The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 21, 2024

I recently learned all about the state-of-the art of phishing attacks – the hard way. Related: GenAI-powered attacks change the game An email arrived from the head of a PR firm whom I’ve known for 20 years asking me to click on a link to check out a proposal. Foolishly, I did so all too quickly. Within a few minutes, many of my contacts, and even strangers, were receiving a similar malicious email from me.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 21, 2024

RedSense's Bohuslavskiy and Smith on How Attacks on Healthcare Show Desperation RedSense’s Yelisey Bohuslavskiy and Marley Smith believe ransomware is declining but caution that it still poses a significant threat. While attackers recycle old methods, they're taking desperate measures to target vulnerable groups such as cancer centers and to stoke fears in the marketplace.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2024

A flaw in millions of RFID cards manufactured by Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics allows these contactless cards to be cloned instantly. Researchers from security firm Quarkslab discovered a backdoor in millions of RFID cards manufactured by the Chinese chip manufacturer Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics. The experts announced the discovery of a hardware backdoor and successfully cracked its key allowing the instantaneous cloning of RFID smart cards. “In this paper, we present several attacks

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 21, 2024

CISO Lester Godsey on Building Custom Frameworks to Combat Election-Related Threats Maricopa County CISO Lester Godsey highlights the growing threat of misinformation and its impact on election security. He explains how his team is integrating cybersecurity frameworks to address both digital and physical risks, focusing on disinformation campaigns and election integrity.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2024

North Korea-linked APT Kimsuky is likely behind a new remote access trojan called MoonPeak used in a recent campaign spotted by Cisco Talos. Cisco Talos researchers uncovered the infrastructure used by the North Korea-linked APT group tracked as UAT-5394, which experts suspect is linked to the Kimsuky APT group. The infrastructure includes staging, C2 servers, and machines used by the group to test their implants.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warned of new phishing attacks, carried out by the Vermin group, distributing a malware. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new phishing campaign conducted by the Vermin group that distributed malware. Vermin is a pro-Russian hacker group, also tracked as UAC-0020 , that operates under the control of the law enforcement agencies of the temporarily occupied Luhansk.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 21, 2024

Infoblox Researchers on Links Between Human Trafficking, Cybercrime and Gambling Illegal gambling operations depend on trafficked individuals to perform cybercriminal activities. Threat researchers at Infoblox explain how cybercriminals use trafficked people for operations such as pig-butchering scams and leverage European sports sponsorships to boost illegal gambling websites.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2024

Researchers have disclosed a critical security vulnerability in Microsoft’s Copilot Studio that could lead to the exposure of sensitive information. Researchers disclosed a critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38206 (CVSS score: 8.5), impacting Microsoft’s Copilot Studio. An attacker can exploit the vulnerability to access sensitive information.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 21, 2024

Does That Mean Improved Defenses and Law Enforcement Disruptions Are Failing? Ransomware groups' collective profits are on track to achieve another record-breaking year, even though fewer victims overall appear to be paying a ransom, experts warn. One expert says the success comes down to a handful of high-profile attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2024

Navigating the complexities of password management can be challenging, especially if you’re new to it. LastPass, a leading password manager, offers a robust solution for securely storing and managing your organization’s digital assets. There are many types of network security , so understanding how to use LastPass is essential to managing personal accounts or securing an entire team.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 21, 2024

Why the Benefits Far Outweigh the Risks Today's workforce is increasingly insisting on having employer-provided education and development opportunities. Learn why offering employees opportunities for education and development is both a retention strategy and a key component of a successful business strategy.

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WIRED Threat Level

AUGUST 21, 2024

The AI ethics nonprofit Humane Intelligence and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology are launching a series of contests to get more people probing for problems in generative AI systems.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 21, 2024

Federal Aviation Administration Seeks Public Input on New Cyber Rules for Airplanes The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that aims to further elevate and streamline cyber regulations for future airplanes and aircraft equipment. The rule isn't intended to have a substantive effect on airliner cybersecurity standards.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 21, 2024

Rolling Stone has a long investigative story (non-paywalled version here ) about a CIA agent who spent years posing as an Islamic radical. Unrelated, but also in the “real life spies” file: a fake Sudanese diving resort run by Mossad.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 21, 2024

Wireless Gear Shifting System Is Vulnerable to Replay Attacks Imagine cruising down a bike path and having the gears suddenly shift without warning. Security researchers say cybercriminals could take advantage of new wireless controlled bicycle gear systems to make that happen - and cause crashes and injuries.

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Collaboration 2.0

AUGUST 21, 2024

Cache and cookies can clog your browser and slow your iPhone's performance, but there's a simple way to bring your device back up to speed. Try this today and see the difference.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the fast-changing world of cyber warfare, staying ahead of threats is essential.

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Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 21, 2024

Researchers at Recorded Future’s Insikt Group warn that the Iranian state-sponsored threat actor “GreenCharlie” is launching spear phishing attacks against US political campaigns.

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WIRED Threat Level

AUGUST 21, 2024

Protesters took to Citi Field Wednesday to raise awareness of the facial recognition systems that have become common at major league sporting venues.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 21, 2024

Threat actors are abusing a technique called “URL rewriting” to hide their phishing links from security filters, according to researchers at Perception Point.

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Collaboration 2.0

AUGUST 21, 2024

You'll soon be able to build a two-, three-, or four-game display to catch multiple NFL games at once, but the option isn't open to everyone.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 21, 2024

Analysis of a phishing campaign targeting thousands of government contractors, dubbed “Operation Uncle Sam,” takes advantage of some sophisticated steps to avoid detection.

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Collaboration 2.0

AUGUST 21, 2024

Want to use the most popular AI chatbot available? We'll walk you through how to get started with ChatGPT and how to get the most out of it.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 21, 2024

As Europe is returning from summer breaks, it is time to reflect on the first half of 2024 and look forward to the rest of the year.

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Collaboration 2.0

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Pixel 9 Pro XL winning against the iPhone 15 Pro in most instances wasn't a surprise but there's one big miss on the new Google phone.

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Collibra

AUGUST 21, 2024

Many people talk about partnerships in the business world, but a true, symbiotic relationship between customers and vendors is exceedingly rare. That’s what makes our work at Collibra different. We deliver data intelligence to some of the world’s most innovative companies, firmly aligning our development priorities with our customers’ goals. Our resources — from pre-built integrations to out-of-the-box privacy solutions — are continuously evolving to meet the emergent needs of the organizations

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Collaboration 2.0

AUGUST 21, 2024

The new Ring Battery Doorbell replaces the older $100 battery-powered Ring Video Doorbell and packs more features for the same price.

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Information Matters

AUGUST 21, 2024

Fresha, a leading marketplace platform for beauty and wellness services, has secured a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan. The company plans to use the funds to expand Read more The post Fresha Secures $31 Million in Venture Debt from J.P. Morgan for AI and Robotics Push appeared first on Information Matters - AI in the UK.

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