Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Some of the most successful and lucrative online scams employ a “low-and-slow” approach — avoiding detection or interference from researchers and law enforcement agencies by stealing small bits of cash from many people over an extended period. Here’s the story of a cybercrime group that compromises up to 100,000 email inboxes per day, and apparently does little else with this access except siphon gift card and customer loyalty program data that can be resold online.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 30, 2021

Robert Chesney wrote up the Solar Winds story as a case study, and it’s a really good summary.

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Anton on Security

AUGUST 30, 2021

As you are reading our recent paper “Autonomic Security Operations?—?10X Transformation of the Security Operations Center” , some of you may think “Hey, marketing inserted that 10X thing in there.” Well, 10X thinking is, in fact, an ancient tradition here at Google. We think that it is definitely possible to apply “10X thinking” to many areas of security (at the same link , they say that sometimes it is “easier to make something 10 times better than it is to make it 10 percent better” ).

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Lohrman on Security

AUGUST 29, 2021

From cryptocurrency thefts to hacking bank accounts, SIM swapping is a growing threat online. Here are relevant definitions, real-world examples and tips to help stop cyber criminals.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Over the past 15 years, a cybercrime anonymity service known as VIP72 has enabled countless fraudsters to mask their true location online by routing their traffic through millions of malware-infected systems. But roughly two weeks ago, VIP72’s online storefront — which ironically enough has remained at the same U.S.-based Internet address for more than a decade — simply vanished.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Black Hat is a hacker-themed board game.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 30, 2021

One of the most commonly repeated phrases in the security industry is, “Security teams hate their SIEM!”. Related: The unfolding SIEM renaissance. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is not what it was 20 years ago. Don’t get me wrong, SIEMs do take work through deployment, maintenance, and tuning. They also require strategic planning. Yet, much to the chagrin of everyone who believed the vendor hype, they fail to provide the “single pane of glass” for all tasks in security operatio

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Cybersecurity training is not the same across all companies; SMB training programs must be tailored according to size and security awareness. Here are an expert's cybersecurity training tips.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Citizen Lab is reporting on two zero-click iMessage exploits, in spyware sold by the cyberweapons arms manufacturer NSO Group to the Bahraini government. These are particularly scary exploits, since they don’t require to victim to do anything, like click on a link or open a file. The victim receives a text message, and then they are hacked. More on this here.

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Anton on Security

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

As you recall from “Anton and The Great XDR Debate, Part 1” , there are several conflicting definitions of XDR today. As you also recall, I never really voted for any of the choices in the post. While some of you dismiss XDR as the work of excessively excitable marketing people (hey … some vendor launched “XDR prevention ”, no way, right?), perhaps there is a way to think about it from a different perspective.

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Juliana Barile, the former employee of a New York credit union, pleaded guilty to accessing the financial institution's computer systems without authorization and destroying over 21 gigabytes of data in revenge. [.].

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 31, 2021

Authentication sans password is already possible and solutions are on the market from companies like Ping Identity. With passwords passé, it's time to make the leap to better security.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Jon D. Paul has written the fascinating story of the HX-63, a super-complicated electromechanical rotor cipher machine made by Crypto AG.

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Zero Day

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The watchdog alleges the app "helped stalkers steal private information.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 31, 2021

Microsoft Windows 11 won’t auto-update on slightly old PCs. It appears this includes security updates. The post Windows 11 Security Scare—MS Nixes Fixes on Older PCs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 31, 2021

Identity and access management is pushing application security past single-factor authentication (a password) and even multi-factor authentication to a risk management model says Ping Identity CEO.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 31, 2021

Late last year, the NSA declassified and released a redacted version of Lambros D. Callimahos’s Military Cryptanalytics, Part III. We just got most of the index. It’s hard to believe that there are any real secrets left in this 44-year-old volume.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Microsoft's Active Directory is said to be used by 95% of Fortune 500. As a result, it is a prime target for attackers as they look to gain access to credentials in the organization, as compromised credentials provide one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your data. A key authentication technology that underpins Microsoft Active Directory is Kerberos.

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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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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2021

Enterprise-class password managers have become one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to help employees lock down their online accounts. Most of the options were originally designed for individual users. Your organizational needs will differ wildly from security-conscious personal users, but the good news is that the key password management players all have made their solutions suitable for the business world. [ Learn 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board and 6 s

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Fail2ban should be on every one of your Linux servers. If you've yet to install it on either Rocky Linux or AlmaLinux, Jack Wallen is here to help you out with that.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It’s a good idea to try and keep certain things private. For example, people have been using anonymous email services for years. These either hide your real email address, or replace it entirely for specific tasks. Folks will go one step further, setting aliases for each service they sign up to. If the mail ends up in the wild? They know there’s a good chance which service has suddenly experienced a breach.

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We Live Security

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Smartphones are kids’ trusty companions both in- and outside the classroom, and as they return to their desks, we’ve prepared some handy tips on how to keep their devices secure. The post A parent’s guide to smartphone security appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Cybersecurity has steadily crept up the agenda of governments across the globe. This has led to initiatives designed to address cybersecurity issues that threaten individuals and organizations. “Government-led cybersecurity initiatives are critical to addressing cybersecurity issues such as destructive attacks, massive data breaches, poor security posture, and attacks on critical infrastructure,” Steve Turner, security and risk analyst at Forrester, tells CSO.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 30, 2021

Microsoft 365's "secure by default" stance removes some tools used by security teams. Here's how to work around the new restrictions.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 30, 2021

No one ever wants a group of hackers to say about their company: “We had the keys to the kingdom.” But that’s exactly what the hacker Sick Codes said on this week’s episode of Lock and Code, in speaking with host David Ruiz, when talking about his and fellow hackers’ efforts to peer into John Deere’s data operations center, where the company receives a near-endless stream of data from its Internet-connected tractors, combines, and other smart farming equipment

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2021

So far, Konni RAT has managed to evade detection as only 3 security solutions on VirusTotal were able to detect the malware. Researchers from Malwarebytes Labs spotted an ongoing malware campaign that is targeing Russia with the Konni RAT. Security researchers at Malwarebytes Labs have uncovered an ongoing malware campaign that is mainly targeting Russia with the Konni RAT.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Main description. QakBot, also known as QBot, QuackBot and Pinkslipbot, is a banking Trojan that has existed for over a decade. It was found in the wild in 2007 and since then it has been continually maintained and developed. In recent years, QakBot has become one of the leading banking Trojans around the globe. Its main purpose is to steal banking credentials (e.g., logins, passwords, etc.), though it has also acquired functionality allowing it to spy on financial operations, spread itself, and

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 31, 2021

Soft skills are just as important, if not more so, than technical skills in cybersecurity professionals. People with soft skills can be trained in tech skills, expert says.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The FBI has issued a Private Industry Notification (PIN) about cybercriminal actors targeting the food and agriculture sector with ransomware attacks. Farms are literally the first step in one of the most important, if not the most important, supply chain in our economy: The food supply chain. As always, cybercriminals love the extra leverage that is provided by how important a target is.

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We Live Security

AUGUST 31, 2021

ESET's cybersecurity expert Marc-Étienne Léveillé analyses in-depth the Quebec's vaccine proof apps VaxiCode and VaxiCode Verif. The post Flaw in the Quebec vaccine passport: analysis appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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