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Q3 2024 Cyber Attacks Statistics

I aggregated the statistics created from the cyber attacks timelines published in the third quarter of 2024. In this period, I collected… This article has been indexed from HACKMAGEDDON Read the original article: Q3 2024 Cyber Attacks Statistics

Amazon Workers Go On Strike Across US

Amazon staff in seven cities across US go on strike after company fails to negotiate, e-commerce giant says Christmas deliveries unaffected This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Amazon Workers Go On Strike Across US

The Invisible Russia-Ukraine Battlefield

In Russia’s war against Ukraine, electronic warfare, including signal-jamming, anti-drone weapons, and innovative protections for critical military systems, has become a key piece of the conflict. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Invisible…

Cloud Atlas seen using a new tool in its attacks

We analyze the latest activity by the Cloud Atlas gang. The attacks employ the PowerShower, VBShower and VBCloud modules to download victims’ data with various PowerShell scripts. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: Cloud Atlas…

Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends to Expect in 2025

The 2025 cybersecurity landscape is increasingly complex, driven by sophisticated cyber threats, increased regulation, and rapidly evolving technology. In 2025, organizations will be challenged with protecting sensitive information for their customers while continuing to provide seamless and easy user experiences.…

Journalism Group Calls On Apple To Remove AI Feature

Reporters Without Borders calls on Apple to remove AI notification summaries feature after it generates false headlines This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Journalism Group Calls On Apple To Remove AI Feature

Senators Ask Biden To Extend TikTok Ban Deadline

Two US senators ask president Joe Biden to delay TikTok ban by 90 days after Supreme Court agrees to review measure’s constitutionality This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Senators Ask Biden To Extend TikTok…

ICO Warns of Mobile Phone Festive Privacy Snafu

The Information Commissioner’s Office has warned that millions of Brits don’t know how to erase personal data from their old devices This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: ICO Warns of Mobile Phone Festive Privacy Snafu

North Koreans Stole $1.34bn In Crypto This Year

North Korea-liked hackers have stolen a record $1.34bn in cryptocurrency so far this year, as Bitcoin hits record prices This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: North Koreans Stole $1.34bn In Crypto This Year

Innovations in Handling Cloud-Based Secret Sprawl

Have You Ever Wondered about the Management of Cloud-Based Secret Sprawl? With the rapid digital transformation and the upsurge in cloud computing, enterprises are continually looking for innovative strategies to manage the ever-increasing avalanche of non-human identities (NHIs) and secrets…

Capable Compliance through Rigorous Secrets Rotation

Is Your Organization Taking a Rigorous Approach to Secrets Rotation? In today’s advanced technological landscape, ensuring compliance and maintaining a capable security posture is no longer optional. Particularly, the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets rotation has become a…

Protected Access: Enhancing Cloud IAM Strategies

Unpacking the Importance of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in Cloud Security Can we imagine a world where Non-Human Identities (NHIs) weren’t instrumental to our cybersecurity strategies? NHIs, or machine identities, perform an irreplaceable function in today’s environment, where businesses are increasingly…

Building Trust with Efficient Privileged Access Management

Why is Privileged Access Management Crucial? Does it ever cross your mind how privileged access management plays a significant role in safeguarding your organization’s data and systems? With a largely digitalized economy, the landscape of potential security threats has dramatically…

Harnessing Innovation in Machine Identity Management

How Does Innovation Impact Machine Identity Management? Imagine an environment where machine identities are as secure as human identities, where every “tourist” in the system is accounted for, their “passports” encrypted and secure. This is the goal of Non-Human Identity…

Modiloader From Obfuscated Batch File, (Mon, Dec 23rd)

My last investigation is a file called “Albertsons_payment.GZ”, received via email. The file looks like an archive but is identified as a picture by TrID: This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original…

Top 5 Ransomware Attacks and Data Breaches of 2024

As we approach the end of 2024, it’s clear that the landscape of cyber threats has continued to evolve at an alarming pace. With an increasing reliance on digital infrastructures, both private and public sectors have become prime targets for…

Evilginx: Open-source man-in-the-middle attack framework

Evilginx is an open-source man-in-the-middle attack framework designed to phish login credentials and session cookies, enabling attackers to bypass 2FA safeguards. “Back in 2017, I was experimenting with extracting cookies from one browser and importing them into another. I realized…

How companies can fight ransomware impersonations

As these threat actors become increasingly strategic and harder to detect, organizations must take all measures to protect their data, including cybersecurity training. In this Help Net Security video, Rodman Ramezanian, Global Cloud Threat Lead at Skyhigh Security, discusses how…

PentestGPT – A ChatGPT Powered Automated Penetration Testing Tool

GBHackers come across a new ChatGPT-powered Penetration testing Tool called “PentestGPT” that helps penetration testers to automate their pentesting operations. PentestGPT has been released on GitHub under the operator “GreyDGL,” a Ph.D. student at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. It is…

What open source means for cybersecurity

With outdated and inadequately maintained components, along with insecure dependencies, the open-source ecosystem presents numerous risks that could expose organizations to threats. In this article, you will find excerpts from 2024 open-source security reports that can help your organization strengthen…

Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season

Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season The holiday season, while festive, presents heightened cybersecurity risks for businesses. Cybercriminals exploit increased online activity and reduced vigilance during this period. Understanding these threats is…

How to craft a comprehensive data cleanliness policy

Practicing good data hygiene is critical for today’s businesses. With everything from operational efficiency to cybersecurity readiness relying on the integrity of stored data, having confidence in your organization’s data cleanliness policy is essential. But what does this involve, and…

DEF CON 32 – NTLM: The Last Ride

Authors/Presenters: Jim Rush, Tomais Williamson Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters 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.…

Apple might be working on a smart doorbell

There’s been a lot of reporting in recent months around Apple’s efforts to expand its footprint in customers’ homes with in-development products like a wall-mounted smart home hub. According to a new report in Bloomberg, that strategy could also include…

SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER – ROUND 25

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Vishing via Microsoft Teams Facilitates DarkGate Malware Intrusion   Spyware distributed through Amazon Appstore   BADBOX Botnet Is Back   Supply Chain Attack on…

Beware of Fake Delivery Text Scams During Holiday Shopping

  < p style=”text-align: justify;”> As the holiday shopping season peaks, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the increased online activity through fake delivery text scams. Disguised as urgent notifications from couriers like USPS and FedEx, these scams aim to steal…

The Urgent Need for Data Minimization Standards

A central principle in many data protection laws around the globe is data minimization. But we are currently facing a serious issue: we don’t have legal clarity on what exactly… The post The Urgent Need for Data Minimization Standards appeared…

BadBox rapidly grows, 190,000 Android devices infected

Experts uncovered a botnet of 190,000 Android devices infected by BadBox bot, primarily Yandex smart TVs and Hisense smartphones. Bitsight researchers uncovered new BADBOX infrastructure, company’s telemetry shows that over 192,000 devices were infected with the BADBOX bot. The botnet includes…

EFF Tells Appeals Court To Keep Copyright’s Fair Use Rules Broad And Flexible

< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> It’s critical that copyright be balanced with limitations that support users’ rights, and perhaps no limitation is more important than fair use. Critics, humorists, artists, and activists…

Novel Android NoviSpy Spyware Linked to Qualcomm Zero-Day Flaws

  Amnesty International researchers discovered an Android zero-day bug that was exploited to silently disseminate custom surveillance spyware targeting Serbian journalists. The probe has traced the technology to Cellebrite, an Israeli forensics vendor. In a technical report published earlier this…

Navigating the Future of Secure Code Signing and Cryptography

In today’s interconnected world, the integrity of software has never been more critical. With the increasing reliance on open-source components and the complexities introduced by containerized applications, ensuring trust in software has become a cornerstone of modern security practices. I…

Salt Typhoon Hack: A Grave Threat to U.S. Telecommunications

  < p style=”text-align: justify;”> The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Salt Typhoon has been implicated in one of the most severe breaches in U.S. telecommunications history. Sensitive information, including call logs, timestamps, phone numbers, and location data, was compromised across…

FBI Warns of Security Risks in RCS Messaging

  < p style=”text-align: justify;”>The FBI has issued a warning to Apple and Android device users regarding potential vulnerabilities in Rich Communication Services (RCS). While RCS was designed to replace traditional SMS with enhanced features, a critical security flaw has…

Navigating AI Risks: Best Practices for Compliance and Security

As we head into the new year, organizations face escalating governance, security, and regulatory compliance challenges, especially as AI adoption accelerates. To help businesses navigate these complexities and prepare for 2025, Henry Umney, Managing Director of GRC Strategy at Mitratech—a…

HackerOne Cybersecurity Platform Joins AWS Marketplace

HackerOne’s suite of cybersecurity tools, including bug bounty programs and vulnerability disclosure services, is now available through the AWS Marketplace, expanding options for organizations to strengthen their cloud security. The platform provides tools for penetration testing, AI-assisted threat assessments, and…

2025 Cybersecurity Predictions

Prediction 1: Robust supply chain security is not optional; it’s essential for safeguarding against software vulnerabilities. •In 2025, businesses need to safeguard themselves from security risks linked to software dependencies – that is, external applications or code they rely on.…

DEF CON 32 – Laundering Money

Author/Presenter: Michael Orlitzky Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters 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 The…

Sophos fixed critical vulnerabilities in its Firewall product

Sophos fixed three Sophos Firewall flaws that could lead to SQL injection, privileged SSH access to devices, and remote code execution. Sophos has addressed three vulnerabilities, respectively tracked as CVE-2024-12727, CVE-2024-12728, and CVE-2024-12729, in its Sophos Firewall solution. The vulnerabilities…

Identity and access management tools and features for 2025

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: Identity and access management tools and…

Ninth Circuit Gets It: Interoperability Isn’t an Automatic First Step to Liability

< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> A federal appeals court just gave software developers, and users, an early holiday present, holding that software updates aren’t necessarily “derivative,” for purposes of copyright law, just because…

What Payroll Documents Do You Need to Pay Employees?

Essential payroll documents like W-2s and time sheets ensure accurate employee payments. Learn what you need for compliance and efficiency. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: What Payroll Documents Do You Need to…

Our Santa wishlist: Stronger identity security for kids

The personal information of children is leaked by trusted institutions which can lead to identity fraud and identity theft This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Our Santa wishlist: Stronger identity security for kids

Tibbo AggreGate Network Manager

View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.7 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Tibbo Equipment: AggreGate Network Manager Vulnerability: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to…

Fortinet Releases Security Updates for FortiManager

Fortinet released a security update to address a vulnerability in FortiManager. A remote cyber threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the following Fortinet Security Bulletin and…

DEF CON 32 – Measuring the Tor Network

Authors/Presenters: Silvia Puglisi, Roger Dingledine Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters 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.…

How to Prevent DDoS Attacks: 5 Steps for DDoS Prevention

DDoS attacks are security threats that seek to cripple network resources such as applications, websites, servers, and routers, which can lead to heavy losses for victims. However, they can be prevented through implementation of security best practices and advanced preparation,…

Video: Brain Cipher Ransomware Hacks Deloitte

In this video, we explore Deloitte’s recent data breach, the data compromised, and what the company is doing to address the situation. The post Video: Brain Cipher Ransomware Hacks Deloitte appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed…