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Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 284 appeared first on Security Affairs. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! MORE
Microsoft released the Project OneFuzz, an open-source fuzzing framework for its cloud computing service Azure. Microsoft this week announced the release of the Project OneFuzz which is an open-source fuzzing framework for its cloud computing service Azure. MORE
Related: Life insurance types explained From shopping to socializing or paying their bills, people seem to be doing everything online these days, so it was only a matter of time until insurance companies stepped into the digital world. Online tools make it easier for you to compare insurance companies, weigh the pros and the cons of different life insurance policy types and draw your conclusions, so you can choose the policy that works for you. Affirm the website is secure. MORE
Appsec and cloud security skills are the most in demand, and a shortage of staff is wearing on security teams, a new study shows MORE
Sweden is banning Chinese tech giant Huawei and ZTE from building new 5G wireless networks due to national security concerns. Another state, Sweden, announced the ban of Chinese tech companies Huawei and ZTE from building its 5G network infrastructure. MORE
As a vertically integrated company, Luxottica designs, manufactures, distributes and retails its eyewear brands, including LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Apex by Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, Eyemed vision care plan, and Glasses.com. MORE
But here's how the company can get its act together in time for 2020 Facebook's Ex-CSO Says That Ship Has Sailed; Look to 2020 With less than three months to go until the U.S. midterm elections, Alex Stamos, until recently Facebooks's CSO, says there isn't time to properly safeguard this year's elections. MORE
Britain’s most senior cyber general declared that the UK has implemented an advanced offensive cyberwar capability that could destroy its enemies. Sanders explained that its cyber army was supported by the GCHQ intelligence agency to deliver offensive cyber capabilities. MORE
Smartwatch and wearable device maker Garmin had to shut down some of its connected services and call centers following a ransomware attack. The outage also impacted the company call centers, making it impossible for the company to provide information to its users. MORE
It has produced several reports outlining what's wrong and what needs to be fixed. It's not fixing them : GAO looked at three DoD-designed initiatives to see whether the Pentagon is following through on its own goals. In a majority of cases, DoD has not completed the cybersecurity training and awareness tasks it set out to. It was unclear in many cases who had completed which training modules. MORE
The great remote work experiment has exacerbated existing challenges and exposed new gaps, but there are things to be learned from office challenges MORE
It's time for state governments to act as leaders, adopt digital ID standards, enable new online voting systems, and provide broad-based access to all communities for the benefit of all MORE
In an interview, Al Pascual of Javelin Strategy & Research, discusses the challenges involved in securing the exploding IoT landscape consumers now own about 870 million IoT devices. MORE
Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 286 appeared first on Security Affairs. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! MORE
The financially-motivated hacker group FIN11 has started spreading ransomware to monetize its cyber criminal activities. In recent attacks, the group was observed deploying the Clop ransomware into the networks of its victims. MORE
Group-IB Finds Hacking Group Attacked Hundreds of Checkout Sites A cybercriminal gang dubbed "UltraRank" that has planted malicious JavaScript code in hundreds of e-commerce websites around the world over the last five years to steal payment card data also takes the unusual step of selling the data on its own, the security firm Group-IB reports. MORE
Security Security / National SecuritySeven distinct factors between now and the election threaten to combine, compound, and reinforce each other in unpredictable ways. MORE
Apparent Ransomware Attack Has National Impact A security incident that apparently involved ransomware has crippled the network of Universal Health Services, which owns hundreds of facilities across the U.S. MORE
Information security is vital, of course. But the concept of "IT security" has never made sense MORE
Security Experts Offer Risk Mitigation Tips With the massive shift to telework as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, shadow IT is becoming a more critical security issue around the world. Security experts offer tips on mitigating the risks involved MORE
How a rocky relationship between IT operations and cybersecurity teams can compound security risks MORE
Jay Heiser of Gartner Says the Cloud Demands New Security Processes, Tools The transition to cloud-based software and infrastructure has revolutionized development and services. It's also created a bevy of new security challenges. Jay Heiser of Gartner says if organizations don't get cloud security right, it's their own fault. MORE
” G7 experts pointed out that these attacks often involve payments in crypto-assets, jeopardizing essential functions along with our collective security and prosperity. The post The G7 expresses its concern over ransomware attacks appeared first on Security Affairs. MORE
The Swiss watchmaker giant Swatch Group shut down its systems over the weekend because it was the victim of a cyber attack. Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group shut down its IT systems in response to a cyber attack that hit its infrastructure over the weekend. MORE
But people who don’t take advantage of these added safeguards may find it far more difficult to regain access when their account gets hacked, because increasingly thieves will enable multi-factor options and tie the account to a device they control. As a career chief privacy officer for different organizations, Dennis Dayman has tried to instill in his twin boys the importance of securing their online identities against account takeovers. MORE
A security leader shares tips for adopting a CISO mindset, creating risk management strategies, and "selling infosec" to IT and executives MORE
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France won’t ban the Chinese giant Huawei from its upcoming 5G telecommunication networks. However, Macron said that France will favor European providers of 5G technology due to security concerns. MORE
Senator Wyden Releases 2017 Report That Blames Lack of Security for Leaks An internal CIA report released Tuesday found that the agency's failure to secure its own systems led to the massive 2017 data breach that enabled classified information, including details on 35 CIA hacking tools, to be leaked to WikiLeaks MORE
ForeScout's Ellen Sundra on Security Priorities and Challenges It's relatively easy to list an enterprise's cybersecurity priorities for 2020. But who owns them? What are the hurdles to completing these projects? These can be tougher questions to answer, says Ellen Sundra of ForeScout MORE
Facing looming election threats and a ransomware epidemic, the bureau says it has revamped its process for warning hacking victims. Security Security / National Security MORE
Malware BazarLoader Universal Health Services cyber attack Cybersecurity digital transformation IT services Point3 Security ransomware ryuk Sopra Steria TrickBotSopra Steria hit with cyber attack that reportedly encrypted parts of their network on Oct. MORE
Security Critics Discuss the Gaps in the System After news of yet another apparent Aadhaar-related data breach, some security experts are once again calling for the government to substantially beef up security for the identification system MORE
Security Advisory Bundled Publication for October 2020 – Cisco announced the release of patches for 17 high-severity flaws in its security appliances. “All of these vulnerabilities have a Security Impact Rating (SIR) of High.” MORE
Senator Wyden Releases CIA's Own 2017 Report Into Leak of 'Vault 7' Hacking Tools An internal CIA report from 2017 - just released in heavily redacted form - found that the agency's failure to secure its own systems facilitated the massive "Vault 7" data breach that enabled classified information, including details of 35 CIA hacking tools, to be leaked to WikiLeaks MORE
VMware patched several flaws in its ESXi, Workstation, Fusion and NSX-T products, including a critical code execution vulnerability. VMware has fixed several vulnerabilities in its ESXi, Workstation, Fusion and NSX-T products, including a critical flaw that allows arbitrary code execution. MORE
Cloud Pak for Security Digital transformation is accelerating. Organisations are adopting SAAS solutions at increasing rates to reduce internal IT constraints and budgets. This webinar will take a deep dive into IBM's Cloud Pak for Security where you will learn how to: Gain insights without moving your data; Respond faster to secuirty incidents with automation and investigative capabilities; Run anywhere, connect security openly MORE
Keeping data secure requires a range of skills and perfect execution. AI makes that possible MORE
The encryption app is putting a $50 million infusion from WhatsApp cofounder Brian Acton to good use, building out features to help it go mainstream. Security Security / Security News MORE
The discipline has lessons for IT security -- here are a quick half-dozen DevOps has taken over enterprise software development. MORE
Legislation Based on Cyberspace Solarium Commission's Recommendations A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has proposed providing $28 billion to state and local governments to bolster their cybersecurity and IT infrastructures MORE
Data Breach Today
JUNE 17, 2020
Senator Wyden Releases CIA's Own 2017 Report Into Leak of 'Vault 7' Hacking Tools An internal CIA report from 2017 - just released in heavily redacted form - found that the agency's failure to secure its own systems facilitated the massive "Vault 7" data breach that enabled classified information, including details of 35 CIA hacking tools, to be leaked to WikiLeaks
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 14, 2020
Legislation Based on Cyberspace Solarium Commission's Recommendations A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has proposed providing $28 billion to state and local governments to bolster their cybersecurity and IT infrastructures
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Data Breach Today
AUGUST 22, 2019
Jay Heiser of Gartner Says the Cloud Demands New Security Processes, Tools The transition to cloud-based software and infrastructure has revolutionized development and services. It's also created a bevy of new security challenges. Jay Heiser of Gartner says if organizations don't get cloud security right, it's their own fault.
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Apparent Ransomware Attack Has National Impact A security incident that apparently involved ransomware has crippled the network of Universal Health Services, which owns hundreds of facilities across the U.S.
Speaker: Shlomo Bielak, CTO, Benchmark Corp
The "baked-in" security DevOps approach has long taken the spotlight in the developer world. However, teams are now discovering this approach results in unfocused developers and a frustrated security team. In the current climate, we cannot afford to let security implementations falter. It's time to manage your team's energies to maximize DevOps efficiency, all the while maintaining top security standards. Join Shlomo Bielak, and learn how to keep your DevSecOps team focused and connected without creating silos
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Cloud Pak for Security Digital transformation is accelerating. Organisations are adopting SAAS solutions at increasing rates to reduce internal IT constraints and budgets. This webinar will take a deep dive into IBM's Cloud Pak for Security where you will learn how to: Gain insights without moving your data; Respond faster to secuirty incidents with automation and investigative capabilities; Run anywhere, connect security openly
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Data Breach Today
JUNE 16, 2020
Senator Wyden Releases 2017 Report That Blames Lack of Security for Leaks An internal CIA report released Tuesday found that the agency's failure to secure its own systems led to the massive 2017 data breach that enabled classified information, including details on 35 CIA hacking tools, to be leaked to WikiLeaks
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 20, 2020
As a vertically integrated company, Luxottica designs, manufactures, distributes and retails its eyewear brands, including LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Apex by Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, Eyemed vision care plan, and Glasses.com.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Sweden is banning Chinese tech giant Huawei and ZTE from building new 5G wireless networks due to national security concerns. Another state, Sweden, announced the ban of Chinese tech companies Huawei and ZTE from building its 5G network infrastructure.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Britain’s most senior cyber general declared that the UK has implemented an advanced offensive cyberwar capability that could destroy its enemies. Sanders explained that its cyber army was supported by the GCHQ intelligence agency to deliver offensive cyber capabilities.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 18, 2020
The financially-motivated hacker group FIN11 has started spreading ransomware to monetize its cyber criminal activities. In recent attacks, the group was observed deploying the Clop ransomware into the networks of its victims.
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Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Group-IB Finds Hacking Group Attacked Hundreds of Checkout Sites A cybercriminal gang dubbed "UltraRank" that has planted malicious JavaScript code in hundreds of e-commerce websites around the world over the last five years to steal payment card data also takes the unusual step of selling the data on its own, the security firm Group-IB reports.
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Information security is vital, of course. But the concept of "IT security" has never made sense
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 14, 2020
” G7 experts pointed out that these attacks often involve payments in crypto-assets, jeopardizing essential functions along with our collective security and prosperity. The post The G7 expresses its concern over ransomware attacks appeared first on Security Affairs.
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
The discipline has lessons for IT security -- here are a quick half-dozen DevOps has taken over enterprise software development.
Dark Reading
MAY 2, 2019
How a rocky relationship between IT operations and cybersecurity teams can compound security risks
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 23, 2018
But here's how the company can get its act together in time for 2020 Facebook's Ex-CSO Says That Ship Has Sailed; Look to 2020 With less than three months to go until the U.S. midterm elections, Alex Stamos, until recently Facebooks's CSO, says there isn't time to properly safeguard this year's elections.
Security Affairs
JULY 23, 2020
Smartwatch and wearable device maker Garmin had to shut down some of its connected services and call centers following a ransomware attack. The outage also impacted the company call centers, making it impossible for the company to provide information to its users.
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 29, 2018
In an interview, Al Pascual of Javelin Strategy & Research, discusses the challenges involved in securing the exploding IoT landscape consumers now own about 870 million IoT devices.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Microsoft released the Project OneFuzz, an open-source fuzzing framework for its cloud computing service Azure. Microsoft this week announced the release of the Project OneFuzz which is an open-source fuzzing framework for its cloud computing service Azure.
Dark Reading
AUGUST 10, 2020
A security leader shares tips for adopting a CISO mindset, creating risk management strategies, and "selling infosec" to IT and executives
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 22, 2020
VMware patched several flaws in its ESXi, Workstation, Fusion and NSX-T products, including a critical code execution vulnerability. VMware has fixed several vulnerabilities in its ESXi, Workstation, Fusion and NSX-T products, including a critical flaw that allows arbitrary code execution.
Data Breach Today
APRIL 17, 2020
Security Experts Offer Risk Mitigation Tips With the massive shift to telework as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, shadow IT is becoming a more critical security issue around the world. Security experts offer tips on mitigating the risks involved
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The Swiss watchmaker giant Swatch Group shut down its systems over the weekend because it was the victim of a cyber attack. Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group shut down its IT systems in response to a cyber attack that hit its infrastructure over the weekend.
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
The encryption app is putting a $50 million infusion from WhatsApp cofounder Brian Acton to good use, building out features to help it go mainstream. Security Security / Security News
Dark Reading
JULY 28, 2020
Keeping data secure requires a range of skills and perfect execution. AI makes that possible
Threatpost
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Malware BazarLoader Universal Health Services cyber attack Cybersecurity digital transformation IT services Point3 Security ransomware ryuk Sopra Steria TrickBotSopra Steria hit with cyber attack that reportedly encrypted parts of their network on Oct.
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 24, 2020
Related: Life insurance types explained From shopping to socializing or paying their bills, people seem to be doing everything online these days, so it was only a matter of time until insurance companies stepped into the digital world. Online tools make it easier for you to compare insurance companies, weigh the pros and the cons of different life insurance policy types and draw your conclusions, so you can choose the policy that works for you. Affirm the website is secure.
Krebs on Security
JUNE 19, 2020
But people who don’t take advantage of these added safeguards may find it far more difficult to regain access when their account gets hacked, because increasingly thieves will enable multi-factor options and tie the account to a device they control. As a career chief privacy officer for different organizations, Dennis Dayman has tried to instill in his twin boys the importance of securing their online identities against account takeovers.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 284 appeared first on Security Affairs. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived!
WIRED Threat Level
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Facing looming election threats and a ransomware epidemic, the bureau says it has revamped its process for warning hacking victims. Security Security / National Security
Schneier on Security
APRIL 17, 2020
It has produced several reports outlining what's wrong and what needs to be fixed. It's not fixing them : GAO looked at three DoD-designed initiatives to see whether the Pentagon is following through on its own goals. In a majority of cases, DoD has not completed the cybersecurity training and awareness tasks it set out to. It was unclear in many cases who had completed which training modules.
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The great remote work experiment has exacerbated existing challenges and exposed new gaps, but there are things to be learned from office challenges
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France won’t ban the Chinese giant Huawei from its upcoming 5G telecommunication networks. However, Macron said that France will favor European providers of 5G technology due to security concerns.
Dark Reading
JULY 30, 2020
Appsec and cloud security skills are the most in demand, and a shortage of staff is wearing on security teams, a new study shows
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 25, 2020
Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 286 appeared first on Security Affairs. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived!
WIRED Threat Level
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Security Security / National SecuritySeven distinct factors between now and the election threaten to combine, compound, and reinforce each other in unpredictable ways.
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 13, 2020
It's time for state governments to act as leaders, adopt digital ID standards, enable new online voting systems, and provide broad-based access to all communities for the benefit of all
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Security Advisory Bundled Publication for October 2020 – Cisco announced the release of patches for 17 high-severity flaws in its security appliances. “All of these vulnerabilities have a Security Impact Rating (SIR) of High.”
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 9, 2018
Security Critics Discuss the Gaps in the System After news of yet another apparent Aadhaar-related data breach, some security experts are once again calling for the government to substantially beef up security for the identification system
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