Long Analysis of the M-209
Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Really interesting analysis of the American M-209 encryption device and its security.
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IBM Executive on Future Cybersecurity: Passkeys, Deepfakes & Quantum Computing
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
IBM's Chris Hockings predicts a safer internet with advances in passkey tech, digital identity, deepfake defenses, and post-quantum cryptography.
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Uncovering & Remediating Dormant Account Risk
Duo's Security Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The importance of gaining visibility into identity data Over the last two years, the security of an organization's identity ecosystem has become paramount. Before diving into the specifics of dormant accounts, it's important to take a step back and discuss a prerequisite: gaining cross-platform visibility into identity and access management data.
Australia Proposes Mandatory Guardrails for AI
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
New mandatory guardrails will apply to AI models in high-risk settings, with businesses encouraged to adopt new safety standards starting now.
Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience
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Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.
TIDRONE Targets Military and Satellite Industries in Taiwan
Trend Micro
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Our research reveals that an unidentified threat cluster we named TIDRONE have shown significant interest in military-related industry chains, particularly in the manufacturers of drones.
Veeam Releases Security Updates to Fix 18 Flaws, Including 5 Critical Issues
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Veeam has shipped security updates to address a total of 18 security flaws impacting its software products, including five critical vulnerabilities that could result in remote code execution. The list of shortcomings is below - CVE-2024-40711 (CVSS score: 9.8) - A vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication that allows unauthenticated remote code execution.
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U.S. Seizes 32 Pro-Russian Propaganda Domains in Major Disinformation Crackdown
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday announced the seizure of 32 internet domains used by a pro-Russian propaganda operation called Doppelganger as part of a sweeping set of actions. Accusing the Russian government-directed foreign malign influence campaign of violating U.S.
RansomHub Emerges in Rapidly Evolving Ransomware Landscape
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The ransomware space is becoming increasingly fragmented in the wake of law enforcement actions against BlackCat, LockBit, and others, spawning more threat groups and giving rise to prolific newcomers like RansomHub, according to a report by Searchlight Cyber. The post RansomHub Emerges in Rapidly Evolving Ransomware Landscape appeared first on Security Boulevard.
OpenStack Ironic Users Urged to Patch Critical Vulnerability (CVE-2024-44082)
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
OpenStack’s Ironic project, which provisions bare metal machines, has been found vulnerable to a critical security flaw (CVE-2024-44082) that could allow authenticated users to exploit unvalidated image data. This vulnerability,... The post OpenStack Ironic Users Urged to Patch Critical Vulnerability (CVE-2024-44082) appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Pool Your Cybersecurity Resources to Build the Perfect Security Ecosystem
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Cybersecurity has never been something to set once and leave running in the background — it is a constantly evolving landscape. While the migration of data and applications to the cloud provides numerous business benefits, many organizations struggle to secure their networks against rapidly changing cyberthreats. Ransomware attackers have understood the value of targeting smaller.
Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap
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The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
Earth Lusca adds multiplatform malware KTLVdoor to its arsenal
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Chinese-speaking threat actor Earth Lusca used the new backdoor KTLVdoor in an attack against a trading company in China. Trend Micro Researchers spotted the Chinese-speaking threat actor Earth Lusca using a new multiplatform backdoor called KTLVdoor. The Earth Lusca group has been active since at least the first half of 2023, it primarily targeted organizations in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Balkans.
Pavel Durov Criticizes Outdated Laws After Arrest Over Telegram Criminal Activity
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has broken his silence nearly two weeks after his arrest in France, stating the charges are misguided. "If a country is unhappy with an internet service, the established practice is to start a legal action against the service itself," Durov said in a 600-word statement on his Telegram account.
Russia’s Most Notorious Special Forces Unit Now Has Its Own Cyber Warfare Team
WIRED Threat Level
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Unit 29155 of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency—a team responsible for coup attempts, assassinations, and bombings—has branched out into brazen hacking operations with targets across the world.
Tracelo Data Breach: 1.4 Million Records Exposed
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Data is the new gold, and breaches have become an unfortunate reality. A recent incident involving Tracelo, a popular smartphone geolocation tracking service, has exposed the personal information of over 1.4 million users. This breach, orchestrated by a hacker known as “Satanic,” highlights the vulnerability of even seemingly secure online platforms.
Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management
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Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs): Are They Still Relevant?
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Understanding how CASBs are developed and how to use them effectively can assist them in safeguarding their cloud-based assets against evolving threats. The post Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs): Are They Still Relevant? appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Beyond Compliance: Building a Culture of Continuous Security Improvement
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
In 2023, the cost of cybercrime globally was projected to reach $8 trillion , with expectations to rise to $10.5 trillion by 2025. This staggering figure underscores the growing threat and the extensive damage cyberattacks can cause, including data breaches, downtime, and compromised sensitive information. On the journey of creating a secure business environment to deal with these emerging threats, compliance should be viewed as just the starting point, not the final destination.
Critical Security Flaw Found in LiteSpeed Cache Plugin for WordPress
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered yet another critical security flaw in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress that could allow unauthenticated users to take control of arbitrary accounts. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44000 (CVSS score: 7.5), impacts versions before and including 6.4.1. It has been addressed in version 6.5.0.1.
CVE-2024-26581 PoC Exploit Released: Linux Systems at Risk of Root Compromise
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The security researchers have publicly disclosed technical details and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a CVE-2024-26581 (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability within the Linux kernel. The flaw poses a serious risk, allowing... The post CVE-2024-26581 PoC Exploit Released: Linux Systems at Risk of Root Compromise appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder
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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.
Chinese-Speaking Hacker Group Targets Human Rights Studies in Middle East
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Unnamed government entities in the Middle East and Malaysia are the target of a persistent cyber campaign orchestrated by a threat actor known as Tropic Trooper since June 2023.
DarkCracks: A New Stealthy Malware Framework Exploiting GLPI and WordPress
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers from QiAnXin have uncovered an advanced malware campaign named DarkCracks, which exploits vulnerabilities in compromised GLPI and WordPress websites to distribute malicious loaders and maintain control over infected... The post DarkCracks: A New Stealthy Malware Framework Exploiting GLPI and WordPress appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Apache OFBiz Update Fixes High-Severity Flaw Leading to Remote Code Execution
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A new security flaw has been addressed in the Apache OFBiz open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that, if successfully exploited, could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution on Linux and Windows. The high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-45195 (CVSS score: 7.5), affects all versions of the software before 18.12.16.
Choosing the Best Cybersecurity Prioritization Method for Your Organization
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Threat monitoring and detection, such as Network Detection and Response (NDR), provide a complement to enhance a threat exposure management strategy. The post Choosing the Best Cybersecurity Prioritization Method for Your Organization appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult
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CVE-2024-7591 (CVSS 10): Critical Vulnerability Discovered in Progress LoadMaster
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Progress Software Corporation has issued a security advisory for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-7591) affecting its LoadMaster application delivery controller (ADC) and load balancer solution. The vulnerability, which carries a CVSS... The post CVE-2024-7591 (CVSS 10): Critical Vulnerability Discovered in Progress LoadMaster appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Lowe’s employees phished via Google ads
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
In mid-August, we identified a malvertising campaign targeting Lowes employees via Google ads. Like many large corporations, Lowe’s has their own employe portal called MyLowesLife , for all matters related to schedule, pay stubs, or benefits. Lowe’s employees who searched for “myloweslife” during that time, may have seen one or multiple fraudulent ads.
ESET Research Podcast: HotPage
We Live Security
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
ESET researchers discuss HotPage, a recently discovered adware armed with a highest-privilege, yet vulnerable, Microsoft-signed driver.
Planned Parenthood partly offline after ransomware attack
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
In late August, Intermountain Planned Parenthood of Montana suffered a cyberattack which is still under investigation. The attack has been claimed by a ransomware group. Intermountain Planned Parenthood Inc., doing business as Planned Parenthood Of Montana, is a nonprofit organization that provides sexual health care services. It is not yet known whether any personal information about patients might have been stolen, but that could potentially be devastating.
The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report
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CVE-2024-7012 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Foreman Flaw Exposes Red Hat Satellite to Unauthorized Access
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-7012, has been discovered in Foreman, a widely used open-source lifecycle management tool. This authentication bypass flaw, with a CVSS score of 9.8 (the highest severity rating),... The post CVE-2024-7012 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Foreman Flaw Exposes Red Hat Satellite to Unauthorized Access appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
I changed these 5 TV settings to instantly improve the picture quality - and you can too
Zero Day
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
With a bit of patience and experimentation, you can tweak your TV's basic settings for a better viewing experience.
Why Proxy Providers Are Turning to IP Address Leasing?
SecureBlitz
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Learn why proxy providers are turning to IP Address leasing in this post. The proxy industry is witnessing a significant shift in how providers manage their IP resources. As client demands for diverse and reliable IP locations continue to grow, forward-thinking proxy services are turning to IP leasing as a strategic solution. This innovative approach […] The post Why Proxy Providers Are Turning to IP Address Leasing?
New AirPods are arriving next week. Here are the top 4 features I want to see
Zero Day
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Industry insiders are confident Apple will announce new AirPods next week during the iPhone 16 launch. Although that's exciting to hear, there are a few things I'd like to see first.
Bringing the Cybersecurity Imperative Into Focus
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