IT Security News Daily Summary 2023-07-01

• Wagner Hackers Disrupt Russian Satellite Internet Provider

• LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC

• Army Combat Veteran to Take Over Key Election Security Role Working With State, Local Officials

• Generative AI Projects Can Lead to Major Security Threats for Businesses

• US Supreme Court Hands Cyberstalkers a First Amendment Victory

• Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware

• House GOP Considers Robot Dogs for Border Patrol

• Wagner’ Ransomware Targets Computers in Russia

• Learn How Self-Education Helps Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Program

• Granules India in Huge Loss After Cyber Attack Erodes Top Line

• 8Base Ransomware: Researchers Raise Concerns Over its Increased Activities

• ESXi Servers are Targeted by Linux-Based Akira Ransomware

• Security News This Week: Cyberstalkers Win First Amendment Victory in the US Supreme Court

• Harnessing the Power of Mobile Software: Revolutionizing the Restaurant Industry

• Hackers Exploiting Unpatched WordPress Plugin Flaw to Create Secret Admin Accounts

• Chinese Spy Balloon Used American Tech to Collect Photos & other Information

• Build or Buy your own antivirus product

• Unpatched WordPress Plugin Flaw Could Let Hackers Create Secret Admin on 200,000 Sites

• Iranian Hackers Using POWERSTAR Backdoor in Targeted Espionage Attacks

• Beware: New ‘Rustbucket’ Malware Variant Targeting macOS Users

• 2023-06-30 – 30 days of Formbook: Day 26, Friday 2023-06-30 – “S28Y”

• CobolCloud partners with Kubo Labs to secure legacy applications in Kubernetes environments

• Online safety tips for LGBTQIA+ communities

• Spyware app LetMeSpy hacked, tracked user data posted online

• “Free” Evil Dead Rise movie scam lurks in Amazon listings

• New technique can defeat voice authentication “after only six tries”

• A proxyjacking campaign is looking for vulnerable SSH servers

• Us, hacked by LockBit? No, says TSMC, that would be our IT supplier

• Amazon Files Lawsuits Against Fraudsters Peddling Fake Reviews

• IT Security News Daily Summary 2023-06-30

• Facebook Bans World Leader For Threats Of Violence

• External vs Internal Vulnerability Scans: Difference Explained

• EFF Urges Supreme Court to Make Clear That Government Officials Have First Amendment Obligations When They Use Their Social Media Accounts for Governmental Purposes

• Chip Giant TSMC Blames $70M LockBit Breach on IT Hardware Supplier

• Cops told: Er, no, you need a wiretap order if you want real-time Facebook snooping

• Third-party contractor software exploited in attack on HHS data

• Surfshark VPN Review (2023): Features, Pricing, and More

• Mobile Cyberattacks Soar, Especially Against Android Users

• Half of EDR Tools, Organizations Vulnerable to Clop Ransomware: Researchers

• Digital Rights Updates with EFFector 35.8

• Nokod Raises $8M Seed Round From Seasoned Cybersecurity Investors to Enhance Low-Code/No-Code App Security

• EU Makes Progress in Regulating User Data, Limiting Big Tech Control

• Gigamon’s Cloud Security Report Shares Insights on Undetected Breaches & Deep Observability

• TSMC partner breached by LockBit ransomware gang

• Making Diversity the ‘How’ and Not the ‘What’ of Cybersecurity Success

• Russian Hacktivist Platform ‘DDoSia’ Grows Exponentially

• African Nations Face Escalating Phishing & Compromised Password Cyberattacks

• Iran-Linked APT35 Targets Israeli Media With Upgraded Spear-Phishing Tools

• Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor

• June 2023 Web Server Survey

• Hackers Hit Microsoft For Sudan Experts Says Its Russia

• Perception Point launches AI model to combat generative AI-based BEC attacks

• Perception Point Unveils AI Model to Thwart Generative AI-Based BEC Attacks

• IP Fabric Announces $25M Series B Funding to Accelerate Adoption of Network Assurance

• ThirdEye: New Infostealer is Targeting Open System Information

• The digital tools cities and states need to meet their environmental commitments

• Aqua Security Study Finds 1,400% Increase in Memory Attacks

• Switzerland’s Security Report: Impact of Russia–Ukraine Conflict

• Mockingjay Attack Evades EDR Tools with Code Injection Technique

• Researchers Use Power LED to Extract Encryption Keys in Groundbreaking Attack

• Heavy-Hitting 8Base Ransomware Attacking Industries in Various Sectors

• Critical Flaw Exposes ArcServe Backup to Remote Code Execution

• GuLoader Malware is Attacking Law Firms Using Weaponized PDF File

• How one city opened access to cross-department data

• 8Base Ransomware Group Emerges as Major Threat

• Crack the Code: How to Secure Your Dream Cybersecurity Career

• A Guide to Teaching Online Safety and Navigating Cyber Dangers

• Clickjacking: Definition and Attack Prevention

• Decrypter Released for the Notorious Akira Ransomware

• In Other News: Hospital Infected via USB Drive, EU Cybersecurity Rules, Free Security Tools

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• Iranian Hackers Charming Kitten Utilize POWERSTAR Backdoor in Targeted Espionage Attacks

• Attain Insight Security 4X 4.0 strengthens data protection for enterprises

• Philippines Police Rescues 2,700 Individuals from Cybercrime Syndicate

• States scramble for solutions to curb rising wrong-way crashes

• MOVEit Hackers Find Simpler Business Model Than Ransomware

• Critical Authentication Bypass Found In Arcserve Backup System

• Log4j Bug Exploited To Push Novel EarlyRat Malware

• American Technology Found In Chinese Spy Balloon Debris

• Your A−z Guide To Crypto Casinos (2023)

• Casino Industry Jobs You Never Knew Existed

• Cyber Spying Seems to be the Predominant Goal of North Korean Hackers

• Your IAM Framework is Insecure Unless it Protects from this Unknown Threat

• Why healthcare in the cloud must move to zero trust cybersecurity

• Citizens are helping government reach its ambitious scientific goals

• The best VPN services for iPhone and iPad in 2023

• Total Assure launches to provide SMBs with managed security services

• 3 Key Reasons SaaS Security is Essential for Secure AI Adoption

• JavaScript Registry npm at Risk

• Samsung Phone Flaws Added to CISA ‘Must Patch’ List Likely Exploited by Spyware Vendor

• 200,000 WordPress Sites Exposed to Attacks Exploiting Flaw in ‘Ultimate Member’ Plugin

• 3 Ways to Build a More Skilled Cybersecurity Workforce

• Explore The Best Aussie Games: Unveiling Authentic Experiences And Local Talents

• CMA Begins Phase Two Probe Of Adobe’s Figma Acquisition

• Hackers Compromised the Russian Defense Satellite Communications Provider

• Cloud Workload Protection Platforms: An Essential Shield

• CISA Wants Exposed Government Devices Remediated in 14 Days

• Pepper and Embedded Insurance Partner on Cyber Insurance for Consumers, SMBs

• Nokod Security raises $8 million to enhance low-code/no-code app security

• Exploring the Need for Object-Oriented Programming

• Navy gets new cyber categories

• Can NIH help drive health data access?

• MITRE Updates CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses

• How to Create a New Discord Account in 2 Minutes – A Comprehensive Guide

• 5 Patch Management Best Practices for Success in 2023

• 3 Reasons SaaS Security is the Imperative First Step to Ensuring Secure AI Usage

• Google To Withdraw News In Canada After New Law

• Best VPN for streaming TV and movies in 2023

• The US Is Spying on the UN Secretary General

• Webinar: Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

• Webinar: Unlocking Agility: Transform Entity Management into a Strategic Advantage

• Apple, Google, and MOVEit Just Patched Serious Security Flaws

• Malvertising Used as Entry Vector for BlackCat, Actors Also Leverage SpyBoy Terminator

• Virgin Galactic Completes First Commercial Spaceflight

• LockBit Claims TSMC Hack, Demands $70m Ransom

• 6 Best Cybersecurity Certifications of 2023

• TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Chip Giant

• Proton Launches Open Source Password Manager

• MITRE Announces Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses

• Cybercriminals Hijacking Vulnerable SSH Servers in New Proxyjacking Campaign

• WhatsApp Upgrades Proxy Feature Against Internet Shutdowns

• Life long cyber security learning

• Protect Your Data With the MonoDefense Security Suite for $149.99

• GCHQ Reveals Details of State-Backed Breach

• 10 Expert Best Practices to Enhance Office 365 Protection From APT Attacks

• Amazon Issues Lawsuits Targeting Fake Review Brokers

• Want your endpoint security product in the Microsoft Consumer Antivirus Providers for Windows?

• Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 9

• Quirky QWERTY killed a password in Paris

• MITRE Releases Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses

• How 5G Technology Accelerates Cybersecurity

• NHS data breach after ransomware attack on University of Manchester

• Brave New Privacy Feature to Limit Website Access to Local Resources

• MITRE Unveils Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses of 2023: Are You at Risk?

• Patch me if you can: Cyberattack Series

• North Korea-linked Andariel APT used a new malware named EarlyRat last year

• miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin was affected by a critical auth bypass bug

• New infosec products of the week: June 30, 2023

• Employees worry less about cybersecurity best practices in the summer

• Businesses are ignoring third-party security risks

• Unlocking internet’s secrets via monitoring, data collection, and analysis

• Fujitsu admits it fluffed the fix for Japan’s flaky ID card scheme

• Fujitsu admits if fluffed the fix for Japan’s flaky ID card scheme

• Employee monitoring: is ‘bossware’ right for your company?

• Causely launches Causal AI for Kubernetes, raises $8.8M in seed funding

• Top contenders in Endpoint Security revealed: G2 Summer 2023 results

• Different Methods to Secure Your Microsoft Word Documents

• Crook who stole $23m+ in YouTube song royalties gets five years behind bars

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