June, 2023

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How Shady Chinese Encryption Chips Got Into the Navy, NATO, and NASA

WIRED Threat Level

The US government warns encryption chipmaker Hualan has suspicious ties to China’s military. Yet US agencies still use one of its subsidiary’s chips, raising fears of a backdoor.

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Barracuda Urges Replacing — Not Patching — Its Email Security Gateways

Krebs on Security

It’s not often that a zero-day vulnerability causes a network security vendor to urge customers to physically remove and decommission an entire line of affected hardware — as opposed to just applying software updates. But experts say that is exactly what transpired this week with Barracuda Networks , as the company struggled to combat a sprawling malware threat which appears to have undermined its email security appliances in such a fundamental way that they can no longer be safely u

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Feds Warn Health Sector of TimisoaraHackerTeam Threats

Data Breach Today

HHS Says 'Obscure' Group Has Resurfaced, Hitting a Cancer Center Federal authorities are warning healthcare and public health sector entities of an apparent resurgence of TimisoaraHackerTeam after an attack in recent weeks by the obscure ransomware group on a U.S. cancer center. HHS says the group was discovered by security researchers in 2018.

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Chip Giant TSMC Blames $70M LockBit Breach on IT Hardware Supplier

Dark Reading

The group has given one of Apple's biggest semiconductor suppliers until Aug. 6 to pay $70 million or risk having its data and "points of entry" to its network publicly leaked.

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Customer Experience Management: Optimizing Your Strategy for Financial Success

Speaker: Diane Magers, Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Experience Catalysts

In the world of business, connecting the dots from experience to financial impact is an essential skill. Transforming customer engagement, Voice of Customer (VoC) insights, and Journey Maps into tangible financial outcomes poses a significant challenge for most organizations. To gain buy-in from the C-Suite and key stakeholders, it’s crucial to illustrate how Experience Management translates into clear, measurable business results.

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A Guide to Key Management as a Service

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

A Guide to Key Management as a Service madhav Thu, 06/15/2023 - 11:29 As companies adopt a cloud-first strategy and high-profile breaches hit the headlines, securing sensitive data has become a paramount business concern. The most effective way to ensure data security is through encryption and proper key management. Key Management as a Service (KMaaS) allows companies to manage encryption keys more effectively through a cloud-based solution instead of running the service on physical, on-premises

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The US Is Openly Stockpiling Dirt on All Its Citizens

WIRED Threat Level

A newly declassified report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence reveals that the federal government is buying troves of data about Americans.

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SMS Phishers Harvested Phone Numbers, Shipment Data from UPS Tracking Tool

Krebs on Security

The United Parcel Service (UPS) says fraudsters have been harvesting phone numbers and other information from its online shipment tracking tool in Canada to send highly targeted SMS phishing (a.k.a. “smishing”) messages that spoofed UPS and other top brands. The missives addressed recipients by name, included details about recent orders, and warned that those orders wouldn’t be shipped unless the customer paid an added delivery fee.

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Chinese Hackers Targeted G7 Summit Through MS Office Flaw

Data Breach Today

APT Group Masqueraded as Indonesia's Foreign Ministries in Emails to G7 Officials Suspected Chinese APT groups exploited a 17-year-old Microsoft Office vulnerability in May to launch malware attacks against foreign government officials who attended a G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan. Threat actors targeted officials from France, the United Kingdom, India, Singapore and Australia.

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US Aerospace Contractor Hacked With 'PowerDrop' Backdoor

Dark Reading

Hackers used a little to do a lot, cracking a high-value target with hardly more than the living-off-the-land tools (PowerShell especially) found on any standard Windows computer.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Will Mandatory Generative AI Use Certifications Become the Norm in Legal Filings?

Hunton Privacy

On June 2, 2023, Judge Brantley Starr of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas released what appears to be the first standing order regulating use of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”)—which has recently emerged as a powerful tool on many fronts—in court filings. Generative AI provides capabilities for ease of research, drafting, image creation and more.

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Ofcom Becomes the Latest Victim of MOVEit Supply Chain Attack

IT Governance

The UK’s broadcasting regulator, Ofcom, has revealed that it’s among the organisations whose data has been stolen in the massive MOVEit cyber attack. In a statement , Ofcom said that a “limited amount” of confidential information was stolen by criminal hackers, although its own systems were not compromised. The data relates to certain companies whose practices Ofcom regulates, as well as 412 of its employees.

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Snowden Ten Years Later

Schneier on Security

In 2013 and 2014, I wrote extensively about new revelations regarding NSA surveillance based on the documents provided by Edward Snowden. But I had a more personal involvement as well. I wrote the essay below in September 2013. The New Yorker agreed to publish it, but the Guardian asked me not to. It was scared of UK law enforcement, and worried that this essay would reflect badly on it.

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Russian Cybersecurity Executive Arrested for Alleged Role in 2012 Megahacks

Krebs on Security

Nikita Kislitsin , formerly the head of network security for one of Russia’s top cybersecurity firms, was arrested last week in Kazakhstan in response to 10-year-old hacking charges from the U.S. Department of Justice. Experts say Kislitsin’s prosecution could soon put the Kazakhstan government in a sticky diplomatic position, as the Kremlin is already signaling that it intends to block his extradition to the United States.

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The Essential Guide to Analytic Applications

Embedding dashboards, reports and analytics in your application presents unique opportunities and poses unique challenges. We interviewed 16 experts across business intelligence, UI/UX, security and more to find out what it takes to build an application with analytics at its core. No matter where you are in your analytics journey, you will learn about emerging trends and gather best practices from product experts.

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Microsoft Sets Aside $425M For Anticipated GDPR Fine

Data Breach Today

Targeted Advertising on LinkedIn May Violate Europeans' Privacy Microsoft is warning investors it may receive a fine from European privacy regulators adding up to at least hundreds of millions of dollars over targeted advertising on its LinkedIn social network. European authorities have shown increased willingness to use the GDPR to limit targeted advertising.

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Killnet Threatens Imminent SWIFT, World Banking Attacks

Dark Reading

The DDoS collective claims to be teaming up with ReVIL and Anonymous Sudan for destructive financial attacks in retaliation for US aid in Ukraine, but the partnerships (and danger) are far from verified.

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Court Dismisses IBM’s Breach of Contract Claim Against Micro Focus Finding the Claim to Lack Merit

OpenText Information Management

As I wrote earlier, IBM brought a lawsuit against Micro Focus alleging breach of contract and copyright infringement by Micro Focus Enterprise Suite products. Here is the blog I posted as to the technical aspects of the meritless claim. We confidently asserted then that IBM’s claims are legally and factually without merit. With respect to … The post Court Dismisses IBM’s Breach of Contract Claim Against Micro Focus Finding the Claim to Lack Merit appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

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UK ICO Reminds Businesses of Privacy Risks in AI

Hunton Privacy

On June 15, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) called for businesses to address the privacy risks posed by generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) before “rushing to adopt the technology.” Stephen Almond, the ICO’s Executive Director of Regulatory Risk, said: “Businesses are right to see the opportunity that generative AI offers.

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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Party Intent Data: Which Is Right for You?

How do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party intent data compare? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party data each have specific advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to four factors: accuracy, cost, control and quantity. This infographic explains the pros and cons of each and helps you understand which one is best for meeting your business objectives. Intent data can be a great way to fill your pipeline and close more deals.

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AI-Generated Steganography

Schneier on Security

New research suggests that AIs can produce perfectly secure steganographic images: Abstract: Steganography is the practice of encoding secret information into innocuous content in such a manner that an adversarial third party would not realize that there is hidden meaning. While this problem has classically been studied in security literature, recent advances in generative models have led to a shared interest among security and machine learning researchers in developing scalable steganography te

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U.K. Cyber Thug “PlugwalkJoe” Gets 5 Years in Prison

Krebs on Security

Joseph James “PlugwalkJoe” O’Connor , a 24-year-old from the United Kingdom who earned his 15 minutes of fame by participating in the July 2020 hack of Twitter , has been sentenced to five years in a U.S. prison. That may seem like harsh punishment for a brief and very public cyber joy ride. But O’Connor also pleaded guilty in a separate investigation involving a years-long spree of cyberstalking and cryptocurrency theft enabled by “ SIM swapping ,” a crime wh

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SEC Alleges SolarWinds CFO, CISO Violated US Securities Laws

Data Breach Today

Bart Kalsu, Tim Brown Could Face Monetary Penalties, Public Company Officer Ban The Securities and Exchange Commission accused SolarWinds CFO Bart Kalsu and CISO Tim Brown of violating securities laws in their response to the 2020 cyberattack. Kalsu and Brown are among "certain current and former executive officers and employees" targeted by the SEC for alleged violations.

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Third MOVEit Transfer Vulnerability Disclosed by Progress Software

Dark Reading

MOVEit has created a patch to fix the issue and urges customers to take action to protect their environments, as Cl0p attacks continue to mount, including on government targets.

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10 Rules for Managing PostgreSQL®

PostgreSQL is a highly versatile and robust technology, capable of addressing a wide range of challenges in diverse environments. Its expanding range of use cases is witnessing exponential growth, allowing PostgreSQL to effectively target an ever-increasing number of applications while minimizing limitations. This whitepaper presents ten indispensable rules that will empower you to optimize your PostgreSQL installation and stay ahead of the evolving landscape.

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List of Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in 2023

IT Governance

Welcome to our new-look list of data breaches and cyber attacks. On this page, you will find all our usual information breaking down the month’s security incidents. However, we’ve decided to consolidate our records onto a single page. So, each month, we’ll update this page with the latest figures and links, so be sure to bookmark it to keep an eye out for the latest data breach news.

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FTC Issues Proposed Order Against Home Security Camera Company Ring

Hunton Privacy

On May 31, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed order against home security camera company Ring LLC (“Ring”) for unfair and deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. According to the FTC’s complaint , Ring allegedly made false or misleading representations that it took reasonable steps to ensure that Ring home security cameras are a secure means to monitor private areas of consumers’ homes.

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7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

Penetration tests are vital components of vulnerability management programs. In these tests, white hat hackers try to find and exploit vulnerabilities in your systems to help you stay one step ahead of cyberattackers. Because these tests can use illegal hacker techniques, pentest services will sign a contract detailing their roles, goals, and responsibilities.

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Ask Fitis, the Bear: Real Crooks Sign Their Malware

Krebs on Security

Code-signing certificates are supposed to help authenticate the identity of software publishers, and provide cryptographic assurance that a signed piece of software has not been altered or tampered with. Both of these qualities make stolen or ill-gotten code-signing certificates attractive to cybercriminal groups, who prize their ability to add stealth and longevity to malicious software.

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.

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50 US Agencies Using Unsecured Devices, Violating Policy

Data Breach Today

Researchers Say Routers, Access Points, Firewalls, VPNs Could Expose Federal Data Security researchers at Censys found hundreds of federally owned devices at 50 different agencies exposed to the internet, accessible through IPv4 addresses and loaded with potentially vulnerable MOVEit and Barracuda Networks' ESG software. The vulnerabilities violate new CISA policy, the firm said.

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Most Enterprise SIEMs Blind to MITRE ATT&CK Tactics

Dark Reading

Organizations are largely deluded about their own security postures, according to an analysis, with the average SIEM failing to detect a whopping 76% of attacker TTPs.

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On the Catastrophic Risk of AI

Schneier on Security

Earlier this week, I signed on to a short group statement , coordinated by the Center for AI Safety: Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war. The press coverage has been extensive, and surprising to me. The New York Times headline is “A.I. Poses ‘Risk of Extinction,’ Industry Leaders Warn.” BBC : “Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, experts warn.”

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