Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2023

” DEV-1084 presented itself as cybercrime group likely as an attempt to hide its real motivation of a nation-state actor. The attackers were able to interfere with security tools using Group Policy Objects (GPO). Then the attackers maintain persistence by registering a scheduled task using GPO.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As a result, this technique may be challenging to detect and could evade security defenses.” The exploitation of widely used technologies, which security teams may not scrutinize closely, presents a growing challenge for organizations.” ” Luigi Martire told Security Affairs.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

Almost every week we see new examples of highly sophisticated organizations and enterprises falling victim to another nation-state cyberattack or other security breach. This presents problems for traditional security solutions because most approaches are based on pattern matching, using signatures of past malware or malicious actions.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

See the Top Code Debugging and Code Security Tools Sept. 19, 2023 Trend Micro releases patches and updates for Apex One zero-day vulnerability Type of attack: Zero-day vulnerability The problem: Trend Micro released a security bulletin with instructions for fixing a zero-day vulnerability present in its Apex One endpoint security product.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2022

That investment requires shifting attitudes from general awareness of security, which most workers already have, to genuinely caring about it and seeing themselves as a true part of their company’s security defenses. Integrate Fogg and Pink Behavioral Theories into Security Programs. Think about password management.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2020

“This equipment is difficult to distinguish from legitimate equipment, and devices will automatically try to connect to it, if it is the strongest signal present.” An attacker could use commercially available rogue base stations to easily obtain real-time location data and track targets. ” continues the guide.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

The critical Outlook flaw, Barnett added, presents less of a threat. Getting Vulnerability Protection Right Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices. score is 7.5,

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2024

The researcher who discovered the flaw six months ago, Alon Leviev, presented his findings at the Black Hat conference last week. Microsoft hasn’t officially spoken on the vulnerability, but it published advisories for CVE-2024-38202 and CVE-2024-21302 around the same time that Leviev presented at Black Hat.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 12, 2023

effort to secure critical infrastructure. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced a two-year competition to develop AI cybersecurity tools, with nearly $20 million in prizes. The Trellix researchers investigated several data center software platforms and hardware technologies as part of a U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 14, 2023

“Care should be taken to determine if any hosts running ICS are present in networks that have grown over time and steps taken to either disable the service if not required or patch as soon as possible if ICS is required,” Immersive Labs principal cyber security engineer Rob Reeves advised by email.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Some components of a pen test will be mandatory and must be present to provide value. The key factors for usability are: clear presentation, client customization, and standardized ratings. Penetration testers must master the art of clearly presenting their results if they want their hard work to be appreciated.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2023

Black Lotus is able to disable security solutions, including Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI), BitLocker, and Windows Defender. The rootkit is able to bypass security defenses like UAC and Secure Boot, it is able to load unsigned drivers used to perform a broad range of malicious activities.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

However, the integration of AI also presents challenges. While AI can streamline security processes, it creates new vulnerabilities. They offer real-time analysis and responses, making them a valuable asset in any security strategy. What Are the Challenges of AI in Cybersecurity?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Physical Access Systems Cybersecurity risk management vendor OTORIO presented research on physical access systems — like keycard readers — at the 2023 Black Hat Europe conference in December. Physical access systems are designed to increase building security by requiring a badge or key fob for entry.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2024

The researcher who discovered the flaw six months ago, Alon Leviev, presented his findings at the Black Hat conference last week. Microsoft hasn’t officially spoken on the vulnerability, but it published advisories for CVE-2024-38202 and CVE-2024-21302 around the same time that Leviev presented at Black Hat.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 10, 2024

Many users are likely left wondering what steps Shopify is taking to address the situation and ensure the security of their data in the future. Third-Party Apps & Security Risks The reliance on third-party apps within e-commerce platforms like Shopify presents a growing concern when it comes to user data security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In September this year, the update happened as the nonprofit Open Web Application Security Project refreshed the content of the OWASP Top 10 2021 website. Presented below is a rundown of the most important points and inferences from the update made in the OWASP Top 10.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 13, 2023

“This tool presents itself as a blackhat alternative to GPT models, designed specifically for malicious activities.” ” The security researchers tested WormGPT to see how it would perform in BEC attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

However, its growth also presents significant challenges to cybersecurity, as it has the potential to render traditional cryptographic algorithms obsolete. The following sections detail the most vulnerable systems and provide recommendations on how to upgrade security defenses to withstand these emerging threats.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Configurations, network diagrams, and security rules should be documented for future reference and auditing. Keep an eye out for potential rule overlaps that could jeopardize efficiency or present security problems.

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Google Security

AUGUST 3, 2021

So even though the features being added to newer major kernels will be missing, all the latest stable kernel fixes are present. Don't wait another minute If you're not using the latest kernel, you don't have the most recently added security defenses (including bug fixes).

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

The fix: Hugging Face revoked some tokens present in the secrets that could have been exposed. “Users whose tokens have been revoked already received an email notice,” its security notice said. It also reported the incident to data protection authorities and law enforcement agencies.

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Webroot

APRIL 15, 2021

Tools are varied and not important until the tester discovers or knows what type, brand or systems are present. However, in the MSP community, the Blue Teams are usually the technicians responsible for establishing the layered security defenses and then verifying their effectiveness. Blue Teams.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2022

She is an award-winning innovator with decades of experience pursuing advanced security defenses and next generation security solutions She also tells venture capitalists where to invest billions, helps non-profits pro bono, and ran DevSecOps at Intuit. jointly present on Security Metrics That Count. Shannon Lietz.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices. So far, Microsoft declines to address this issue, so developers should be very cautious with VS Code extensions.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

Detection of backdoors installed by this attack may be present in log files, but unless an organization keeps extensive log files, there may be no way to rule out compromise. The flaw requires no user interaction and affects all versions of VMware’s vSphere product except the very latest versions.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Presentation 4. Physical Hardware network interface card (NIC) instructions NGFWs remain the only class of firewalls to filter data based on application, presentation, or session layer packet information. OSI Layer 4-Layer TCP/IP 5-Layer TCP/IP Layer Instructions for: 7. Application 4. Application 4. Application 4. Application 4.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2024

Regulatory compliance: Organizations must ensure HackerGPT usage complies with data protection and security requirements, which necessitates explicit guidelines and controls. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Just as organizations’ security defenses are evolving, so too are digital attackers’ tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). These types of threats present one means by which bad actors can circumvent certain MFA deployments.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 5, 2022

We’ve seen a shift since the pandemic of more businesses operating online, making it more of a risk for those that don’t have proper security defenses in place. With a fraud scoring system, it helps you balance the number yourself to determine when you need to mitigate the risk presented. .

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

However, it's imperative to know that attackers are beginning to weaponize social engineering with the help of AI, which could present an even bigger series of challenges. In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately.

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

For example, a threat takes the form of an actual human being exploiting an existing security vulnerability in system in order to breach the system’s security defenses and obtain some sort of information.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

September 1, 2023 Endpoint Security Bypassed Using Windows Container Isolation Deep Instinct researchers have demonstrated an innovative approach to bypassing endpoint security , publishing a blog based on their recent DEF CON presentation that leveraged the Windows Container Isolation Framework to bypass security barriers undetected.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

out of 4 possible criteria Cato SASE Cloud might lack some of the options present in more established network and security vendor SASE offerings, but makes up for it with truly integrated, simplified and automated implementation, deployment, and management. out of 5 possible criteria Monitoring and Managing: 6.3

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

With the ever-present threat of data breaches, organizations need to adopt best practices to help prevent breaches and to respond to them when they occur to limit any damage. And breaches will occur – because bad guys make a living by figuring out ways to circumvent security best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Multi-tenant cloud environments can present greater security challenges than dedicated private cloud environments, and as with all cloud models, the customer is responsible for a good portion of that security. We’ll take a look at the risks and controls needed to secure multi-tenant cloud environments.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 31, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence presents dilemmas for security teams as they determine how to use it in ways that benefit their business without creating vulnerabilities. To learn more about security news and business postures in 2024, check out our State of Cybersecurity report next.

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