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Cisco IOS XE zero-day exploited by attackers to deliver implant (CVE-2023-20198)

A previously unknown vulnerability (CVE-2023-20198) affecting networking devices running Cisco IOS XE software is being exploited by a threat actor to take control of the devices and install an implant, Cisco Talos researchers have warned today. ...

RomCom Malware Group Targets EU Gender Equality Summit

A hacker group that continues to extend its reach from financially motivated attacks into cyber-espionage this summer targeted attendees of a gender equality conference with a pared-down version of the RomCom remote access trojan (RAT). Void ...

DEF CON 31 – Alan Meekins’ ‘Snoop On To Them, As They Snoop On To Us’

Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. ...

Is Cisco’s Acquisition of Splunk a Shade of Brilliance or Madness?

Is Cisco’s Acquisition of Splunk a Shade of Brilliance or Madness? 3 min read·Just now -- Acquiring companies in the tech space is more about defining the future and less about solving the current threats or problems. Companies acquiring ...

Account takeover data, consumer insights, and emerging trends in 2023

See findings from Sift’s Q3 2023 Digital Trust & Safety Index on account takeover data, consumer insights, and emerging trends. The post Account takeover data, consumer insights, and emerging trends in 2023 appeared first on Sift Blog. The ...

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Sign Combo’

via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD! The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Sign Combo’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Elon’s CSAM FAIL: Twitter Fined by Australian Govt.

Straya strikes back: Musk’s mob declines to answer questions, breaking law dunundah. The post Elon’s CSAM FAIL: Twitter Fined by Australian Govt. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Microsoft Launches an AI Bug Bounty Program

As Microsoft aggressively integrates AI into its broad portfolio of products and services, the IT giant now is looking for help to ensure they are free of vulnerabilities. The company this month unveiled a new bug bounty program that will pay ...

DEF CON 31 – Alessandro Magnosi’s, Arash Parsa’s, Athanasios Tserpelis’ – ‘StackMoonwalk’

Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. ...

Protecting the EU’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks in a changing environment

The critical infrastructure is commonly defined as the systems and networks that provide basic services... The post Protecting the EU’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks in a changing environment appeared first on Entrust Blog. The post ...

Signal Pours Cold Water on Zero-Day Exploit Rumors

Privacy-focused messaging firm Signal is pouring cold water on widespread rumors of a zero-day exploit in its popular encrypted chat app. The post Signal Pours Cold Water on Zero-Day Exploit Rumors appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Zyxel Networks introduces 22Gbps WiFi 7 access point for MSPs and SMBs

Zyxel Networks launched its first WiFi 7 access point for managed service providers (MSPs) and small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Zyxel’s WBE660S WiFi 7 BE22000 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Pro Access Point provides enterprise-grade ...

More Aggressive Time-to-Exploit Vulnerability Trends Affect Oracle and SAP Security Too

More Aggressive Time-to-Exploit Vulnerability Trends Affect Oracle and SAP Security Too ltabo Mon, 10/16/2023 - 13:49 On September 28th, Mandiant published their Time-To-Exploit trends report, including several very insightful stats covering ...

Compromised Skype accounts deliver DarkGate malware to employees

A threat actor is using compromised Skype accounts to deliver the DarkGate malware to target organizations, Trend Micro researchers have warned. “Versions of DarkGate have been advertised on Russian language forum eCrime since May 2023. ...

Survey Sees Shift to Passwordless Authentication Accelerating

A survey of 1,005 IT decision-makers published today found 89% expected their organizations to use passwords for less than 25% of logins within five years. The post Survey Sees Shift to Passwordless Authentication Accelerating appeared first on ...

Proactively Threat Hunting in the Cloud: Why It’s Essential

As organizations continue to pivot towards the cloud, an emergent and dynamic threat landscape follows. The cloud, while offering unprecedented agility and scalability, presents new vulnerabilities and challenges in safeguarding sensitive data. ...

Cyber Security Awareness Month last minute activities & initiatives to use if you didn’t plan ahead

The post Cyber Security Awareness Month last minute activities & initiatives to use if you didn’t plan ahead appeared first on Click Armor. The post Cyber Security Awareness Month last minute activities & initiatives to use if you ...

Academics Devise Cyber Intrusion Detection System for Unmanned Robots

Australian AI researchers teach an unmanned military robot’s operating system to identify MitM cyberattacks. The post Academics Devise Cyber Intrusion Detection System for Unmanned Robots appeared first on SecurityWeek.

AppOmni and KPMG Canada Team Up to Strengthen SaaS Security

Our strategic collaboration will create a streamlined path for KPMG to deploy AppOmni’s comprehensive SaaS security solution to Canada-based customers. The post AppOmni and KPMG Canada Team Up to Strengthen SaaS Security appeared first on ...

Build Vs. Buy: The Unknown Unknowns of FIDO-Based Passkeys

There are many unknown unknowns associated with building a FIDO-based passkey solution versus adopting off-the-shelf solutions. The post Build Vs. Buy: The Unknown Unknowns of FIDO-Based Passkeys appeared first on Security Boulevard.