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Starbucks operations hit after ransomware attack on supply chain software vendor
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Tags: ai, attack, ceo, control, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, hacker, monitoring, open-source, privacy, programming, radius, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, supply-chain, tool, vulnerabilityStarbucks is grappling with operational challenges after a ransomware attack on a third-party software provider, affecting the company’s ability to process employee schedules and payroll, according to Reuters.Last week, Blue Yonder, a UK-based supply chain software vendor serving Starbucks and other retailers, acknowledged experiencing service disruptions due to a ransomware attack.”Blue Yonder experienced disruptions to…
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Researchers Detailed Tools Used By Hacktivists Fueling Ransomware Attacks
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in SecurityNewsCyberVolk, a politically motivated hacktivist group, has leveraged readily available ransomware builders like AzzaSec, Diamond, LockBit, and Chaos to launch DDoS and ransomware attacks against targets opposing Russian interests. The highly skilled members of the group modify and improve these tools, which results in an increase in their level of sophistication and makes it more…
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9 VPN alternatives for securing remote network access
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Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, control, corporate, credentials, cve, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dns, encryption, endpoint, exploit, firewall, fortinet, group, guide, Hardware, iam, identity, infrastructure, Internet, iot, least-privilege, login, malicious, malware, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, network, office, password, ransomware, risk, router, saas, service, software, strategy, switch, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, waf, zero-trustOnce the staple for securing employees working remotely, VPNs were designed to provide secure access to corporate data and systems for a small percentage of a workforce while the majority worked within traditional office confines. The move to mass remote working brought about by COVID-19 in early 2020 changed things dramatically. Since then, large numbers…
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Act fast to snuff out employee curiosity over ‘free’ AI apps
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in SecurityNewsThe word “free” has always tempted employees who are looking for an app or template to make their work easier. These days, combine “free” with “AI” and the lure is almost irresistible.Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, free AI-themed apps have exploded. Unfortunately, some are created by threat actors. One of the latest…
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Weaponized pen testers are becoming a new hacker staple
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Tags: access, attack, cloud, credentials, defense, google, hacker, iam, intelligence, linux, macOS, malicious, malware, microsoft, open-source, password, penetration-testing, RedTeam, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, windowsMalicious adaptations of popular red teaming tools like Cobalt Strike and Metasploit are causing substantial disruption, emerging as a dominant strategy in malware campaigns.According to research by threat-hunting firm Elastic, known for its search-powered solutions, these two conventional penetration testing tools were weaponized to account for almost half of all malware activities in 2024.”The most…
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Walking the Walk: How Tenable Embraces Its >>Secure by Design<< Pledge to CISA
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Tags: access, application-security, attack, authentication, best-practice, business, cisa, cloud, conference, container, control, credentials, cve, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, exploit, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, injection, Internet, leak, lessons-learned, mfa, open-source, passkey, password, phishing, risk, saas, service, siem, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAs a cybersecurity leader, Tenable was proud to be one of the original signatories of CISA’s “Secure by Design” pledge earlier this year. Our embrace of this pledge underscores our commitment to security-first principles and reaffirms our dedication to shipping robust, secure products that our users can trust. Read on to learn how we’re standing…
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Hundreds of code libraries posted to NPM try to install malware on dev machines
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in SecurityNewsThese are not the the developer tools you think they are. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2024/11/javascript-developers-targeted-by-hundreds-of-malicious-code-libraries/
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Android 15’s security and privacy features are the update’s highlight
New tools aim at phone snatchers, snooping kids or partners, and cell hijackers. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/android-15s-security-and-privacy-features-are-the-updates-highlight/
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17 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
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Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, blockchain, business, ceo, cisa, ciso, cloud, communications, conference, container, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, fortinet, google, governance, group, guide, hacker, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-management, skills, software, technology, threat, tool, training, windowsWith the New Year on the horizon, many IT professionals may be looking to improve their careers in 2025 but need direction on the best way. The latest data from Foote Partners may provide helpful signposts.Analyzing more than 638 certifications as part of its 3Q 2024 “IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report,” Foote Partners…
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FBI pierces ‘anonymity’ of cryptocurrency, secret domain registrars in Scattered Spider probe
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in SecurityNewsThe US Justice Department on Wednesday announced the arrest of five suspected members of the notorious Scattered Spider phishing crew, but the most interesting part of the case was a US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document detailing how easily the feds were able to track the phishers’ movements and activities. In recent years, services that push…
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Malware campaign abused flawed Avast Anti-Rootkit driver
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in SecurityNewsThreat actors exploit an outdated Avast Anti-Rootkit driver to evade detection, disable security tools, and compromise the target systems. Trellix researchers uncovered a malware campaign that abused a vulnerable Avast Anti-Rootkit driver (aswArPot.sys) to gain deeper access to the target system, disable security solutions, and gain system control. This alarming tactic corrupts trusted kernel-mode drivers,…
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Defining Cyber Risk Assessment and a Compliance Gap Analysis and How They Can be Used Together
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in SecurityNewsA cyber risk assessment is a tool that helps organizations identify and prioritize risks associated with threats that are relevant to their unique environment. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/defining-cyber-risk-assessment-and-a-compliance-gap-analysis-and-how-they-can-be-used-together/
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Google’s New Restore Credentials Tool Simplifies App Login After Android Migration
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has introduced a new feature called Restore Credentials to help users restore their account access to third-party apps securely after migrating to a new Android device.Part of Android’s Credential Manager API, the feature aims to reduce the hassle of re-entering the login credentials for every app during the handset replacement.”With Restore Credentials, apps can…
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Wallet Scam: A Case Study in Crypto Drainer Tactics
ey takeaways Introduction Crypto drainers are malicious tools that steal digital assets like NFTs, and tokens from cryptocurrency wallets. They often … First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2024/walletconnect-scam-a-case-study-in-crypto-drainer-tactics/
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Blov HTML Crypter: Phishing Evasion Through Encryption and Obfuscation
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in SecurityNewsCybercriminals are sharpening their phishing tactics with tools like Blov HTML Crypter, a utility that modifies HTML files to evade detection by security scanners. By employing techniques such as minification, encryption, and encoding, this tool transforms malicious HTML content into a form that’s harder for security systems to recognize. Contact a SlashNext security expert… First…
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Cybersecurity Blind Spots in IaC and PaC Tools Expose Cloud Platforms to New Attacks
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have disclosed two new attack techniques against infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and policy-as-code (PaC) tools like HashiCorp’s Terraform and Open Policy Agent (OPA) that leverage dedicated, domain-specific languages (DSLs) to breach cloud platforms and exfiltrate data.”Since these are hardened languages with limited capabilities, they’re supposed to be more secure than First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 18 – Nov 24)
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in SecurityNewsWe hear terms like “state-sponsored attacks” and “critical vulnerabilities” all the time, but what’s really going on behind those words? This week’s cybersecurity news isn’t just about hackers and headlines”, it’s about how digital risks shape our lives in ways we might not even realize.For instance, telecom networks being breached isn’t just about stolen data”,…
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Russia-linked APT TAG-110 uses targets Europe and Asia
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in SecurityNewsRussia-linked threat actors TAG-110 employed custom malware HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY to target organizations in Asia and Europe. Insikt Group researchers uncovered an ongoing cyber-espionage campaign by Russia-linked threat actor TAG-110 that employed custom malware tools HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY. The campaign primarily targeted government entities, human rights groups, and educational institutions in Central Asia, East Asia,…
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7-Zip RCE Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
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in SecurityNewsA critical security vulnerability has been disclosed in the popular file archiving tool 7-Zip, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-11477, has been attributed to an integer underflow in the Zstandard decompression implementation, which could lead to remote code execution (RCE). CVE-2024-11477 Vulnerability Details The vulnerability, CVE-2024-11477 discovered by […]…
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New Microsoft tool allows remote fixes for unbootable devices
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/new-microsoft-tool-allows-remote-fixes-for-unbootable-devices
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Google’s AI-powered fuzzing tool discovers 26 new vulnerabilities
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/googles-ai-powered-fuzzing-tool-discovers-26-new-vulnerabilities
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DEF CON 32 Troll Trapping Through TAS Tools Exposing Speedrunning Cheaters
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in SecurityNewsAuthors/Presenters: Allan Cecil Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors 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/2024/11/def-con-32-troll-trapping-through-tas-tools-exposing-speedrunning-cheaters/
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Google AI Tool Finds 26 Bugs in Open-Source Projects
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in SecurityNewsOne Vulnerability Had Been Undiscovered for Two Decades, Researchers Said. Google researchers used an AI-powered fuzzing tool to identify 26 vulnerabilities in open-source code repositories, some of which had been lurking undiscovered for several decades. Each was found with AI, using AI-generated and enhanced fuzz targets, Google said. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Price Drop: This Complete Ethical Hacking Bundle is Now $35
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in SecurityNewsGet a comprehensive, potentially lucrative ethical hacking education with 18 courses on today’s top tools and tech. This bundle is just $34.97 for a limited time. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/ethical-hacking-course-bundle/
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The Evolution of Hashing Algorithms: From MD5 to Modern Day
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Tags: toolHashing algorithms have come a long way! This blog post takes you on a journey through the evolution of hashing, from early examples like MD5 to the modern SHA family and beyond. Discover how these crucial cryptographic tools have evolved to meet the demands of today’s security challenges. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…