Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 11, 2024

Looking for the best anonymous (no-log) VPN? Check out our comprehensive list to find the top VPN services that prioritize anonymity and security.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 10, 2024

A California man who lost $100,000 in a 2021 SIM-swapping attack is suing the unknown holder of a cryptocurrency wallet that harbors his stolen funds. The case is thought to be first in which a federal court has recognized the use of information included in a bitcoin transaction — such as a link to a civil claim filed in federal court — as reasonably likely to provide notice of the lawsuit to the defendant.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 10, 2024

In 2000, I wrote : “If McDonald’s offered three free Big Macs for a DNA sample, there would be lines around the block.” Burger King in Brazil is almost there , offering discounts in exchange for a facial scan. From a marketing video: “At the end of the year, it’s Friday every day, and the hangover kicks in,” a vaguely robotic voice says as images of cheeseburgers glitch in and out over fake computer code. “BK presents Hangover Whopper, a technology that

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 10, 2024

Cybersecurity For Dummies , the best-selling cybersecurity book written for general audiences by Joseph Steinberg , is now available in Portuguese. Like its English, French, Dutch, and German counterparts, the Portuguese edition, entitled Cibersegurança Para Leigos , and published in Brazil, helps people stay cyber-secure regardless of their technical skillsets.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 7, 2024

It's another weekly update from the other side of the world with Scott and I in Rome as we continue a bit of downtime before hitting NDC Security in Oslo next week. This week, Scott's sharing details of how he and Joe Tiedman registered a domain Capelli Sport let lapse and now have their JavaScript running on the websites shopping cart page (check your browser console after loading that link) 😲 That's not the crazy bit though, the crazy bit is the months they've spent

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2020, the United States brought charges against four men accused of building a bulletproof hosting empire that once dominated the Russian cybercrime industry and supported multiple organized cybercrime groups. All four pleaded guilty to conspiracy and racketeering charges. But there is a fascinating and untold backstory behind the two Russian men involved, who co-ran the world’s top spam forum and worked closely with Russia’s most dangerous cybercriminals.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies provide intriguing opportunities for immersive and interactive experiences in cybersecurity training. Related: GenAI’ impact on DevSecOps Here’s how these technologies can bridge learning gaps in cybersecurity awareness and enhance the overall training experience. AR and VR technologies can create distinct immersive experiences by merging digital reality with the physical world.

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Lohrman on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

With the modern Internet, it’s easier than ever before to learn from, imitate and even plagiarize other people’s work. So how will new generative AI tools change our media landscape in 2024 and beyond?

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 9, 2024

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 2024 Edition provides multi-layered protection from malware and hackers without impeding the performance of your Mac or Windows PC.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 12, 2024

New law journal article : Smart Device Manufacturer Liability and Redress for Third-Party Cyberattack Victims Abstract: Smart devices are used to facilitate cyberattacks against both their users and third parties. While users are generally able to seek redress following a cyberattack via data protection legislation, there is no equivalent pathway available to third-party victims who suffer harm at the hands of a cyberattacker.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 9, 2024

In recent years, data breaches and compliance failures have made organisations increasingly aware of the need for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to detect and address threats. However, not all organisations have had the means to invest in and manage the staffing and infrastructure required for a Security Operations Centre (SOC). This is where Managed Detection & Response (MDR) providers come in.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 11, 2024

Hackers have found a way to gain unauthorized access to Google accounts, bypassing any multi-factor authentication (MFA) the user may have set up. To do this they steal authentication cookies and then extend their lifespan. It doesn’t even help if the owner of the account changes their password. Since the discovery of the exploit, numerous white and black hat security researchers have looked into and discussed the issue.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 12, 2024

Most of the exposed VPN appliances are in the U.S., followed by Japan and Germany. Read the technical details about these zero-day vulnerabilities, along with detection and mitigation tips.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 9, 2024

This is an old piece of malware—the Chameleon Android banking Trojan—that now disables biometric authentication in order to steal the PIN : The second notable new feature is the ability to interrupt biometric operations on the device, like fingerprint and face unlock, by using the Accessibility service to force a fallback to PIN or password authentication.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2024

Researchers published a proof-of-concept (PoC) code for the recently disclosed critical flaw CVE-2023-51467 in the Apache OfBiz. Researchers from cybersecurity firm VulnCheck have created a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for the recently disclosed critical flaw CVE-2023-51467 (CVSS score: 9.8) in the Apache OfBiz. In December, experts warned of an authentication bypass zero-day flaw that affects Apache OfBiz, an open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a vulnerability for the Joomla! Content Management System (CMS) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog , based on evidence of active exploitation. This means that Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies need to remediate this vulnerability by January 29, 2024 in order to protect their devices against active threats.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 10, 2024

While its small server suite may be a dealbreaker, Mullvad VPN’s strong focus on privacy sets it apart from other VPNs on the market. Read more below.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

Last month, I convened the Second Interdisciplinary Workshop on Reimagining Democracy ( IWORD 2023 ) at the Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center. As with IWORD 2022 , the goal was to bring together a diverse set of thinkers and practitioners to talk about how democracy might be reimagined for the twenty-first century. My thinking is very broad here. Modern democracy was invented in the mid-eighteenth century, using mid-eighteenth-century technology.

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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.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

A cyber attack hit the Beirut International Airport, Rafic Hariri (Lebanon), threat actors breached the Flight Information Display System (FIDS). Threat actors hit the Beirut International Airport Rafic Hariri in Lebanon and breached the Flight Information Display System (FIDS). Rafic Hariri International Airport is the main international airport serving Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

Last year, we documented malware distribution campaigns both via malvertising and compromised sites delivering Atomic Stealer (AMOS) onto Mac users. This stealer has proven to be quite popular in the criminal underground and its developers have been adding new features to justify its hefty $3000/month rental fee. It looks like Atomic Stealer was updated around mid to late December 2023, where its developers introduced payload encryption in an effort to bypass detection rules.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 7, 2024

A web browser is an indispensable feature of every computer and, in some cases, the only truly essential feature (such as with Google Chromebooks). The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to provide guidelines for the secure configuration and use of web browsers on company systems. It also includes steps for remediation and.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 12, 2024

CISA warns that attackers are now exploiting a critical Microsoft SharePoint privilege escalation vulnerability that can be chained with another critical bug for remote code execution. [.

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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.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Bit24.cash has inadvertently exposed sensitive data belonging to nearly 230,000 users, as revealed by Cybernews research. Due to its limited access to foreign financial markets, Iran has embraced cryptocurrency significantly. Last year, Iranian crypto exchanges facilitated transactions totaling nearly $3 billion. Almost all incoming crypto volume in Iran adheres to Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 7, 2024

SMTP smuggling is a technique that allows an attacker to send an email from pretty much any address they like. The intended goal is email spoofing —sending emails with false sender addresses. Email spoofing allows criminals to make malicious emails more believable. Let’s take a closer look at what it is exactly, and how cybercriminals can use it. The first thing we need to look at is the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), a protocol that allows the exchange of emails.

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Trend Micro

JANUARY 11, 2024

This blog delves into the Phemedrone Stealer campaign's exploitation of CVE-2023-36025, the Windows Defender SmartScreen Bypass vulnerability, for its defense evasion and investigates the malware's payload.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Juniper Networks has released security updates to fix a critical pre-auth remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in its SRX Series firewalls and EX Series switches. [.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

Documents belonging to the Swiss Air Force were leaked on the dark web as a result of cyberattack on a US security provider. Documents belonging to the Swiss Air Force were leaked on the dark web after the US security company Ultra Intelligence & Communications suffered a data breach. Ultra Intelligence & Communications provides critical tactical capabilities, including cybersecurity and remote cryptographic management systems for clients including the DoD, FBI, DEA, NATO, AT&T, the

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 8, 2024

Each year, an estimated 13.5 million people in the US are victim to stalking. This is a worrying fact stated in the introduction of a lawsuit against Apple brought by stalking victims who charge that AirTags empowered their abusers. AirTags are marketed as trackers that allow you to easily find lost belongings like keys and luggage. If you lose an object, you can find the AirTag in the Find My app on another Apple device.

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WIRED Threat Level

JANUARY 9, 2024

The US financial regulator says its official @SECGov account was “compromised,” resulting in an “unauthorized” post about the status of Bitcoin ETFs.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 10, 2024

Windows 10 users worldwide report problems installing Microsoft's January Patch Tuesday updates, getting 0x80070643 errors when attempting to install the KB5034441 security update for BitLocker. [.

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