Tag: control
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Detection Engineer’s Guide to Powershell Remoting
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Tags: access, attack, automation, computer, control, credentials, crowdstrike, cyberattack, data, detection, edr, endpoint, exploit, firewall, guide, hacker, malicious, microsoft, mitre, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, powershell, risk, service, siem, threat, tool, update, windowsPowershell Remoting is a powerful feature in Windows that enables IT administrators to remotely execute commands, manage configurations, and automate tasks across multiple systems in a network. Utilizing Windows Remote Management (WinRM), it facilitates efficient management by allowing centralized control over endpoints, making it an essential tool for system administrators to streamline operations and maintain…
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PCI DSS 4.0 Client-Side Security Requirements: Experts Address Urgent Compliance Deadline
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in SecurityNewsWith less than four months until the compliance deadline for new eSkimming security controls in PCI DSS, Source Defense, a pioneer in client-side security, hosted a critical roundtable discussion featuring leading Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs). The webinar brought together top industry experts to address requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1, which organizations must implement by Q1 2025.…
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Innovations in Machine Identity Management for the Cloud
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in SecurityNewsAre We Overlooking Machine Identity Management in Cloud Security? As businesses continually shift their operations to the cloud, the prospect of security becomes increasingly vital. To ensure complete cloud security control, the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets is crucial. This is where innovations related to machine identity management come into play. The question……
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Misconfiguration Manager: Detection Updates
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in SecurityNewsTL;DR: The Misconfiguration Manager DETECT section has been updated with relevant guidance to help defensive operators identify the most prolific attack techniques from the Misconfiguration Manager project. Background If you have been following SpecterOps’s offensive security research over the last few years, you may have noticed our interest in targeting attack paths leveraging Microsoft’s Configuration Manager…
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“Kovrr Reveals New Standardized Approach to Ensure Objectivity to Quantify Cybersecurity Control Impact Financial Forecasts in New Report – Kovrr
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in SecurityNewsArticles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/kovrr-reveals-new-standardized-approach-to-ensure-objectivity-to-quantify-cybersecurity-control-impact-financial-forecasts-in-new-report-kovrr/
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Hackers Using New IoT/OT Malware IOCONTROL To Control IP Cameras, Routers, PLCs, HMIs And Firewalls
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Tags: attack, cctv, control, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, firewall, hacker, infrastructure, iot, iran, malware, router, vulnerabilityRecent cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, including fuel management systems and water treatment facilities in Israel and the US, have been attributed to the Iranian-backed CyberAv3ngers. The attacks, leveraging a custom-built malware named IOCONTROL, exploit vulnerabilities in IoT and OT devices, such as routers, PLCs, HMIs, and firewalls. The malware, designed to operate on various platforms,…
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Multiple flaws in Volkswagen Group’s infotainment unit allow for vehicle compromise
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in SecurityNewsResearchers discovered multiple flaws in the infotainment systems of Volkswagen Group vehicles that could allow to track them in real-time. A team of security researchers from cybersecurity firm PCAutomotive discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the infotainment units used in some vehicles of the Volkswagen Group. Remote attackers can exploit the flaws to achieve certain controls and…
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The Hidden Risks of Mobile Calls and Messages: Why EndEnd Encryption is Just the Starting Line
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Tags: access, android, breach, business, communications, control, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, encryption, endpoint, espionage, government, identity, intelligence, mobile, network, risk, service, startup, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityThe recent breaches of sovereign telecom networks in the United States, underscores how highly connected but fragmented public networks are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. Another rising concern is the blind trust organizations and individuals put into consumer-grade messaging apps such as WhatsApp to share government and commercially-sensitive information. Some of the biggest risks concerning these…
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Cloud Access Security Broker ein Kaufratgeber
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Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, cisco, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, data, detection, endpoint, exploit, gartner, governance, intelligence, mail, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, saas, service, software, startup, threat, tool, zero-day, zero-trust -
Why Role-Based Access Control is Critical to Your Security Stack
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/native/why-role-based-access-control-is-critical-to-your-security-stack
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Germany Disrupts BADBOX Malware on 30,000 Devices Using Sinkhole Action
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in SecurityNewsGermany’s Federal Office of Information Security (BSI) has announced that it has disrupted a malware operation called BADBOX that came preloaded on at least 30,000 internet-connected devices sold across the country.In a statement published earlier this week, authorities said they severed the communications between the devices and their command-and-control (C2) servers by sinkholing the domains…
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Leveraging AI and public data to gain control over third-party risk
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/leveraging-ai-and-public-data-to-gain-control-over-third-party-risk
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Germany cuts hacker access to 30,000 devices infected with BadBox malware
Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) blocked communication between the infected devices, which are typically Android products such as smartphones, tablets and streaming boxes sold through online retailers or resale sites, and the criminals’ control servers.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/germany-hacker-access-malware-cut
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PUMA creeps through Linux with a stealthy rootkit attack
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in SecurityNewsA new loadable kernel module (LKM) rootkit has been spotted in the wild compromising Linux systems with advanced stealth and privilege escalation features.PUMAKIT, as called by the Elastic Security researchers who discovered it during routine threat hunting on VirusTotal, was deployed as part of a multi-stage malware architecture that consists of a dropper, two memory-resident…
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Iran-Linked IOCONTROL Malware Targets SCADA and Linux-Based IoT Platforms
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in SecurityNewsIran-affiliated threat actors have been linked to a new custom malware that’s geared toward IoT and operational technology (OT) environments in Israel and the United States.The malware has been codenamed IOCONTROL by OT cybersecurity company Claroty, highlighting its ability to attack IoT and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) devices such as IP cameras, routers,…
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Thales and Imperva Win Big in 2024
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Tags: access, api, application-security, attack, authentication, banking, business, ciso, cloud, communications, compliance, conference, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, ddos, defense, encryption, firewall, gartner, group, guide, iam, identity, infosec, insurance, intelligence, malicious, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, privacy, risk, saas, service, software, strategy, threat, usaThales and Imperva Win Big in 2024 madhav Fri, 12/13/2024 – 09:36 At Thales and Imperva, we are driven by our commitment to make the world safer, and nothing brings us more satisfaction than protecting our customers from daily cybersecurity threats. But that doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate winning the occasional award. In the year…
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How to turn around a toxic cybersecurity culture
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Tags: access, advisory, attack, authentication, awareness, business, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, governance, group, guide, healthcare, jobs, password, phishing, risk, sans, service, strategy, technology, threat, training, vulnerability, zero-trustA toxic cybersecurity culture affects team turnover, productivity, and morale. Worse yet, it places enterprise systems and data at risk.In a toxic cybersecurity culture, everybody believes that cybersecurity is somebody else’s job, says Keri Pearlson, executive director for Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan (CAMS), a research consortium focusing on cybersecurity leadership and governance issues. “They don’t…
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Security researchers find deep flaws in CVSS vulnerability scoring system
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in SecurityNewsThe industrywide method for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and hardware needs to be revised because it provides potential misleading severity assessment, delegates at Black Hat Europe were told Thursday.The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) makes use of various metrics to quantify vulnerability severity. A presentation at Black Hat by cybersecurity experts from…
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Remcos RAT Malware Evolves with New Techniques
Cyber-attacks involving Remcos RAT surged in Q3 2024, enabling attackers to control victim machines remotely, steal data and carry out espionage First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/remcos-rat-malware-evolves-new/
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Malicious ESLint Package Let Attackers Steal Data And Inject Remote Code
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in SecurityNewsCybercriminals exploited typosquatting to deploy a malicious npm package, `@typescript_eslinter/eslint`, targeting developers seeking the legitimate TypeScript ESLint plugin, which was designed to mimic the genuine plugin, compromised systems by monitoring keystrokes, clipboard data, and executing remote commands. They leveraged a WebSocket server for real-time control and data exfiltration as the persistence of a secondary malicious…
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New Chinese Surveillance Tool Attack Android Users Since 2017
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in SecurityNewsWuhan Chinasoft Token Information Technology Co., Ltd. developed EagleMsgSpy, a surveillance tool operational since 2017, which, installed as an APK, secretly collects extensive user data, including chat messages, screen recordings, audio, call logs, contacts, SMS, location, and network activity. Because the data is sent to a command-and-control server, there is a possibility that it could…
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Researchers find security flaws in Skoda cars that may let hackers remotely track them
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in SecurityNewsSecurity researchers have discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the infotainment units used in some Skoda cars that could allow malicious actors to remotely trigger certain controls and track the cars’ location in real time. PCAutomotive, a cybersecurity firm specializing in the automotive sector, unveiled 12 new security vulnerabilities impacting the latest model of the Skoda Superb…
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ConvoC2 A Red Teamers Tool To Execute Commands on Hacked Hosts Via Microsoft Teams
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in SecurityNewsA stealthy Command-and-Control (C2) infrastructure Red Team tool named ConvoC2 showcases how cyber attackers can exploit Microsoft Teams to execute system commands on compromised hosts remotely. This innovative project, designed with Red Team operations in mind, uses Teams messages for hidden data exfiltration and command execution, demonstrating a significant security challenge for organizations relying on…