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DEF CON 32 – Spies And Bytes: Victory In The Digital Age

Authors/Presenters: General Paul M. Nakasone Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel.…

Amazon Employee Data Leaked in MOVEit Attack Fallout

  Amazon has confirmed that some employee data was accessed last year, presumably as part of the huge MOVEit hacking campaign. A hacker recently revealed on the BreachForums cybercrime forum that they had stolen Amazon employee information, such as names,…

Reimagining Healthcare with Synthetic Data

  It has been espoused in the generative AI phenomenon that the technology’s key uses would include providing personalized shopping experiences for customers and creating content. Nonetheless, generative AI can also be seen to be having a very real impact…

Northvolt Mulls US Bankruptcy Protection – Report

Troubled battery maker Northvolt reportedly considers Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as possible option This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Northvolt Mulls US Bankruptcy Protection – Report

Simplifying endpoint security

Discover unified strategies to secure and manage all endpoints across your organization Webinar  As organizations expand their digital footprint, the range of endpoints – spanning from laptops to IoT devices – continues to grow.… This article has been indexed from…

Talking to the C-Suite About Cybersecurity

In this post, we discuss how top-level managers of organizations can best navigate the intersection between their business needs and cybersecurity requirements.        This article has been indexed from CISO Collective Read the original article: Talking to the C-Suite About…

5G network AI models: Threats and Mitigations

Modern communications networks are increasingly reliant on the use of AI models for enhancing the performance, reliability and security of their offerings. 5G networks especially, with a landscape of service-based architecture, increasingly use AI models for real-time data processing, predictive…

[Free & Downloadable] Cloud Security Policy Template

A well-structured Cloud Security Policy is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. To help you stay ahead, we’re offering a free, downloadable Cloud Security Policy Template designed to simplify your cloud security journey. In this article, we’ll explore why a…

Cyber crooks push Android malware via letter

Cyber crooks are trying out an interesting new approach for getting information-stealing malware installed on Android users’ smartphones: a physical letter impersonating MeteoSwiss (i.e., Switzerland’s Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology). “The letter asks the recipients to install a new…

Cybercriminals hijack DNS to build stealth attack networks

Hijacking domains using a ‘Sitting Ducks attack’ remains an underrecognized topic in the cybersecurity community. Few threat researchers are familiar with this attack vector, and knowledge is scarce. However, the prevalence of these attacks and the risk to organizations are…

The Role of Proxies in Modern Cybersecurity & Protecting Data

In an increasingly digital world, data is everything. From sensitive business information to customer records,… The Role of Proxies in Modern Cybersecurity & Protecting Data on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This…

Good Essay on the History of Bad Password Policies

Stuart Schechter makes some good points on the history of bad password policies: Morris and Thompson’s work brought much-needed data to highlight a problem that lots of people suspected was bad, but that had not been studied scientifically. Their work…

Interconnectivity and cyber risk: A double-edged sword

By David Warr, Cyber Portfolio Manager for QBE Europe Against a backdrop of a world more connected than ever before, businesses are increasingly dependent on integrating new emerging technologies. From AI-powered tools and cloud-based services and connected devices, the opportunities…

API Security Day – powered by APIDays & Escape

Join top industry experts at API Security Day, a focused event at APIDays Paris, to explore in-depth strategies and insights for protecting APIs. The post API Security Day – powered by APIDays & Escape appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

watchTowr Finds New Zero-Day Vulnerability in Fortinet Products

The new vulnerability was named “FortiJump Higher” due to its similarity with the “FortiJump” vulnerability discovered in October This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: watchTowr Finds New Zero-Day Vulnerability in Fortinet Products

Chinese SilkSpecter Hackers Attacking Black Friday Shoppers

SilkSpecter, a Chinese financially motivated threat actor, launched a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting e-commerce shoppers in Europe and the USA during the Black Friday shopping season.  The campaign leveraged the legitimate payment processor Stripe to steal victims’ Cardholder Data (CHD)…

Iranian “Dream Job” Cyber Campaign Targets Aerospace Sector

In a new and sophisticated cyber campaign dubbed the “Iranian Dream Job Campaign,” the Iranian threat group TA455 is using deceptive job offers to infiltrate the aerospace industry, ClearSky Cyber Security reported. The campaign relies on distributing SnailResin malware, which…

Google Debuts Online Fraud and Scams Advisory

Google has launched a regular fraud and scams advisory to combat the growing volume and sophistication of online scams. Multinational crime entities are increasingly using advanced technology and complex schemes to target victims worldwide. To protect users and the broader…

Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Sector Surge in 2024

Ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector surged in 2024, analysis from SafetyDetectives reveals. The year has already seen 264 attacks on healthcare providers by September, nearly surpassing the 268 attacks recorded for all of 2023. Escalating Cyber Threats SafetyDetectives argues…

Research Highlights SHA256 Password Security Strengths and Risks

A new study by Specops Software explores the resilience of SHA256, a commonly used cryptographic hashing algorithm, against modern password-cracking techniques. The findings emphasize the algorithm’s effectiveness in protecting data, especially when combined with strong, complex passwords. However, the research…

Oscilar Cognitive Identity Intelligence Platform combats AI-powered fraud

Oscilar unveiled its Cognitive Identity Intelligence Platform to combat the rising tide of AI-powered fraud. The platform’s proprietary “Digital & Behavior Identification” technology transforms digital identity verification in an era where traditional solutions are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated AI-enabled attacks.…

How AI Is Transforming IAM and Identity Security

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun revolutionizing Identity Access Management (IAM), reshaping how cybersecurity is approached in this crucial field. Leveraging AI in IAM is about tapping into its analytical capabilities to monitor access patterns and identify anomalies…

British Students Warned of Smishing Scams

British students are being warned to be vigilant about a rise in smishing scams. The body that provides undergraduate funding, The Student Loans Company, has… The post British Students Warned of Smishing Scams appeared first on Panda Security Mediacenter. This…

Critical Laravel Vulnerability CVE-2024-52301 Allows Unauthorized Access

CVE-2024-52301 is a critical vulnerability identified in Laravel, a widely used PHP framework for building web applications. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access by exploiting improperly validated inputs, potentially leading to privilege escalation, data tampering, or full system compromise. Given Laravel’s…

USX Cyber strengthens phishing defense in GUARDIENT XDR

USX Cyber released advanced phishing protection tools within its GUARDIENT XDR platform. This latest enhancement enables organizations to strengthen defenses against sophisticated phishing attacks by providing employees with realistic training and heightened awareness of phishing threats. Phishing attacks are growing increasingly…

IBM announces Autonomous Security for Cloud

IBM announced Autonomous Security for Cloud (ASC), an AI-powered solution from IBM Consulting designed to automate cloud security management and decision-making to help mitigate risk for organizations accelerating their cloud journey on Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. Highlighted in IBM’s…

ViperSoftX: Tracking And Countering a Persistent Threat

Dealing with sophisticated threats is a daily challenge at CUJO AI, as part of our regular work at the Security Research Lab we have been tracking ViperSoftX—an advanced persistent threat that employs complex methods to evade detection. This article shows…

4M+ WordPress Websites to Attacks, Following Plugin Vulnerability

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the popular “Really Simple Security” WordPress plugin, formerly known as “Really Simple SSL,” putting over 4 million websites at risk. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-10924, exposes websites using the plugin to potential remote attacks,…

Top industries facing cyber threats

While consumers are no strangers to phishing emails, fraudulent SMS messages, and social media scams, the scale and complexity of cyberattacks aimed at critical sectors go far beyond these relatively simple threats. Entire industries and governmental bodies face increasingly sophisticated…

Bitsight acquires Cybersixgill for $115 Million

In a significant move to bolster its cybersecurity portfolio, Bitsight, a leading cybersecurity startup based in Massachusetts, has officially announced its acquisition of Cybersixgill, an Israeli-based dark web security specialist, for $115 million. This deal marks a key step in…

The invisible cyber shield that combats morphing threats

Cyber threats are evolving at an alarming rate. AI-powered malware, advanced phishing techniques, and adaptive attacks can by-pass traditional security measures, leaving today’s defences inadequate in isolation. Businesses need a new, invisible shield for comprehensive protection.  This year’s (2024) Verizon…

Microsoft Power Pages misconfigurations exposing sensitive data

NHS supplier that leaked employee info fell victim to fiddly access controls that can leave databases dangling online Private businesses and public-sector organizations are unwittingly exposing millions of people’s sensitive information to the public internet because they misconfigure Microsoft’s Power…

ESET APT Activity Report Q2 2024–Q3 2024: Key findings

ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe highlights some of the most intriguing insights revealed in the latest ESET APT Activity Report This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: ESET APT Activity Report Q2 2024–Q3 2024: Key…

AI’s impact on the future of web application security

In this Help Net Security interview, Tony Perez, CEO at NOC.org, discusses the role of continuous monitoring for real-time threat detection, the unique risks posed by APIs, and strategies for securing web applications. Perez also addresses how AI-driven threats are…

An Interview With the Target & Home Depot Hacker

In December 2023, KrebsOnSecurity revealed the real-life identity of Rescator, the nickname used by a Russian cybercriminal who sold more than 100 million payment cards stolen from Target and Home Depot between 2013 and 2014. Moscow resident Mikhail Shefel, who…

Critical vulnerabilities persist in high-risk sectors

Finance and insurance sectors found to have the highest number of critical vulnerabilities, according to Black Duck. Finance and insurance industry faces highest vulnerabilities The report, which analyzes data from over 200,000 dynamic application security testing (DAST) scans conducted by…

Using AI to drive cybersecurity risk scoring systems

In this Help Net Security video, Venkat Gopalakrishnan, Principal Data Science Manager at Microsoft, discusses the development of AI-driven risk scoring models tailored for cybersecurity threats, and how AI is revolutionizing risk assessment and management in cybersecurity. The post Using…

NIST report on hardware security risks reveals 98 failure scenarios

NIST’s latest report, “Hardware Security Failure Scenarios: Potential Hardware Weaknesses” (NIST IR 8517), explores the hidden vulnerabilities in computer hardware, a domain often considered more secure than software. The report highlights how hardware flaws embedded in chip designs can lead…

New infosec products of the week: November 15, 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Absolute Security, BlackFog, Eurotech, Nirmata, Rakuten Viber, Syteca, and Vectra. Eurotech ReliaGATE 15A-14 enables organizations to meet regulatory standards The ReliaGATE 15A-14 combines flexible feature…

Palo Alto Networks Issues AI Red Alert

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With great promise comes potential peril. And while artificial intelligence (AI) is looked upon as a panacea for enterprises, it also poses an existential security threat. “We stand at the intersection of human ingenuity and technological…

What is identity governance and administration (IGA)?

This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: What is identity governance and administration…

Meet Andy Zollo, SVP of APJ Sales

Andy Zollo, who led the Imperva business in EMEA, relocated to Singapore in October to be Senior Vice President of Sales for the combined Imperva and Thales CPL businesses in the APJ region. With a wealth of experience in sales…

Blinded by Silence

Blinded by Silence: How Attackers Disable EDR Overview Endpoint Detection and Response systems (EDRs) are an essential part of modern cybersecurity strategies. EDR solutions gather and analyze data from endpoints to identify suspicious activities and provide real-time threat visibility. This allows…

Pirates in the Data Sea: AI Enhancing Your Adversarial Emulation

Matthijs Gielen, Jay Christiansen < div class=”block-paragraph_advanced”> Background New solutions, old problems. Artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) are here to signal a new day in the cybersecurity world, but what does that mean for us—the attackers and…