The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Ever since the massive National Public Data (NPD) breach was disclosed a few weeks ago, news sources have reported an increased interest in online credit bureaus, and there has been an apparent upswing in onboarding of new subscribers. Related: Class-action lawsuits pile up in wake of NPD hack So what’s the connection? NPD reported the exposure of over 2.7 billion records.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Secure Future Initiative was created around the same time the U.S. Cyber Safety Review Board chided Redmond for having a poor security culture.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of an Android banking trojan called Octo that comes with improved capabilities to conduct device takeover (DTO) and perform fraudulent transactions.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Implementing multi-factor authentication, supplier risk-management frameworks, and staff security training could help to reduce data breaches.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Israel has been sending text messages, recordings, and hacking radio networks to warn Lebanese citizens to evacuate certain areas. Israel has been sending text messages, recordings, and hacking radio networks to warn Lebanese citizens to evacuate certain areas in the country, likely due to an imminent full-scale strike. Following these warnings, massive bombings in southern and eastern Lebanon killed over 270 people.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Altered versions of legitimate Android apps associated with Spotify, WhatsApp, and Minecraft have been used to deliver a new version of a known malware loader called Necro. Kaspersky said some of the malicious apps have also been found on the Google Play Store. They have been cumulatively downloaded 11 million times. They include - Wuta Camera - Nice Shot Always (com.benqu.

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WIRED Threat Level

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The US government says outlets like RT work closely with Russian intelligence, and platforms have removed or banned their content. But they’re still influential all around the world.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

American peer-to-peer payments and money transfer company MoneyGram confirmed that a cyberattack caused its service outage. American interstate and international peer-to-peer payments and money transfer company MoneyGram confirmed that its services are currently unavailable due to a cyberattack. On September 22, the company informed its customers that it was experiencing a network outage impacting connectivity to a number of our systems.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) said it's proposing a ban on the import or sale of connected vehicles that integrate software and hardware made by foreign adversaries, particularly that of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Russia.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Web tracking has become a pervasive aspect of our online experience. Whether we’re browsing social media, playing video games, shopping for products, or simply reading news articles, trackers are silently monitoring our online behavior, fueling the ceaseless hum of countless data centers worldwide. In this article, we’re going to explore various types of web trackers and present a detailed annual report that dissects their geographical distribution and organizational affiliations.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Antivirus vendor Kaspersky has formally begun pulling back its offerings in the U.S., migrating existing users to UltraAV, effective September 19, 2024, ahead of its formal exit at the end of the month. "Kaspersky antivirus customers received a software update facilitating the transition to UltraAV," the company said in a post announcing the move on September 21.

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We Live Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Here’s what parents should know about Snapchat and why you should take some time to ensure your children can stay safe when using the app

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added a critical security flaw impacting Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager (vTM) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2024-7593 (CVSS score: 9.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Microsoft outlined steps it's taken over the past year under its Security Future Initiative, which was launched late last year in the wake of a high-profile attack by Chinese attackers and only months before another serious breach by a Russia-link threat group. The post Microsoft Pushes Governance, Sheds Unused Apps in Security Push appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

SaaS applications contain a wealth of sensitive data and are central to business operations. Despite this, far too many organizations rely on half measures and hope their SaaS stack will remain secure. Unfortunately, this approach is lacking and will leave security teams blind to threat prevention and detection, as well as open to regulatory violations, data leaks, and significant breaches.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The personal information of almost 3,200 Capitol Hill staffers, including passwords and IP addresses, were leaked on the dark web by an unidentified bad actor after some victims used their work email addresses to sign up for online services, according to reports. The post Congressional Staffers’ Data Leaked on Dark Web: Report appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Graham Cluley

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A new ransomware operation has started to leak information it claims has been stolen from organisations it has compromised around the world. In recent days Valencia Ransomware has posted on its dark web leak site's so-called "Wall of shame" links to gigabytes of downloadable information that has seemingly been exfiltrated from a Californian municipality, a pharmaceutical firm, and a paper manufacturer.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Ransomware is no longer just a threat; it's an entire industry. Cybercriminals are growing more sophisticated, and their tactics are evolving rapidly. This persistent danger is a major concern for business leaders. But there's good news: you don't have to be defenseless. What if you could gain a strategic edge?

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Graham Cluley

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Two men have been arrested by the FBI and charged in relation to their alleged involvement in a scam which saw almost a quarter of a billion dollars worth of cryptocurrency stolen from a single victim. Two men arrested one month after $230 million of cryptocurrency stolen from a single victim. The men were allegedly less than careful hiding their behaviour - spending $500,000 a night in nightclubs, buying hundreds of bottles of champagne, gifting designer handbags (and even a pink Lamborgini) to

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Google Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Posted by Xuan Xing, Eugene Rodionov, Jon Bottarini, Adam Bacchus - Android Red Team; Amit Chaudhary, Lyndon Fawcett, Joseph Artgole - Arm Product Security Team Who cares about GPUs? You, me, and the entire ecosystem! GPUs (graphics processing units) are critical in delivering rich visual experiences on mobile devices. However, the GPU software and firmware stack has become a way for attackers to gain permissions and entitlements (privilege escalation) to Android-based devices.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

It is a common experience that automating certificate lifecycle management (CLM) in a Windows OS environment comes with several challenges. These challenges arise from the complexity of the Windows ecosystem, security considerations, integration issues, and the need for scalability. Windows OS has multiple certificate stores (Local Machine, User, and Service-specific stores).

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Zero Day

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Show-stopping iOS 18 bugs, so far, have been thankfully rare. Here's what to do if you encounter one of these minor annoyances.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In what has become an annual ritual between Silicon Valley and the Beltway, a House subcommittee pressed a tech company over a glitch. And the company promised to do better. During a hearing Tuesday, federal lawmakers reacted with measured outrage at CrowdStrike Inc.’s software outage that wreaked havoc with key sectors of the global digital. The post CrowdStrike Gets Grilled By U.S.

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Zero Day

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Business, Enterprise, and Frontline users will get access to Gemini for work with security protections at no extra cost. Here's how.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In a recently uncovered report by Trend Micro, the notorious RansomHub ransomware group has been found to leverage a powerful new tool, EDRKillShifter, to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR)... The post RansomHub’s EDR-Killer: How Zerologon and EDRKillShifter Exploit Networks Without Detection appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Zero Day

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The $149 Nothing Open earbuds have quickly become my favorite for exercise, thanks to their lightweight fit and great sound.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Learn how Cisco’s unique integrations protect RADIUS authentications when connecting to the network. Learn how Cisco’s unique integrations protect RADIUS authentications when connecting to the network.

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Zero Day

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Adding more utility, better cameras, and color may just be enough to cover the standard iPhone 16's shortcomings.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself. Whether you’re running a small business or managing personal data at home, here’s what you need to know.

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Zero Day

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

HP's EliteBook x360 1040 is a professional laptop/tablet combo with a feature set that enables one of the best video call environments for a work laptop.

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