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Entertainment Transformed: The Impact of Technology

As the saying goes, “everything old is new again” – and this certainly applies to technology’s impact on entertainment. From music production to live events,… The post Entertainment Transformed: The Impact of Technology appeared first on Security Zap. This article…

The AI readiness race and where global companies stand

According to Cisco, only 14% of organizations worldwide are ready to implement and utilize AI technologies. The report found that 61% of respondents indicated they have a maximum of one year to deploy their AI strategy before there’s a negative…

Maximizing cybersecurity on a budget

A cybersecurity budget is an allocation of resources, both financial and otherwise, dedicated to protecting an organization’s digital assets from cyber threats. This includes funds for security software, hardware, training, and personnel. A well-structured cybersecurity budget ensures that an organization…

SQL Brute Force leads to Bluesky Ransomware

In December 2022, we observed an intrusion on a public-facing MSSQL Server, which resulted in BlueSky ransomware. First discovered in June 2022, BlueSky ransomware has code links to Conti and … Read More The post SQL Brute Force leads to…

How to Do a Risk Analysis Service in a Software Project

Software projects are vulnerable to countless attacks, from the leak of confidential data to exposure to computer viruses, so any development team must work on an effective risk analysis that exposes any vulnerabilities in the software product. A well-executed risk…

Employee Stress Puts Data in Danger

The Harvard Business Review conducted a survey of more than 330 remote employees from a wide range of industries to self-report on both their daily stress levels and their adherence to cybersecurity policies over the duration of two weeks.  Employee…

U.S. Seizes Sinbad Crypto Mixer Tied to North Korean Hackers

Federal authorities in the United States have effectively confiscated the Sinbad crypto mixer, a tool purportedly used by North Korean hackers from the Lazarus organization, in a key action against cybercriminal activities. The operation, which focused on the Lazarus group’s…

How to Not Get Hacked by a QR Code

QR codes can be convenient—but they can also be exploited by malicious actors. Here’s how to protect yourself. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Not Get Hacked by a QR Code

SoarGames – 4,774,445 breached accounts

In December 2019, the now defunct gaming website SoarGames suffered a data breach that exposed 4.8M unique email addresses. The impacted data included usernames, email and IP addresses and salted MD5 password hashes. A significant number of the email addresses…

Active Attacks Targeting Google Chrome & ownCloud Flaws: CISA Warns

The CISA announced two known exploited vulnerabilities active attacks targeting Google Chrome & own cloud vulnerabilities in their catalog. As the national coordinator for critical infrastructure security and resilience, CISA oversees government cybersecurity operations.  Document Protect Your Storage With SafeGuard…

Europol Dismantles Ukrainian Ransomware Gang

A well-known ransomware organization operating in Ukraine has been successfully taken down by an international team under the direction of Europol, marking a major win against cybercrime. In this operation, the criminal group behind several high-profile attacks was the target…

China continues Pig-Butchering Crack-down

One of my techniques for keeping current on Cybercrime trends is having an “interesting” collection of international news ticklers. This story came to me via X:CyberScamMonitor via a QQ account called “onCambodia.” @CyberScamMonitor is a Twitter/X account and Substack account…

Fortune-telling website WeMystic exposes 13M+ user records

WeMystic, a website on astrology, numerology, tarot, and spiritual orientation, left an open database exposing 34GB of sensitive data about the platforms’ users. Telling the future is a tricky business, and failure to foretell your own mishaps doesn’t help. The…

IT Modernization Efforts Need to Prioritize Cybersecurity

By Mark Marron, CEO and President, ePlus, Inc. Organizations are increasingly advancing their digital transformation efforts to deliver internal efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve customer experiences. As a side-effect of […] The post IT Modernization Efforts Need to Prioritize Cybersecurity…

Getting your organisation post-quantum ready

While quantum computing is still very much in its early stages, it’s important that companies are already thinking about this evolving technology – and more importantly implementing and stress testing much needed solutions suitable for a post-quantum world. In this…

How to Build a Phishing Playbook Part 1: Preparation

Automating response to phishing attacks remains one of the core use-cases of SOAR platforms. In 2022, the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) logged ~4.7 million phishing attacks. Since 2019, the number of phishing attacks has increased by more than 150% yearly.…

Top 44 Cybersecurity Companies to Know in 2024

The cybersecurity industry is constantly evolving. Learn about the top cybersecurity companies and what each does best. The post Top 44 Cybersecurity Companies to Know in 2024 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet…

Expert warns of Turtle macOS ransomware

The popular cybersecurity researcher Patrick Wardle dissected the new macOS ransomware Turtle used to target Apple devices. The popular cyber security researcher Patrick Wardle published a detailed analysis of the new macOS ransomware Turtle. Wardle pointed out that since Turtle…

Victory! Montana’s Unprecedented TikTok Ban is Unconstitutional

< 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 court on Thursday blocked Montana’s effort to ban TikTok from the state, ruling that the law violated users’ First Amendment rights to speak and to…

Java 11 to 21: A Visual Guide for Seamless Migration

In the ever-evolving software development landscape, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies is paramount to ensuring your applications’ efficiency, security, and maintainability. As a stalwart in the world of programming languages, Java continues to transform to meet the demands of…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘X Value’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/2861/”> <img alt=”” height=”192″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/18e75e51-6e7c-467e-8a05-041011ff7344/x_value.png?format=1000w” width=”291″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD! Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘X Value’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

Apple Security Update Fixes Zero-Day Webkit Exploits

Apple recommends users update to iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2 and macOS 14.1.2. Google’s Threat Analysis Group discovered these security bugs. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Apple Security Update Fixes Zero-Day Webkit Exploits

7 key OT security best practices

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Latest Draft of UN Cybercrime Treaty Is A Big Step Backward

< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> A new draft of the controversial United Nations cybercrime treaty has only heightened concerns that the treaty will criminalize expression and dissent, create extensive surveillance powers, and…

TikTok Ban Banned — Montana Loses in US Court

For you plague, still: States can’t just ban apps, says federal judge. The post TikTok Ban Banned — Montana Loses in US Court appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…

Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities within Safari, macOS Sonoma, iOS, and iPadOS. A cyber threat actor could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.  CISA encourages users and administrators to review the…

CISA Removes One Known Exploited Vulnerability From Catalog

CISA is continually collaborating with partners across government and the private sector. As a result of this collaboration, CISA has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to keep the following CVE in the catalog and has removed it: CVE-2022-28958 DIR-816L Remote…

Staples Confirms ‘Cybersecurity Risk’ Disrupting Online Stores

Office supply retail giant confirms security incident disrupted online orders, communications channels and customer service lines. The post Staples Confirms ‘Cybersecurity Risk’ Disrupting Online Stores appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…

US govt sanctioned North Korea-linked APT Kimsuky

The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against North Korea-linked APT group Kimsuky. The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) this week announced sanctions against the North Korea-linked…

Japan Aerospace Agency hit by ransomware attacks

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, commonly referred to as JAXA, recently fell victim to a cyber attack believed to be a ransomware variant. While an official confirmation on the nature of the cyber incident has been issued, specific details regarding the…

VirusTotal: Generative AI is Great at Detecting, Identifying Malware

Generative AI engines similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard will become indispensable tools for enterprises and cybersecurity operations in detecting and analyzing malicious code in a real-world environment, according to researchers with crowdsourced threat intelligence platform VirusTotal. The Google-owned…

Australian SMBs Faces Challenges in Cyber Security

The internet has turned into a challenge for small to midsize businesses based in Australia. In addition to the difficulty of implementing innovative technology quickly and with limited resources because of the rate of invention, they also face the same…

LogoFAIL: UEFI Vulnerabilities Unveiled

< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The discovery of vulnerabilities is a sharp reminder of the ongoing conflict between innovation and malevolent intent in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. The tech community has been shaken by the recent discovery of LogoFAIL, a set…

Passkeys & Passwords: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

In a world tired of grappling with the complexities and vulnerabilities of traditional passwords, a transformative solution is emerging. Despite the advancements offered by the latest password managers, passwords remain a persistent pain and a significant security risk if compromised.…

TikTok bans explained: Everything you need to know

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