Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 9, 2024

European law enforcement agencies have taken down yet another encrypted messaging service mainly used by criminals. The Matrix encrypted messaging service was an invite-only service which was also marketed under the names Mactrix, Totalsec, X-quantum, or Q-safe. Dutch and French authorities started an investigation when the service was found on the phone of a criminal convicted for the murder of Dutch journalist Peter R. de Vries in 2021.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Romanian energy supplier Electrica Group is investigating an ongoing ransomware attack impacting its operations. Romanian energy supplier Electrica Group suffered a cyber attack that is impacting its operations. The company assured investors that the attack hadn’t affected its critical systems, but temporary disruptions in customer services might occur due to enhanced security protocols.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By proactively assessing vulnerabilities and planning for the integration of quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions, enterprises can safeguard their digital assets against future threats. The post Quantum Computing: An Impending Threat to the Current PKI Systems appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 9, 2024

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Mandiant revealed a technique to bypass browser isolation using QR codes, enabling command transmission from C2 servers. Browser isolation is a security measure that separates web browsing from the user’s device by running the browser in a secure environment (e.g., cloud or VM) and streaming visuals. Mandiant has identified a new technique for bypassing browser isolation technology and using QR codes to send commands from C2 to compromised devices.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This blog post explores how maintaining USB security mitigates insider threats and fosters a secure workplace environment. The post The Role of USB Security in Combating Insider Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As we push the boundaries of medical science through innovative clinical trials, we must recognize that data security is not just an IT issue. The post We Need to Encrypt Clinical Trial Data appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-11205) discovered in WPForms, a prevalent WordPress form builder plugin with over 6 million active installations, exposed websites to significant financial risk. The vulnerability, assigned a CVSS... The post CVE-2024-11205: WPForms Plugin Vulnerability Impacts 6 Million WordPress Sites appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A faulty update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike triggered one of the largest IT outages in history, impacting approximately 8.5 million systems worldwide. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical risks posed by global IT disruptions and supply chain weaknesses. With large-scale security crises being one of the most relevant threats worldwide, it’s more important than ever to reflect on past events, assess emerging threats, and, most crucially, explore strategies to preven

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ZoneAlarm

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to disrupt industries worldwide, with healthcare remaining a high-profile target due to the sensitivity and critical nature of its data. Anna Jaques Hospital experienced a ransomware attack in late 2023, exposing confidential information of over 310,000 patients. Recently, the incident returned to the spotlight due to new updates on the breachs scope … The post Anna Jaques Hospital Ransomware Breach Exposes Patient Data appeared first on ZoneAlarm Security Blog.

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WIRED Threat Level

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was apprehended on Monday after visiting a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Shared Responsibility Model has come a long way, indeed. Related: Shared Responsibility best practices In 2013, Amazon planted a stake in the ground when it divided cloud security obligations between AWS and its patrons, guaranteeing the integrity of its infrastructure, but placing a huge burden on customers to secure things on their end.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Deloitte has responded to claims by the Brain Cipher ransomware group, which alleges the theft of over 1 terabyte of the company’s data. Recently, the ransomware group Brain Cipher added Deloitte UK to its Tor leak site. The gang claimed to have stolen one terabyte of compressed data from the company. A Deloitte spokesperson addressed claims made by the ransomware gang, stating that the source of data is a single client’s system, which is not linked to the company’s network.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has become one of the most critical roles in modern organizations. Tasked with safeguarding data and infrastructure, CISOs face mounting pressures as cyber threats escalate, regulatory demands grow, and the role expands to encompass strategic business responsibilities. Yet, these pressures have led to significant turnover, with many CISOs stepping away from their roles.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Tips toward improving the security rating of your code base while preventing any new vulnerabilities from appearing in your SAP landscape. The post Maximizing SAP Security: How AI and Human Intervention Work appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A recent report by the Knownsec 404 team highlights the pivotal role of bulletproof hosting services in facilitating global cybercriminal activities. These specialized hosting providers, often referred to as “dark... The post Bulletproof Hosting: The Dark Infrastructure Behind Global Cybercrime appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

From predictive analytics to hyper-personalized content delivery, organizations are reimagining how they communicate security solutions. Discover how AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity marketing strategies for 2025 and beyond. The post The Future of Cybersecurity Marketing: AI-Driven Strategies for 2025 and Beyond appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Its an exciting time to be a managed service provider (MSP). More than ever, small and medium businesses (SMBs) are looking to MSPs as trusted advisors to help safeguard them from todays growing cyber threats. One of the services in high demand right now? Managed detection and response (MDR). When asked about their biggest growth drivers, MSPs cite addressing clients cybersecurity concerns and awareness as the top new-business drivers (54%). 1 For MSPs, adding MDR to your lineup can create new r

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By following these five tips and leveraging a cybersecurity data fabric with an automated metrics layer, organizations can unify their risk assessment and operational efforts, leading to more cohesive and efficient risk management. The post 5 Tips to Translate High-Level Risk Into Daily Operations appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Huntress Labs has raised the alarm over the active exploitation of a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-50623) in Cleos Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom software, commonly used for managing file transfers. Threat actors... The post CVE-2024-50623: Critical Vulnerability in Cleo Software Actively Exploited in the Wild appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is reporting that since last April more than 750,000 root user accounts on its AWS Organizations console for managing access to cloud services have enabled multifactor authentication (MFA). The post AWS Makes Significant Progress on Driving MFA Adoption appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A new report from Radiant Capital provides a detailed analysis of the sophisticated cyberattack that led to the theft of approximately $50 million USD on October 16, 2024. The findings,... The post Radiant Capital Incident: $50M Cyber Heist Linked to North Korean Threat Actors appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Trend Micro

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Prompt injection exploits vulnerabilities in generative AI to manipulate its behavior, even without extensive permissions. This attack can expose sensitive data, making awareness and preventive measures essential. Learn how it works and how to stay protected.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A sophisticated phone phishing operation targeting vulnerable individuals, primarily the elderly, has been dismantled in a joint operation conducted by Belgian and Dutch law enforcement agencies, with support from Europol... The post International Operation Dismantles Phone Phishing Ring Targeting Vulnerable Individuals Across Europe appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Meet Linda, the CFO of a multinational company. She is currently on her way to a business conference on the other side of the world. Linda makes many more trips like this these days. Once upon a time, jet-setting across the world meant no access to files, emails, or messages for the whole time she […] The post Why Unified Endpoint Management Is Non-Negotiable for IT Teams in 2025 appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Cado Security Labs has uncovered a highly sophisticated cyber campaign targeting professionals in the Web3 space. At the heart of this campaign lies the Meeten malware, a cross-platform information stealer... The post Meeten Malware: AI-Powered Cyber Campaign Targets Web3 Professionals appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

What is OSCAL? OSCAL provides a traceable and machine-readable data format for capturing and sharing security information. A standardized, continuous representation of an organizations security controls helps prove compliance with NISTs risk management framework for mandated federal agencies. FedRAMP joined with NIST to create the Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL), a standard that can [] The post Leveraging NIST OSCAL to Provide Compliance Automation: The Complete Guide appeared

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers at CYFIRMA have uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack targeting high-value individuals in Southern Asia. Leveraging the SpyNote Remote Administration Tool (RAT), an unknown threat actor designed a malicious Android... The post SpyNote RAT Targets High-Value Individuals in Southern Asia appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The rise in android users has transformed how individuals and businesses access financial services, offering convenience and speed like never before. However, this rapid digitalization has also made these platforms a prime target for hackers. SpyLoan malware is a threat specifically engineered to exploit vulnerabilities in digital lending ecosystems.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-12254) has been discovered in CPython, the reference implementation of the Python programming language. This vulnerability, with a CVSSv4 score of 8.7, affects versions 3.12.0 and later... The post CVE-2024-12254: CPython Flaw Could Lead to Memory Exhaustion in asyncio Applications appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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