Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 1, 2023
A stock-trading AI (a simulated experiment) engaged in insider trading, even though it “knew” it was wrong. The agent is put under pressure in three ways. First, it receives a email from its “manager” that the company is not doing well and needs better performance in the next quarter. Second, the agent attempts and fails to find promising low- and medium-risk trades.
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Apple recommends users update to iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2 and macOS 14.1.2. Google’s Threat Analysis Group discovered these security bugs.
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Anton on Security
DECEMBER 1, 2023
This blog series was written jointly with Amine Besson, Principal Cyber Engineer, Behemoth CyberDefence and one more anonymous collaborator. In this blog (#6 in the series), we will covers some DOs and DON’Ts regarding TI/CTI and DE interaction and continue building the TI -> DE process machinery Detection Engineering is Painful — and It Shouldn’t Be (Part 1) Detection Engineering and SOC Scalability Challenges (Part 2) Build for Detection Engineering, and Alerting Will Improve (Part 3) Focu
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Store unlimited passwords in unlimited vaults on multiple servers, customize fields, use the tool on your smart watch, enjoy built-in authenticator and much more.
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Security Affairs
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The popular cybersecurity researcher Patrick Wardle dissected the new macOS ransomware Turtle used to target Apple devices. The popular cyber security researcher Patrick Wardle published a detailed analysis of the new macOS ransomware Turtle. Wardle pointed out that since Turtle was uploaded on Virus Total, it was labeled as malicious by 24 anti-malware solutions, suggesting it is not a sophisticated threat.
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Increased budgets and team sizes within security departments are giving IT pros a boost despite the prevailing economic challenges in 2023. The post Security Pros See Budget Bump, Headcount Rise in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 1, 2023
For you plague, still: States can’t just ban apps, says federal judge. The post TikTok Ban Banned — Montana Loses in US Court appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Microsoft has started rolling out its Copilot AI assistant to Windows 10 with the KB5032278 November 2023 non-security preview update for systems running Windows 10, version 22H2. [.
SecureWorld News
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In a recent development, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) responded to an active cyberattack on a water facility in western Pennsylvania, shedding light on the exploitation of Unitronics programmable logic controllers (PLCs) within the Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) sector. The targeted facility, identified as the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, fell victim to a cyberattack where threat actors successfully exploited Unitronics PLCs.
Bleeping Computer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
A novel malware named 'Agent Raccoon' (or Agent Racoon) is being used in cyberattacks against organizations in the United States, the Middle East, and Africa. [.
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Security Affairs
DECEMBER 1, 2023
US CISA added ownCloud and Google Chrome vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added ownCloud and Google Chrome vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The two issues are: CVE-2023-6345 Google Skia Integer Overflow Vulnerability CVE-2023-49103 ownCloud graphapi Information Disclosure Vulnerability CVE-2023-6345 – The CVE-2023-5217 is a high-severity integer overflow
CompTIA on Cybersecurity
DECEMBER 1, 2023
We are often asked, “How does CompTIA PenTest+ compare to CEH?” To help you choose which exam to take, here’s a brief overview of the two cybersecurity certifications plus five advantages of CompTIA PenTest+ over CEH.
Bleeping Computer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
On Thursday, a Russian national pleaded guilty to charges related to his involvement in developing and deploying the Trickbot malware, which was used in attacks against hospitals, companies, and individuals in the United States and worldwide. [.
GlobalSign
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In this blog we examine how businesses can use digital signing to protect themselves against the growing threat of AI attacks.
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Bleeping Computer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Prime Minister of France Élisabeth Borne signed a circular last week requesting all government employees to uninstall foreign communication apps such as Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram by December 8, 2023, in favor of a French messaging app named 'Olvid.' [.
SecureList
DECEMBER 1, 2023
These statistics are based on detection verdicts of Kaspersky products received from users who consented to providing statistical data. Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2023: A total of 8,346,169 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware, accounting for 52% of all detected threats. 438,962 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 21,674 packages were related to mobile banking Troj
Bleeping Computer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
VMware has fixed a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Cloud Director appliance deployments, a bug that was left unpatched for over two weeks since it was disclosed on November 14th. [.
The Hacker News
DECEMBER 1, 2023
A Russian national has been found guilty in connection with his role in developing and deploying a malware known as TrickBot, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced. Vladimir Dunaev, 40, was arrested in South Korea in September 2021 and extradited to the U.S. a month later.
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Malwarebytes
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Domain fronting is a technique of using different domain names on the same HTTPS connection. Put simply, domain fronting hides your traffic when connecting to a specific website. It routes traffic through a larger platform, masking the true destination in the process. The technique became popular in the early 2010s in the mobile app development ecosystem, where developers would configure their apps to connect to a “front” domain that would then forward the connections to the develope
The Hacker News
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new sophisticated Android malware called FjordPhantom that has been observed targeting users in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam since early September 2023.
Bleeping Computer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
An international law enforcement operation claims to have dismantled a ransomware affiliate operation in Ukraine, which was responsible for attacks on organizations in 71 countries. [.
The Hacker News
DECEMBER 1, 2023
A suspected Chinese-speaking threat actor has been attributed to a malicious campaign that targets the Uzbekistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and South Korean users with a remote access trojan called SugarGh0st RAT.
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Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In the realm of cyber warfare, a new player has emerged, codenamed SugarGh0st. This Remote Access Trojan (RAT) has recently been identified by Cisco Talos as targeting government institutions in Uzbekistan and entities in... The post Advanced Cyber Espionage: SugarGh0st RAT Attacks Uzbek and South Korean Entities appeared first on Penetration Testing.
The Hacker News
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI recently collaborated in a multinational operation to dismantle the notorious Qakbot malware and botnet. While the operation was successful in disrupting this long-running threat, concerns have arisen as it appears that Qakbot may still pose a danger in a reduced form.
Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks have uncovered a new toolset being used in cyber attacks against organizations in the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. This... The post A New Set of Tools for Cyber Espionage: Targeting the Middle East, Africa, and the US appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The majority of data breaches involved the human element, a catchall term for company insiders who compromise company and customer data. The post Stressed Employees and Insider Threats Put Data in Danger appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In the ever-evolving realm of cloud computing, a critical risk has surfaced within Google Workspace’s Domain-Wide Delegation feature, as revealed by Unit 42 researchers at Palo Alto Networks. This discovery sheds light on the... The post Exposed: Hidden Risks in Google Workspace’s Domain Delegation appeared first on Penetration Testing.
The Hacker News
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The most recent Gcore Radar report and its aftermath have highlighted a dramatic increase in DDoS attacks across multiple industries. At the beginning of 2023, the average strength of attacks reached 800 Gbps, but now, even a peak as high as 1.5+ Tbps is unsurprising. To try and break through Gcore’s defenses, perpetrators made two attempts with two different strategies.
Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The hacking collective APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and Midnight Blizzard, recently orchestrated a malicious campaign employing counterfeit BMW advertisements, the Ngrok tool, and exploiting a vulnerability in the WinRAR archiver, known as... The post APT29 Lures Victims with Fake BMW Ads in Latest Attack appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 1, 2023
This blog series was written jointly with Amine Besson, Principal Cyber Engineer, Behemoth CyberDefence and one more anonymous collaborator. In this blog (#6 in the series), we will covers some DOs and DON’Ts regarding TI/CTI and DE interaction and continue building the TI -> DE process machinery Detection Engineering is Painful — and It Shouldn’t Be (Part 1) Detection Engineering and SOC Scalability Challenges (Part 2) Build for Detection Engineering, and Alerting Will Improve (Part 3) Focu
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