Highlights: Check Point Research (CPR) found security vulnerabilities on the chess.com platform that could allow users to manipulate the game’s results. According to the findings, our researchers were able to: Extract successful chess moves to solve online puzzle challenges and…
GigaOm Recognizes CloudGuard AppSec as a Leader in Innovation and Feature Play in its 2023 Radar Report for Application and API Security
CloudGuard AppSec, Check Point’s next gen WAAP solution, is distinguished for its patented Preemptive AI that blocks sophisticated zero-day attacks and it’s robust and comprehensive feature set. In today’s hyper-connected world, enterprise applications are readily available and connected to the…
Authorities Shut Down ChipMixer Platform Tied to Crypto Laundering Scheme
A coalition of law enforcement agencies across Europe and the U.S. announced the takedown of ChipMixer, an unlicensed cryptocurrency mixer that began its operations in August 2017. “The ChipMixer software blocked the blockchain trail of the funds, making it attractive for cybercriminals…
Hornetsecurity VM Backup V9 protects users against ransomware threats
Hornetsecurity launched VM Backup V9 – the newest version of its virtual machine (VM) backup, replication and recovery solution. This latest iteration offers ransomware protection leveraging immutable cloud storage on Wasabi and Amazon S3, with Microsoft Azure soon to follow.…
Russian hacktivist group targets India’s health ministry
A Russian hacktivist group has claimed to have breached the health management information system of India, which could contain the health data of millions of Indian citizens. “On 15 March 2023, CloudSek’s contextual AI digital risk platform XVigil discovered a…
Why red team exercises for AI should be on a CISO’s radar
AI and machine learning (ML) capabilities present a huge opportunity for digital transformation but open yet another threat surface that CISOs and risk professionals will have to keep tabs on. Accordingly, CISOs will need to direct their teams to conduct…
When and how to report a breach to the SEC
New cybersecurity reporting requirements for publicly traded companies are expected to be enacted in the spring of 2023, with proposed rules from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) looking for more information and transparency from those hit with security…
Facebook ‘Unlawfully’ Used Dutch Personal Data: Court
Social media platform Facebook unlawfully processed Dutch users’ personal details without consent for advertising purposes for almost a decade, Amsterdam-based judges ruled on Wednesday. The post Facebook ‘Unlawfully’ Used Dutch Personal Data: Court appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
BEC Volumes Double on Phishing Surge
Business email compromise overtakes ransomware This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: BEC Volumes Double on Phishing Surge
Rise of Ransomware Attacks Main Focus for SOCs, research finds
A new global study has looked into how SOC’s go about protecting organisations from threats, where they focus the most attention and what is driving modernisation plans. Cybereason’s latest report Ransomware and the Modern SOC: How Ransomware is Driving the…
How ChatGPT can become a security expert’s copilot
Sophos unveils new research examining how ChatGPT can be use as a security expert’s copilot to detect cyber threats. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: How ChatGPT can become a security expert’s…
Secureworks IR team saw BEC attacks double in 2022
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: Secureworks IR team saw BEC attacks double…
Phishing Hackers Defeat 2FA via Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Apple has finally stopped selling the Apple Watch Series 3, which can no longer get security updates. The FBI shuts down 11-year old malware. And a $300 hacking tool enables phishers to defeat two-factor authentication using automated man-in-the-middle attacks. The…
How Retiring Gas and Coal Plants Affects Grid Stability
Legacy gas and coal plants are being aged out – and no one wants to pay enough to keep them going. With increased pressure from green energy laws and added competition from renewable sources, these monsters of Old Power are…
Chinese SilkLoader Malware Sold to Russian Cyber-Criminals
Cobalt Strike beacon loader migrates across criminal ecosystems This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Chinese SilkLoader Malware Sold to Russian Cyber-Criminals
CISA adds Adobe ColdFusion bug to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
US CISA added an actively exploited vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion, tracked as CVE-2023-26360 (CVSS score: 8.6), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.…
Appian Protect safeguards sensitive and highly regulated data
Appian introduced Appian Protect, a new set of security offerings that delivers reliable data monitoring and end-to-end encryption for cloud and mobile applications. Appian Protect gives Appian customers increased control over their security posture, with top-tier encryption capabilities, 24x7x365 monitoring,…
Amazon Linux 2023: Create and execute cloud-based applications with enhanced security
AWS has been offering Amazon Linux, a cloud-optimized Linux distribution, since 2010. This distribution’s latest version is now available. Amazon Linux 2023 is provided at no additional charge. Standard Amazon EC2 and AWS charges apply for running EC2 instances and…
10 Best Browser Based FPS Games in 2023 – No Downloads No Limits
Gone are the days when gaming required a powerful PC or console to enjoy high-quality experiences. With the advancement of technology, browser-based games have evolved … Read more The post 10 Best Browser Based FPS Games in 2023 – No…
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Dashlane: Pricing, features, and how to get started
Are you looking for a reliable password manager? Dashlane secures your files using NSA-level tools. Here’s how much it costs, what you get for the price, and how to get started. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for…
What’s Wrong with Manufacturing?
In last year’s edition of the Security Navigator we noted that the Manufacturing Industry appeared to be totally over-represented in our dataset of Cyber Extortion victims. Neither the number of businesses nor their average revenue particularly stood out to explain this. Manufacturing…
Analysis: Where Next As Europol Hails Rare DoppelPaymer Ransomware Success
By John E. Dunn Two arrests for alleged ransomware crimes and some useful intel. But will the latest Europol action make any difference? Following an international operation encompassing law enforcement agencies in Germany, Ukraine, the Netherlands and the U.S., Europol…
Multiple Hacker Groups Exploit 3-Year-Old Vulnerability to Breach U.S. Federal Agency
Multiple threat actors, including a nation-state group, exploited a critical three-year-old security flaw in Progress Telerik to break into an unnamed federal entity in the U.S. The disclosure comes from a joint advisory issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau…
ChatGPT: The real Evil Twin
The clamor and viral use of a very human-sounding, artificial technology chatbot named, ChatGPT gave rise to some new and interesting activities in the cybercrime world. This article has been indexed from Security Blog G Data Software AG Read the…
How Do Attackers Hijack Old Domains and Subdomains?
Here is a cautionary tale of what happens if side-projects or sections of the website becomes obsolete. If you don’t remove them, someone might hijack your subdomain. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: How…
Cyber attribution: Vigilance or distraction?
Cyber attribution is a process by which security analysts collect evidence, build timelines and attempt to piece together evidence in the wake of a cyberattack to identify the responsible organization/individuals. Cyber threat attribution stems from the core psychology of a…