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FedRAMP, StateRAMP and Cloud Security Compliance: An Overview

Lohrman on Security

In this interview with Jason Oksenhendler, a cloud security expert with experience with FedRAMP and StateRAMP, we cover all things government cloud security compliance.

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MI5 chief warns of Chinese cyber espionage reached an unprecedented scale

Security Affairs

MI5 chief warns Chinese cyber espionage reached an epic scale, more than 20,000 people in the UK have now been targeted. The head of MI5, Ken McCallum, warns that Chinese spies targeted more than 20,000 people in the UK. During a meeting of security chiefs of the Five Eyes alliance held in California, McCallum told BBC that the Chinese cyber espionage reached an epic scale.

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Google Chrome's new "IP Protection" will hide users' IP addresses

Bleeping Computer

Google is getting ready to test a new "IP Protection" feature for the Chrome browser that enhances users' privacy by masking their IP addresses using proxy servers. [.

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The attack on the International Criminal Court was targeted and sophisticated

Security Affairs

The International Criminal Court revealed the recent attack was carried out by a threat actor for espionage purposes. The International Criminal Court shared additional information about the cyberattack that hit the organizations in September. In September, the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that threat actors have breached its systems last week.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

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Number of hacked Cisco IOS XE devices plummets from 50K to hundreds

Bleeping Computer

The number of Cisco IOS XE devices hacked with a malicious backdoor implant has mysteriously plummeted from over 50,000 impacted devices to only a few hundred, with researchers unsure what is causing the sharp decline. [.

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Vietnamese threat actors linked to DarkGate malware campaign

Security Affairs

Researchers linked Vietnamese threat actors to the string of DarkGate malware attacks on entities in the U.K., the U.S., and India. WithSecure researchers linked the recent attacks using the DarkGate malware to a Vietnamese cybercrime group previously known for the usage of Ducktail stealer. DarkGate is a commodity malware that is offered with a model of Malware as a Service (MaaS), it was employed in attacks aimed at entities in the U.K., the U.S., and India.

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Penetration Testing and Scanning Policy

Tech Republic Security

System or network vulnerabilities and security threats can severely impact business operations or even shutter its doors. However, these incidents can be prevented by proactively detecting potential threat opportunities. The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to provide guidelines for appropriate penetration testing and scanning of computer systems and networks.

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What Are Booking.com Doing To Protect Customers From Huge Phishing Campaign?

Heimadal Security

A deceptive email from ‘Booking.com’ targeted a victim, demanding credit card details to confirm a hotel reservation. This approach, part of a broader campaign, caught the recipient off-guard, prompting them to reach out to us to report the incident. Booking.com users are the focus of a new, sophisticated phishing campaign. The threat actors use InfoStealing […] The post What Are Booking.com Doing To Protect Customers From Huge Phishing Campaign?

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New TetrisPhantom hackers steal data from secure USB drives on govt systems

Bleeping Computer

A new sophisticated threat tracked as 'TetrisPhantom' has been using compromised secure USB drives to target government systems in the Asia-Pacific region. [.

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Apple’s Face ID: An Insider’s Guide (Free PDF)

Tech Republic Security

The Apple biometric sign-on tool, Face ID, has some advocates and some detractors. To help you decide which camp you’re in, this ebook offers a look at this new way of handling biometric security. From the ebook: What is Face ID? Still unlocking your phone with a fingerprint? How primitive! The modern smartphone user, provided.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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.

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A week in security (October 16 - October 22)

Malwarebytes

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Ragnar Locker ransomware group taken down IT administrators' passwords are awful too The hot topics from Europe's largest trade fair for IT security Clever malvertising attack uses Punycode to look like KeePass's official website 3 crucial security steps people should do, but don't Cisco IOS XE vulnerability widely exploited in the wild The US wants governments to commit to not paying ransoms The forgotten malvertising campaign Customer data stolen from gaming clo

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Apple’s Face ID: Cheat Sheet (free PDF)

Tech Republic Security

Apple made a big change when it released the iPhone X: It ditched Touch ID fingerprint security for a new face-based biometric sign-on tool called Face ID.

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Cyber Best Practices for Overseas Asset Security

SecureWorld News

Expanding your startup into new overseas markets is a tremendously exciting milestone for many ambitious business owners. The prospect of new products, audiences, territories, and competition presents an abundance of opportunities for businesses to thrive, but it is not all sunshine and rainbows. Going global or even expanding your operations further afield in your geography introduces a host of new digital risks.

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Battling a new DarkGate malware campaign with Malwarebytes MDR

Malwarebytes

First publicly reported in 2018, DarkGate is a Windows-based malware with a wide-range of capabilities including credential stealing and remote access to victim endpoints. Until recently, it was only seen being delivered through traditional email malspam campaigns. In late August 2023, however, researchers at Trusec found evidence of a campaign using external Teams messages to deliver the DarkGate Loader.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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Exposing North Korea’s IT Worker’s Eden Programming Solutions WMD-Funding IT Services and Solutions Franchise – An Overview

Security Boulevard

Jessus. This just in and I think I "did it" and I might even apply fore the Rewards for Justice program second time in a row this time believe it or on North Korea's WMD program in terms of tracking down North Korean IT workers that appear to have launched massive domain farms and are actively recruiting in the field of developers and IT workers to build mobile applications and web sites where the amount at least according to the U.S Government goes to fund their WMD program.

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A week in security (October 16 – October 22)

Malwarebytes

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Ragnar Locker ransomware group taken down IT administrators’ passwords are awful too The hot topics from Europe’s largest trade fair for IT security Clever malvertising attack uses Punycode to look like KeePass’s official website 3 crucial security steps people should do, but don’t Cisco IOS XE vulnerability widely exploited in the wild The US wants governments to commit to not paying ransoms The forgotten malvertising campaign Customer dat

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DEF CON 31 – Dr. Sebastian Köhler’s, Dr. Richard Baker’s ‘Car Hacking Village – Exploiting Wireless Side Channels In EV Charging’

Security Boulevard

Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada ; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 31 – Dr. Sebastian Köhler’s, Dr. Richard Baker’s ‘Car Hacking Village – Exploiting Wireless Side Channels In EV Charging’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 442 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. A threat actor is selling access to Facebook and Instagram’s Police Portal Threat actors breached Okta support system and stole customers’ data US DoJ seized domains used by North Korean IT workers to defraud businesses worldwide Alleg

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

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.