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New Buhti ransomware uses leaked payloads and public exploits

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New Buhti ransomware uses leaked payloads and public exploits 26/05/2023 at 08:09 By Helga Labus A newly identified ransomware operation has refashioned leaked LockBit and Babuk payloads into Buhti ransomware, to launch attacks on both Windows and Linux systems. Use of public exploits One notable aspect of the attackers leveraging the Buhti ransomware is their […]

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Phishers use encrypted file attachments steal Microsoft 365 account credentials

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Phishers use encrypted file attachments steal Microsoft 365 account credentials 26/05/2023 at 08:09 By Helga Labus Phishers are using encrypted restricted-permission messages (.rpmsg) attached in phishing emails to steal Microsoft 365 account credentials. “[The campaigns] are low volume, targeted, and use trusted cloud services to send emails and host content (Microsoft and Adobe),” say Trustwave

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Strengthening travel safety protocols with ISO 31030

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Strengthening travel safety protocols with ISO 31030 26/05/2023 at 07:20 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Tracy Reinhold, Chief Security Officer at Everbridge, talks about ISO 31030, the officially recognized International Standard for travel risk management, guiding how to manage risks to organizations and travelers. The global pandemic has been the

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Phishing campaign targets ChatGPT users

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Phishing campaign targets ChatGPT users 25/05/2023 at 14:05 By Helga Labus A clever phishing campaign aimed at stealing users’ business email account credentials by impersonating OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT chatbot, has been spotted by Inky researchers. The attack ChatGPT has quickly gained popularity and is used widely by individuals and organizations. That’s enough

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Barracuda email security appliances hacked via zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-2868)

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Barracuda email security appliances hacked via zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-2868) 25/05/2023 at 13:07 By Zeljka Zorz A vulnerability (CVE-2023-2868) in Barracuda Networks’ Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances has been exploited by attackers, the company has warned. About CVE-2023-2868 CVE-2023-2868 is a critical remote command injection vulnerability affecting only physical Barracuda Email Security Gateway appliances, versions 5.1.3.001

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The essence of OT security: A proactive guide to achieving CISA’s Cybersecurity Performance Goals

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The essence of OT security: A proactive guide to achieving CISA’s Cybersecurity Performance Goals 25/05/2023 at 08:12 By Help Net Security The widespread adoption of remote and hybrid working practices in recent years has brought numerous benefits to various industries, but has also introduced new cyber threats, particularly in the critical infrastructure sector. These threats

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How smart bots are infecting and exploiting the internet

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How smart bots are infecting and exploiting the internet 25/05/2023 at 07:15 By Help Net Security According to Imperva, bad bot traffic grew to 30.2%, a 2.5% increase over 2021. In this Help Net Security video, Lynn Marks, Senior Product Manager at Imperva, discusses malicious bot activity. This is a substantial threat for businesses, leading

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IT employee piggybacked on cyberattack for personal gain

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IT employee piggybacked on cyberattack for personal gain 24/05/2023 at 14:34 By Helga Labus A 28-year-old former IT employee of an Oxford-based company has been convicted of blackmailing his employer and unauthorized access to a computer with intent to commit other offences, after pleading guilty during a hearing at Reading Crown Court, England. IT employee

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Microsoft, GitHub announce application security testing tools for Azure DevOps

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Microsoft, GitHub announce application security testing tools for Azure DevOps 24/05/2023 at 14:34 By Zeljka Zorz GitHub has announced that its application security testing tools are now more widely available for subscribers of Microsoft’s Azure DevOps Services. Enabling GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps (Source: Microsoft) What is GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps? GitHub

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Legitimate Android app transforms into data-snooping malware

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Legitimate Android app transforms into data-snooping malware 24/05/2023 at 11:16 By Help Net Security ESET researchers have discovered a trojanized Android app named iRecorder – Screen Recorder. It was available on Google Play as a legitimate app in September 2021, with malicious functionality most likely added in August 2022. During its existence, the app was

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How to avoid shadow AI in your SOC

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How to avoid shadow AI in your SOC 24/05/2023 at 07:57 By Help Net Security Samsung’s recent discovery that employees had uploaded sensitive code to ChatGPT should serve as a reminder for security leaders to tread carefully when it comes to integrating new artificial intelligence tools throughout their organizations. Shadow AI Employees are using the

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Navigating the quantum leap in cybersecurity

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Navigating the quantum leap in cybersecurity 24/05/2023 at 07:17 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, we sit down with Dr. Atsushi Yamada, the newly appointed CEO of ISARA, a security solutions company specializing in creating quantum-safe cryptography. With over two decades of experience in cryptography and cybersecurity, Dr. Yamada discusses his vision

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CISO-level tips for securing corporate data in the cloud

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CISO-level tips for securing corporate data in the cloud 24/05/2023 at 07:17 By Help Net Security The presence of each third-party application increases the potential for attacks, particularly when end users install them without proper oversight or approval. IT security teams face challenges in obtaining comprehensive knowledge about the apps connected to their corporate SaaS

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Simple OSINT techniques to spot AI-fueled disinformation, fake reviews

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Simple OSINT techniques to spot AI-fueled disinformation, fake reviews 23/05/2023 at 12:20 By Helga Labus Error messages that ChatGPT and other AI language models generate can be used to uncover disinformation campaigns, hate speech and fake reviews via OSINT collection and analysis, says Nico Dekens, director of intelligence at ShadowDragon. AI-generated content found via Google

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7 access management challenges during M&A

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7 access management challenges during M&A 23/05/2023 at 07:37 By Help Net Security Integrating an acquired company into a single organization is a daunting task that can take weeks, months, or even years to complete. To have a successful conclusion to the mergers and acquisitions (M&As) process, identity and access management (IAM) teams need time

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Gap between OT security assumptions and reality

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Gap between OT security assumptions and reality 23/05/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In the fast-evolving landscape of technology and connectivity, ensuring the security of operational technology (OT) systems has become a paramount concern for organizations worldwide. In this Help Net Security video, Daniel Bren, CEO at OTORIO, discusses a significant discrepancy between how

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Vulnerability in Zyxel firewalls may soon be widely exploited (CVE-2023-28771)

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Vulnerability in Zyxel firewalls may soon be widely exploited (CVE-2023-28771) 22/05/2023 at 14:05 By Zeljka Zorz A recently fixed command injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-28771) affecting a variety Zyxel firewalls may soon be exploited in the wild, Rapid7 researchers have warned, after publishing a technical analysis and a PoC script that triggers the vulnerability and achieves a

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Blacklist untrustworthy apps that peek behind your firewall

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Blacklist untrustworthy apps that peek behind your firewall 22/05/2023 at 08:05 By Help Net Security With an increasing number of endpoints and expanding attack surfaces, dodgy apps can offer a way around your firewall. Due to data privacy concerns, Montana has passed the first bill in the United States to ban TikTok. Previously, India has

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Wireless Broadband Alliance CEO on key drivers for Wi-Fi adoption in enterprise networks

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Wireless Broadband Alliance CEO on key drivers for Wi-Fi adoption in enterprise networks 22/05/2023 at 07:47 By Mirko Zorz The demand for robust, reliable, and high-speed connectivity is increasing rapidly in the era of relentless digital transformation. This Help Net Security interview with Tiago Rodrigues, CEO at Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), delves into the future

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How generative AI is reshaping the identity verification landscape

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How generative AI is reshaping the identity verification landscape 22/05/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security The identity verification market is experiencing a significant surge in growth. In recent years, many solutions have emerged to assist businesses in establishing trust and facilitating remote user onboarding. This demand arises from the alarming rise in identity fraud,

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