Fri.Feb 16, 2024

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OpenAI’s Sora Generates Photorealistic Videos

Tech Republic Security

Sora is in red teamers' and selected artists' hands for now, as OpenAI tries to prevent AI video from being used for misinformation or offensive content.

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U.S. CISA: hackers breached a state government organization

Security Affairs

U.S. CISA revealed that threat actors breached an unnamed state government organization via an administrator account belonging to a former employee. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed that a threat actor gained access to an unnamed state government organization’s network environment via an administrator account belonging to a former employee.

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What Is a Passphrase? Examples, Types & Best Practices

Tech Republic Security

Learn about passphrases and understand how you can use these strong yet memorable phrases to safeguard your accounts against hackers.

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RETVec: Resilient and Efficient Text Vectorizer

Elie

This research study presented at NeurIPS 2024 introduces RETVec, a robust and multilingual text vectorizer that provides efficiency and resilience against typos and adversarial attacks for neural-based text processing.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Leak of Russian ‘Threat’ Part of a Bid to Kill US Surveillance Reform, Sources Say

WIRED Threat Level

A surprise disclosure of a national security threat by the House Intelligence chair was part of an effort to block legislation that aimed to limit cops and spies from buying Americans' private data.

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US gov offers a reward of up to $10M for info on ALPHV/Blackcat gang leaders

Security Affairs

The U.S. government offers rewards of up to $10 million for information that could lead to the identification or location of ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang leaders. The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of the key figures behind the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware operation.

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CISA adds Microsoft Exchange and Cisco ASA and FTD bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft Exchange and Cisco ASA and FTD bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following two vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog : CVE-2020-3259 Cisco ASA and FTD Information Disclosure Vulnerability CVE-2024-21410 Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability The vulnerability CVE-2020-3259

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SolarWinds fixes critical RCE bugs in access rights audit solution

Bleeping Computer

SolarWinds has patched five remote code execution (RCE) flaws in its Access Rights Manager (ARM) solution, including three critical severity vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated exploitation. [.

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Russia-linked Turla APT uses new TinyTurla-NG backdoor to spy on Polish NGOs

Security Affairs

Russia-linked APT group Turla has been spotted targeting Polish non-governmental organizations (NGO) with a new backdoor dubbed TinyTurla-NG. Russia-linked cyberespionage group Turla has been spotted using a new backdoor dubbed TinyTurla-NG in attacks aimed at Polish non-governmental organizations. The Turla APT group (aka Snake , Uroburos , Waterbug , Venomous Bear and KRYPTON ) has been active since at least 2004 targeting diplomatic and government organizations and private businesse

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CISA Warning: Akira Ransomware Exploiting Cisco ASA/FTD Vulnerability

The Hacker News

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a now-patched security flaw impacting Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, following reports that it's being likely exploited in Akira ransomware attacks.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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.

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Microsoft Exchange vulnerability actively exploited

Malwarebytes

As it turns out, there was another actively exploited vulnerability included in Microsoft’s patch Tuesday updates for February. When Microsoft said in its update guide for CVE-2024-21410 that the vulnerability was likely to be exploited by attackers, they weren’t kidding. Soon after they changed the status to “Exploitation Detected”. Today, I was alerted to the fact after spotting a warning by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) about the same vulnerability, Something the BS

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PoC Published for Critical Mastodon Vulnerability – CVE-2024-23832 (CVSS 9.8)

Penetration Testing

Mastodon, the decentralized social media platform that’s rapidly gained popularity, faces a critical security threat. A recently patched vulnerability (CVE-2024-23832) has been exposed, with proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code now freely circulating in the wild.... The post PoC Published for Critical Mastodon Vulnerability – CVE-2024-23832 (CVSS 9.8) appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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How Systems Integrators Can Integrate MDR Successfully

Security Boulevard

Integrating MDR into client offerings allows systems integrators to provide greater value while staying focused on their core strengths. The post How Systems Integrators Can Integrate MDR Successfully appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malicious 'SNS Sender' Script Abuses AWS for Bulk Smishing Attacks

The Hacker News

A malicious Python script known as SNS Sender is being advertised as a way for threat actors to send bulk smishing messages by abusing Amazon Web Services (AWS) Simple Notification Service (SNS).

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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2024 Duo Trusted Access Report: 5 Key Findings for MSPs to Strengthen Security

Duo's Security Blog

For managed service providers (MSPs), navigating the ever-evolving landscape of access security can be a daunting task. With complex identity stacks and a constant influx of new devices and endpoints, ensuring secure access across your clients' infrastructure requires comprehensive data-driven insights. Duo’s latest annual Trusted Access Report , aptly titled "Navigating Complexity," peels back the layers on the ever-evolving world of access management and analyzes real-world data f

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Google Open Sources Magika: AI-Powered File Identification Tool

The Hacker News

Google has announced that it's open-sourcing Magika, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool to identify file types, to help defenders accurately detect binary and textual file types.

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NIS2 compliance for industrial networks: Are you ready?

Cisco Security

Since the European Union (EU) signed the second version of the Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive in December 2022, there has been a real frenzy all around Europe about it. NIS2 is now… Read more on Cisco Blogs The European Union is mandating industrial organizations to implement stronger cybersecurity measures. Learn which ones, and why it is important to act now.

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Volt Typhoon Disrupts US Organizations, CISA Issues Alerts

eSecurity Planet

Volt Typhoon, a notorious cyber group linked to the People’s Republic of China, has expanded its operations beyond illegal access and data theft. This state-backed hacker collective, also known as Vanguard Panda, BRONZE SILHOUETTE, Dev-0391, UNC3236, Voltzite, and Insidious Taurus, has infiltrated the networks of critical infrastructure sectors ranging from aviation to maritime in a strategic bid for future catastrophic cyberattacks.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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GoldPickaxe Trojan steals your face!

Malwarebytes

Well, the GoldPickaxe Trojan does not literally steal your face, but it does steal an image of your face in order to be able to identify as you. Researchers have found a family of Trojans, attributed to a financially motivated Chinese group, which come in versions for iOS and Android. Cybercriminals try to trick victims into scanning their faces along with identification documents.

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RustDoor macOS Backdoor Targets Cryptocurrency Firms with Fake Job Offers

The Hacker News

Several companies operating in the cryptocurrency sector are the target of a newly discovered Apple macOS backdoor codenamed RustDoor. RustDoor was first documented by Bitdefender last week, describing it as a Rust-based malware capable of harvesting and uploading files, as well as gathering information about the infected machines.

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LogMeOnce vs Bitwarden (2024): Which Password Manager is Better?

Tech Republic Security

While LogMeOnce features a useful password scoring system, Bitwarden’s more polished user interface and open source software make it a better pick for most businesses.

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ALPHV ransomware claims loanDepot, Prudential Financial breaches

Bleeping Computer

The ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the recent network breaches of Fortune 500 company Prudential Financial and mortgage lender loanDepot. [.

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Bringing the Cybersecurity Imperative Into Focus

Tech leaders today are facing shrinking budgets and investment concerns. This whitepaper provides insights from over 1,000 tech leaders on how to stay secure and attract top cybersecurity talent, all while doing more with less. Download today to learn more!

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PoC Exploit Released for Microsoft Outlook RCE Flaw – CVE-2024-21413

Penetration Testing

The pressure to update to the latest versions of Microsoft Outlook has hit boiling point with the release of proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code against a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-21413), patched this week, and now in... The post PoC Exploit Released for Microsoft Outlook RCE Flaw – CVE-2024-21413 appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Wyze investigating 'security issue' amid ongoing outage

Bleeping Computer

Wyze Labs is investigating a security issue while experiencing a service outage that has been causing connectivity issues since this morning. [.

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CVE-2024-23476 & 23479: Pre-Authentication RCE Flaws Found in SolarWinds ARM

Penetration Testing

Security researchers have uncovered a dangerous cluster of vulnerabilities affecting the popular SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) software. Of the five disclosed flaws, three carry the potential for unauthenticated remote code execution – meaning... The post CVE-2024-23476 & 23479: Pre-Authentication RCE Flaws Found in SolarWinds ARM appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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North Korean hackers now launder stolen crypto via YoMix tumbler

Bleeping Computer

The North Korean hacker collective Lazarus, infamous for having carried out numerous large-scale cryptocurrency heists over the years, has switched to using YoMix bitcoin mixer to launder stolen proceeds. [.

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Introducing CDEs to Your Enterprise

Explore how enterprises can enhance developer productivity and onboarding by adopting self-hosted Cloud Development Environments (CDEs). This whitepaper highlights the simplicity and flexibility of cloud-based development over traditional setups, demonstrating how large teams can leverage economies of scale to boost efficiency and developer satisfaction.

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eHIDS: Linux Host-based Intrusion Detection System based on eBPF

Penetration Testing

eHIDS A Linux Host-based Intrusion Detection System based on eBPF. Implementations & Functionalities: TCP network data capture UDP network data capture DNS information capture in uprobe mode Process data capture Uprobe way to achieve... The post eHIDS: Linux Host-based Intrusion Detection System based on eBPF appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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How to Defend Against the 10 Most Dangerous Privileged Attack Vectors

Heimadal Security

Since the earliest days of technology, hackers and cybersecurity professionals have been locked in a cat-and-mouse game, each inventing more innovative ways of outsmarting the other. In 2024, that resulted in an increasingly complex landscape of privileged threat vectors for organizations to defend against. This creates a key challenge for security teams.

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What is Phone Cloning?

Identity IQ

What is Phone Cloning? IdentityIQ As technology advances, the tricks scammers use to get your personal data and money have also become more complex and corrupt. Hacking into computers has been a thing for decades, but what do you know about the process of cloning mobile phones? What is Phone Cloning? Phone cloning is when an exact replica of a mobile phone is created.

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Receive a Locked PDF? It May Be Phishing for Your Personal Info

SecureWorld News

This scam sends you a fake PDF that asks you to login and unlock it, then steals your credentials. Tripwire explains: Attackers are using fake encrypted PDF documents to try to phish for unsuspecting users’ login credentials. John Bambenek, a handler at SANS Internet Storm Center, disclosed the phishing campaign on 4 January. He found that the offending fraudsters are targeting users who lack a high level of security awareness.

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.