Lohrman on Security
MARCH 26, 2023
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?
Schneier on Security
MARCH 30, 2023
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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Krebs on Security
MARCH 28, 2023
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.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 29, 2023
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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Bleeping Computer
MARCH 28, 2023
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. [.
Schneier on Security
MARCH 29, 2023
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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Tech Republic Security
MARCH 30, 2023
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.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 25, 2023
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. [.
Schneier on Security
MARCH 28, 2023
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.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 29, 2023
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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Tech Republic Security
MARCH 30, 2023
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.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 29, 2023
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. [.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MARCH 31, 2023
Capita, an internationally acclaimed business processing & outsourcing firm, is experiencing a sudden halt in the operations of its IT services and suspects a cyber attack behind the disruption. However, the company is yet to reveal it on an official note and assured that it will definitely do so after a detailed investigation gets completed. Those from the company and familiar with the incident state that the incident could be the work of a ransomware gang or some notorious group operating
Security Boulevard
MARCH 30, 2023
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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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.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 31, 2023
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.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 30, 2023
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. [.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MARCH 30, 2023
Are you one of those who play games by investing real money to earn double or triple the amount in return? If yes, then you should be wary of scammers who are indulging in various kinds of gaming frauds. Account switching, account takeover, fake identity and promo abuse, money laundering, phishing scams, and fake websites intended to steal sensitive information are some of the frauds targeting gamers these days.
WIRED Threat Level
MARCH 26, 2023
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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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.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 30, 2023
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.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 31, 2023
A 10-year-old Windows vulnerability is still being exploited in attacks to make it appear that executables are legitimately signed, with the fix from Microsoft still "opt-in" after all these years. Even worse, the fix is removed after upgrading to Windows 11. [.
Trend Micro
MARCH 28, 2023
We discovered a new malware, which we named “OpcJacker” (due to its opcode configuration design and its cryptocurrency hijacking ability), that has been distributed in the wild since the second half of 2022.
WIRED Threat Level
MARCH 29, 2023
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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Tech Republic Security
MARCH 30, 2023
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.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 27, 2023
Microsoft is introducing a new Exchange Online security feature that will automatically start throttling and eventually block all emails sent from "persistently vulnerable Exchange servers" 90 days after the admins are pinged to secure them. [.
We Live Security
MARCH 29, 2023
How fraudsters groom their marks and move in for the kill using tricks from the playbooks of romance and investment scammers The post Pig butchering scams: The anatomy of a fast‑growing threat appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
CyberSecurity Insiders
MARCH 26, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. As AI and ML are related, but they have distinct differences. In this article, we will explore the differences between AI and ML and provide examples of how they are used in the real world. What is Artificial Intelligence?
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Tech Republic Security
MARCH 28, 2023
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.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 29, 2023
Taiwanese hardware vendor QNAP warns customers to secure their Linux-powered network-attached storage (NAS) devices against a high-severity Sudo privilege escalation vulnerability. [.
The Hacker News
MARCH 29, 2023
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 [.
Dark Reading
MARCH 27, 2023
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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Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.
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