Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Change Healthcare says it has notified approximately 100 million Americans that their personal, financial and healthcare records may have been stolen in a February 2024 ransomware attack that caused the largest ever known data breach of protected health information. Image: Tamer Tuncay, Shutterstock.com. A ransomware attack at Change Healthcare in the third week of February quickly spawned disruptions across the U.S. healthcare system that reverberated for months, thanks to the company’s c

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Excellent read. One example: Consider the case of basic public key cryptography, in which a person’s public and private key are created together in a single operation. These two keys are entangled, not with quantum physics, but with math. When I create a virtual machine server in the Amazon cloud, I am prompted for an RSA public key that will be used to control access to the machine.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Google has released an update for its Chrome browser which includes patches for two critical vulnerabilities. The update brings the Stable channel to versions 130.0.6723.91/.92 for Windows and Mac and 130.0.6723.91 for Linux. The easiest way to update Chrome is to allow it to update automatically, but you can end up lagging behind if you never close your browser or if something goes wrong—such as an extension stopping you from updating the browser.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Excellent read. One example: Consider the case of basic public key cryptography, in which a person’s public and private key are created together in a single operation. These two keys are entangled, not with quantum physics, but with math. When I create a virtual machine server in the Amazon cloud, I am prompted for an RSA public key that will be used to control access to the machine.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Bitdefender is our overall pick for the best antivirus software for small businesses, while Norton offers 24/7 support, and ESET provides scalability.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In a recent discovery, ESET researchers unveiled “CloudScout,” a sophisticated cyberespionage toolset employed by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group called Evasive Panda. This China-aligned group has reportedly used CloudScout... The post From Gmail to Google Drive: How Evasive Panda Exploits Cloud Services with CloudScout appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In a thrilling showdown at the recent Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 hacking competition, white hat hackers YingMuo (@YingMuo), in collaboration with the DEVCORE Internship Program, successfully exploited a critical zero-day vulnerability... The post CVE-2024-50387: Critical QNAP Flaw Exploited in Hacking Contest, Patch Now! appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Google addressed a critical vulnerability in its Chrome browser, tracked as CVE-2024-10487, which was reported by Apple. Google has patched a critical Chrome vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-10487, reported by Apple Security Engineering and Architecture (SEAR) on October 23, 2024. The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write issue that resides in the Dawn implementation.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

ServiceNow, a leading cloud-based enterprise platform, has recently addressed two significant vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-8923 and CVE-2024-8924, which posed serious risks to organizations using its Now Platform. These vulnerabilities could enable unauthorized... The post ServiceNow Patches Critical Sandbox Escape Vulnerability – CVE-2024-8923 (CVSS 9.8) appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2024

QNAP fixed critical zero-day CVE-2024-50388 which was demonstrated against a TS-464 NAS device during the Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 competition. QNAP addressed a critical zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-50388, which was exploited by white hat hackers against a TS-464 NAS device during the recent Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 hacking competition. The flaw is an OS command injection vulnerability in HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync , a remote attacker could exploit it to execute arbitrary code commands on

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Read more about a joint operation between several law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Portugal, The Netherlands, and the U.K. to tackle RedLine Stealer and META malware.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an ongoing malvertising campaign that abuses Meta's advertising platform and hijacked Facebook accounts to distribute information known as SYS01stealer. "The hackers behind the campaign use trusted brands to expand their reach," Bitdefender Labs said in a report shared with The Hacker News.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Traceable AI today published a global survey of 1,548 IT and cybersecurity professionals that finds well over half (57%) work for organizations that have experienced a data breach incident involving application programming interfaces (APIs) in the last two years, with nearly three-quarters of those organizations experiencing three or more incidents.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malicious Python package that masquerades as a cryptocurrency trading tool but harbors functionality designed to steal sensitive data and drain assets from victims' crypto wallets. The package, named "CryptoAITools," is said to have been distributed via both Python Package Index (PyPI) and bogus GitHub repositories.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Cloud Security Alliance, noting the increasing cyberthreats to critical infrastructure in a highly interconnected world, released a report outlining steps organizations can take to implement zero trust policies to protect against nation-state actors and other threat groups. The post Cloud Security Alliance Advocates Zero Trust for Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Threat actors in North Korea have been implicated in a recent incident that deployed a known ransomware family called Play, underscoring their financial motivations.

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We Live Security

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Have you ever googled yourself? Were you happy with what came up? If not, consider requesting the removal of your personal information from search results.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A now-patched security flaw in the Opera web browser could have enabled a malicious extension to gain unauthorized, full access to private APIs. The attack, codenamed CrossBarking, could have made it possible to conduct actions such as capturing screenshots, modifying browser settings, and account hijacking, Guardio Labs said.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Connections on the internet are not secure by default, and bad actors frequently take advantage of users accessing organizations’ applications and resources from remote locations, to burrow into corporate networks. Experts recommend picking a remote access management solution and adjusting the settings to the organization’s individual access control policy to establish remote connections securely.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition pairs several unique and helpful features with the high-performing and efficient Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2).

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Navigating the complexities of compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR can be daunting. Luckily, Intruder simplifies the process by helping you address the key vulnerability management criteria these frameworks demand, making your compliance journey much smoother. Read on to understand how to meet the requirements of each framework to keep your customer data safe.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, which is eyeing an IPO in the next 18 months, is buying startup Normalyze to improve its data protection capabilities and mitigate the threat humans present in an increasingly fast-paced, interconnected, and AI-focus world. The post Proofpoint Boosting Data Security with Normalyze Acquisition appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Apple's new Mac Mini offers a big performance boost thanks to the M4 chipset, but is it enough to warrant a purchase?

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

QNAP has swiftly addressed a critical zero-day vulnerability in its HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync software, following its successful exploitation at the recent Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 competition. The vulnerability, tracked... The post QNAP Patches Critical Zero-Day Exploited at Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 – CVE-2024-50388 appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Ozlo Sleepbuds, with their calming audio output and comforting fit, are the best sleep earbuds I've ever used.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In a recently disclosed report by Trend Micro, attackers were observed exploiting a vulnerability in Atlassian’s Confluence servers (CVE-2023-22527) to hijack victim resources and harvest rewards from the Titan Network—a... The post Atlassian Confluence Vulnerability CVE-2023-22527 Exploited for Cryptomining appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Cybersecurity is a leading concern for risk managers as AI-related cyber risks surge, and despite growing investments, many businesses still lack comprehensive cyber insurance, according to a Nationwide survey. The post AI Cyberattacks Rise but Businesses Still Lack Insurance appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has taken a significant step forward by introducing its first international strategic plan in an effort to help contain cyber threats that continue to transcend national borders. The initiative recognizes that protecting America's digital infrastructure requires robust global collaboration.

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