Data Breach Today
JULY 5, 2022
Quantum Computers That Use Atom-Level States of Uncertainty Are a Matter of Time The National Institute of Standards and Technology today announced a first group of encryption algorithms designed to withstand the assault of a future quantum computer. Selection of the four algorithms comes after six years of evaluation by the U.S. federal agency.
The Last Watchdog
JULY 5, 2022
Gathering intelligence has always been a key tool for organisational decision making – understanding the external operating environment is the ‘101’ for business. How can you grasp the challenges and opportunities for your company without a deep understanding of all the contributing factors that make the company tick? Related: We’re in the golden age of cyber espionage.
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WIRED Threat Level
JULY 4, 2022
From cryptocurrency thefts to intrusions into telecom giants, state-backed attackers have had a field day in the year’s first half.
Imperial Violet
JULY 3, 2022
The presentations are out now ( Google I/O , WWDC ): we're making a push to take WebAuthn to the masses. WebAuthn has been working reasonably well for enterprises and technically adept users. But we were not going to see broad adoption while the model was that you had to purchase a pair of security keys, be sure to register the backup on every site, yet also keep it in a fire safe.
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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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.
Data Breach Today
JULY 7, 2022
SHI Took Its Public Websites and Email Offline to Assess the System Integrity A "coordinated and professional malware attack" against SHI left the company without email or public websites for days while the hack was investigated. SHI took its public websites and email offline after being hit during the July Fourth holiday weekend to assess the integrity of those systems.
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Security Affairs
JULY 7, 2022
Cybersecurity researchers warn of new malware, tracked as OrBit, which is a fully undetected Linux threat. Cybersecurity researchers at Intezer have uncovered a new Linux malware, tracked as OrBit, that is still undetected. The malware can be installed as a volatile implant either by achieving persistence on the compromised systems. The malware implements advanced evasion techniques and hooks key functions to maintain persistence on the infected systems.
Hunton Privacy
JULY 5, 2022
On June 22, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission submitted an updated abstract to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs indicating that it is considering initiating a rulemaking under Section 18 of the FTC Act to curb lax security practices, limit privacy abuses, and ensure that algorithmic decision-making does not result in unlawful discrimination.
Data Breach Today
JULY 4, 2022
Army Apologizes for Temporary Interruption; Full Investigation Underway The Twitter and YouTube accounts of the British Army were briefly taken over on Sunday evening by unidentified hacker(s) who posted content related to cryptocurrency and NFTs. The situation has now been resolved, but the U.K. Ministry of Defense says investigation is ongoing.
eSecurity Planet
JULY 8, 2022
A six-year quantum cryptography competition just ended, producing four new security standards selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology. The announcement comes on the heels of a few major strides in quantum computing accessibility and speed—and may hopefully stave off the growing quantum security threat.
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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?
Security Affairs
JULY 8, 2022
Emsisoft has released a free decryption tool that allows victims of the AstraLocker and Yashma ransomware to recover their files without paying a ransom. Cybersecurity firm Emsisoft released a free decryptor tool that allows victims of the AstraLocker and Yashma ransomware to recover their files without paying a ransom. The security firm states that the AstraLocker decryptor works for ransomware versions based on the Babuk malware that appends the.Astra or.babyk extensions to the name of the enc
Dark Reading
JULY 7, 2022
It's time to tap the large reservoir of talent with analytical skills to help tackle cybersecurity problems. Train workers in cybersecurity details while using their ability to solve problems.
Data Breach Today
JULY 5, 2022
Data Has Been Put on Sale for 10 Bitcoin, Equivalent to About $200,000 A misconfigured Alibaba private cloud server has led to the leak of around one billion Chinese nationals' personal details. An unknown hacker, identified as "ChinaDan", posted an advertisement on a hacker forum selling 23 terabytes of data for 10 bitcoin, equivalent to about $200,000.
eSecurity Planet
JULY 6, 2022
MITRE has released its latest list of the top 25 most exploited vulnerabilities and exposures found in software. The MITRE CWE list is different from the product-specific CVE lists from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other agencies and instead focuses on more generic software development weaknesses, similar to the OWASP list for web applications.
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Security Affairs
JULY 7, 2022
US authorities have issued a joint advisory warning of North Korea-linked APTs using Maui ransomware in attacks against the Healthcare sector. The FBI, CISA, and the U.S. Treasury Department issued a joint advisory that warn of North-Korea-linked threat actors using Maui ransomware in attacks aimed at organizations in the Healthcare sector. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) are
Dark Reading
JULY 6, 2022
The unsecured server exposed more than 1.5 million files, including airport worker ID photos and other PII, highlighting the ongoing cloud-security challenges worldwide.
Data Breach Today
JULY 4, 2022
DTEK Group Alleges Russian Hackers/Military Behind Hybrid Attacks Ukrainian private energy firm DTEK group alleges that the Russian federation has carried out a cyberattack against its facilities, crippling its infrastructure in retaliation for its owners' support of the country in its war against Russian invaders.
Adam Levin
JULY 6, 2022
A firewall is a network security device or program designed to prevent unauthorized and malicious internet traffic from entering a private network or device. It is a digital safety barrier between public and private internet connections, allowing non-threatening traffic in and keeping malicious traffic out, which in theory includes malware and hackers.
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.
Security Affairs
JULY 6, 2022
Experts observed an increase in malicious activity targeting law enforcement agencies at the beginning of Q2 2022. Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company protecting Fortune 500 companies worldwide, has registered an increase in malicious activity targeting law enforcement agencies at the beginning of Q2 2022. Threat actors are hacking email and other accounts which belong to police officers and their internal systems.
Dark Reading
JULY 7, 2022
Improper implementations of authentication APIs at a global crypto wallet service provider could have resulted in the loss of account control — and millions of dollars — from personal and business accounts.
Data Breach Today
JULY 6, 2022
Swimlane Wants to Expand in Europe and Asia as well as Outside the Fortune 2000 Swimlane has raised $70 million to expand its clientele beyond the Fortune 2000 and acquire more customers in Europe and Asia-Pacific. The company plans to hire more personnel focused on sales, marketing and partnerships to make the company's low-code security automation platform accessible.
OpenText Information Management
JULY 7, 2022
Welcome to OpenText. We are the information company. We power and protect information to elevate every person and every organization to gain the information advantage. In this day and time, information is ubiquitous and everywhere. It is scattered throughout organizations. Structured and unstructured. Tracked and untracked. Internal and external. In fact, there is so much … The post Discover your Information Advantage appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
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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.
Security Affairs
JULY 6, 2022
Hive ransomware operators have improved their file-encrypting module by migrating to Rust language and adopting a more sophisticated encryption method. The operators of the Hive ransomware upgraded their malware by migrating the malware to the Rust language and implementing a more sophisticated encryption method, Microsoft researchers warn. “The upgrades in the latest variant are effectively an overhaul: the most notable changes include a full code migration to another programming language
Schneier on Security
JULY 7, 2022
Report by Georgetown’s Center on Privacy and Technology published a comprehensive report on the surprising amount of mass surveillance conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Our two-year investigation, including hundreds of Freedom of Information Act requests and a comprehensive review of ICE’s contracting and procurement records, reveals that ICE now operates as a domestic surveillance agency.
Data Breach Today
JULY 5, 2022
Accounts Receivables Firm Incident Affected Patients of Many Entities A ransomware attack on an accounts receivables management firm has affected hundreds of healthcare clients - including dental practices, physician groups and hospitals, resulting in one of the largest health data breaches involving a vendor so far this year.
Dark Reading
JULY 5, 2022
Company says it is making changes to its security controls to prevent malicious insiders from doing the same thing in future; reassures bug hunters their bounties are safe.
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.
Security Affairs
JULY 5, 2022
Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that a massive cyberattack hit operating systems and servers of the Tel Aviv Metro. Iran’s Fars News Agency reported on Monday that operating systems and servers of the Tel Aviv Metro were hit by a massive cyberattack. The rail system is still under construction and according to The Jerusalem Post, the infrastructure is the subject of a political debate in Israel.
IT Governance
JULY 5, 2022
Welcome to our July 2022 review of phishing attacks, in which we explore the latest email scams and the tactics that cyber criminals use to trick people into handing over their personal data. This month, we look at a cyber attack at OpenSea, a US school district that was tricked into transferring funds to a crook and a report on the rising threat of phishing.
Data Breach Today
JULY 7, 2022
'Extreme' Digital Security Coming for Activists and Journalists Lockdown Mode will be available to all users who update to the latest versions of Apple operating systems this fall. This "extreme" protection will stop spyware infections through restrictions that render message attachments inaccessible, webpages slower to load and FaceTime calls harder to make.
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