AI-generated influencers based on stolen images of real-life adult content creators are flooding social media. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Inside the Booming ‘AI Pimping’ Industry
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China’s Surveillance State Is Selling Citizen Data as a Side Hustle
Chinese black market operators are openly recruiting government agency insiders, paying them for access to surveillance data and then reselling it online—no questions asked. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: China’s Surveillance State Is…
Meta Finally Breaks Its Silence on Pig Butchering
The company gave details for the first time on its approach to combating organized criminal networks behind the devastating scams. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Meta Finally Breaks Its Silence on Pig Butchering
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure IT Gateway
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 10.0 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Schneider Electric Equipment: EcoStruxure IT Gateway Vulnerability: Missing Authorization 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow unauthorized access. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS 3.1 AFFECTED…
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM5300 Series
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.7 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Schneider Electric Equipment: PowerLogic PM5300 Series Vulnerability: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could cause the device to become unresponsive resulting…
Schneider Electric Modicon M340, MC80, and Momentum Unity M1E
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 9.2 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely Vendor: Schneider Electric Equipment: Modicon M340, MC80, and Momentum Unity M1E Vulnerabilities: Improper Input Validation, Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer 2. RISK EVALUATION…
Enhancing Cyber Resilience: Insights from CISA Red Team Assessment of a US Critical Infrastructure Sector Organization
Executive Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) conducted a red team assessment (RTA) at the request of a critical infrastructure organization. During RTAs, CISA’s red team simulates real-world malicious cyber operations to assess an organization’s cybersecurity detection and…
CISA Releases Seven Industrial Control Systems Advisories
CISA released seven Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on November 21, 2024. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-24-326-01 Automated Logic WebCTRL Premium Server ICSA-24-326-02 OSCAT Basic Library ICSA-24-326-03 Schneider Electric Modicon…
Portugal’s Tekever raises $74M for dual-use drone platform deployed to Ukraine
Dual-use drone startup Tekever has raised €70 million ($74 million) to develop its product and expand into new markets, specifically the U.S. The news is part of a trend of smaller tech-driven startups moving into markets normally dominated by large…
Fintech giant Finastra confirms it’s investigating a data breach
An incident disclosure shared with Finastra’s banking and financial customers confirms a hacker stole files from a company system. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
US charges five accused of multi-year hacking spree targeting tech and crypto giants
The five alleged hackers are accused of stealing millions of dollars in crypto, and corporate data from several victims all over the world. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security…
Palo Alto Networks warns hackers are breaking into its customers’ firewalls — again
Hackers have compromised potentially thousands of Palo Alto customers by exploiting two new zero-day vulnerabilities © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Palo…
Wiz acquires Dazz for $450M to expand its cybersecurity platform
Wiz, one of the most talked-about names in the world of cybersecurity, is making a significant acquisition to expand its product reach in cloud security, particularly with developers. It is buying Dazz, a specialist in security remediation and risk management,…
Advantages and Drawbacks of Single Page Applications (SPAs)
In the world of web development, Single Page Applications (SPAs) have become a dominant force, with major tech companies like Google, Twitter, Trello, and Meta… The post Advantages and Drawbacks of Single Page Applications (SPAs) appeared first on Security Zap.…
Hacker obtained documents tied to lawsuit over Matt Gaetz’s sexual misconduct allegations
A hacker allegedly accessed a file containing testimony from a woman claiming she had sex with Matt Gaetz when she was 17, sparking controversy. The New York Times reported that a hacker, who goes online with the name name Altam…
Ford data breach involved a third-party supplier
Ford investigates a data breach linked to a third-party supplier and pointed out that its systems and customer data were not compromised. Ford investigation investigated a data breach after a threat actors claimed the theft of customer information on the…
Decade-old local privilege escalation bugs impacts Ubuntu needrestart package
Decade-old flaws in the needrestart package in Ubuntu Server could allow local attackers to gain root privileges without user interaction. The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) discovered five Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) decade-old security vulnerabilities in the needrestart package that…
Threat actor sells data of over 750,000 patients from a French hospital
A threat actor had access to electronic patient record system of an unnamed French hospital, and the health data of 750,000 patients was compromised. An unnamed French hospital suffered a data breach that impacted more than 758,000 patients, a threat…
US DoJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang
The U.S. Justice Department charged five suspects linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang with wire fraud conspiracy. The U.S. Justice Department charged five alleged members of the cybercrime gang Scattered Spider (also known as UNC3944, 0ktapus) with conspiracy to commit wire…
Why Italy Sells So Much Spyware
Interesting analysis: Although much attention is given to sophisticated, zero-click spyware developed by companies like Israel’s NSO Group, the Italian spyware marketplace has been able to operate relatively under the radar by specializing in cheaper tools. According to an Italian…
Steve Bellovin’s Retirement Talk
Steve Bellovin is retiring. Here’s his retirement talk, reflecting on his career and what the cybersecurity field needs next. This article has been indexed from Schneier on Security Read the original article: Steve Bellovin’s Retirement Talk
Secret Service Tracking People’s Locations without Warrant
This feels important: The Secret Service has used a technology called Locate X which uses location data harvested from ordinary apps installed on phones. Because users agreed to an opaque terms of service page, the Secret Service believes it doesn’t…
Empower Developers to Secure AI Applications Through Code
Developers can now secure their AI applications with a few lines of code. Read the AI Runtime Security API intercept announcement. The post Empower Developers to Secure AI Applications Through Code appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article…
Automation in Action — How 3 Customers Revolutionized SecOps with XSOAR
See how three of Palo Alto Networks customers across various industries and regions are leveraging Cortex XSOAR. The post Automation in Action — How 3 Customers Revolutionized SecOps with XSOAR appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article has…
Unit 42 Predicts the Year of Disruption and Other Top Threats in 2025
As part of Palo Alto Networks 2025 predictions, read on to uncover Unit 42’s insights on what to expect in the coming year. The post Unit 42 Predicts the Year of Disruption and Other Top Threats in 2025 appeared first…
How to Use Assessments for a Skills Gap Analysis
Discover how OffSec’s Learning Paths help organizations perform skills gap analyses, validate expertise, and strengthen cybersecurity teams. The post How to Use Assessments for a Skills Gap Analysis appeared first on OffSec. This article has been indexed from OffSec Read…
Evolve APAC 2024: Key Insights
Discover key insights from Evolve APAC 2024 on building skills, career growth, and tackling cybersecurity challenges with expert advice. The post Evolve APAC 2024: Key Insights appeared first on OffSec. This article has been indexed from OffSec Read the original…
Avoiding Common API Security Mistakes
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have become the backbone of modern software development, enabling seamless communication between different systems. However, with this increased reliance on APIs comes a heightened need for robust security measures. Read on to explore the critical importance…
US-UK Armed Forces Dating Service Exposes Over 1 Million Records Online
A cybersecurity breach has exposed sensitive information from over 1.1 million records associated with Conduitor Limited’s Forces Penpals, a dating and social networking service for members of the US and UK armed forces and their supporters. The exposed database, discovered…
Attackers Hijack Misconfigured Servers for Live Sports Streaming
In a surprising discovery, Aqua Nautilus researchers have identified an emerging attack vector that leverages misconfigured servers to hijack resources for streaming sports events. Using honeypots designed to mimic real-world development environments, researchers uncovered how attackers exploited JupyterLab and Jupyter…
5 Questions CISOs Should Be Asking Regarding DSPM
The Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) market is on a meteoric rise, and CISOs are taking note. Gartner predicts that by 2026, one in five organizations will have invested in the technology (up from only 1% in 2022). But in…
Surf Security Launches World’s First AI Deepfake Detecting Browser
SURF Security has launched the beta of its neural net-powered deepfake detection tool for customer testing today. The SURF Deepwater deepfake detector tool is built into the SURF Security Enterprise Zero-Trust Browser® and defends enterprises, media organisations, police, and militaries…
Cato Networks Unveils Safe TLS Inspection, Redefining Encrypted Traffic Monitoring
Cato Networks, the SASE provider, this week has announced the launch of Cato Safe TLS Inspection, a groundbreaking solution that redefines how enterprises inspect encrypted traffic. With a new data-driven, automated engine added to the Cato SASE Cloud Platform, TLS…
Check Point Unveils New AI-Powered Network Security Software Amidst Rising Global Threats
Today, Check Point Software has unveiled its new Check Point Quantum Firewall Software R82 (R82), as well as additional innovations for the Infinity Platform. The R82 delivers new AI-powered engines to prevent against zero-day threats including phishing, malware, and domain…
Winner’s Spotlight: Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2024
This year’s Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards uncovered and celebrated the individuals and teams that go above and beyond to make the UK a safer place to do business, as well as make the cybersecurity industry a healthier, more diverse…
A timeline of cyber-resilience: fortifying critical national infrastructure
By Peter Lenk, Tech Lead at Goldilock Critical national infrastructure (CNI) faces a mounting threat landscape, necessitating a fundamental overhaul of security strategies. Consider last summer’s attack on London hospitals, where just one cyber incident resulted in the postponement of…
VMware vCenter Users Risk RCE Attacks. Two Flaws Exploited in the Wild
Hackers are exploiting two VMware vCenter Server flaws, one of which is a critical remote code execution flaw. Both vulnerabilities received security updates in September 2024, but the initial patches didn’t solve the problems completely. Thus, in October, VMware released…
FlipaClip – 892,854 breached accounts
In November 2024, the animation app FlipaClip suffered a data breach that exposed almost 900k records due to an exposed Firebase server. The impacted data included name, email address, country and date of birth. FlipaClip advised the issue has since…
16-31 August 2024 Cyber Attacks Timeline
In the second timeline of August 2024 I collected 108 events (6.75 events/day) with a threat landscape that… This article has been indexed from HACKMAGEDDON Read the original article: 16-31 August 2024 Cyber Attacks Timeline
Leveling Up Fuzzing: Finding more vulnerabilities with AI
Posted by Oliver Chang, Dongge Liu and Jonathan Metzman, Google Open Source Security Team Recently, OSS-Fuzz reported 26 new vulnerabilities to open source project maintainers, including one vulnerability in the critical OpenSSL library (
Threat Predictions for 2025: Get Ready for Bigger, Bolder Attacks
From more sophisticated playbooks to a rise in cloud attacks, cybercriminals are upping the ante to execute more targeted and harmful activities. Learn more.
Speaking Freely: Marjorie Heins
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.* Marjorie Heins is a writer, former civil rights/civil liberties attorney, and past director of the Free Expression Policy Project (FEPP) and the American Civil Liberties Union’s Arts Censorship Project. She is…
Now’s The Time to Start (or Renew) a Pledge for EFF Through the CFC
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) pledge period is underway and runs through January 15, 2024! If you’re a U.S. federal employee or retiree, be sure to show your support for EFF by using our CFC ID 10437. Not sure how to…
The U.S. National Security State is Here to Make AI Even Less Transparent and Accountable
The Biden White House has released a memorandum on “Advancing United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence” which includes, among other things, a directive for the National Security apparatus to become a world leader in the use of AI. Under direction…
Oppose The Patent-Troll-Friendly PREVAIL Act
Good news: the Senate Judiciary Committee has dropped one of the two terrible patent bills it was considering, the patent-troll-enabling Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA). Bad news: the committee is still pushing the PREVAIL Act, a bill that would hamstring…
Maintaining File Security While Working Remotely
These days remote workers in home offices using residential WiFi must maintain a similar security posture as a full-on corporation while working with other remote stakeholders, clients, and partners anywhere… The post Maintaining File Security While Working Remotely appeared first…
Mitigating the Risk of Cybercrime While Traveling Abroad
Global tourism is reaching pre-pandemic records and many people are eager to embark on a new adventure. Yet at the same time, incidents of cybercrimes are increasing at a staggering… The post Mitigating the Risk of Cybercrime While Traveling Abroad…
Modern Phishing Challenges and the Browser Security Strategies to Combat Them
In today’s landscape of advanced phishing attacks, which leverage legitimate domains and sophisticated tactics to evade traditional security measures, it is imperative for organizations to bolster their digital defenses. Browser… The post Modern Phishing Challenges and the Browser Security Strategies…
AI is everywhere, and Boomers don’t trust it
ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Meta AI may be everywhere, but Baby Boomers don’t trust the tech or the companies behind it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI is everywhere, and Boomers don’t trust it
Free AI editor lures in victims, installs information stealer instead on Windows and Mac
A widespread social media campaign for EditProAI turns out to spread information stealers for both Windows and MacOS users. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Free AI editor lures in victims, installs information stealer instead…
AI Granny Daisy takes up scammers’ time so they can’t bother you
An Artificial Intelligence model called Daisy has been deployed to waste phone scammers’ time so they can’t defraud real people. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI Granny Daisy takes up scammers’ time so they…
Update now! Apple confirms vulnerabilities are already being exploited
Apple has released security updates that look especially important for Intel-based Macs because they are already being exploited in the wild. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update now! Apple confirms vulnerabilities are already being…
“Sad announcement” email implies your friend has died
People are receiving disturbing emails that appear to imply something has happened to their friend or family member. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Sad announcement” email implies your friend has died
Put your usernames and passwords in your will, advises Japan’s government
Digital end of life planning saves your loved ones from a little extra anguish Japan’s National Consumer Affairs Center on Wednesday suggested citizens start “digital end of life planning” and offered tips on how to do it.… This article has…
Now Online Safety Act is law, UK has ‘priorities’ – but still won’t explain ‘spy clause’
Draft doc struggles to describe how theoretically encryption-busting powers might be used The UK government has set out plans detailing how it will use the new law it has created to control online platforms and social media – with one…
‘Alarming’ security bugs lay low in Linux’s needrestart server utility for 10 years
Update now: Qualys says flaws give root to local users, are ‘easily exploitable’ Researchers at Qualys refuse to release exploit code for five bugs in the Linux world’s needrestart utility that allow unprivileged local attackers to gain root access without…
Chinese ship casts shadow over Baltic subsea cable snipfest
Danish military confirms it is monitoring as Swedish police investigate. Cloudflare says impact was ‘minimal’ The Danish military has confirmed it is tracking a Chinese ship that is under investigation after two optical fiber internet cables under the Baltic Sea…
DARPA-backed voting system for soldiers abroad savaged
VotingWorks, developer of the system, disputes critics’ claims An electronic voting project backed by DARPA – Uncle Sam’s boffinry nerve center – to improve the process of absentee voting for American military personnel stationed abroad has been slammed by security…
2,000 Palo Alto Firewalls Compromised via New Vulnerabilities
The number of internet-exposed Palo Alto firewalls is dropping, but 2,000 have been compromised, according to Shadowserver Foundation. The post 2,000 Palo Alto Firewalls Compromised via New Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
AI in Cybercrime: Hackers Exploiting OpenAI
In a recent podcast interview with Cybercrime Magazine’s host, Charlie Osborne, Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, discusses reports from OpenAI that hackers are trying to use its tools for malicious purposes. The podcast can be listened to…
DEF CON 32 – Unlocking the Gates: Understanding Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities
Authors/Presenters: # Vikas Khanna Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink…
Why RBAC is Still a Big Deal in 2024
For many experts, the verdict is that RBAC remains a big deal because it delivers on two crucial fronts: It keeps organizations secure while enabling them to remain agile and innovative. In an era of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, that’s a…
Here’s Yet Another D-Link RCE That Won’t be Fixed
D-Licious: Stubborn network device maker digs in heels and tells you to buy new gear. The post Here’s Yet Another D-Link RCE That Won’t be Fixed appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Daniel Stori’s Turnoff.US: ‘My Adorable Useless Code’
via the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US! Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s Turnoff.US: ‘My Adorable Useless Code’ appeared first on
US Exposes Major Chinese Cyber-Espionage Targeting Telecom Networks
New Ghost Tap Assault Exploits NFC Mobile Payments to Steal Funds
The attackers are increasingly relying on a novel approach that employs near-field communication (NFC) to pay out victims’ funds at scale. Th […] This article has been indexed from CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents Read…
Creating a Strong Cybersecurity Culture: The Key to Business Resilience
In today’s fast-paced digital environment, businesses face an increasing risk of cyber threats. Establishing a strong cybersecurity culture is essential to protecting sensitive information, maintaining operations, and fostering trust […] This article has been indexed from CySecurity News –…
How Agentic AI Will Change the Way You Work
Artificial intelligence is entering a groundbreaking phase that could drastically change the way we work. For years, AI prediction and content creatio […] This article has been indexed from CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents Read the…
The Hidden Dangers of Compromised Wi-Fi Routers
Cybercriminals who attack routers are swift and precise, spending countless hours studying network vulnerabilities to compromise sensitive data and then taking adv […] This article has been indexed from CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents Read…
AI innovations for a more secure future unveiled at Microsoft Ignite
Company delivers advances in AI and posture management, unprecedented bug bounty program, and updates on its Secure Future Initiative. The post AI innovations for a more secure future unveiled at Microsoft Ignite appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article…
HiddenLayer Automated Red Teaming prevents malicious manipulation of AI models
HiddenLayer launched Automated Red Teaming solution for artificial intelligence, a transformative tool that enables security teams to rapidly and thoroughly assess generative AI system vulnerabilities. The addition of this new product extends HiddenLayer’s AISec platform capabilities to include Automated Red…
HP Enterprise Security Edition protects PC hardware and firmware from physical attacks
HP announced HP Enterprise Security Edition, a suite of security capabilities designed to enhance the physical security of HP business class PCs. HP Enterprise Security Edition includes multilayered safeguards to protect PC hardware and firmware from targeted physical attacks, while…
2,000 Palo Alto Networks devices compromised in latest attacks
Attackers have compromised around 2,000 Palo Alto Networks firewalls by leveraging the two recently patched zero-days (CVE-2024-0012 and CVE-2024-9474), Shadowserver Foundation’s internet-wide scanning has revealed. Compromised devices are predominantly located in the US and India, the nonprofit says. Manual and…
Active network of North Korean IT front companies exposed
An analysis of the websites belonging to companies that served as a front for getting North Korean IT workers remote jobs with businesses worldwide has revealed an active network of such companies originating in China. Unearthing North Korean IT front…
US charges five alleged members of Scattered Spider gang
Law enforcement unsealed criminal charges against five alleged members of Scattered Spider, who allegedly targeted employees of companies nationwide with phishing text messages and then used the harvested employee credentials to log in and steal non-public company data and information…
Cyber Story Time: The Boy Who Cried “Secure!”
As a relatively new security category, many security operators and executives I’ve met have asked us “What are these Automated Security Validation (ASV) tools?” We’ve covered that pretty extensively in the past, so today, instead of covering the “What is…
North Korean Front Companies Impersonate U.S. IT Firms to Fund Missile Programs
Threat actors with ties to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are impersonating U.S.-based software and technology consulting businesses in order to further their financial objectives as part of a broader information technology (IT) worker scheme. “Front companies, often…
10 Most Impactful PAM Use Cases for Enhancing Organizational Security
Privileged access management (PAM) plays a pivotal role in building a strong security strategy. PAM empowers you to significantly reduce cybersecurity risks, gain tighter control over privileged access, achieve regulatory compliance, and reduce the burden on your IT team. As…
Chinese APT Gelsemium Targets Linux Systems with New WolfsBane Backdoor
The China-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) actor known as Gelsemium has been observed using a new Linux backdoor dubbed WolfsBane as part of cyber attacks likely targeting East and Southeast Asia. That’s according to findings from cybersecurity firm ESET based…
Warning: Over 2,000 Palo Alto Networks Devices Hacked in Ongoing Attack Campaign
As many as 2,000 Palo Alto Networks devices are estimated to have been compromised as part of a campaign abusing the newly disclosed security flaws that have come under active exploitation in the wild. According to statistics shared by the…
Securing AI and Cloud with the Zero Day Quest
Our security teams work around the clock to help protect every person and organization on the planet from security threats. We also know that security is a team sport, and that’s why we also partner with the global security community…
Lumma Stealer Proliferation Fueled by Telegram Activity
Spreading malware via Telegram channels allows threat actors to bypass traditional detection mechanisms and reach a broad, unsuspecting audience This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Lumma Stealer Proliferation Fueled by Telegram Activity
BianLian Ransomware Group Adopts New Tactics, Posing Significant Risk
The BianLian ransomware group has shifted exclusively to exfiltration-based extortion and is deploying multiple new TTPs for initial access and persistence This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: BianLian Ransomware Group Adopts New Tactics, Posing Significant…
Google OSS-Fuzz Harnesses AI to Expose 26 Hidden Security Vulnerabilities
One of these flaws detected using LLMs was in the widely used OpenSSL library This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Google OSS-Fuzz Harnesses AI to Expose 26 Hidden Security Vulnerabilities
Vietnam’s Infostealer Crackdown Reveals VietCredCare and DuckTail
Group-IB revealed key differences in VietCredCare and DuckTail infostealer malware targeting Facebook Business accounts This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Vietnam’s Infostealer Crackdown Reveals VietCredCare and DuckTail
Linux Malware WolfsBane and FireWood Linked to Gelsemium APT
New Linux malware WolfsBane and FireWood have been linked to Gelsemium APT, a cyber-espionage group targeting critical systems This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Linux Malware WolfsBane and FireWood Linked to Gelsemium APT
Easterly to step down, Maxar discloses breach, Microsoft hacking event
CISA director Jen Easterly to step down Space tech giant Maxar discloses employee data breach Microsoft launches Zero Day Quest hacking event Thanks to today’s episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Do zero-day exploits and supply chain attacks keep you up at night?…
Scattered Spider arrest, telcos attacked, Apple exploit
US charges Scattered Spider members Chinese threat actors infiltrate more telcos Apple issues emergency security update Thanks to today’s episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Do zero-day exploits and supply chain attacks keep you up at night? Worry no more; you can harden…
Microsoft Unveils New Cybersecurity Features at Ignite Conference: Cyber Security Today for November 20, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: Microsoft Updates, Gen AI Risks, and Liminal Panda Threat In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses major cybersecurity updates from Microsoft’s Ignite conference, including enhancements to Windows security and device recovery. A survey by LegitSecurity…
Important changes to CloudTrail events for AWS IAM Identity Center
AWS IAM Identity Center is streamlining its AWS CloudTrail events by including only essential fields that are necessary for workflows like audit and incident response. This change simplifies user identification in CloudTrail, addressing customer feedback. It also enhances correlation between…
Securing the RAG ingestion pipeline: Filtering mechanisms
Retrieval-Augmented Generative (RAG) applications enhance the responses retrieved from large language models (LLMs) by integrating external data such as downloaded files, web scrapings, and user-contributed data pools. This integration improves the models’ performance by adding relevant context to the prompt. While…
FrostyGoop’s Zoom-In: A Closer Look into the Malware Artifacts, Behaviors and Network Communications
We analyze FrostyGoop malware, which targets OT systems. This article walks through newly discovered samples, indicators, and also examines configurations and network communications. The post FrostyGoop’s Zoom-In: A Closer Look into the Malware Artifacts, Behaviors and Network Communications appeared first…
What is a whaling attack (whaling phishing)?
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: What is a whaling attack (whaling…
BEC Cost Citizens Worldwide Over $55bn in Last 10 Years
Business email compromise (BEC) is a sophisticated type of phishing that uses social engineering and deception to obtain access to sensitive accounts, networks, and data. In these attacks, bad actors pose as organization executives to request funds transfers from other…
Cybersecurity: Benefits and Best Practices
Cybercriminal activity is increasing. It is no longer a matter of if an attack will happen, but of when. From small companies to large corporations, public sectors, government, and defense sectors, cybersecurity is the only barrier to protecting valuable digital…
Scammer Black Friday offers: Online shopping threats and dark web sales
Kaspersky experts share their insights into cyberthreats that face online shoppers in 2024: phishing, banking trojans, fake shopping apps and Black Friday sales on the dark web data market. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article:…
Cracking the Code: Tackling the Top 5 Cloud Security Challenges
By developing robust, adaptive security strategies, organizations can effectively safeguard their cloud environments against evolving threats and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The post Cracking the Code: Tackling the Top 5 Cloud Security Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Space tech giant Maxar confirms attackers accessed employee data
Satellite and space technology leader Maxar Space Systems has suffered a data breach. “Our information security team discovered that a hacker using a Hong Kong-based IP address targeted and accessed a Maxar system containing certain files with employee personal data,”…
Phobos Ransomware Admin as Part of International Hacking Operation
The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed criminal charges today against Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national accused of being a key figure in the notorious Phobos ransomware syndicate. Ptitsyn was extradited from South Korea and made his initial appearance in the…
Open-Source Security Tools are Free… And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
The most expensive security tool isn’t the one you pay for – it’s the one that fails when you need it most. Just ask those 110,000 websites that thought they were saving money. The post Open-Source Security Tools are Free……