Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Microsoft Sparred with SecureWorks Over Impact But Relents Microsoft has indicated it will make changes to reduce the risk around what a security vendor says is a vulnerability that lets attackers run brute-force credential attacks against Azure Active Directory. The issue was reported to Microsoft in June by SecureWorks' Counter Threat Unit.
Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
In February, KrebsOnSecurity wrote about a novel cybercrime service that helped attackers intercept the one-time passwords (OTPs) that many websites require as a second authentication factor in addition to passwords. That service quickly went offline, but new research reveals a number of competitors have since launched bot-based services that make it relatively easy for crooks to phish OTPs from targets.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
The Last Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Most of us internet users are obviously familiar with CAPTCHAs: a challenge or test that is designed to filter out bots (automated programs) and only allow legitimate human users in. Related: How bots fuel ‘business logic’ hacking. The basic principle behind CAPTCHA is fairly simple: the test must be as difficult as possible (if not impossible) to solve by these bots, but at the same time it must be easy enough for human users not to hurt user experience.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The security researcher Jose Rodriguez discovered a new lock screen vulnerability for iOS 15 (& iOS 14.8) that has yet to be fixed. The security researcher Jose Rodriguez ( @VBarraquito ) discovered a new lock screen vulnerability for iOS 15 (& iOS 14.8) that has yet to be addressed by Apple. A threat actor with physical access to a vulnerable device can access Notes via Siri/Voice Over.
Advertisement
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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Agency Is Also Keeping Its 'Rumor Control' Website Active Ahead of Midterm Elections A new self-assessment tool aims to help public and private sector organizations assess their level of vulnerability to insider threats, according to CISA. The agency also indicated this week it will keep its "rumor control" website active ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
Information Management Today brings together the best content for information management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Last Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Assessing the risks involved in using the latest technology is something our culture had to adopt in the early days of the computer. New technologies come with risks — there’s no denying that. Related: How Russia uses mobile apps to radicalize U.S. youth. Miller. To minimize their impact, implementing preventive security measures into these advanced systems is crucial.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Telegram is becoming an essential platform for cybercriminal activities, crooks use it but and sell any kind of stolen data and hacking tools. Many experts believe that the popular Telegram app is an efficient alternative to dark web marketplaces, its channels are used by hacking communities and cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data, accesses to compromised infrastructure, and hacking tools.
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Exposed Data Includes Login Credentials, Security Questions Neiman Marcus Group says it is notifying 4.6 million of its online customers who are affected by a data breach that occurred in May 2020. The data includes personally identifiable data, payment and gift cards, online account credentials and security questions.
Krebs on Security
OCTOBER 1, 2021
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for feedback on new proposed rules to crack down on SIM swapping and number port-out fraud, increasingly prevalent scams in which identity thieves hijack a target’s mobile phone number and use that to wrest control over the victim’s online identity. In a long-overdue notice issued Sept. 30 , the FCC said it plans to move quickly on requiring the mobile companies to adopt more secure methods of authenticating customers before
Advertisement
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?
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 1, 2021
The concept of identity has been around for decades, yet authentication has not caught up to its advanced threats until now. Here are four ways to begin thinking differently about identity and authentication.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The U.S. CISA and the NSA agencies have published guidance for securely using virtual private network (VPN) solutions. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have released guidance for increasing the security of virtual private network (VPN) solutions. Multiple attacks against private organizations and government entities, especially during the pandemic, were carried out by threat actors by exploiting vulnerabilities in popular VPN
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 1, 2021
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of how a cryptocurrency exchange bug has revealed North Korean Monero laundering. Also featured are cyber insurance trends and cybercrime innovation.
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 1, 2021
A previously unknown but highly skilled Chinese-speaking cyberespionage group is using sophisticated malware to attack government and private entities in Southeast Asia through a long-running campaign that targets systems running the latest versions of Microsoft’s Windows 10. The group – which researchers with Kaspersky Lab are calling GhostEmporer – uses a multi-stage malware framework designed to give the attackers remote control over the targeted servers.
Advertisement
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!
HID Global
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The European Union Is Already Rolling Out Biometric National ID Cards for Travel and More. rmatyasek. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 09:18.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
Last month, the Port of Houston, one of the major US ports, was hit by a cyber attack allegedly orchestrated by a nation-state actor. One of the major US ports, the Port of Houston, revealed that it was hit by a cyber attack in August that had no impact on its systems. “The Port of Houston Authority (Port Houston) successfully defended itself against a cybersecurity attack in August.
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
Canal de Isabel II Suspends Its Telephone Services GSS, the Spanish and Latin America division of Europe's largest call center provider Covisian, has informed that it has been subjected to a ransomware attack, which froze its IT systems and crippled call centers across its Spanish-speaking customer base.
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 1, 2021
The Wall Street Journal is reporting on a baby’s death at an Alabama hospital in 2019, which they argue was a direct result of the ransomware attack the hospital was undergoing. Amid the hack, fewer eyes were on the heart monitors — normally tracked on a large screen at the nurses’ station, in addition to inside the delivery room. Attending obstetrician Katelyn Parnell texted the nurse manager that she would have delivered the baby by caesarean section had she seen the monitor
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.
IT Governance
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
As we emerge from the pandemic, hybrid working has proven hugely popular for individuals and organisations alike: staff enjoy increased flexibility and reduced commuting, and organisations benefit from lower overheads and greater productivity. Plus, the environmental benefits of homeworking are unmistakable. . However, hybrid working also provides greater opportunities for cyber criminals.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
The customer care and call center provider GSS has suffered a ransomware attack that crippled its systems and impacted its Spanish-speaking customers. GSS customer care and call center provider has suffered a ransomware attack that crippled its system and paralyzed call centers serving its Spanish-speaking customers. GSS is the Spanish and Latin America division of Covisian, a European giant of customer care and call center providers.
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Researchers Say Trojan Steals Data from Steam, Epic Games Stores, EA Origin Researchers at cybersecurity firm Kaspersky have discovered an advanced Trojan, dubbed BloodyStealer, stealing gamer accounts and data from platforms such as Steam, Epic Games Stores and EA Origin. They say there is a demand for this type of data among cybercriminals.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. By using the services, cybercriminals can gain access to victims’ accounts to steal money. Security expert Chris Krebs wrote in a blog post this week that he discovered such a service – called OPT Agency – earlier this year, noting that the service was shut dow
Advertisement
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.
OpenText Information Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Reconciliation is not a noun. It is not an event. It’s a verb. – Roberta Jamieson Today we honor the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and their communities. History must be heard. The tragic news of the unmarked graves recently found at former residential school sites is a stark reminder of … The post National Day for Truth & Reconciliation appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
An exploit for the recently disclosed CVE-2021-22005 vulnerability in VMware vCenter was publicly released, threat actors are already using it. A working exploit for the CVE-2021-22005 vulnerability in VMware vCenter is publicly available, and attackers are already attempting to use it in the wild. VMware recently addressed the critical arbitrary file upload vulnerability CVE-2021-22005, it impacts appliances running default vCenter Server 6.7 and 7.0 deployments. vCenter Server is the centraliz
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Neither Firm Has Fixed Issue, Researchers Say Researchers at the University of Birmingham and University of Surrey say they have uncovered a vulnerability in the Apple Pay-Visa setup that could allow hackers to bypass iPhone’s Apple Pay lock screen, perform contactless payments and skirt transaction limits.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Ransomware is everywhere these days, striking fear into the hearts of IT and business managers alike. And studies support that perception, showing ransomware growing in both prevalence and effectiveness. Recent research by Positive Technologies looked at the cyber threat landscape during Q2 2021 and found that ransomware attacks reached “stratospheric” levels, accounting for 69% of all malware attacks, a huge jump from 39% in Q2 2020.
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.
Hunton Privacy
OCTOBER 1, 2021
On September 27, 2021, the European Data Protection Board (the “EDPB”) announced that it established a taskforce to coordinate the response to complaints filed with several EU data protection authorities (“DPAs”) by the non-governmental organization None of Your Business (“NOYB”) in relation to cookie banners. In May 2021, NOYB sent over 500 draft complaints to companies regarding their use of cookie banners.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Security researchers uncovered a massive malware operation, dubbed GriftHorse, that has already infected more than 10 million Android devices worldwide. Security researchers from Zimperium have uncovered a piece of malware, dubbed GriftHorse, that has infected more than 10 million Android smartphones across more than 70 countries. According to the experts, the malware campaign has been active since at least November 2020, threat actors are spreading via apparently harmless apps that were uploade
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Part 2 of 'Operation Epik Fail' Leaks 300GB of Data, Researcher Says Hacktivist collective Anonymous has, for the second time this month, leaked data belonging to Washington-based domain name registrar and web hosting service Epik. The size of the second set: more than 300GB - double the amount in the first leak.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
357 
Let's personalize your content