Researchers Describe Windows 11 Preview Scam

Researchers Describe Windows 11 Preview Scam

Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Fraud Risk Management Malware Distributed Using Fake Windows Installer Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • July 27, 2021     Unofficial Windows 11 downloads hide malware. (Source: Kaspersky) Although Microsoft is slated to release the Windows 11 operating system in December, it’s already available for a limited pre-release preview. And cybercriminals are…

Are we taking zero trust too far in cybersecurity? | #government | #hacking | #cyberattack | #cybersecurity | #infosecurity | #hacker | National Cyber Security

Are we taking zero trust too far in cybersecurity? | #government | #hacking | #cyberattack | #cybersecurity | #infosecurity | #hacker | National Cyber Security

Aug. 1—Depending on who you talk to, zero trust is a new concept for stopping data breaches, the preferred network architecture for cybersecurity, the most secure model for online interactions, the best security framework or even a mantra for life — and its influence is growing rapidly. Wherever you turn, experts and thought leaders are…

9 Ransomware Enablers – And Tactics for Combating Them

9 Ransomware Enablers – And Tactics for Combating Them

Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Governance & Risk Management , IT Risk Management Patch Management and Locking Down Remote Desktop Protocol Remain Essential Defenses Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 29, 2021     Buyers’ and sellers’ listings on darknet forums for access to organizations’ networks (Source: Positive Technologies) Ransomware operations continue to thrive thanks…

Apple releases iOS 14.7.1 to fix Apple Watch unlocking and a zero-day exploit | #macos | #macsecurity | #cybersecurity | #infosecurity | #hacker | National Cyber Security

Apple releases iOS 14.7.1 to fix Apple Watch unlocking and a zero-day exploit | #macos | #macsecurity | #cybersecurity | #infosecurity | #hacker | National Cyber Security

Last week iOS 14.7 appeared, adding features including support for Apple’s magnetic battery pack. Unfortunately, the update also interrupted the “Unlock with iPhone” feature that Apple Watch wearers used for easy access to their wristwear. Now, another update is going out to fix that. However, even if you don’t have an Apple Watch, you should…

Threat intel firms suggest ransomware gang ‘BlackMatter’ has ties to DarkSide, REvil hackers

Threat intel firms suggest ransomware gang ‘BlackMatter’ has ties to DarkSide, REvil hackers

Written by Tim Starks Jul 28, 2021 | CYBERSCOOP Digital sleuths at cyber threat intelligence firms have found clues that a seemingly new ransomware organization has links to DarkSide and REvil, two gangs that suddenly disappeared shortly after major attacks. From the moment DarkSide vanished following the Colonial Pipeline incident and REvil went dark after…

Three New Zero-Days Disclosed in Kaseya Unitrends

Three New Zero-Days Disclosed in Kaseya Unitrends

Three new Kaseya zero-day vulnerabilities were just disclosed in Kaseya Unitrends, including an RCE and an authenticated privilege escalation on the client-side. According to a recently released public advisory warning, the Kaseya serice should be kept off the internet until a patch is made available. “Do not expose this service or the clients directly to…

Top 5 Benefits of Cloud Infrastructure Security 

Top 5 Benefits of Cloud Infrastructure Security 

Embracing new technologies lead to qualitative growth but simultaneously holds high chances of quantitative data breaches. While adopting cloud technology, it is important to see the security of cloud infrastructure as one of the crucial responsibilities. There are various organizations out there that are still unsure of the security of their data present in the…

Biden Warns Cyberattacks Could Escalate to a “Real Shooting War”

Biden Warns Cyberattacks Could Escalate to a “Real Shooting War”

U.S. President Joe Biden has warned that cyberattacks could escalate into a full-blown conflict as tensions with Russia and China grew because of a succession of hacking incidents impacting American organizations, agencies, and infrastructure. During a speech at the National Counterterrorism Center of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence Biden stated: You know,…

UC San Diego Health discloses data breach after phishing attack

UC San Diego Health discloses data breach after phishing attack

UC San Diego Health, the academic health system of the University of California, San Diego, has disclosed a data breach after the compromise of some employees’ email accounts. UC San Diego Health is one of the nation’s best hospitals, being repeatedly ranked as the best health care system in San Diego, according to the 2021-2022 U.S….