Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Federal Authorities Urge Healthcare Sector Entities to Take Caution A host of emerging technologies - including artificial intelligence, 5G cellular, quantum computing, nanomedicine and smart hospitals - offer the potential to revolutionize healthcare, but organizations must carefully evaluate the security risks, federal authorities warn.
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
With enough passion, intelligence, and effort, anyone can be a successful cybersecurity professional, regardless of education or background.
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KnowBe4
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and you are undoubtedly being bombarded with some fantastic advice on how to stay cyber safe.
Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
A number of financial institutions in and around New York City are dealing with a rash of super-thin “deep insert” skimming devices designed to fit inside the mouth of an ATM’s card acceptance slot. The card skimmers are paired with tiny pinhole cameras that are cleverly disguised as part of the cash machine. Here’s a look at some of the more sophisticated deep insert skimmer technology that fraud investigators have recently found in the wild.
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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Google completed the acquisition of the threat intelligence firm Mandiant, the IT giant will pay $5.4 billion. Google announced the completion of the $5.4 billion acquisition of threat intelligence firm Mandiant. The acquisition was announced in March 2022 by both companies: “ RESTON, Va., March 8, 2022 – Mandiant, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNDT) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Google LLC for $23.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at appro
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IT Governance
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
You’ll often see the terms cyber security and information security used interchangeably. That’s because, in their most basic forms, they refer to the same thing: the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. But there’s a crucial difference between them that affects the way your organisation operates. In this blog, we explain what information security and cyber security are, the differences between them and how they fit into your data protection practices.
Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
This month’s Patch Tuesday offers a little something for everyone, including security updates for a zero-day flaw in Microsoft Windows that is under active attack, and another Windows weakness experts say could be used to power a fast-spreading computer worm. Also, Apple has also quashed a pair of zero-day bugs affecting certain macOS and iOS users, and released iOS 16 , which offers a new privacy and security feature called “ Lockdown Mode.” And Adobe axed 63 vulnerabilities i
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Uber on Thursday disclosed a security breach, threat actors gained access to its network, and stole internal documents. Uber on Thursday suffered a cyberattack, the attackers were able to penetrate its internal network and access internal documents, including vulnerability reports. We are currently responding to a cybersecurity incident. We are in touch with law enforcement and will post additional updates here as they become available. — Uber Comms (@Uber_Comms) September 16, 2022.
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Attack Requires 2 People, Customized Gear and Very Close Proximity to the Victim Security researchers revealed yet another method for stealing a Tesla although the brand is one of the least-stolen cars and among the most recovered once pilfered. The newest example comes from internet of things security company IOActive in an attack involving two people and customized gear.
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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?
IT Governance
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
This week, we discuss allegations of data security failures at Twitter, a €405 million fine for Instagram, a cyber attack on InterContinental Hotels Group, and why Cloud security is so important. Now available on Spotify , Amazon Music , Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. The post IT Governance Podcast Episode 8: Twitter, Instagram, InterContinental and Cloud security appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.
Preservica
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
To celebrate this year's Electronic Records Day on October 10th, guest authors Pari Swift, Jacqueline Johnson, and the Ohio Records Committee share their thoughts on the key differences between document management systems and digital preservation systems in this blog post. According to the Council of State Archivists' site , "Electronic Records Day is designed to raise awareness among state government agencies, the general public, related professional organizations, and other stakeholders about
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Iran ‘s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and its Minister of Intelligence over the Albania cyberattack. The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against Iran ‘s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and its Minister of Intelligence over the cyber attack that hit Albania in July.
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Cybersecurity threat modeling: automated tools or manual methods? It's not an either/or situation, say Stephen de Vries, CEO and co-founder of IriusRisk, and Adam Shostack of Shostack and Associates. Each approach brings unique business value, and they discuss the merits of both.
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eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Cybercrime is a growth industry like no other. According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since 2017. In 2021 alone, IC3 received 847,376 complaints which amounted to $6.9 billion in reported losses, up from 2020’s 791,790 complaints and $4.2 billion in reported losses.
KnowBe4
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
It was all over the news, but ZDNet's Eileen Yu was one of the first. -- "Hacker is believed to have breached Uber's entire network in a social engineering attack, which one security vendor says is more extensive than the company's 2016 global data breach and access logs potentially altered.".
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
North Korea-linked threat actor UNC4034 is spreading tainted versions of the PuTTY SSH and Telnet client. In July 2022, Mandiant identified a novel spear phish methodology that was employed by North Korea-linked threat actor UNC4034. The attackers are spreading tainted versions of the PuTTY SSH and Telnet client. The attack chain starts with a fake job opportunity at Amazon sent to the victims via email.
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The specter of Chinese data collection on U.S. citizens hung over Capitol Hill in a pair of hearings as lawmakers asked whether an open internet can survive challenges such as Beijing hacking and TikTok. An executive for the short form video app made a rare appearance before a Senate committee.
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.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
AT&T Alien Labs has discovered a new Linux malware that can be used for highly evasive attacks, as the infection has been designed for persistence and runs on practically all kinds of Linux devices. The identity and goals of the authors are as yet unknown, but the technical details have been disclosed. The malware seems to leverage the infamous Pwnkit vulnerability (CVE-2021-4034), one of the easiest exploits imaginable, and OverlayFS ( CVE-2021-3493 ), a kernel exploit that pentesters , cap
Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
It’s pretty nasty : The malware was dubbed “ Shikitega ” for its extensive use of the popular Shikata Ga Nai polymorphic encoder, which allows the malware to “mutate” its code to avoid detection. Shikitega alters its code each time it runs through one of several decoding loops that AT&T said each deliver multiple attacks, beginning with an ELF file that’s just 370 bytes.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Scammers live-streamed on YouTube an old interview with Tim Cook as part of a fake Apple crypto event, and tens of thousands of users viewed it. Cybercriminals were live-streaming on YouTube an old interview with Tim Cook as part of a fake Apple crypto event, and tens of thousands of users viewed it. The interview was transmitted by CNN conducted in 2018.
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
4th-Largest Security Deal Will Combine Security, Identity, Privacy Tools NortonLifeLock and Avast completed their $8.6 billion merger Monday, forming a $3.5 billion consumer cyber protection behemoth with expertise across security, privacy and identity. The fully merged company will have fewer than 4,000 employees and will initially go to market as NortonLifeLock.
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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.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Fraud is one of the most prevalent vulnerabilities in the modern world. According to the FTC , over 28 million fraud reports were filed by consumers, resulting in more than $5.8 billion in reported fraud in 2021 alone. This is more than a 70% increase over 2020. Businesses are also at risk of fraud attempts. PwC’s 2022 Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey reported that 46% of surveyed organizations experienced corruption, fraud, or other economic crimes in the 24-month survey period. 52% of co
IT Governance
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The war against cyber crime has, for some time, been a losing battle. Organisations are reporting record numbers of data breaches, while the costs associated with those incidents continue to spiral. According to Cisco’s 2022 Cybersecurity Almanac , the amount of money organisations spend recovering from cyber attacks is expected to increase by 75% in the five-year period from 2021 to 2025, reaching as much as $10.5 trillion (about £8.9 trillion). .
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) discloses a security breach, parts of its IT infrastructure has been subject to unauthorised activity. The hospitality conglomerate, InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) manages 17 hotel chains, including the Regent, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Candlewood Suites. IHG operates 6,028 hotels in more than 100 different countries.
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
Watters Can't Wait To Combine Google's Analytics and Mandiant's Intelligence Engine Combining the back-end data analytics of Google Chronicle with Mandiant's ability to identify signals of abnormal behavior on the front-end is an unbeatable combination, John Watters says. Google agreed in March to purchase threat intelligence and incident response titan Mandiant for $5.4 billion.
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.
Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Nice work : Radio relay attacks are technically complicated to execute, but conceptually easy to understand: attackers simply extend the range of your existing key using what is essentially a high-tech walkie-talkie. One thief stands near you while you’re in the grocery store, intercepting your key’s transmitted signal with a radio transceiver.
Hunton Privacy
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
On September 8, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission hosted a virtual public forum on its Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPR”) concerning “commercial surveillance and lax data security.” The forum featured remarks from FTC Chair Lina Kahn, Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya, as well as panels with industry leaders and consumer advocates.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Apple has addressed the eighth zero-day vulnerability that is actively exploited in attacks against iPhones and Macs since January. Apple has released security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-32917, which is actively exploited in attacks against iPhone and Mac devices. This is the eighth zero-day vulnerability fixed by the IT giant since the start of the year. “An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.” reads the advisor
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