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Snowden Warning On Weak Encryption – Expert Comments

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Edward Snowden spoke at a press conference yesterday marking the first Global Encryption Day, stating “If you weaken encryption, people will die.” “Privacy is power,” said Snowden, speaking from… The ISBuzz Post:…

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Are You Cyber Smart?

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ Being cyber smart, the theme of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, is not unachievable, but it certainly requires investment of both time and money. Every business and every individual has… The ISBuzz Post:…

Sinclair TV Confirms Cyber Attack – Expert Comments

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Sinclair TV just confirmed a widespread data breach of their networks that took down many of their tv channels on Sunday and still continues as of 12pm EST. At… The ISBuzz Post:…

451 Research “Modern Clouds Need A Novel Security Approach”

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: 451 Research released new findings titled “Modern Clouds Need a Novel Security Approach”, highlighting the challenges with fast-moving and increasing cloud security adoption and how to address them. Key… The ISBuzz Post:…

NSA Warns Of Wildcard TLS Certificate Dangers, Expert Reacted

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: The NSA is warning organizations to avoid using wildcard digital encryption certificates in order to minimize the risk from a new form of TLS traffic decryption attacks, dubbed “ALPACA.”This attack, discovered… The ISBuzz Post:…

Penetration Testing In Azure: How It Works, Steps To Follow, And Tools

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ Penetration testing is a process of identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities in network infrastructure for the purpose of evaluating the level of risk. Azure penetration testing, as its name suggests,… The ISBuzz Post:…

Patch Tuesday Addresses 74 CVEs | Commentary

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: This month’s Patch Tuesday release includes fixes for 74 CVEs, three of which are rated critical including one vulnerability that was exploited in the wild as a zero-day. BACKGROUND:… The ISBuzz Post:…

On Hackers ‘Password Spraying’ Office 365 Accounts

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Following the news that Iranian Hackers have been found ‘password spraying’ Office 365 accounts, cybersecurity experts reacted below. BACKGROUND: Following the news that Iranian Hackers have been found ‘password… The ISBuzz Post:…

Weir Group Suffers Ransomware Attack – Security Expert Comments

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: News broke last night that engineering company, The Weir Group, was hit by a “sophisticated attempted ransomware attack” in mid-September. Whilst no sensitive data has been released, IT systems… The ISBuzz Post:…

You Should Update Your iPhone Right Now

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: You should update your iphone right now says cnet. Apple releases security patch for an active exploit. Details are scarce, but it’s a good idea to update your device… The ISBuzz Post:…

University Of Sunderland Hit With Major Cyber Attack

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Following the news that the University of Sunderland has been hit by an apparent cyberattack, which has brought down its website, phones and IT systems, please see below comments from… The ISBuzz Post:…

MysterySnail RAT Uses MSoft Zero-day – 3 Experts Comment

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Researchers at Kaspersky technologies are reporting in MysterySnail attacks with Windows zero-day about a Chinese RAT attacking multiple Windows servers using a zero-day privilege escalation for insertion. Reporting: “We… The ISBuzz Post:…

Python Ransomware – Expert Comments

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Earlier this week, threat researchers at Sophos discovered a new strain of ransomware, written in Python and designed to deploy ransomware unusually fast. The strain was used to compromise… The ISBuzz Post:…

Expert Commentary: Venture Capital Firm Leaks Deal Flow Information

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: The recent Silicon Valley VC Firm Deal Flow Leak exposed 6GB of sensitive data including deal flow information pertaining to investors and startups, cybersecurity expert reacted below. BACKGROUND: The recent Silicon Valley… The ISBuzz Post:…

SAS Error Reveals Weapons Secrets, Expert Reaction

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: As reported by the Daily Mail, secret plans for a suite of enhanced weapons, potentially for use by Britain’s Special Forces, have been revealed in an astonishing new security… The ISBuzz Post:…

Expert Cybersecurity Comment | Twitch Data Breach

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: It has been reported that Amazon’s video streaming service Twitch was hacked Wednesday in a breach that included details on payments to content creators and an unreleased product from… The ISBuzz Post:…

4 Experts – Atom Silo grp Attacks Confluence Servers

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: New research from Sophos Labs details how a new threat actor group called Atom Silo was found to have attacked Atlassian Confluence team workspace servers through a recently disclosed… The ISBuzz Post:…

A Zero-Trust Future For A Hybrid Working World

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ Why a holistic approach to security is the best way forward As employees return to offices, what was a largely successful period of remote working for many businesses is now… The ISBuzz Post:…

Expert Quote: Apache Airflow Servers Data Leak

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Cybersecurity experts provide insight on the recent Misconfigured Apache Airflow server leak, which exposed thousands of credentials from popular platforms and services such as Slack, PayPal, and Amazon Web… The ISBuzz Post:…

Syniverse SMS Routing Firm Discloses Five-Year-long Breach

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: In response to reports that telecommunications giant Syniverse disclosed to the Securities and Exchange Commission last week that hackers had access to its databases over the past five years… The ISBuzz Post:…

Cybersecurity – How Confident (Complacent?) Are You?

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ Attention all cybersecurity professionals!  We all know that today’s cybersecurity landscape is an ever-changing one. So how often should organizations review their cybersecurity strategy? If it’s a question that hasn’t… The ISBuzz Post:…

The US Has The Largest Cybersecurity Workforce In The World

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ Every 39 seconds, there is a new attack somewhere on the web. Veriff has analysed the global cybersecurity workforce to reveal the top 14 countries paving the way, as well… The ISBuzz Post:…

Neiman Marcus Customer Data Breach – Expert Comments

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ Neiman Marcus has notified 4.6 million online customers that their personal information including names, contact information, and credit card numbers may have been accessed in a data hack. The high-end department store chain said it… The ISBuzz Post:…

Expert Insight: Amnesty Int’l Being Exploited In Malware Campaign

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: According to new intelligence from Cisco Talos, Amnesty International’s branding and profile is being used as part of a new malware campaign that exploits people’s fears of the notorious… The ISBuzz Post:…

Windows 11: The Latest Security “Fun” For IT Professionals

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ Windows 11, currently in ‘insider’ beta use and slated for release in October, will present IT staff with a host of new security tasks. Touted by Microsoft for its increased… The ISBuzz Post:…

Let’s Encrypt Root Certificate Expiration – Expert Source

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Numerous websites and services have already reported issues across computers, web browsers and other devices due to the recent expiration of Let’s Encrypt’s root certificate.  Older devices are especially… The ISBuzz Post:…

Expert Reacted On Hackers Steal Funds Of 6,000 Coinbase Customers

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is facing a backlash from its users after notifying them that at least 6,000 customers had their funds stolen by hackers.  BACKGROUND: US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is facing a… The ISBuzz Post:…

Cybersecurity Experts Comment On Pandora Papers

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: It has been reported that the secret deals and hidden assets of some of the world’s richest and most powerful people have been revealed in the biggest trove of… The ISBuzz Post:…

New Android Malware Steals Millions After Infecting 10M Phones

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: In response to reports that a malware campaign has infected more than 10 million Android devices from over 70 countries and likely stole hundreds of millions from its victims by… The ISBuzz Post:…

Comment: New Mobile Malware, Tanglebot, Discovered

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: It has been reported that security researchers from Proofpoint company Cloudmark have discovered a new piece of mobile malware strain spread via SMS that cybercriminals are using to target users across the US… The ISBuzz Post:…

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Insight From Seasoned Experts

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: October officially marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. While an annual reminder for organizations to pay attention to their security posture and the wider cyber landscape, this year in particular… The ISBuzz Post:…

Why Women And BAME Groups Most Likely To Be Hacked, Expert Insight

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Women and people who are BAME (black and minority ethnic) are disproportionately likely to be the victim of cybercrime, and are more likely to financially suffer as a result, finds… The ISBuzz Post:…

NSA Issues Advisory on Conti Ransomware

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ CISA, the FBI, and the NSA have issued a warning to US organisations around increased attacks from the Conti Ransomware. The agencies have also released new actions and advice to help organisations protect… The ISBuzz Post:…

Port Of Houston Cyber Attack – Experts Weigh In

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: In a report issued Thursday, Port Houston disclosed that “The Port of Houston Authority (Port Houston) successfully defended itself against a cybersecurity attack in August. Port Houston followed its… The ISBuzz Post:…

Malicious URLS Slipping Past Security Vendors, Experts Weigh In

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: In a new report “Characterizing Malicious URL Campaigns”,  researchers analyzed a data set of 311 M records containing 77 M URLs that had been submitted to the online virus… The ISBuzz Post:…

Protecting Online Assets In A Virtual World

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ When reports recently circulated about Apple’s plans to implement a new feature to automatically scan personal devices for abusive content, the tech giant subsequently backtracked and put the plans on… The ISBuzz Post:…

APP Fraud Is A Simple Yet Extremely

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: CityAM report rising UK fraud levels branded a ‘national threat’ by banks. Financial fraud rose by 30 per cent in the first half of 2021 resulting in losses of… The ISBuzz Post:…

MoD Shares Afghanistan Interpreter’s Emails & PII

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: The British Ministry of Defense shared email addresses and PII on more than 260 Afghan interpreters in a bulk email that was sent out to people trying to relocate… The ISBuzz Post:…

Google And Facebook For Failing To Tackle Online Fraud

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Last night Channel 4 reported on how MPs launch attack on Google and Facebook for failing to tackle online fraud “MPs have launched a blistering attack on the social… The ISBuzz Post:…

NFT’s Have The Potential For Financial Scams

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: BBC are reporting on this morning that NFT-based fantasy football card firm raises $680m. The BBC do report on NFT worries: “NFTs are also controversial. Depending on the technology… The ISBuzz Post:…

US To Target Crypto Ransomware Payments With Sanctions

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the Biden administration is preparing an array of actions, including sanctions, to make it harder for hackers to use digital currency to… The ISBuzz Post:…

Zero Trust Architecture – No Longer A ‘Nice To Have’

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ The US National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) recent Special Publication (SP 800-207) has changed the table stakes when it comes to cybersecurity best practice. While not mandatory, the… The ISBuzz Post:…

Expert Comment On ‘Smishing’: The Rising Threat For Businesses

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Move over ransomware! “Smishing”, a form of “phishing” using SMS or text messages instead of email messages, is taking over and threatening millions of consumers and small businesses around… The ISBuzz Post:…

Epik Data Breach- Blue Hexagon Comments

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Epik, the Right-Winged domain registrar, has notified users of a security breach after Anonymous claimed to have stolen “a decades worth of data” from the web registration company. Rob… The ISBuzz Post:…

Microsoft Lets Users Go Passwordless, Experts Weigh In

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ It has been announced by Microsoft that users can now delete all passwords from their accounts and instead log in using an authenticator app or other solution. If passwordless login is enabled,… The ISBuzz Post:…

Understanding & Surviving Ransomware

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ ABOUT This ‘Surviving Ransomware’ document is intended to raise the awareness of the threats posed by the digital dangers presented by Ransomware and seeks to expand on the methodologies employed… The ISBuzz Post:…

Microsoft Patch Tuesday Expert Commentary

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What Expert Says On The Latest OMI Vulnerability In Azure

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: It has been reported that the cloud security vendor Wiz—which recently made news by discovering a massive vulnerability in Microsoft Azure’s CosmosDB-managed database service—has found another hole in Azure. This vulnerability will impact the… The ISBuzz Post:…

Stop Blaming Consumers For Falling For Scams, Expert Weighs In

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Following the news that Britons are ‘too polite’ to hang up scam phone calls, coupled with today’s research by Which? revealing ‘smishing’ text messages are on the rise, cybersecurity expert breaks down… The ISBuzz Post:…

New SOVA Android Trojan Promises the Moon, Experts Insight

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ First seen in August and still in a testing phase, this Android banking trojan offered on the Dark Web is promising a disturbingly ambitious program of features. As reported Friday… The ISBuzz Post:…

Olympus Tech Giant Hit By BlackMatter Ransom Attack

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Technology giant Olympus hit by BlackMatter ransomware. Olympus said Saturday that it “is currently investigating a potential cybersecurity incident affecting limited areas of its EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)… The ISBuzz Post:…

What Expert Says on Vaccine Passport Security

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ Please see security expert comments below on vaccine passport security. Please see security expert comments below on vaccine passport security. The ISBuzz Post: This Post What Expert Says on Vaccine Passport Security appeared…

New “Plague” DDoS Attack Hits Internet Giant Yandex

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: Researchers at Yandex & Qrator Labs have been tracking what they are calling the “Mēris” botnet (meaning Plague in Latvian) and it may be the largest DDoS attack ever.… The ISBuzz Post:…

United Nations’ Computers Breached by Hackers

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ It has been reported that hackers breached the United Nations’ computer networks earlier this year and made off with a trove of data that could be used to target agencies… The ISBuzz Post:…

Expert Comment on Amending Human Review of AI Decisions

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ Following the news that the government is suggesting amendments to GDPR and removing the human review of AI decisions, cybersecurity experts commented below. Following the news that the government is… The ISBuzz Post:…

Protecting Your Laptop’s BIOS

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ It’s not just business software and corporate networks that need protection – your computer hardware is vulnerable to cyber-attacks too. Find out why it’s important to keep your hardware secure,… The ISBuzz Post:…

WFH Is A Cybersecurity “Ticking Time Bomb”, Expert Weighs In

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ BACKGROUND: HP just released an HP Wolf Security report titled “Rebellions & Rejection”  in which 83% of IT Teams believe that working from home (WFH) has become a “Ticking Time Bomb”.  Report… The ISBuzz Post:…

REvil Ransomware Group Resurfaces Online

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ Following the news that the operators behind the REvil ransomware group have resurfaced after allegedly closing shop following the widespread attack on Kaseya, please see below comments from security experts. Following the… The ISBuzz Post:…

£32m of Fraud Prevented by Bank Branch Staff

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ Today, UK Finance revealed £32m of fraud prevented by bank branch staff and police in the first half of 2021, showcasing the bank’s commitment towards mitigating fraud. However, technology still has a huge role to… The ISBuzz Post:…

Hyper-Agility in a Hyper-competitive World

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ What Football (soccer) can teach us about data security When discussing the notion of continuity in business and technological environments, marketers have been propagating many buzzwords that have caught on… The ISBuzz Post:…

AWS Penetration Testing: All You Need To Know

This article has been indexed from http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/feed/ Since its introduction in 2006, AWS has been the king of the cloud market. AWS owns 33.8% of the global market share and this number is greater than any of… The ISBuzz Post:…