Author: Andy Stern
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US Treasury Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm for Supporting Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. Department of the Treasury has taken decisive action against a Chinese cybersecurity company accused of aiding First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/us-treasury-sanctions-chinese-cybersecurity-firm-for-supporting-cyberattacks-on-critical-infrastructure/
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Ensure Your Data’s Safety: Best Practices in Cloud Security
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in SecurityNewsWhere Does Your Cloud Security Stand? Does your organization’s data management strategy consider non-human identities (NHIs) and secret security management? In the intricate dance of safeguarding data, ensuring the security of machine identities, or NHIs, and their corresponding secrets is pivotal. This practice remains an essential element of best cloud security practices and an effective……
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FireScam Android info-stealing malware supports spyware capabilities
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in SecurityNewsFireScam malware steals credentials and financial data by monitoring Android app notifications and sending data to a Firebase database. Cybersecurity firm Cyfirma warns of the FireScam Android info-stealing malware that supports spyware capabilities. The malicious code steals credentials and financial data by monitoring app notifications and sending the information to a Firebase database. The malware…
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Japanese Businesses Hit By a Surge In DDoS Attacks
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in SecurityNewsDDoS Attacks Primarily Target Logistics, Government and Financial Entities. A spate of distributed denial-of-service attacks during the end-of-year holiday season disrupted operations at multiple Japanese organizations, including the country’s largest airline, wireless carrier and prominent banks. The effect of the attacks has been temporary. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/japanese-businesses-hit-by-surge-in-ddos-attacks-a-27216
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Clarification on Shor’s Algorithm and GNFS Comparison
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in SecurityNews
Tags: unclassifiedSome of our astute readers noticed an apparent anomaly in the graph comparing the complexities of Shor’s algorithm and GNFS in the original blog. Specifically, it seemed as though GNFS (General Number Field Sieve) outperformed quantum-accelerated Shor’s algorithm for practical RSA key sizes (e.g., 2048 bits). This led to the seemingly absurd conclusion that RSA……
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Das anhaltende Risiko der Remote-Code-Ausführung
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in SecurityNewsIm Jahr 2023 wurden fast 29.000 Schwachstellen veröffentlicht, 3.800 mehr als im Jahr 2022. Noch beunruhigender als die schiere Menge der Schwachstellen im Jahr 2023 ist, dass mehr als die Hälfte von ihnen mit einem CVSS-Score bewertet wurden, der auf einen hohen oder kritischen Schweregrad hinweist ein Anstieg von 57 % im Vergleich zum ……
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Bad Tenable plugin updates take down Nessus agents worldwide
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in SecurityNewsTenable says customers must manually upgrade their software to revive Nessus vulnerability scanner agents taken offline on December 31st due to buggy differential plugin updates. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bad-tenable-plugin-updates-take-down-nessus-agents-worldwide/
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Informationen zu Drive-by-Download-Angriffen
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in SecurityNewsEin Mitarbeiter eines großen Unternehmens recherchiert für einen Kunden und klickt auf eine vermeintlich seriöse Website. Was sie nicht wissen, ist, dass sich während des Surfens Malware in Form eines trojanischen Virus schnell auf ihr Endgerät herunterlädt. Der Trojaner springt vom Endgerät in das Unternehmensnetzwerk über, und plötzlich schlagen die Cybersecurity-Systeme Alarm, da sich Ransomware…
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Microsoft, Ping, Okta Dominate Access Management Gartner MQ
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in SecurityNewsAccess Management Leaders Remain Unchanged as Customer Identity Cases Proliferate. Advances in customer identity around better user experience, strong authentication, and centralized identity processes have driven rapid growth in the access management market. The space by grew 17.6% to $5.85 billion in 2023 as organizations increasing look to replace homegrown CIAM solutions. First seen on…
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New HIPAA Cybersecurity Rules Pull No Punches
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in SecurityNewsHealthcare organizations of all shapes and sizes will be held to a stricter standard of cybersecurity starting in 2025 with new proposed rules, but not all have the budget for it. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/hipaa-security-rules-pull-no-punches
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US CISA Issues Final Cyber Rules for Restricted Bulk Data
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in SecurityNewsCyber Defense Agency Aims to Bolster Protections Against Chinese Intrusion. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is issuing final rules to safeguard U.S. sensitive data from potential Chinese intrusions, requiring Americans involved in restricted transactions with Chinese entities to adopt stringent cybersecurity measures. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/us-cisa-issues-final-cyber-rules-for-restricted-bulk-data-a-27215
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Die Rolle des Pretexting bei Cyberangriffen
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in SecurityNewsEin Bedrohungsakteur sendet eine E-Mail an einen Benutzer in einem Unternehmen und gibt sich als Mitarbeiter der IT-Abteilung aus. Sie brauchen ein Passwort für eine wichtige Anwendung, und die E-Mail ist überzeugend. Sie erwähnt Aspekte der Anwendung, die nur dem Benutzer bekannt sind, verweist auf eine kürzlich verschickte Aktualisierungs-E-Mail, die unternehmensweit versandt wurde, und endet…
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E-Rechnungspflicht erfordert Stärkung der E-Mail-Sicherheit
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Tags: mailFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/e-rechnungspflicht-erfordernis-staerkung-e-mail-sicherheit
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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Time Capsule Instructions’
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Tags: datavia the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/01/randall-munroes-xkcd-time-capsule-instructions/
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DEF CON 32 The Past, Present, and Future of Bioweapons
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Tags: conferenceAuthors/Presenters: Lucas Potter, Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow-Meow, Xavier Palmer Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/def-con-32-the-past-present-and-future-of-bioweapons/
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Legacy App Migration: Transforming Outdated Systems
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Tags: unclassifiedBusinesses are perpetually under pressure to innovate in a fast-paced digital era. But legacy applications, written with outdated… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/legacy-app-migration-transforming-outdated-systems/
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Treasury Dept. Sanctions Chinese Tech Vendor for Complicity
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in SecurityNewsIntegrity Technology Group was found complicit with Flax Typhoon as part of a broader Chinese strategy to infiltrate the IT systems of US critical infrastructure. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/treasury-department-sanctions-chinese-tech-vendor
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DEF CON 32 You Got A Lighter I Need To Do Some Electroporation
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Tags: conferenceAuthors/Presenters: J. Utley, P. Rhodes, J. Hill Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/def-con-32-you-got-a-lighter-i-need-to-do-some-electroporation/
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Addressing PKI Management Pitfalls: From Chaos to Clarity
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Tags: infrastructureEffective Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) management needs to combine ways of handling PKI infrastructure along with the recommended best practices. In many cases, management of digital signatures or certificates is not that widely understood and can often lead to an outage that could have been proactively prevented. This mismanagement of certificates can also impact safe……
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US government sanctions Chinese cybersecurity company linked to APT group
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in SecurityNewsThe US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued sanctions against a Beijing cybersecurity company for its role in attacks attributed to a Chinese cyberespionage group known as Flax Typhoon.The company, called Integrity Technology Group (Integrity Tech), is accused of providing the computer infrastructure that Flax Typhoon used in its operations…
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Top Tips for Weather API Integration and Data Utilization
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in SecurityNewsIntegrate weather APIs to enhance your app with real-time data, forecasts, and personalized insights. Improve user experience while… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/top-tips-for-weather-api-integration-data-utilization/
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Apple Offers $95M to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit
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in SecurityNewsThe proposed settlement would amount to roughly $20 per Apple product that has Siri enabled, for each plaintiff. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/apple-offers-95m-to-settle-siri-privacy-lawsuit
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Richmond University Medical Center data breach impacted 674,033 individuals
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in SecurityNewsRichmond University Medical Center has confirmed that a ransomware attack in May 2023 affected 670,000 individuals. New York’s Richmond University Medical Center confirmed a May 2023 ransomware attack impacted 674,033 individuals. Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) is a healthcare institution based in Staten Island, New York. It provides a wide range of medical services, including…
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Dental Practice Pays State in Alleged Data Breach ‘Cover Up’
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in SecurityNewsIndiana Attorney General Fines Westend Dental $350K in 2020 Ransomware Hack. An Indiana dental practice agreed to pay the state $350,000 and implement a long list of data security improvements following an alleged 2020 ransomware breach cover up that came to light when state regulators investigated a patient complaint about unfulfilled requests for dental X-rays.…
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Adopt a Personal Safety Plan Outside of Work
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Tags: unclassifiedDigital security and personal safety go hand in hand. We believe that adopting a comprehensive personal safety plan outside of work is crucial for protecting yourself from potential threats. Here are some essential steps to enhance your personal digital security and overall safety. Stay Aware of Your Surroundings Whether you’re commuting, shopping, or attending social……
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Cybersecurity deserves a place in the political spotlight
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Tags: cybersecurityFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/cybersecurity-deserves-a-place-in-the-political-spotlight
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Treasury’s sanctions office reportedly subjected to Chinese hack
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/treasurys-sanctions-office-reportedly-subjected-to-chinese-hack
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GenAI cybersecurity ROI outlook shared by business leaders
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/genai-cybersecurity-roi-outlook-shared-by-business-leaders
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Apple to settle claims Siri collected user data without permission
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/apple-to-settle-claims-siri-collected-user-data-without-permission