Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
In August, KrebsOnSecurity warned that scammers were contacting people and asking them to unleash ransomware inside their employer’s network, in exchange for a percentage of any ransom amount paid by the victim company. This week, authorities in Nigeria arrested a suspect in connection with the scheme — a young man who said he was trying to save up money to help fund a new social network.
The Last Watchdog
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
More Americans than ever are working remotely and seeking out entertainment online, and this increase of internet activity has fueled a dramatic spike in cybercrime. With so much critical data now stored in the cloud, how can people protect their accounts? Related: Training human sensors. Until biometrics or a quantum solution change our everyday approach to encryption, passwords remain our first line of defense against data breaches, hackers, and thieves.
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Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Researchers discovered 11 malicious Python packages in the PyPI repository that can steal Discord access tokens, passwords, and conduct attacks. JFrog researchers have discovered 11 malicious Python packages in the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that can steal Discord access tokens, passwords, and even carry out dependency confusion attacks.
AIIM
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Back in 2017, I called up a few of the information governance friends I’d made through the AIIM Community to better understand the challenges they were up against. As we engaged in a bit of Socratic dialogue, it became clear to us all that the perceived role of information governance had to shift from a singular focus on risk and cost reduction. If they don't, they will NEVER change the status of information management within their organizations.
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Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
The convergence and integration of OT and IT has resulted in a growing number of cyber-risks for critical infrastructure. Here are some of the ways attackers are targeting operational technology systems.
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Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Security researchers discovered a new Linux RAT, tracked as CronRAT, that hides in scheduled cron jobs to avoid detection. Security researchers from Sansec have discovered a new Linux remote access trojan (RAT), tracked as CronRAT, that hides in the Linux task scheduling system (cron) on February 31st. Threat actors hides the malware in the task names, then the malicious code is constructed using several layers of compression and base64 decoding.
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Cloud services are an integral part of modern business. They provide a cost-effective way to store data; and with the rise in hybrid workforces, they deliver a reliable way for employees to access information remotely. But as is often the case with technological solutions, the benefits of convenience comes with security risks. In this blog, we look at the top five Cloud security challenges that organisations face, and provide tips on how to overcome them. 1.
OpenText Information Management
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Who’d have thought the humble invoice was a superhero? Yet, slip a digital cloak on it and it becomes the scourge of tax fraud. Governments worldwide have recognized this; today there are more than 50 e-Invoicing mandates worldwide, and many more coming into force over the next few years. The day is fast approaching when, … The post Why e-Invoicing has become a global superhero appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
Hunton Privacy
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
On November 19, 2021, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) published its draft Guidelines 05/2021 (the “Guidelines”) on the interplay between the application of Article 3 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), which sets forth the GDPR’s territorial scope, and the GDPR’s provisions on international data transfers. The Guidelines aim to assist organizations subject to the GDPR in identifying whether a data processing activity constitutes an international data transfer under
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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
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Resecurity researchers found a zero-day vulnerability in the TP-Link enterprise device with model number TL-XVR1800L. Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company has identified an active a zero-day vulnerability in the TP-Link device with model number TL-XVR1800L (Enterprise AX1800 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Wireless VPN Router), which is primarily suited to enterprises.
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Piling more on NSO Group’s legal troubles, Apple is suing it : The complaint provides new information on how NSO Group infected victims’ devices with its Pegasus spyware. To prevent further abuse and harm to its users, Apple is also seeking a permanent injunction to ban NSO Group from using any Apple software, services, or devices. NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware is favored by totalitarian governments around the world, who use it to hack Apple phones and computers.
eSecurity Planet
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
MITRE is moving beyond its well-regarded endpoint security evaluations and will soon be testing other security services and products. MITRE recently issued a call for participation for ATT&CK Evaluations for Managed Services , designed to reveal how managed security service providers (MSSPs) and managed detection and response (MDR) respond to adversarial attacks.
OpenText Information Management
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
ISO 20022 is one of the hottest topics in the financial industry but what is it, what are the benefits and challenges, and how should you take action? Understanding ISO 20022 In the absence of a global financial messaging standard, it seems as if everyone has developed their own unique message type to transmit payment information. As more message types invade the marketplace, the need for a widely used, financial messaging standard has become apparent.
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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
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Researchers spotted dozens of games on Huawei’s AppGallery catalog containing the Android.Cynos.7.origin trojan. Researchers from Dr. Web AV discovered 190 games on Huawei’s AppGallery catalog (i.e. simulators, platformers, arcades, strategies, and shooters) that were containing the Android.Cynos.7.origin trojan. They estimated that the malicious apps were installed on at least 9.300.00 Android devices.
Threatpost
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The kingpin domain registrar has logged its fifth cyber-incident since 2018, after an attacker with a compromised password stole email addresses, SSH keys and database logins.
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Amid the mad dash for bargains and inevitable stories of shop-floor brawls, Black Friday brings with it a spike in cyber security threats – and it’s easy to see why. Despite being an American import, Black Friday is hugely popular in the UK. According to the price comparison site Finder , Brits are set to spend £4.8 billion between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with the average consumer forking out £275.
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
It engenders a false sense of superiority that spurs complacency among risk managers and executives, who in turn may underinvest in security teams, rely too much on automation, or both.
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Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Memento ransomware group locks files inside WinRAR password-protected archives after having observed that its encryption process is blocked by security firms. In October, Sophos researchers have spotted the Memento ransomware that adopts a curious approach to block access to victims’ files. The ransomware copies files into password-protected WinRAR archives, it uses a renamed freeware version of the legitimate file utility WinRAR.
Threatpost
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Customers of several brands that resell GoDaddy Managed WordPress have also been caught up in the big breach, in which millions of emails, passwords and more were stolen.
Data Protection Report
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
This article was co-authored with India Bennett. After months of anticipation regarding the ongoing review of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Federal Government has galvanized the Australian privacy landscape with two significant developments. Firstly, the Government has released a discussion paper about the reform of the Privacy Act. The discussion paper considers stakeholder feedback on the issues paper released in October 2020 and seeks further feedback on potential changes to the Pri
Hunton Privacy
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
On November 18, 2021, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) released a statement on the Digital Services Package and Data Strategy (the “Statement”). The Digital Services Package and Data Strategy is a package composed of several legislative proposals, including the Digital Services Act (“DSA”), the Digital Markets Act (“DMA”), the Data Governance Act (“DGA”), the Regulation on a European approach for Artificial Intelligence (“AIR”) and the upcoming Data Act (expected to be presented sho
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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
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
U.S. banking regulators have approved a new rule that orders banks to notify federal regulators of significant cybersecurity incidents within 36 hours. U.S. banking regulators this week approved a rule that obliges banks to report any major cybersecurity incidents to the government within 36 hours of discovery. Major cybersecurity incidents are attacks that impact operations of the victims or the stability of the US financial sector.
Threatpost
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Opportunistic attackers instantly exploited insecurely exposed services deployed in honeypots by Unit 42 researchers, demonstrating the immediate danger of these typical mistakes.
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
The ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu would agree: The best defense is to avoid an attack in the first place.
Hunton Privacy
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
On November 18, 2021, a number of state attorneys general announced a joint investigation into whether Meta Platforms, Inc., has violated state consumer protection laws in connection with its promotion of Instagram to children and young adults. As part of the investigation, the attorneys general intend to look at potential harms to young users and the ways in which Instagram had designed its product features.
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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
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
A malware campaign aimed at Microsoft Exchange servers exploits ProxyShell and ProxyLogon issues and uses stolen internal reply-chain emails. A malware campaign aimed at Microsoft Exchange servers exploits ProxyShell and ProxyLogon issues and uses stolen internal reply-chain emails to avoid detection. The campaign was uncovered by TrendMicro researchers that detailed the technique used to trick victims opening the malicious email used as the attack vector.
DLA Piper Privacy Matters
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
With the coming into effect of the Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 (“ Amendment Ordinance ”) on 8 October 2021, a new anti-doxxing law is now in force in Hong Kong. The below sets out a summary of the key aspects of the anti-doxxing law: New offences of doxxing; new penalties. The Amendment Ordinance introduces two new offences of doxxing and corresponding penalties.
Threatpost
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
A new trojan called Android.Cynos.7.origin, designed to collect Android users’ device data and phone numbers, was found in 190 games installed on over 9M Android devices.
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