Documents about the NSA’s Banning of Furby Toys in the 1990s
Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Via a FOIA request, we have documents from the NSA about their banning of Furby toys.
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Spear Phishing vs Phishing: What Are The Main Differences?
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
There are a few differences between spear phishing and phishing that can help you identify and protect your organization from threats. Learn about these differences.
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Google fixed an Android critical remote code execution flaw
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Google released Android ’s February 2024 security patches to address 46 vulnerabilities, including a critical remote code execution issue. Google released Android February 2024 security patches to address 46 vulnerabilities, including a critical remote code execution flaw tracked as CVE-2024-0031. The vulnerability resides in the System and impacts Android Open Source Project (AOSP) versions 11, 12, 12L, 13, and 14. “Source code patches for these issues have been released to the Android Op
Top 7 Cyber Threat Hunting Tools for 2024
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Here are the top cyber threat hunting tools that can enhance your organization's cybersecurity defenses. Learn how their features compare.
Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management
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WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
New EU rules mean WhatsApp and Messenger must be interoperable with other chat apps. Here’s how that will work.
Securden Password Vault Review 2024: Security, Pricing, Pros & Cons
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Securden Password Vault’s reporting and auditing features make it a good option for IT supervisors tasked to secure and manage multiple accounts and passwords.
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Known ransomware attacks up 68% in 2023
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Today, Malwarebytes released its 2024 State of Malware report, detailing six cyberthreats that resource-constrained IT teams should pay attention to in 2024. Top of the list is “Big Game” ransomware, the most serious cyberthreat to businesses all around the world. Big game attacks extort vast ransoms from organizations by holding their data hostage—either with encryption, the threat of damaging data leaks, or both.
Commercial spyware vendors are behind most zero-day exploits discovered by Google TAG
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Google’s TAG revealed that Commercial spyware vendors (CSV) were behind most of the zero-day vulnerabilities discovered in 2023. The latest report published by Google Threat Analysis Group (TAG), titled “ Buying Spying, an in-depth report with our insights into Commercial Surveillance Vendors (CSVs )”, warns of the rise of commercial spyware vendors and the risks to free speech, the free press, and the open internet.
Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
By aligning priorities into a shared game plan, HR and IT can finally set their organizations up to defend against modern cyberthreats. The post Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.
A man faces up to 25 years in prison for his role in operating unlicensed crypto exchange BTC-e
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A Belarusian and Cypriot national linked with the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e is facing charges that can lead maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. Aliaksandr Klimenka, a Belarusian and Cypriot national linked with the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e, is facing charges with money laundering conspiracy and operation of an unlicensed money services business. “An indictment was unsealed on Tuesday charging a Belarusian and Cypriot national with money laundering conspiracy and ope
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Google says spyware vendors behind most zero-days it discovers
Bleeping Computer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Commercial spyware vendors (CSV) were behind 80% of the zero-day vulnerabilities Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) discovered in 2023 and used to spy on devices worldwide. [.
U.S. Gov imposes visa restrictions on individuals misusing Commercial Spyware
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The U.S. government imposes visa restrictions on individuals who are involved in the illegal use of commercial spyware. The U.S. State Department announced it is implementing a new policy to impose visa restrictions on individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware. The policy underscores the U.S. government’s commitment to addressing the misuse of surveillance software, which poses a significant threat to society. “The misuse of commercial spyware threatens privacy and fre
Report Surfaces Extent of SaaS Application Insecurity
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A Wing Security survey found nearly all respondents experienced a security incident involving at least one SaaS application. The post Report Surfaces Extent of SaaS Application Insecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Ski & bike helmets protect your head, not location or voice
Pen Test Partners
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
TL;DR Livall smart ski and bike helmet app leaks the wearers real time position Group audio chat allows snooping on conversations Both issues are due to missing authorisation Bike app affects ~1 million users, ski app affects a few thousand users Fixed by the vendor, but after we had to call on a trusted journalist to escalate at Livall Backstory Some of us at PTP are keen skiers, and all of us are into IoT and connected devices.
The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult
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CISA warns of a patched Chrome flaw now exploited in attacks
Penetration Testing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning regarding an actively exploited security vulnerability in the widely used Google Chrome web browser. Tracked as CVE-2023-4762, this high-severity flaw poses a significant... The post CISA warns of a patched Chrome flaw now exploited in attacks appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Unveiling Atlassian Confluence Vulnerability CVE-2023-22527: Understanding and Mitigating Remote Code Execution Risks
Trend Micro
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
In this blog entry, we discuss CVE-2023-22527, a vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence that has a CVSS score of 10 and could allow threat actors to perform remote code execution.
AI and Payments: Exploring Pitfalls and Potential Security Risks
PCI perspectives
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
With the rapid rise in popularity of AI services like ChatGPT, Dall-E, and GitHub Copilot, many people are looking at ways they can leverage the new abilities of these systems to improve their existing businesses.
2054, Part II: Next Big Thing
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“If molecules really were the new microchips, the promise of remote gene editing was that the body could be manipulated to upgrade itself.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel.
The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report
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Safer Internet Day, or why Brad Pitt needed an internet bodyguard
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
February 6, 2024 is Safer Internet Day. When I was asked to write about the topic, I misunderstood the question and heard: “can you cover save the internet” and we all agreed that it might be too late for that. While we laughed about it, it made me think. The internet has been around for quite some time now, and most of us wouldn’t know what to do without it.
Left to their own devices: Security for employees using personal devices for work
We Live Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A cavalier approach to bring-your-own-device security won’t cut it as personal devices within corporate networks make for a potentially combustible mix.
State of Malware 2024: What consumers need to know
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. As home users, many of the threats we cover will only affect you second hand, such as disruptions after a company suffers a ransomware attack, or when your private information is sold online after a data breach. Sadly, there’s not a lot you can do to prevent incidents like these yourself, other than stay on top of the news and protect yourself against ide
A Deepfake Scammed a Bank out of $25M — Now What?
Trend Micro
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A finance worker in Hong Kong was tricked by a deepfake video conference. The future of defending against deepfakes is as much as human challenge as a technological one.
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One Click, System Exposed: cpio Vulnerability (CVE-2023-7216) Threatens Unix Security
Penetration Testing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Primarily found on Unix-like operating systems, the `cpio` command-line utility weaves a fundamental thread, enabling users to package and unpackage files within archive files. Esteemed for its versatility and support for multiple archive formats,... The post One Click, System Exposed: cpio Vulnerability (CVE-2023-7216) Threatens Unix Security appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Chinese Hackers Exploited FortiGate Flaw to Breach Dutch Military Network
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Chinese state-backed hackers broke into a computer network that's used by the Dutch armed forces by targeting Fortinet FortiGate devices. "This [computer network] was used for unclassified research and development (R&D)," the Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) said in a statement.
The Cloudflare source code breach: Lessons learned
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The high-profile web hosting company Cloudflare said last week that a sophisticated attacker gained access to code repositories used by the company, and made off with sensitive internal code. This was just the latest such attack targeting the firm. The post The Cloudflare source code breach: Lessons learned appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Beware: Fake Facebook Job Ads Spreading 'Ov3r_Stealer' to Steal Crypto and Credentials
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Threat actors are leveraging bogus Facebook job advertisements as a lure to trick prospective targets into installing a new Windows-based stealer malware codenamed Ov3r_Stealer. "This malware is designed to steal credentials and crypto wallets and send those to a Telegram channel that the threat actor monitors," Trustwave SpiderLabs said in a report shared with The Hacker News.
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Verizon insider data breach hits over 63,000 employees
Bleeping Computer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
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Hackers Exploit Job Boards in APAC, Steal Data of Millions of Job Seekers
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Employment agencies and retail companies chiefly located in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region have been targeted by a previously undocumented threat actor known as ResumeLooters since early 2023 with the goal of stealing sensitive data.
Chinese hackers infect Dutch military network with malware
Bleeping Computer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A Chinese cyber-espionage group breached the Dutch Ministry of Defence last year and deployed malware on compromised devices, according to the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) of the Netherlands. [.
Experts Detail New Flaws in Azure HDInsight Spark, Kafka, and Hadoop Services
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Three new security vulnerabilities have been discovered in Azure HDInsight's Apache Hadoop, Kafka, and Spark services that could be exploited to achieve privilege escalation and a regular expression denial-of-service (ReDoS) condition.
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