Payment arm of Korean messaging app denies any illegal activity Kakao Pay, a subsidiary of Korea’s WhatsApp analog Kakao, handed over data from more than 40 million users to the Singaporean arm of Chinese payment platform Alipay, without user consent,…
CMIYC 2024: RAdmin3 Challenge
“Nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution.“ – Russian Proverb Introduction: This is a continuation of my write-up about this year’s Crack Me If You Can challenge. You can view the previous entry focusing on the StripHash challenge [here].…
New Gafgyt Botnet Variant Targets Weak SSH Passwords for GPU Crypto Mining
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of the Gafgyt botnet that’s targeting machines with weak SSH passwords to ultimately mine cryptocurrency on compromised instances using their GPU computational power. This indicates that the “IoT botnet is targeting more robust…
Anzeige: Mehr Sicherheitsbewusstsein für Systemadmins
Aufgrund wachsender Cyberbedrohungen ist die Rolle von Systemadministratoren im IT-Schutz zentral. Ein Workshop vermittelt praxisnahes Wissen zur effektiven Erkennung und Abwehr von Angriffen. (Golem Karrierewelt, Sicherheitslücke) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Anzeige:…
Now espionage through HDMI Cables say experts
Research from Universidad de la República (Udelar) in Uruguay has unveiled a new security vulnerability involving HDMI cables, which are commonly used to connect computers to TVs and large screens. The study reveals that hackers can exploit these cables to…
China-linked Attackers Target Russian Govt Entities
Researchers from Kaspersky have detected a series of ongoing targeted cyberattacks on dozens of computers at Russian government entities and IT organizations. The bad actors infected devices via phishing emails with malicious shortcut attachments. These shortcuts were used to deliver…
Russian Sentenced to 40 Months for Selling Stolen Data on Dark Web
A Moscow-based Russian national, Georgy Kavzharadze, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for selling stolen financial information on the dark web marketplace known as Slilpp. The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced that Kavzharadze,…
74% of IT professionals worry AI tools will replace them
56% of security professionals are concerned about AI-powered threats, according to Pluralsight. Many organizations lack structured AI training Over half of surveyed technologists are either extremely concerned or moderately concerned about AI-powered threats, with only 6% saying they are not…
How passkeys eliminate password management headaches
In this Help Net Security interview, David Cottingham, President at rf IDEAS, discusses the key benefits organizations can expect when implementing passkeys. Cottingham addresses the misconceptions surrounding the adoption of passkeys, particularly in the B2B landscape. What are the key…
Log in to the ADSM Portal using Region User
This article will introduce how to use Region User to log into Portal on ADSM and achieve permission control among different accounts. Due to different versions, the screenshots in this article may be inconsistent with the webpage of your device,…
The AI balancing act: Unlocking potential, dealing with security issues, complexity
The rapid integration of AI and GenAI technologies creates a complex mix of challenges and opportunities for organizations. While the potential benefits are clear, many companies struggle with AI literacy, cautious adoption, and the risks of immature implementation. This has…
China-linked cyber-spies infect Russian govt, IT sector
No, no, go ahead, don’t let us stop you, Xi Cyber-spies suspected of connections with China have infected “dozens” of computers belonging to Russian government agencies and IT providers with backdoors and trojans since late July, according to Kaspersky.… This…
Cisco Cuts Thousands of Jobs, 7% of Workforce, As It Shifts Focus to AI, Cybersecurity
Cisco had 84,900 employees as of July 2023. Based on that figure, the number of jobs cut would be about 5,900. The post Cisco Cuts Thousands of Jobs, 7% of Workforce, As It Shifts Focus to AI, Cybersecurity appeared first…
DDoS attack volume rises, peak power reaches 1.7 Tbps
The total number of DDoS attacks during H1 2024 amounted to 830,000, an increase of 46% when compared to H1 2023, according to Gcore. Peak attack power rose from 1.6 terabits per second (Tbps) in H2 2023 to 1.7 Tbps.…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, August 15th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9098, (Thu, Aug 15th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Thursday, August 15th, 2024…
A massive cyber attack hit Central Bank of Iran and other Iranian banks
Iranian news outlet reported that a major cyber attack targeted the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and several other banks causing disruptions. Iran International reported that a massive cyber attack disrupted operations of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and…
Going Passwordless: 6 Tips to Navigate Passkey Adoption
By now, most of us realize that passkeys and passwordless authentication beat passwords in nearly every way — they’re more secure, resist phishing and theft, and eliminate the need to remember and type in an ever-growing string of characters. Despite…
Publishers Spotlight: F5
I was thrilled to catch up with F5 during Black Hat USA 2024. Years ago, when I started an innovative e-commerce company, we used their Big IP product to load… The post Publishers Spotlight: F5 appeared first on Cyber Defense…
Risk Management Strategies: Incorporating Cloud WAFs into Your Plan
In today’s digital world, protecting your online assets is more critical than ever. As cyber threats grow increasingly… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Risk Management Strategies:…
A Single Iranian Hacker Group Targeted Both Presidential Campaigns, Google Says
APT42, which is believed to work for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, targeted about a dozen people associated with both Trump and Biden’s campaigns this spring, according to Google’s Threat Analysis Group. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
The Future of Search: AI-Powered Transformation
The search landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Traditional search engines are being challenged by AI-powered platforms like Perplexity and SearchGPT. This new era promises more personalized, intuitive, and efficient information retrieval. Are you ready for the future of search?…
BTS #36 – Supply Chain Policies – Stewart Scott, Trey Herr
Stewart and Trey join us to talk about driving cybersecurity policies for the nation, what makes a good policy, what makes a bad policy, supply chain research and policies, and overall how we shape policies that benefit cybersecurity. Show Notes…
Microsoft Discovers Critical OpenVPN Vulnerabilities
Microsoft discovers critical OpenVPN vulnerabilities, including RCE and LPE flaws. Immediate patch required to protect systems from attacks. The post Microsoft Discovers Critical OpenVPN Vulnerabilities appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the…
USENIX Security ’23 – Are You Spying on Me? Large-Scale Analysis on IoT Data Exposure through Companion Apps
Authors/Presenters:uhong Nan, Sun Yat-sen University; Xueqiang Wang, University of Central Florida; Luyi Xing and Xiaojing Liao, Indiana University Bloomington; Ruoyu Wu and Jianliang Wu, Purdue University; Yifan Zhang and XiaoFeng Wang, Indiana University Bloomington Many thanks to USENIX for publishing…