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Unknown attackers are trying to trick Windows users into spinning up a custom Linux virtual machine (VM) with a pre-configured backdoor, Securonix researchers have discovered. The campaign The attack began with a phishing email, they believe, but they weren’t able to pinpoint the intendend victims. The email included a link pointing to an unusually big ZIP file (285 MB), and its name – OneAmerica Survey.zip – points to the likely lure: a survey by OneAmerica … More →

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Google has delivered fixes for two vulnerabilities endangering Android users that “may be under limited, targeted exploitation”: CVE-2024-43047, a flaw affecting Qualcomm chipsets, and CVE-2024-43093, a vulnerability in the Google Play framework. The exploited vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-43047, CVE-2024-43093) Qualcomm patched CVE-2024-43047 – a use-after-free vulnerability in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) service that could be exploited to escalate privileges on targeted devices – in October 2024, and urged original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to deploy the patches … More →

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In this study, GitGuardian and CyberArk reveal the stark reality of secrets management across 1,000 organizations. With 79% experiencing secrets leaks and an average remediation time of 27 days, the findings expose critical gaps between security confidence and reality. Learn how leading organizations tackle the secrets sprawl crisis and what sets successful security programs apart from the rest. Get actionable insights into modernizing your secrets security strategy for today’s cloud-native world. Download the Voice of … More →

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BigID launched Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Starter App, built natively in Snowflake and using the Snowflake Native App Framework. BigID’s DSPM Starter App will be available via Snowflake Marketplace and provide rapid data discovery and classification assessment natively in the Snowflake AI Data Cloud. As data environments grow more complex, with fragmented sources, rising breaches, and increasing demands for AI governance, organizations are under greater pressure to safeguard their sensitive data. BigID DSPM Starter … More →

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The open-source software (OSS) industry is developing the core software for the global infrastructure, to the point that even some proprietary software giants adopt Linux servers for their cloud services. Still, it has never been able to get organized by creating representative bodies capable of giving an organic response to issues such as those raised at the European level by the Cyber Resilience Act. I have been advocating for years the need to transform a … More →

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In this Help Net Security interview, Barry Mainz, CEO at Forescout, discusses the obstacles organizations encounter in attaining security visibility, particularly within cloud and hybrid environments. He explains why asset intelligence—going beyond basic visibility to understand device behavior and risk—is essential. Mainz also discusses how AI and machine learning can help organizations stay proactive as the attack surface continues to grow. What are the primary challenges organizations face when trying to achieve security visibility, particularly … More →

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Application Security Engineer MassMutual | USA | Hybrid – View job details As an Application Security Engineer, you will conduct in-depth security assessments, including vulnerability scanning, and code reviews. Ensure secure coding practices are followed, and security controls are incorporated into software designs. Conduct detailed threat modeling to identify attack vectors and potential weaknesses. Ensure compliance with security regulations, frameworks, and industry standards such as OWASP. Cybersecurity Engineer, Resilience Electrolux Group | Italy | On-site … More →

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The proliferation of non-human identities and the complexity of modern application architectures have created significant security challenges, particularly in managing sensitive credentials, according to GitGuardian and CyberArk. Based on a survey of 1,000 IT decision-makers in organizations with over 500 employees across the US, UK, Germany, and France, the report reveals a significant rise in awareness and concern regarding the risks associated with secrets sprawl. Secrets leaks are on the rise 79% of respondents reported … More →

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Synology has released fixes for an unauthenticated “zero-click” remote code execution flaw (CVE-2024-10443, aka RISK:STATION) affecting its popular DiskStation and BeeStation network attached storage (NAS) devices. About CVE-2024-10443 CVE-2024-10443 was discovered by Rick de Jager, a security researcher at Midnight Blue, and has been exploited at the Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 hacking competition ten days ago. The specifics of CVE-2024-10443 are under wraps for the moment, but we know that it may allow unauthenticated attackers to … More →

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The IRISSCERT Cyber Crime Conference (IRISSCON) returns on November 6th at the Aviva Stadium, where global cybersecurity leaders will explore AI’s revolutionary role in defending against and contributing to cyber threats. As Ireland’s longest-standing cybersecurity conference, IRISSCON 2024 will dive into AI’s impact on how it both enhances security and enables cybercriminals to scale and automate attacks. With generous support from diamond sponsors ESET, Symantec, and BH Consulting, the event will highlight cutting-edge AI strategies … More →

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In this Help Net Security interview, Rachel Barouch, an Organizational Coach for VCs and startups and a former VP HR in both a VC and a Cybersecurity startup, discusses the dynamics of cybersecurity researchers and team-building strategies. She highlights that these researchers, often brilliant and introverted, come with distinctive working styles, making it challenging to foster collaboration. However, with the right approach to assessing, managing, retaining and developing them, organizations can unlock their potential and … More →

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Whispr is an open-source CLI tool designed to securely inject secrets from secret vaults, such as AWS Secrets Manager and Azure Key Vault, directly into your application’s environment. This enhances secure local software development by seamlessly managing sensitive information. Whispr key features Safe secret injection: Fetch and inject secrets from your desired vault using HTTPS, SSL encryption, and strict CERT validation. Just In Time (JIT) privilege: Set environment variables for developers only when they’re needed. … More →

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In this Help Net Security video, James Edgar, CISO at Corpay, reveals insights into cybersecurity health, concerns, challenges, and other considerations for building a solid defense program. Key insights revealed in Corpay’s 2024 State of Business Cybersecurity Report: 67% of respondents blame lack of capital resources for preventing companies from reaching their desired level of cyber protection. 61% of respondents plan to test or implement AI tools for cybersecurity purposes in the next 12 months. … More →

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53% of consumers report being aware of their national privacy laws, a 17-percentage point increase compared to 2019, according to Cisco. Informed consumers are also much more likely to feel their data is protected (81%) compared to those who are unaware (44%). “Our survey highlights the importance of privacy awareness in building consumer trust in brands and AI technologies,” says Harvey Jang, Cisco VP and Chief Privacy Officer. “Nearly 60% of consumers aware of privacy … More →

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Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Patching problems: The “return” of a Windows Themes spoofing vulnerability Despite two patching attempts, a security issue that may allow attackers to compromise Windows user’s NTLM (authentication) credentials via a malicious Windows themes file still affects Microsoft’s operating system, 0patch researchers have discovered. Black Basta operators phish employees via Microsoft Teams Black Basta ransomware affiliates are still trying to trick … More →

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Security debt, defined for this report as flaws that remain unfixed for longer than a year, exists in 76% of organizations in the financial services sector, with 50% of organizations carrying critical security debt, according to Veracode. Financial sector apps accumulate more security debt With the average cost of a data breach in the financial industry estimated to be $6.08 million, the research comes at a critical time for one of the most highly targeted … More →

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In this Help Net Security interview, Mike McNeil, CEO at Fleet, talks about the security risks posed by unmanaged mobile devices and how mobile device management (MDM) solutions help address them. He also discusses employee resistance to MDM and how open-source transparency can build trust. Lastly, McNeil shares insights on managing devices in remote locations and what’s next for MDM technology. What are some of the biggest threats of unmanaged mobile devices, and how does … More →

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OpenPaX is an open-source kernel patch that mitigates common memory safety errors, re-hardening systems against application-level memory safety attacks using a simple Linux kernel patch. It’s available under the same GPLv2 license terms as the Linux kernel. “We are pleased to be able to bring this to the industry at large and as an integrated offering for our customers with Edera Protect,” said Ariadne Conill, distinguished engineer at Edera and maintainer of Alpine Linux. “Until … More →

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Although most organizations use emails with built-in security features that filter out suspicious messages, criminals always find a way to bypass these systems. With the development of AI technology, phishing is becoming increasingly difficult to recognize, allowing them to circumvent security measures. While most attempts do not succeed, it only takes one to cause significant damage to a company’s operations. Mick Leach, Field CISO at Abnormal Security, discusses why the automotive industry is the new … More →

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Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Action1, Balbix, BreachLock, Commvault, Dashlane, Data Theorem, Edgio, ExtraHop, Fastly, Frontegg, GitGuardian, IBM, Ivanti, Jumio, Kusari, Legit Security, Metomic, Nametag, Neon, Nucleus Security, Okta, Qualys, Rubrik, SAFE Security, Sectigo, Securiti, Veeam Software, and XM Cyber. Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Management unifies asset inventory and risk factors Qualys launched the Risk Operations Center (ROC) with Enterprise TruRisk Management (ETM). The solution enables … More →

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