April, 2023

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'GhostToken' Opens Google Accounts to Permanent Infection

Dark Reading

A bug in how Google Cloud Platform handles OAuth tokens opened the door to Trojan apps that could access anything in users' personal or business Google Drives, Photos, Gmail, and more.

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Apple Issues Emergency Fix for Spyware-Style Zero Days

Data Breach Today

Apple Recommends Immediate Updating Due to Extensive List of Affected Devices Apple issued security updates to address two zero-day vulnerabilities being actively exploited in the wild and targeting iPads, Macs and iPhones. Both vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution, but Apple said it found no exploits related to cybercrime or nation-state groups.

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FBI Seizes Bot Shop ‘Genesis Market’ Amid Arrests Targeting Operators, Suppliers

Krebs on Security

Several domain names tied to Genesis Market , a bustling cybercrime store that sold access to passwords and other data stolen from millions of computers infected with malicious software, were seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) today. Sources tell KrebsOnsecurity the domain seizures coincided with “dozens” of arrests in the United States and abroad targeting those who allegedly operated the service, as well as suppliers who continuously fed Genesis Market with freshly

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ITRC: Lack of Details in Data Breach Notices on the Rise

Data Breach Today

James E. Lee Shares 2023 Q1 Data Breach Report Highlights According to findings from the Identity Theft Resource Center's 2023 Q1 Data Breach Report, the number of publicly reported data compromises decreased, but the number of data breaches with no actionable information about the root cause of the compromise grew.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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How to Define Tier-Zero Assets in Active Directory Security

Dark Reading

There are plenty of AD objects and groups that should be considered tier zero in every environment, but some will vary among organizations.

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Worried About AI? You Should Be, But Not For Why You Think

Weissman's World

Many of our fears about Artificial Intelligence (AI) are absolutely terrifying! So, no surprise, it’s becoming a major talking point in the information profession. And while there’s definitely something to be worried about here., it probably isn’t what you think it is. It’ll take just 3 minutes for me to tell you what it is.… Read More » Worried About AI?

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The Secret Value of AIIM: A True Story

AIIM

When Tony invited me to write a guest blog for AIIM, I planned to write a techie piece on the latest document AI news. I was even tempted to ask ChatGPT to write one in the style of Monty Python. You’ll be pleased to know that moment of temporary insanity quickly passed. Instead of techie talk, I would like to tell you a story about the secret value of AIIM and why I think it’s vital that we all pitch in and help Tori Miller Liu and the team to move AIIM forward.

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Many Public Salesforce Sites are Leaking Private Data

Krebs on Security

A shocking number of organizations — including banks and healthcare providers — are leaking private and sensitive information from their public Salesforce Community websites, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. The data exposures all stem from a misconfiguration in Salesforce Community that allows an unauthenticated user to access records that should only be available after logging in.

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Suspected Apple iOS Zero-Day Used to Spread 'Reign' Spyware

Data Breach Today

The Spyware Can Record Audio, Take Pictures, Track Locations and Steal Passwords A low-profile Israeli advanced spyware firm used a suspected zero-day to surveil the lives of journalists, political opposition figures and a nongovernmental organization worker across multiple continents, say researchers from the Citizen Lab and Microsoft.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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Brace Yourself for the 2024 Deepfake Election

WIRED Threat Level

No matter what happens with generative AI, its disruptive forces are already beginning to play a role in the fast-approaching US presidential race.

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RSAC Fireside Chat: Cybersixgill crawls the Dark Web to uncover earliest signs of companies at risk

The Last Watchdog

Adopting personas and rubbing elbows with criminal hackers and fraudsters is a tried-and-true way to glean intel in the Dark Web. Related: In pursuit of a security culture It’s not at all unusual to find law enforcement agents and private sector threat intelligence analysts concocting aliases that permit them to lurk in unindexed forums, vetted message boards and encrypted code repositories.

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BlueNoroff APT group targets macOS with ‘RustBucket’ Malware

Jamf

Learn about the macOS malware variant discovered by Jamf Threat Labs named 'RustBucket' What it does, how it works to compromise macOS devices, where it comes from and what administrators can do to protect their Apple fleet.

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Twitter 'Shadow Ban' Bug Gets Official CVE

Dark Reading

A flaw in Twitter code allows bot abuse to trick the algorithm into suppressing certain accounts.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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3CX Breach Was a Double Supply Chain Compromise

Krebs on Security

We learned some remarkable new details this week about the recent supply-chain attack on VoIP software provider 3CX. The lengthy, complex intrusion has all the makings of a cyberpunk spy novel: North Korean hackers using legions of fake executive accounts on LinkedIn to lure people into opening malware disguised as a job offer; malware targeting Mac and Linux users working at defense and cryptocurrency firms; and software supply-chain attacks nested within earlier supply chain attacks.

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TikTok Fined in UK for Children's Privacy Violation

Data Breach Today

Chinese-Owned App Will Pay 12.7 Million Pounds A British government agency added to TikTok's reputational woes by finding it failed to protect children's privacy. TikTok is playing defense in multiple Western countries against concerns it collects massive amounts of data it could use for surveillance or information operations.

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The Hacker Who Hijacked Matt Walsh’s Twitter Was Just ‘Bored’

WIRED Threat Level

The breach of the right-wing provocateur was simply a way of “stirring up some drama,” the attacker tells WIRED. But the damage could have been much worse.

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GUEST ESSAY: The Top 10 cybersecurity shortfalls that put SMBs, enterprises at elevated risk

The Last Watchdog

No organization is immune to cybersecurity threats. Even the most well-protected companies can be susceptible to attacks if they are not careful about a proactive approach towards cyber security. Related: Why timely training is a must-have That’s why businesses of all sizes need to understand the biggest cybersecurity weaknesses and take steps to mitigate them.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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Threat advisory: Mobile spyware continues to evolve

Jamf

Jamf Threat Labs examines two sophisticated spyware attacks and provides recommendations for organizations to defend users from increasingly complex threats.

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Seized Genesis Market Data is Now Searchable in Have I Been Pwned, Courtesy of the FBI and "Operation Cookie Monster"

Troy Hunt

A quick summary first before the details: This week, the FBI in cooperation with international law enforcement partners took down a notorious marketplace trading in stolen identity data in an effort they've named "Operation Cookie Monster" They've provided millions of impacted email addresses and passwords to Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) so that victims of the incident can discover if they have been exposed.

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Why is ‘Juice Jacking’ Suddenly Back in the News?

Krebs on Security

KrebsOnSecurity received a nice bump in traffic this week thanks to tweets from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about “ juice jacking ,” a term first coined here in 2011 to describe a potential threat of data theft when one plugs their mobile device into a public charging kiosk. It remains unclear what may have prompted the alerts, but the good news is that there are some fairly basic things you can do to avoid having to worry

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North Korean Hackers Chained Supply Chain Hacks to Reach 3CX

Data Breach Today

Mandiant Concludes 3CX Hack Was Result of Earlier Hack on Trading Software Maker North Korean hackers' software supply chain attack on desktop phone developer 3CX was the fruit of a separate and previously undisclosed supply chain attack on a financial trading software maker, is the conclusion of the Mandiant forensics team brought in to investigate.

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Improving the Accuracy of Generative AI Systems: A Structured Approach

Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.

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The Hacking of ChatGPT Is Just Getting Started

WIRED Threat Level

Security researchers are jailbreaking large language models to get around safety rules. Things could get much worse.

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RSAC Fireside Chat: How timely intel from the cyber underground improves counter measures

The Last Watchdog

Good intelligence in any theater of war is invaluable. Timely, accurate intel is the basis of a robust defense and can inform potent counterattacks. Related: Ukraine hit by amplified DDoS This was the case during World War II in The Battle of Midway and at the Battle of the Bulge and it holds true today in the Dark Web. The cyber underground has become a highly dynamic combat zone in which cyber criminals use engrained mechanisms to shroud communications.

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Researcher Tricks ChatGPT into Building Undetectable Steganography Malware

Dark Reading

Using only ChatGPT prompts, a Forcepoint researcher convinced the AI to create malware for finding and exfiltrating specific documents, despite its directive to refuse malicious requests.

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UK Threatens End-to-End Encryption

Schneier on Security

In an open letter , seven secure messaging apps—including Signal and WhatsApp—point out that the UK’s Online Safety Bill could destroy end-to-end encryption: As currently drafted, the Bill could break end-to-end encryption,opening the door to routine, general and indiscriminate surveillance of personal messages of friends, family members, employees, executives, journalists, human rights activists and even politicians themselves, which would fundamentally undermine everyone’s ab

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.

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Microsoft (& Apple) Patch Tuesday, April 2023 Edition

Krebs on Security

Microsoft today released software updates to plug 100 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software, including a zero-day vulnerability that is already being used in active attacks. Not to be outdone, Apple has released a set of important updates addressing two zero-day vulnerabilities that are being used to attack iPhones , iPads and Macs.

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LockBit Ransomware Tests Taking a Bite Out of Apple Users

Data Breach Today

Don't Panic: Apparent macOS Beta Testing Is Highly Buggy, Poses No Immediate Threat Apple users: Don't fear newly discovered samples of LockBit ransomware designed to target newer macOS devices. Researchers say the still-in-development code, tied to no known in-the-wild attacks, contains numerous errors, leaving it unable to execute.

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DOJ Detected SolarWinds Breach Months Before Public Disclosure

WIRED Threat Level

In May 2020, the US Department of Justice noticed Russian hackers in its network but did not realize the significance of what it had found for six months.

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