Troy Hunt
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
I think I've pretty much captured it all in the title of this post but as of about a day ago, Pwned Passwords now has full parity between the SHA-1 hashes that have been there since day 1 and NTLM hashes. We always had both as a downloadable corpus but as of just over a year ago with the introduction of the FBI data feed , we stopped maintaining downloadable behemoths of data.
Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Criminals using Google search ads to deliver malware isn’t new, but Ars Technica declared that the problem has become much worse recently. The surge is coming from numerous malware families, including AuroraStealer, IcedID, Meta Stealer, RedLine Stealer, Vidar, Formbook, and XLoader. In the past, these families typically relied on phishing and malicious spam that attached Microsoft Word documents with booby-trapped macros.
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Krebs on Security
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Julius “Zeekill” Kivimäki, a 25-year-old Finnish man charged with extorting a local online psychotherapy practice and leaking therapy notes for more than 22,000 patients online, was arrested this week in France. A notorious hacker convicted of perpetrating tens of thousands of cybercrimes, Kivimäki had been in hiding since October 2022, when he failed to show up in court and Finland issued an international warrant for his arrest.
Lohrman on Security
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
A lot has happened in the past 12 months regarding human microchip implants. Here’s your roundup of recent developments.
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Troy Hunt
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Did I really need to get a connected BBQ? No more than I needed to connect most of the other things in the house which is to say "a bit useful but not entirely necessary" But it's a fascinating process when looked at through the lens of how accessible the technology is to your average person given it's embedded in a consumer-orientated product.
Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The field of machine learning (ML) security—and corresponding adversarial ML—is rapidly advancing as researchers develop sophisticated techniques to perturb, disrupt, or steal the ML model or data. It’s a heady time; because we know so little about the security of these systems, there are many opportunities for new researchers to publish in this field.
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The Last Watchdog
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Throughout 2022, we saw hackers become far more sophisticated with their email-based cyber attacks. Using legitimate services and compromised corporate email addresses became a norm and is likely to continue in 2023 and beyond. Related: Deploying human sensors Additionally, with tools like ChatGPT, almost anyone can create new malware and become a threat actor.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A new Kaspersky report sheds light on why some tech pros look for jobs on the dark web and how to spot suspicious and likely illegal positions from recruiters in that environment. The post How IT jobs and recruiting on the dark web might trick you appeared first on TechRepublic.
Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The tax code isn’t software. It doesn’t run on a computer. But it’s still code. It’s a series of algorithms that takes an input—financial information for the year—and produces an output: the amount of tax owed. It’s incredibly complex code; there are a bazillion details and exceptions and special cases. It consists of government laws, rulings from the tax authorities, judicial decisions, and legal opinions.
Krebs on Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Authorities in the United States and United Kingdom today levied financial sanctions against seven men accused of operating “ Trickbot ,” a cybercrime-as-a-service platform based in Russia that has enabled countless ransomware attacks and bank account takeovers since its debut in 2016. The U.S. Department of the Treasury says the Trickbot group is associated with Russian intelligence services, and that this alliance led to the targeting of many U.S. companies and government entities.
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Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Implementing modern cryptography standards on tiny IoT devices is hard. They’re underpowered, need to sip battery charge and something like AES is often overkill. The post Amazing Fast Crypto for IoT — US NIST Fingers ASCON appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Ransomware was down last year, though LockBit led threat actors and employees opened a third of the toxic emails in the last six months of 2022. The post New cybersecurity data reveals persistent social engineering vulnerabilities appeared first on TechRepublic.
Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
This is a neat piece of historical research. The team of computer scientist George Lasry, pianist Norbert Biermann and astrophysicist Satoshi Tomokiyo—all keen cryptographers—initially thought the batch of encoded documents related to Italy, because that was how they were filed at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. However, they quickly realised the letters were in French.
SecureList
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
There is a vast number of trackers , which gather information about users’ activities online. For all intents and purposes, we have grown accustomed to online service providers, marketing agencies, and analytical companies tracking our every mouse click, our social posts, browser and streaming services history. The collected data can be used for improving their user interfaces or the overall user experience, or to personalize ads.
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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.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Police in the Netherlands broke open alleged drugs gangs by hacking an encrypted messenger service, Exclu. Lives were saved and alleged perps arrested. The post Dutch Cops Bust ‘Exclu’ Messaging Service, Arrest 42 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
A new Linux version of Royal ransomware is targeting VMware ESXi virtual machines. Learn more about this security threat and how to protect from it. The post Royal ransomware spreads to Linux and VMware ESXi appeared first on TechRepublic.
CSO Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
If there’s an intrusion or a ransomware attack on your company, will your security team come out swinging, ready for a real fight? CISOs may feel their staff is always primed with the technical expertise and training they need, but there’s still a chance they might freeze up when the pressure is on, says Bec McKeown, director of human science at cybersecurity training platform Immersive Labs.
InfoWorld on Security
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Repatriation seems to be a hot topic these days as some applications and data sets return to where they came from. I’ve even been tagged in some circles as an advocate for repatriation, mostly because of this recent post. Once again I will restate my position: The overall goal is to find the most optimized architecture to support your business. Sometimes it’s on a public cloud, and sometimes it’s not.
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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.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Considering the effectiveness of an endpoint security solution when a firewall is already in place is a valid concern for any organization looking to run lean. On the surface, they can look like two solutions doing very much the same thing. However, they are as different as a guard fence and an internal alarm system, The post Do You Need EDR if You Already Have a Firewall?
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
These ransomware infections on VMware ESXi software are due to a vulnerability that has existed since 2021. Find out the most targeted countries and how to secure your organization. The post Massive ransomware operation targets VMware ESXi: How to protect from this security threat appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
“Where do we start?” This is the question every CISO asks about every new program. In fact, I ask and answer that question many times a month. There’s a reason for this, of course. A strong start to any project builds momentum, reassures stakeholders, and sets the stage for what’s to come. Security resilience initiatives are no different.
Graham Cluley
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Want to sell some cocaine, ecstasy (MDMA), crystal meth, or magic mushrooms? Twitter could be the place for you. And the site isn't going to do anything to shut down your account.
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Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Today’s cybersecurity landscape is riskier, costlier and more complicated than ever before, with bad actors capitalizing on global disruption and vulnerability with destructive third-party breaches, allowing them to compromise multiple victims in one fell swoop. Unfortunately, according to a Black Kite report, the magnitude of the problem is growing worse, and cybercriminals are learning new.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
With more companies investing in Web 3.0 this year, including blockchain, gaming and the metaverse, the cat and mouse game will continue, but with more dimensions. The post Metaverse adds new dimensions to Web 3.0 cybersecurity appeared first on TechRepublic.
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
ChatGPT has raised alarm among cybersecurity researchers for its unnerving ability in composing everything from sophisticated malware to phishing lures – but it’s important to keep in mind that the tool can help support cybersecurity defenses as well. Shiran Grinberg, director of research and cyber operations at Cynet, told eSecurity Planet that too many companies are deterred by ChatGPT, rather than encouraging employees to leverage its functionality. “After all, I doubt you’l
Graham Cluley
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Vesuvius, the London Stock Exchange-listed molten metal flow engineering company, says it has shut down some of its IT systems after being hit by a cyber attack.
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Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
6clicks today announced it has integrated its namesake governance, risk and compliance management (GRC) platform with generative AI to make it simpler to create policies. The 6clicks platform is based on an artificial intelligence (AI) engine it developed with the GPT-3 platform created by OpenAI. Anthony Stevens, CEO of 6clicks, said creating policies based on.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
There’s a new, more secure way to encrypt files in Windows 11, but it’s only an option for building secure applications, not a replacement for BitLocker. The post Personal data encryption in Windows 11 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Heimadal Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Cybersecurity researchers published a list of proxy IP addresses used by the pro-Russian group Killnet to neutralize its attacks. The list, which contains over 17,746 IPs, was disclosed by SecurityScorecard researchers. Since March 2022, the Killnet group has launched DDoS attacks against governments and key infrastructure in nations that have shown support for Ukraine, including Italy, […] The post List of Proxy IPs Used by Killnet, Released appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
We Live Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
As children’s safety and privacy online becomes a matter of increasing urgency, lawmakers around the world push ahead on new regulations in the digital realm The post Online safety laws: What’s in store for children’s digital playgrounds?
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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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