Source: securityboulevard.com – Author: Jeffrey Burt It took two brothers who went to MIT months to plan how they were going to steal, launder and hide millions of dollars in cryptocurrency — and only 12 seconds to actually pull off the heist. The brothers, Anton Peraire-Bueno and James Pepaire-Bueno, were indicted by federal prosecutors this […]
Source: securityboulevard.com – Author: Richi Jennings Pictured: Several successful American IT professionals. The U.S. Justice Department says N. Korean hackers are getting remote IT jobs, posing as Americans. They’re funneling their pay into Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program and likely leaving behind remote-access Trojans. Two have been arrested so far, with more suspects sought. In today’s SB Blogwatch, […]
It took two brothers who went to MIT months to plan how they were going to steal, launder and hide millions of dollars in cryptocurrency -- and only 12 seconds to actually pull off the heist.
Source: securityboulevard.com – Author: Jeffrey Burt The operators behind the Ebury server-side malware botnet have been doing business since at least 2009 and, according to the threat researchers who have been tracking it for the last decade, are stronger and more active than ever. The malware has compromised at least 400,000 Linux servers over the […]
The operators behind the Ebury server-side malware botnet have been doing business since at least 2009 and, according to the threat researchers who have been tracking it for the last decade, are stronger and more active than ever. The malware has compromised at least 400,000 Linux servers over the past 15 years, with about 100,000..
It was probably inevitable. Threat researchers detected bad actors using stolen credentials to target LLMs, with the eventual goal of selling the access to other hackers.
Recently, HPE Aruba Networking, formerly known as Aruba Networks, has encountered significant security challenges. Vulnerabilities in their ArubaOS, the proprietary network operating system, have been identified, posing serious risks, including remote code execution (RCE). In this article, we delve into the details of these HPE Aruba vulnerabilities, their implications, and the recommended actions to mitigate […]
This guide provides an overview of the top 15 network penetration testing tools. Aimed at IT and security professionals, it offers detailed insights into each tool’s capabilities and strategic usage for robust cyber defence. Best network penetration testing tool (Our choice) 🥁Drumroll…. It is Metasploit The free version improved the network pen testing as a …
Internal penetration testing is a proactive approach that identifies vulnerabilities from within your network, allowing you to prioritize weaknesses and mitigate risks before they can be exploited. Understanding the methodology, steps, tools, and best practices involved in internal penetration testing is essential for establishing a robust security posture and protecting sensitive assets. 💡This Guide is …
Recently, a wave of malware attacks has surfaced, exploiting vulnerabilities in the update mechanism of the eScan antivirus software. This eScan antivirus backdoor exploit distributes backdoors and cryptocurrency miners, such as XMRig, posing a significant threat to large corporate networks. In this blog, we’ll look into the details of this eScan antivirus backdoor exploit and […]
In the ever-evolving world of ransomware, it’s getting easier for threat groups to launch attacks – as evidence by the growing number of incidents – but more difficult to make a profit. Organizations’ cyber-defenses are getting more resilient, decryptors that enable victims to regain control of their data, and law enforcement crackdowns on high-profile cybercrime..
Google is encouraging the adoption of multi-factor authentication to protect against phishing and other cyberattacks. It hopes 2-Step Verification (2SV) can help.
This attack has been feasible for over two decades:
Researchers have devised an attack against nearly all virtual private network applications that forces them to send and receive some or all traffic outside of the encrypted tunnel designed to protect it from snooping or tampering.
TunnelVision, as the researchers have named their attack, largely negates the entire purpose and selling point of VPNs, which is to encapsulate incoming and outgoing Internet traffic in an encrypted tunnel and to cloak the user’s IP address. The researchers believe it affects all VPN applications when they’re connected to a hostile network and that there are no ways to prevent such attacks except when the user’s VPN runs on Linux or Android. They also said their attack technique may have been possible since 2002 and may already have been discovered and used in the wild since then...
In today’s evolving threat landscape, endpoint security remains crucial. Endpoints, which can be any device that connects to your network – laptops, desktops, tablets, and even mobile phones – are a common target for cyber attacks. A successful endpoint breach can give hackers access to your whole network, potentially leading to serious consequences. Endpoint Security […]
The wireless communications provider announced the new company at RSA, promising that Level Blue will include managed security services and consulting services.
Cuttlefish malware platform roaming around enterprise SOHO routers capable of covertly harvesting public cloud authentication data from internet traffic.
Venafi introduced a 90-Day TLS Readiness solution to help enterprises prepare for Google’s proposed 90-day limit for the lifecycle of a digital certificate.
While China-linked Muddling Meerkat’s operations look like DNS DDoS attacks, it seems unlikely that denial of service is their goal, at least in the near term.
Cisco warns that nation state-backed hackers are exploiting at least two zero-day vulnerabilities in its ASA firewall platforms to plant malware on telecommunications and energy sector networks.
Few words apply as broadly to the public—yet mean as little—as “home network security.”
For many, a “home network” is an amorphous thing. It exists somewhere between a router, a modem, an outlet, and whatever cable it is that plugs into the wall. But the idea of a “home network” doesn’t need to intimidate, and securing that home network could be simpler than many folks realize.
For starters, a home network can be simply understood as a router—which is the device that provides access to the internet in a home—and the other devices that connect to that router. That includes obvious devices like phones, laptops, and tablets, and it includes “Internet of Things” devices, like a Ring doorbell, a Nest thermostat, and any Amazon Echo device that come pre-packaged with the company’s voice assistant, Alexa. There are also myriad “smart” devices to consider: smartwatches, smart speakers, smart light bulbs, don’t forget the smart fridges.
If it sounds like we’re describing a home network as nothing more than a “list,” that’s because a home network is pretty much just a list. But where securing that list becomes complicated is in all the updates, hardware issues, settings changes, and even scandals that relate to every single device on that list.
Routers, for instance, provide their own security, but over many years, they can lose the support of their manufacturers. IoT devices, depending on the brand, can be made from cheap parts with little concern for user security or privacy. And some devices have scandals plaguing their past—smart doorbells have been hacked and fitness trackers have revealed running routes to the public online.
This shouldn’t be cause for fear. Instead, it should help prove why home network security is so important.
Today, on the Lock and Code podcast with host David Ruiz, we’re speaking with cybersecurity and privacy advocate Carey Parker about securing your home network.
Author of the book Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons and host to the podcast of the same name, Parker chronicled the typical home network security journey last year and distilled the long process into four simple categories: Scan, simplify, assess, remediate.
In joining the Lock and Code podcast yet again, Parker explains how everyone can begin their home network security path—where to start, what to prioritize, and the risks of putting this work off, while also emphasizing the importance of every home’s router:
Your router is kind of the threshold that protects all the devices inside your house. But, like a vampire, once you invite the vampire across the threshold, all the things inside the house are now up for grabs.