SecurityWeek examines how a layoff-induced influx of experienced professionals into the job seeker market is affecting or might affect, the skills gap and recruitment in cybersecurity. The post The Effect of Cybersecurity Layoffs on Cybersecurity Recruitment appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Meta Awards $27,000 Bounty for 2FA Bypass Vulnerability
A researcher has disclosed the details of a 2FA bypass vulnerability affecting Instagram and Facebook. The post Meta Awards $27,000 Bounty for 2FA Bypass Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Titan Stealer: A New Golang-Based Information Stealer Malware Emerges
A new Golang-based information stealer malware dubbed Titan Stealer is being advertised by threat actors through their Telegram channel. “The stealer is capable of stealing a variety of information from infected Windows machines, including credential data from browsers and crypto wallets, FTP…
Sandworm APT group hit Ukrainian news agency with five data wipers
The Ukrainian (CERT-UA) discovered five different wipers deployed on the network of the country’s national news agency, Ukrinform. On January 17, 2023, the Telegram channel “CyberArmyofRussia_Reborn” reported the compromise of the systems at the Ukrainian National Information Agency “Ukrinform”. The…
Apple’s 2023 Mac mini is a Mini Mac Studio
Apple’s new M2 Mac mini offers a wide range of configuration options. The post Apple’s 2023 Mac mini is a Mini Mac Studio appeared first on The Mac Security Blog. This article has been indexed from The Mac Security Blog…
Redaction: how to properly hide sensitive text on a PDF document
You can use redaction to hide part of the text on a PDF document so that it can not be read. Here is how to redaction works. The post Redaction: how to properly hide sensitive text on a PDF document…
Charities Criticise Move To Shut Down AmazonSmile
Charities criticise Amazon for surprise decision to shut down AmazonSmile donation programme that it said was ‘spread too thin’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Charities Criticise Move To Shut Down AmazonSmile
Congressional Democrats propose an 8.7% pay raise for feds in 2024
The annually introduced bill would provide a 4.7% across-the-board increase in basic pay and an average 4% increase to locality pay. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Congressional Democrats propose an 8.7%…
Fake Money Apps Garner Millions of Android Downloads
Over 20 million users install apps from Google Play This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Fake Money Apps Garner Millions of Android Downloads
Realtek Vulnerability Under Attack: Over 134 Million Attempts to Hack IoT Devices
Researchers are warning about a spike in exploitation attempts weaponizing a critical remote code execution flaw in Realtek Jungle SDK since the start of August 2022. According to Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, the ongoing campaign is said to have…
20 Million Downloads In Shady Rewards Apps Via Google Play
A new class of activity-tracking apps that have recently had significant success on Google Play, the official software store for Android, has been downloaded onto more than 20 million devices. The apps present themselves as a pedometer, fitness, and habit-building…
New Yorker Gets Four Years for $9m COVID Fraud Scheme
Woman recruited multiple co-conspirators to help her This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: New Yorker Gets Four Years for $9m COVID Fraud Scheme
Realtek Vulnerability Under Attack: 134 Million Attempts in 2 Months to Hack IoT Devices
Researchers are warning about a spike in exploitation attempts weaponizing a critical remote code execution flaw in Realtek Jungle SDK since the start of August 2022. According to Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, the ongoing campaign is said to have…
Come to the dark side: hunting IT professionals on the dark web
We have analyzed more than 800 IT job ads and resumes on the dark web. Here is what the dark web job market looks like. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: Come to the dark…
Five Data Wipers Attack Ukrainian News Agency
Russia’s Sandworm group suspected of destructive attack This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Five Data Wipers Attack Ukrainian News Agency
Software developers, how secure is your software?
New Research Uncovers Threat Actor Behind Infamous Golden Chickens Malware-as-a-Service
The identity of the individual behind the Golden Chickens malware-as-a-service has been uncovered by cybersecurity experts. The perpetrator, known online as “badbullzvenom,” has been identified in the real world. An extensive 16-month investigation by eSentire’s Threat Response Unit revealed that…
UNC2565 threat actors continue to improve the GOOTLOADER malware
The threat actors behind the GOOTLOADER malware continues to improve their code by adding new components and implementing new obfuscation techniques. Mandiant researchers reported that the UNC2565 group behind the GOOTLOADER malware (aka Gootkit) continues to improve their code by…
Arkose Labs unveils SMS Toll Fraud online ROI calculator
Arkose Labs has launched a new SMS Toll Fraud online ROI calculator that enables CISOs to estimate the cost savings associated with stopping SMS Toll Fraud, a serious operational and financial threat to enterprises. SMS Toll Fraud, also known as…
Insider attacks becoming more frequent, more difficult to detect
Insider threats are a top concern at organizations of all kinds; only 3% of respondents surveyed are not concerned with insider risk, according to Gurucul. With responses from more than 325 cybersecurity professionals, the report explores the latest trends and…
ICS vulnerabilities: Insights from advisories, how CVEs are reported
SynSaber recently released its second Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Vulnerabilities & CVEs Report. In this Help Net Security video, Ronnie Fabela, CTO at SynSaber, talks about the key findings: For the CVEs reported in the second half of 2022, 35%…
Mounting pressure is creating a ticking time bomb for railway cybersecurity
The expansion of potential cyber threats has increased due to the integration of connected devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the convergence of IT and OT in railway operations. In this Help Net Security interview, Dimitri van Zantvliet is…
How organizations can keep themselves secure whilst cutting IT spending
It is the immediate natural reaction of most organizations to cut costs during an economic downturn. But the economy will return and cutting back too far can be damaging in the long term. Complex situations such as a global recession…
Details about TikTok Project Texas of United States
We all know that some states in the United States of America have banned the use of TikTok for causing concerns among users related to data security. To support the ban and to build trust with the populace, the governor…
Versa Networks Hosting Versatility 2023 Annual User Conference Next Month
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Versa Networks, the recognized leader of single-vendor Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), today announced that it is hosting its annual user conference “Versatility 2023” on Feb. 8 – 9. Versatility 2023 will host a global audience…
SecureAuth Closes 2022 with Exciting Momentum as Customer Adoption Soars for Passwordless Continuous Authentication
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SecureAuth, a leader in access management and authentication, today announced it has completed a breakthrough year, setting the stage for accelerated growth in 2023. Over the last year, SecureAuth introduced game-changing authentication technology, appointed Paul Trulove as CEO,…
Government Issues High-risk Warning for iPhone Users
Apple iPhones are known for their strength and security features. The Cupertino-based tech behemoth releases security updates for its devices on a regular basis. Although Apple recommends that people install the most recent builds of iOS on their iPhones…