Thu.Dec 05, 2024

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UK Cyber Risks Are ‘Widely Underestimated,’ Warns Country’s Security Chief

Tech Republic Security

Richard Horne, the head of the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre, says that hostile activity has “increased in frequency, sophistication and intensity.

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Burnout in SOCs: How AI Can Help Analysts Focus on High-Value Tasks

Security Affairs

SOC analysts, vital to cybersecurity, face burnout due to exhausting workloads, risking their well-being and the effectiveness of organizational defenses. Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst burnout is a very real problem. These are some of the most important cybersecurity professionals out there, and many of them are being worked to exhaustion.

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Americans urged to use encrypted messaging after large, ongoing cyberattack

Malwarebytes

A years-long infiltration into the systems of eight telecom giants, including AT&T and Verizon, allowed a state sponsored actor to steal vast amounts of data on where, when and who individuals have been communicating with. Speaking to Reuters , a senior US official said the attack telecommunications infrastructure was broad and that the hacking was still ongoing.

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This Secure Software Could Help Business Owners Go Remote Full Time

Tech Republic Security

With AnyViewer, savvy business owners can securely connect to remote devices without worrying about security.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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News alert: One Identity wins 2024 Cyber Defense Award: Hot Company – PAM category

The Last Watchdog

Alisa Viejo, Calif., Dec. 5, 2024, CyberNewswire — One Identity proudly announces it has been named a winner in the Hot Company: Privileged Access Management (PAM) category in the 12th annual Cyber Defense Awards by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industrys leading information security magazine. Logan We are deeply honored to be recognized amongst the winners of the 12th annual Cyber Defense Awards at CyberDefenseCon 2024, said Mark Logan, CEO of One Identity.

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Researchers Uncover 4-Month Cyberattack on U.S. Firm Linked to Chinese Hackers

The Hacker News

A suspected Chinese threat actor targeted a large U.S. organization earlier this year as part of a four-month-long intrusion. According to Broadcom-owned Symantec, the first evidence of the malicious activity was detected on April 11, 2024 and continued until August. However, the company doesn't rule out the possibility that the intrusion may have occurred earlier.

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Hackers Target Uyghurs and Tibetans with MOONSHINE Exploit and DarkNimbus Backdoor

The Hacker News

A previously undocumented threat activity cluster dubbed Earth Minotaur is leveraging the MOONSHINE exploit kit and an unreported Android-cum-Windows backdoor called DarkNimbus to facilitate long-term surveillance operations targeting Tibetans and Uyghurs.

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Russia-linked APT Secret Blizzard spotted using infrastructure of other threat actors

Security Affairs

Russia-linked APT group Secret Blizzard has used the tools and infrastructure of at least 6 other threat actors during the past 7 years. Researchers from Microsoft Threat Intelligence collected evidence that the Russia-linked ATP group Secret Blizzard (aka Turla, Snake , Uroburos , Waterbug , Venomous Bear and KRYPTON ) has used the tools and infrastructure of at least 6 other threat actors during the past 7 years.

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This $3,000 Android Trojan Targeting Banks and Cryptocurrency Exchanges

The Hacker News

As many as 77 banking institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges, and national organizations have become the target of a newly discovered Android remote access trojan (RAT) called DroidBot.

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She Escaped An Abusive Marriage—Now She Helps Women Battle Cyber Harassment

WIRED Threat Level

Inspired by her own experienced of abuse, Nighat Dad fights for women’s social and digital rights in Pakistan and beyond.

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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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Critical Mitel MiCollab Flaw Exposes Systems to Unauthorized File and Admin Access

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that strings together a now-patched critical security flaw impacting Mitel MiCollab with an arbitrary file read zero-day, granting an attacker the ability to access files from susceptible instances. The critical vulnerability in question is CVE-2024-41713 (CVSS score: 9.

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Metadata of Americans Stolen in Chinese Hack: U.S. Official

Security Boulevard

The call metadate of a "large number" of Americans was stolen by Chinese state-sponsored Salt Typhoon's hack of eight U.S. telecoms and dozens more around the world, according to U.S. officials, who are scrambling to map out the scope of the attack. The post Metadata of Americans Stolen in Chinese Hack: U.S. Official appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Europol Shuts Down Manson Market Fraud Marketplace, Seizes 50 Servers

The Hacker News

Europol on Thursday announced the shutdown of a clearnet marketplace called Manson Market that facilitated online fraud on a large scale. The operation, led by German authorities, has resulted in the seizure of more than 50 servers associated with the service and the arrest of two suspects. More than 200 terabytes of digital evidence have been collected.

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Identity Phishing: Using Legitimate Cloud Services to Steal User Access

Security Boulevard

Identity phishing doesn’t just lead to data theft – it can also lead to financial fraud, targeted social engineering attacks and lateral movement across endpoints. The post Identity Phishing: Using Legitimate Cloud Services to Steal User Access appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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This E Ink tablet has a color display that revitalized my love for drawing - and the stylus comes bundled

Zero Day

The Onyx Book Note Air 3 C offers a premium color pen-to-paper experience and makes a great gift.

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AWS Adds Mutiple Tools and Services to Strengthen Cloud Security

Security Boulevard

Amazon Web Services (AWS) this week made a bevy of updates to improve cloud security, including additional machine learning algorithms for the Amazon GuardDuty service that make it simpler to detect attack patterns. The post AWS Adds Mutiple Tools and Services to Strengthen Cloud Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Our secret ingredient for reverse engineering

SecureList

Nowadays, a lot of cybersecurity professionals use IDA Pro as their primary tool for reverse engineering. While IDA is a complex tool that implements a multitude of features useful for dissecting binaries, many reverse engineers use various plugins to add further functionality to this software. We in the Global Research and Analysis Team do the same – and over the years we have developed our own IDA plugin named hrtng that is specifically designed to aid us with malware reverse engineering.

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I found an AirTag alternative with more useful features and works with Android phones, too

Zero Day

Chipolo's One and Card trackers are ideal for keys and wallets that can go missing. You can snag them in single and multipacks too.

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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.

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MasterCard Buys Recorded Future for $2.6B: What It Means for AI Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

MasterCard's September 2024 acquisition of Recorded Future for $2.65 billion signals a significant shift in how global financial institutions are approaching cybersecurity. Not too long ago, these institutions had a reputation for outdated, inefficient, and worryingly vulnerable systems. So, what changed? Recorded Future is well-regarded for its AI-driven threat intelligence capabilities, which leverage massive amounts of data to predict, identify, and mitigate threats before they escalate.

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Planning for the Unexpected: Building Robust Disaster Recovery and Continuity Plans

Security Boulevard

A robust disaster recovery (DR) and continuity plan is not just nice; it’s a business imperative. It ensures that critical operations continue with minimal disruption, even in the face of major challenges. The post Planning for the Unexpected: Building Robust Disaster Recovery and Continuity Plans appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic vs. Watch 5 Pro: Which smartwatch is best for you?

Zero Day

The Galaxy Watch6 Classic offers a physical rotating bezel and the latest version of WearOS, but the Galaxy Watch5 Pro's software updates could make it more enticing.

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Want to Grow Vulnerability Management into Exposure Management? Start Here!

The Hacker News

Vulnerability Management (VM) has long been a cornerstone of organizational cybersecurity. Nearly as old as the discipline of cybersecurity itself, it aims to help organizations identify and address potential security issues before they become serious problems. Yet, in recent years, the limitations of this approach have become increasingly evident.

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Bringing the Cybersecurity Imperative Into Focus

Tech leaders today are facing shrinking budgets and investment concerns. This whitepaper provides insights from over 1,000 tech leaders on how to stay secure and attract top cybersecurity talent, all while doing more with less. Download today to learn more!

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This portable Bluetooth speaker might not be a Bose or JBL, but it still delivers the bass

Zero Day

If you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker with some punch, IP67 waterproofing, and flashy lights to boot, the Earfun Uboom X has you covered.

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Hundred of CISCO switches impacted by bootloader flaw

Security Affairs

A bootloader vulnerability in Cisco NX-OS affects 100+ switches, allowing attackers to bypass image signature checks. Cisco released security patches for a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20397 (CVSS score of 5.2), in the NX-OS softwares bootloader that could be exploited by attackers to bypass image signature verification. “Avulnerability in the bootloader of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an unauthenticatedattackerwith physical access to an affected device,or an authenticated, local

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This smart home accessory made the biggest difference in my kitchen decor

Zero Day

Easily installed and voice-controlled, the Cync Undercabinet lights give my kitchen a gorgeous look. So long, string lights!

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Salt Typhoon Campaign: A Wake-Up Call for U.S. Telecoms and National Security

Security Boulevard

A disturbing new cybersecurity incident has raised alarms across U.S. telecoms, with revelations this week about a large-scale Chinese hacking campaign known as Salt Typhoon. The sophisticated breach targeted at least eight major U.S. telecom providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, with attackers successfully infiltrating the networks and siphoning off sensitive metadata—potentially compromising millions of […] The post Salt Typhoon Campaign: A Wake-Up Call for U.S.

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Introducing CDEs to Your Enterprise

Explore how enterprises can enhance developer productivity and onboarding by adopting self-hosted Cloud Development Environments (CDEs). This whitepaper highlights the simplicity and flexibility of cloud-based development over traditional setups, demonstrating how large teams can leverage economies of scale to boost efficiency and developer satisfaction.

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Don't trust ChatGPT Search and definitely verify anything it tells you

Zero Day

Columbia's Tow Center for Digital Journalism report shows that ChatGPT Search may not be as accurate as advertised.

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How to Tackle the Unique Challenges Posed by Non-Human Identities

Security Boulevard

NHIs pose a unique set of challenges and risks because they often have privileged access and lack the added security of multi-factor authentication (MFA) that can be applied to devices. The post How to Tackle the Unique Challenges Posed by Non-Human Identities appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Microsoft's new Copilot Vision feature one-ups ChatGPT. Here's how to access it

Zero Day

Have you ever needed a second opinion on something you are looking at online, but didn't have anyone readily available to chat with? Now, you can have an AI-powered assistant at your beck and call.

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Zafran Uncovers Widespread WAF Vulnerability at Fortune 1000 Companies

SecureWorld News

Researchers from Zafran have identified a critical misconfiguration in Web Application Firewalls (WAF) from major providers, including those from Akamai, Cloudflare, and Imperva. The vulnerability impacts more than 140,000 domains belonging to some of the world's largest companies, such as JPMorganChase, Visa, and Intel. The findings in the report expose weaknesses in security controls that leave web applications vulnerable to severe cyberattacks, including Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) a

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.