact on cybersecurity skills training as organizations align course offerings with Department of Defense Manual 8140.03 (DoDM 8140.03). Don't get left behind!
Fake Browser Updates Drop Dangerous FakeBat Malware – Don’t Be Fooled
Penetration Testing
APRIL 26, 2024
Security experts at eSentire have sounded the alarm on a new wave of FakeBat malware attacks. Threat actors are refining their methods, exploiting the familiar tactic of fake browser updates to trick unsuspecting users... The post Fake Browser Updates Drop Dangerous FakeBat Malware – Don’t Be Fooled appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Accelerating incident response using generative AI
Google Security
APRIL 26, 2024
Lambert Rosique and Jan Keller, Security Workflow Automation, and Diana Kramer, Alexandra Bowen and Andrew Cho, Privacy and Security Incident Response Introduction As security professionals, we're constantly looking for ways to reduce risk and improve our workflow's efficiency. We've made great strides in using AI to identify malicious content , block threats, and discover and fix vulnerabilities.
The #1 Reason Why Organizations Skip Security
SecureBlitz
APRIL 26, 2024
In this post, I will show the #1 reason why organizations skip security. Imagine you have the best recipe in the world for chocolate, and you decide to make a business out of it: you rent a place, buy the required machinery and hire the best manpower available. You have spent all this time, money […] The post The #1 Reason Why Organizations Skip Security appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
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Announcing two new LMS libraries
Security Boulevard
APRIL 26, 2024
By Will Song The Trail of Bits cryptography team is pleased to announce the open-sourcing of our pure Rust and Go implementations of Leighton-Micali Hash-Based Signatures (LMS), a well-studied NIST-standardized post-quantum digital signature algorithm. If you or your organization are looking to transition to post-quantum support for digital signatures, both of these implementations have been […] The post Announcing two new LMS libraries appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Major phishing-as-a-service platform disrupted – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
We Live Security
APRIL 26, 2024
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Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 4/26/24
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APRIL 26, 2024
Insight #1 AI is clearly becoming a problem, with headlines capturing incidents such as a deepfake audio impersonating a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and explicit deepfake photographs of high-school students being passed around in a Nevada, Iowa High School. We as an industry need to get our hands around all of this before it gets even worse.
ReliaQuest Labs Program at the University of South Florida Creates Direct Pipeline into Cybersecurity Industry
Digital Shadows
APRIL 26, 2024
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Introducing CDEs to Your Enterprise
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Open-Source Software Security
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APRIL 26, 2024
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Friday Five: Controversial Data Privacy Legislation, Protecting Critical Infrastructure, & More
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APRIL 26, 2024
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The L.A. County Department of Health Services Breached
Heimadal Security
APRIL 26, 2024
Following a recent phishing attack that affected over two dozen employees, the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services revealed a data breach exposing thousands of patients’ personal and medical information. This is the second largest public health care system in the nation, behind NYC Health + Hospitals, and runs the public hospitals and clinics […] The post The L.A.
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