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Challenges With AI: Artistry, Copyrights and Fake News

Lohrman on Security

The world is buzzing about the new AI applications that are rapidly changing the landscape at home and work. But what about copyright protections, artistry and even fake news as our AI journey accelerates?

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Russian Cyberwarfare Documents Leaked

Schneier on Security

Now this is interesting: Thousands of pages of secret documents reveal how Vulkan’s engineers have worked for Russian military and intelligence agencies to support hacking operations, train operatives before attacks on national infrastructure, spread disinformation and control sections of the internet. The company’s work is linked to the federal security service or FSB, the domestic spy agency; the operational and intelligence divisions of the armed forces, known as the GOU and GRU;

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UK Sets Up Fake Booter Sites To Muddy DDoS Market

Krebs on Security

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has been busy setting up phony DDoS-for-hire websites that seek to collect information on users, remind them that launching DDoS attacks is illegal, and generally increase the level of paranoia for people looking to hire such services. The warning displayed to users on one of the NCA’s fake booter sites.

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Weekly Update 340

Troy Hunt

I'm excited about coming to Prague. One more country to check off the list, apparently a beautiful city and perhaps what I'm most stoked about, it's the home of Prusa 3D. Writing this as I wrangle prints out of my trusty MK3S+, I'm going to do my best to catch up with folks there and see some of the super cool stuff they're doing.

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Microsoft adds GPT-4 to its defensive suite in Security Copilot

Tech Republic Security

The new AI security tool, which can answer questions about vulnerabilities and reverse-engineer problems, is now in preview. The post Microsoft adds GPT-4 to its defensive suite in Security Copilot appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Hacks at Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023

Schneier on Security

An impressive array of hacks were demonstrated at the first day of the Pwn2Own conference in Vancouver: On the first day of Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023, security researchers successfully demoed Tesla Model 3, Windows 11, and macOS zero-day exploits and exploit chains to win $375,000 and a Tesla Model 3. The first to fall was Adobe Reader in the enterprise applications category after Haboob SA’s Abdul Aziz Hariri ( @abdhariri ) used an exploit chain targeting a 6-bug logic chain abusing multiple

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GUEST ESSAY — The rationale for pursuing a culture of cybersecurity– and a roadmap to get there

The Last Watchdog

Organizations with strong cybersecurity cultures experience fewer cyberattacks and recover faster than others. Related: Deploying human sensors This results from emulating the culture building approaches of high-risk industries like construction that devote sustained attention to embedding safety throughout the organization. For most organizations, building a cybersecurity culture is a necessary evil rather than a cherished goal.

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Nexus Android malware targets 450 financial applications

Tech Republic Security

Learn how to protect your organization and users from this Android banking trojan. The post Nexus Android malware targets 450 financial applications appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Security Vulnerabilities of Message Interoperability

Schneier on Security

Jenny Blessing and Ross Anderson have evaluated the security of systems designed to allow the various Internet messaging platforms to interoperate with each other: The Digital Markets Act ruled that users on different platforms should be able to exchange messages with each other. This opens up a real Pandora’s box. How will the networks manage keys, authenticate users, and moderate content?

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How Good Smile, a Major Toy Company, Kept 4chan Online

WIRED Threat Level

Documents obtained by WIRED confirm that Good Smile, which licenses toy production for Disney, was an investor in the controversial image board.

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WiFi protocol flaw allows attackers to hijack network traffic

Bleeping Computer

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a fundamental security flaw in the design of the IEEE 802.11 WiFi protocol standard, allowing attackers to trick access points into leaking network frames in plaintext form. [.

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Ransomware attacks skyrocket as threat actors double down on U.S., global attacks

Tech Republic Security

New studies by NCC Group and Barracuda Networks show threat actors are increasing ransomware exploits, with consumer goods and services receiving the brunt of attacks and a large percentage of victims being hit multiple times. The post Ransomware attacks skyrocket as threat actors double down on U.S., global attacks appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Vulnerabilities in Snipping Tools

Schneier on Security

Both Google’s Pixel’s Markup Tool and the Windows Snipping Tool have vulnerabilities that allow people to partially recover content that was edited out of images.

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The Uniquely American Future of US Authoritarianism

WIRED Threat Level

The GOP-fueled far right differs from similar movements around the globe, thanks to the country’s politics, electoral system, and changing demographics.

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Inaudible ultrasound attack can stealthily control your phone, smart speaker

Bleeping Computer

American university researchers have developed a novel attack which they named "Near-Ultrasound Inaudible Trojan" (NUIT) that can launch silent attacks against devices powered by voice assistants, like smartphones, smart speakers, and other IoTs. [.

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Study: Women in cybersecurity feel excluded, disrespected

Tech Republic Security

Feelings of exclusion and being disrespected impacts hiring opportunities and retention for women, according to a new report. The post Study: Women in cybersecurity feel excluded, disrespected appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Trojanized TOR Browser Installers Spreading Crypto-Stealing Clipper Malware

The Hacker News

Trojanized installers for the TOR anonymity browser are being used to target users in Russia and Eastern Europe with clipper malware designed to siphon cryptocurrencies since September 2022. "Clipboard injectors [.

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Skyhawk Security Taps Chat GPT to Augment Threat Detection

Security Boulevard

Skyhawk Security today revealed it is employing ChatGPT to add generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its cloud threat detection and response (CDR) platform at no extra charge. Skyhawk Security CEO Chen Burshan said in addition to providing textual explanations of the evolution of a security incident discovered by the company’s platform, ChatGPT also makes.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.

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Hackers compromise 3CX desktop app in a supply chain attack

Bleeping Computer

A digitally signed and trojanized version of the 3CX Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) desktop client is reportedly being used to target the company's customers in an ongoing supply chain attack. [.

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Report: Terrible employee passwords at world’s largest companies

Tech Republic Security

Find out the most commonly used weak passwords by industry and country, according to NordPass. Plus, get tips on creating strong passwords. The post Report: Terrible employee passwords at world’s largest companies appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Chinese RedGolf Group Targeting Windows and Linux Systems with KEYPLUG Backdoor

The Hacker News

A Chinese state-sponsored threat activity group tracked as RedGolf has been attributed to the use of a custom Windows and Linux backdoor called KEYPLUG. "RedGolf is a particularly prolific Chinese state-sponsored threat actor group that has likely been active for many years against a wide range of industries globally," Recorded Future told The Hacker News.

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Brits Slap Wrists of DDoS Kids, via NCA’s Fake Booter Sites

Security Boulevard

UK National Crime Agency nips it in the bud: Aims to scare straight naughty DDoS kiddies. The post Brits Slap Wrists of DDoS Kids, via NCA’s Fake Booter Sites appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk

In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.

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Microsoft OneNote will block 120 dangerous file extensions

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft has shared more information on what types of malicious embedded files OneNote will soon block to defend users against ongoing phishing attacks pushing malware. [.

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Report: Some IT outsourcing is moving back onshore

Tech Republic Security

While cost is generally the main consideration, the war in Ukraine and global political tensions are prompting companies to shift their IT outsourcing strategies, according to a new report. The post Report: Some IT outsourcing is moving back onshore appeared first on TechRepublic.

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How scammers employ IPFS for email phishing

SecureList

The idea of creating Web 3.0 has been around since the end of 2000s. The new version of the world wide web should repair the weak points of Web 2.0., some of which are: featureless content, prevalence of proprietary solutions, and lack of safety in a centralized user data storage environment, where a massive leak is likely should just one server be compromised.

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Apple patches everything, including a zero-day fix for iOS 15 users

Naked Security

Got an older iPhone that can't run iOS 16? You've got a zero-day to deal with! That super-cool Studio Display monitor needs patching, too.

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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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Hackers exploit bug in Elementor Pro WordPress plugin with 11M installs

Bleeping Computer

Hackers are actively exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in the popular Elementor Pro WordPress plugin used by over eleven million websites. [.

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How to prevent fork bombs on your Linux development servers

Tech Republic Security

Learn how to protect your Linux server from the fork bomb denial-of-service attack with this video tutorial by Jack Wallen. The post How to prevent fork bombs on your Linux development servers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Twitter's Source Code Leak on GitHub a Potential Cyber Nightmare

Dark Reading

Indicators point to Twitter's source code being publicly available for around 3 months, offering a developer security object lesson for businesses.

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New Wi-Fi Protocol Security Flaw Affecting Linux, Android and iOS Devices

The Hacker News

A group of academics from Northeastern University and KU Leuven has disclosed a fundamental design flaw in the IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi protocol standard, impacting a wide range of devices running Linux, FreeBSD, Android, and iOS.

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