ποΈ China-Linked 'Muddling Meerkat' Hijacks DNS to Map Internet on Global Scale ποΈ
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A previously undocumented cyber threat dubbed Muddling Meerkat has been observed undertaking sophisticated domain name system DNS activities in a likely effort to evade security measures and conduct reconnaissance of networks across the world since October 2019. Cloud security firm Infoblox described the threat actor as likely affiliated with the.π Read more.
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𧨠How to Protect Your Personal Data π§¨
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All your online activity creates a trail of data. And that data tells a story. The story of you. The... The post How to Protect Your Personal Data appeared first on McAfee Blog.π Read more.
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How to Protect Your Personal Data | McAfee Blog
All your online activity creates a trail of data. And that data tells a story. The story of you. The websites, apps, and services you use throughout the
π Judge0 Sandbox Vulnerabilities Expose Systems to Takeover Risk π
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Tanto Security uncovered three vulnerabilities which could allow attackers to execute sandbox escapes and gain root permissions on host machines.π Read more.
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Infosecurity Magazine
Judge0 Sandbox Vulnerabilities Expose Systems to Takeover Risk
Tanto Security uncovered three vulnerabilities which could allow attackers to execute sandbox escapes and gain root permissions on host machines
π΅οΈββοΈ 'Muddling Meerkat' Poses Nation-State DNS Mystery π΅οΈββοΈ
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Likely Chinalinked adversary has blanketed the Internet with DNS mail requests over the past five years via open resolvers, furthering Great Firewall of China ambitions. But the exact nature of its activity is unclear.π Read more.
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Darkreading
Muddling Meerkat Poses Nation-State DNS Mystery
Likely China-linked adversary has blanketed the Internet with DNS mail requests over the past five years via open resolvers, furthering Great Firewall of China ambitions. But the exact nature of its activity is unclear.
π Study Reveals Alarming Levels of USPS Phishing Traffic π
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The top malicious domains attracted over 100,000 hits each, according to Akamai Security.π Read more.
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Infosecurity Magazine
Study Reveals Alarming Levels of USPS Phishing Traffic
The top malicious domains attracted over 100,000 hits each, according to Akamai Security
ποΈ Google Prevented 2.28 Million Malicious Apps from Reaching Play Store in 2023 ποΈ
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Google on Monday revealed that almost 200,000 app submissions to its Play Store for Android were either rejected or remediated to address issues with access to sensitive data such as location or SMS messages over the past year. The tech giant also said it blocked 333,000 bad accounts from the app storefront in 2023 for attempting to distribute malware or for repeated policy violations. "In 2023,.π Read more.
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𧨠The Darkgate Menace: Leveraging Autohotkey & Attempt to Evade Smartscreen π§¨
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Authored by Yashvi Shah, Lakshya Mathur and Preksha Saxena McAfee Labs has recently uncovered a novel infection chain associated with... The post The Darkgate Menace Leveraging Autohotkey Attempt to Evade Smartscreen appeared first on McAfee Blog.π Read more.
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The Darkgate Menace: Leveraging Autohotkey & Attempt to Evade Smartscreen | McAfee Blog
Authored by Yashvi Shah, Lakshya Mathur and Preksha Saxena McAfee Labs has recently uncovered a novel infection chain associated with DarkGate malware.
π΅οΈββοΈ 13.4M Kaiser Insurance Members Affected by Data Leak to Online Advertisers π΅οΈββοΈ
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Tracking code used for keeping tabs on how members navigated through the healthcare giant's online and mobile sites was oversharing a concerning amount of information.π Read more.
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Darkreading
Kaiser Insurance Leaks 13.4M Members' Data to Online Advertisers
Tracking code used for keeping tabs on how members navigated through the healthcare giant's online and mobile sites was oversharing a concerning amount of information.
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π΅οΈββοΈ Okta: Credential-Stuffing Attacks Spike via Proxy Networks π΅οΈββοΈ
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Okta warns users that the attack requests are made through an anonymizing service like Tor or various commercial proxy networks.π Read more.
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Darkreading
Okta: Credential-Stuffing Attacks Spike via Proxy Networks
Okta warns users that the attack requests are made through an anonymizing service like Tor or various commercial proxy networks.
π΅οΈββοΈ Cybersecurity Is Becoming More Diverse β¦ Except by Gender π΅οΈββοΈ
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While other professions are making up ground, cybersecurity still lags behind in female representation, thanks to a lack of respect and inclusion.π Read more.
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Darkreading
Cybersecurity Is Becoming More Diverse β¦ Except by Gender
While other professions are making up ground, cybersecurity still lags behind in female representation, thanks to a lack of respect and inclusion.
π΅οΈββοΈ ESET PROTECT Portfolio Now Includes New MDR Tiers and Features π΅οΈββοΈ
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Darkreading
ESET PROTECT Portfolio Now Includes New MDR Tiers and Features
βοΈ FCC Fines Major U.S. Wireless Carriers for Selling Customer Location Data βοΈ
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission FCC today levied fines totaling nearly 200 million against the four major carriers including ATT, Sprint, TMobile and Verizon for illegally sharing access to customers' location information without consent.π Read more.
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Krebs on Security
FCC Fines Major U.S. Wireless Carriers for Selling Customer Location Data
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today levied fines totaling nearly $200 million against the four major carriers -- including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon -- for illegally sharing access to customers' location information without consent.
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ποΈ New U.K. Law Bans Default Passwords on Smart Devices Starting April 2024 ποΈ
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The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre NCSC is calling on manufacturers of smart devices to comply with new legislation that prohibits them from using default passwords, effective April 29, 2024. "The law, known as the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure act or PSTI act, will help consumers to choose smart devices that have been designed to.π Read more.
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π Why space exploration is important for Earth and its future: Q&A with David Eicher π
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We caught up with Astronomy magazine editorinchief David Eicher to talk about key challenges facing our planet, the benefits of space exploration, and the possibility of life beyond Earth.π Read more.
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Welivesecurity
Why space exploration is important for Earth and its future: Q&A with David Eicher
Astronomy magazine editor-in-chief David Eicher shares his thoughts about key challenges facing our planet, the importance of space exploration for humanity, and the possibility of life beyond Earth
π Google Blocks 2.3 Million Apps From Play Store Listing π
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Google blocked millions of policyviolating apps from being listed on Play in 2023 and banned 333,000 bad accounts.π Read more.
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Infosecurity Magazine
Google Blocks 2.3 Million Apps From Play Store Listing
Google blocked millions of policy-violating apps from being listed on Play in 2023 and banned 333,000 bad accounts
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π FCC Fines Carriers $200m For Selling User Location Data π
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Some of Americas biggest wireless carriers illegally sold customer location, says FCC.π Read more.
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Infosecurity Magazine
FCC Fines Carriers $200m For Selling User Location Data
Some of Americaβs biggest wireless carriers illegally sold customer location, says FCC
π’ LightSpy malware has made a comeback, and this time it's coming after your macOS devices π’
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The LightSpy malware is back, and this time threat actors are targeting macOS devices with improved detectionevasion techniques.π Read more.
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IT Pro
LightSpy malware has made a comeback, and this time it's coming after your macOS devices
The LightSpy malware is back, and this time threat actors are targeting macOS devices with improved detection-evasion techniques
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ποΈ U.S. Government Releases New AI Security Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure ποΈ
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The U.S. government has unveiled new security guidelines aimed at bolstering critical infrastructure against artificial intelligence AIrelated threats. "These guidelines are informed by the wholeofgovernment effort to assess AI risks across all sixteen critical infrastructure sectors, and address threats both to and from, and involving AI systems," the Department of Homeland Security DHS.π Read more.
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ποΈ Considerations for Operational Technology Cybersecurity ποΈ
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Operational Technology OT refers to the hardware and software used to change, monitor, or control the enterprise's physical devices, processes, and events. Unlike traditional Information Technology IT systems, OT systems directly impact the physical world. This unique characteristic of OT brings additional cybersecurity considerations not typically present in conventional IT security.π Read more.
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π’ Stealthy malware: The threats hiding in plain sight π’
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As malicious software becomes increasingly difficult to detect, businesses must act to counter the stealthy malware threat.π Read more.
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ITPro
Stealthy malware: The threats hiding in plain sight
As malicious software becomes increasingly difficult to detect, businesses must act to counter the stealthy malware threat
π§ AI cybersecurity solutions detect ransomware in under 60 seconds π§
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Worried about ransomware? If so, its not surprising. According to the World Economic Forum, for large cyber losses 1 million, the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated is increasing, doubling from 40 in 2019 to almost 80 in 2022. And more recent activity is tracking even higher. Meanwhile, other dangers are appearing on The post AI cybersecurity solutions detect ransomware in under 60 seconds appeared first on Security Intelligence.π Read more.
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Security Intelligence
AI cybersecurity solutions detect ransomware in under 60 seconds
As cyber criminals make use of AI tools, cybersecurity pros have to keep up. New security solutions may offer an exciting edge against ransomware attacks.