Data Breach Today
APRIL 17, 2023
Don't Panic: Apparent macOS Beta Testing Is Highly Buggy, Poses No Immediate Threat Apple users: Don't fear newly discovered samples of LockBit ransomware designed to target newer macOS devices. Researchers say the still-in-development code, tied to no known in-the-wild attacks, contains numerous errors, leaving it unable to execute.
The Last Watchdog
APRIL 17, 2023
No organization is immune to cybersecurity threats. Even the most well-protected companies can be susceptible to attacks if they are not careful about a proactive approach towards cyber security. Related: Why timely training is a must-have That’s why businesses of all sizes need to understand the biggest cybersecurity weaknesses and take steps to mitigate them.
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Data Breach Today
APRIL 17, 2023
New resources released Monday from a high-profile federal advisory group provide insights into the state of healthcare sector preparedness and best practices for dealing with evolving cyberthreats, according to Erik Decker, CISO of Intermountain Healthcare and co-chair of the task force.
Jamf
APRIL 17, 2023
Jamf Threat Labs examines two sophisticated spyware attacks and provides recommendations for organizations to defend users from increasingly complex threats.
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Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.
Data Breach Today
APRIL 17, 2023
Also: Conspiracy to Transmit Interstate Threats and Commit Interstate Harassment U.S. law enforcement says a troll farm operated by the Chinese Ministry of Public Security used fake Facebook and Twitter accounts to disseminate propaganda and harass dissidents located in the United States. The troll farm was part of a Chinese effort known as the 912 Special Project Working Group.
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Data Breach Today
APRIL 17, 2023
Healthcare entities of all types and sizes could be the next targets of major cybersecurity attacks, said Nitin Natarajan, deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Healthcare firms need to be vigilant against ransomware, DDoS and medical device breaches, he said.
Security Affairs
APRIL 17, 2023
Vice Society ransomware operators have been spotted using a PowerShell tool to exfiltrate data from compromised networks. Palo Alto Unit 42 team identified observed the Vice Society ransomware gang exfiltrating data from a victim network using a custom-built Microsoft PowerShell (PS) script. Threat actors are using the PowerShell tool to evade software and/or human-based security detection mechanisms.
Data Breach Today
APRIL 17, 2023
Security VP Dave Summitt of Florida-Based Cancer Center Discusses Top IAM Issues Healthcare sector entities have a special mix of identity and access management challenges, but other factors, including the shortage of skilled cybersecurity expertise, create even more obstacles, says Dave Summitt, vice president, cybersecurity, at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute.
Security Affairs
APRIL 17, 2023
Kaspersky researchers warn of a new QBot campaign leveraging hijacked business emails to deliver malware. In early April, Kaspersky experts observed a surge in attacks that QBot malware attacks (aka Qakbot , QuackBot, and Pinkslipbot ). QBot has been active since 2008, it is used by threat actors for collecting browsing data and banking credentials, and other financial information from the victims.
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Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.
Dark Reading
APRIL 17, 2023
A little preconference reconnoitering of upcoming seminars, keynotes, and track sessions makes plotting your days easier. Here's one attendee's list.
Security Affairs
APRIL 17, 2023
Legion is an emerging Python-based credential harvester and hacking tool that allows operators to break into various online services. Cado Labs researchers recently discovered a new Python-based credential harvester and hacking tool, named Legion, which was sold via Telegram. At this time, the sample analyzed by Cado Labs has a low detection rate of 0 on VirusTotal.
Schneier on Security
APRIL 17, 2023
Motherboard is reporting on AI-generated voices being used for “swatting”: In fact, Motherboard has found, this synthesized call and another against Hempstead High School were just one small part of a months-long, nationwide campaign of dozens, and potentially hundreds, of threats made by one swatter in particular who has weaponized computer generated voices.
Security Affairs
APRIL 17, 2023
The Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream is allegedly shutting down its operations after Citizen Lab and Microsoft uncovered their spyware. Last week Citizen Lab researchers reported that at least five civil society members were victims of spyware and exploits developed by the Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream. The victims include journalists, political opposition figures, and an NGO worker located in North America, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
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Geopolitical risk is now at the top of the agenda for CEOs. But tracking it can be difficult. The world is more interconnected than ever, whether in terms of economics and supply chains or technology and communication. Geopolitically, however, it is becoming increasingly fragmented – threatening the operations, financial well-being, and security of globally connected companies.
HID Global
APRIL 17, 2023
Today’s colleges demand secure solutions such as HID's multifunction Wolfpack One Card for safely connecting students to services and applications campus wide.
KnowBe4
APRIL 17, 2023
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), described as “a popular platform used by a significant number of Indians for booking train tickets,” has cautioned users about a malicious Android application that’s being used to commit fraud against railway passengers.
WIRED Threat Level
APRIL 17, 2023
Documents obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of investigations by the US agency into alleged database misuse that includes harassment, stalking, and more.
Dark Reading
APRIL 17, 2023
Because the security vulnerability is under active exploit, Google isn't releasing full details of the flaw while users could remain vulnerable.
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Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.
eSecurity Planet
APRIL 17, 2023
OPSWAT continues to build out the capabilities of MetaAccess, their network access control (NAC) solution, and offers an attractive trial of up to 50 licenses for an unlimited duration. MetaAccess focuses on delivery of a virtual appliance that can be deployed with equal capability in local networks or in the cloud for robust, far-reaching capabilities.
WIRED Threat Level
APRIL 17, 2023
The discovery of malicious encryptors for Apple computers could herald new risks for macOS users if the malware continues to evolve.
Dark Reading
APRIL 17, 2023
Communicating cyber-risk upward to C-suite and board takes simplification and better understanding of the audience.
WIRED Threat Level
APRIL 17, 2023
Three criminal cases detail China's alleged attempts to extend its security forces' influence online—and around the globe.
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“Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI” is an extensive guide for integrating generative AI into product strategy and careers featuring over 150 real-world examples, 30 case studies, and 20+ frameworks, and endorsed by over 20 leading AI and product executives, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.
Dark Reading
APRIL 17, 2023
Learning how to break the latest AI models is important, but security researchers should also question whether there are enough guardrails to prevent the technology's misuse.
CILIP
APRIL 17, 2023
Future Libraries - invitation to tender CILIP is looking to commission a collaborative research and development project focused on re-imagining England’s public library sector for the future and funded by Arts Council England. The aim is to develop an evidence-based map of how current and future demand for library services is changing and provide a robust basis on which to plan and advocate for future development.
Dark Reading
APRIL 17, 2023
Thousands of restaurants impacted by what Aloha PoS parent company NCR says was a ransomware attack on one of its data centers.
HID Global
APRIL 17, 2023
Learn how biometrics help withdraw banking pain points with HID while delivering the highest level of identity assurance and lower fraudulent activity.
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Dark Reading
APRIL 17, 2023
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IG Guru
APRIL 17, 2023
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Dark Reading
APRIL 17, 2023
Members of the former ransomware group are using a FIN7 backdoor to deliver malware —including Cobalt Strike — to victim systems.
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