December 4, 2024 at 07:55AM The Cyber AI & Automation Summit, hosted by SecurityWeek today, December 4th, from 11AM – 4PM ET, focuses on AI’s transformative role in cybersecurity. Key topics include practical AI applications, risk reduction, and automation challenges, featuring expert speakers and product demos in an interactive online format. **Takeaways from SecurityWeek’s Cyber … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 07:42AM Europol announced the takedown of the criminal messaging service MATRIX, following a joint operation with French and Dutch authorities. Over 2.3 million messages linked to serious crimes were intercepted. Concurrently, Germany’s BKA shut down the Crimenetwork marketplace, while South Korea arrested six for adding DDoS capabilities to satellite receivers. ### … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 07:42AM The text discusses the challenges and risks associated with multi-cloud and hybrid environments, emphasizing the importance of privileged access management (PAM). It highlights best practices for PAM, including centralized access controls, limiting resource access, implementing role-based access, adopting zero trust principles, and ensuring proper credential management to enhance security and … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 07:25AM The text discusses the presence of talented security professionals versus charlatans in teams. While genuine members contribute positively, charlatans disrupt morale and progress through tactics like targeting, cutting down peers, and overpromising. Recognizing these behaviors is essential to mitigating their impact and maintaining team integrity. ### Meeting Takeaways on Identifying … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 07:02AM Google released December 2024 security updates for Android, addressing 14 high-severity vulnerabilities, including a critical remote code execution flaw. The updates cover Android versions 12 through 15. Users are encouraged to update devices promptly, as no exploitation is reported. No security updates were included for Android Automotive OS and Wear … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 06:33AM This week, developers unknowingly downloaded compromised versions of the Solana Web3.js library, allowing attackers to steal private keys and drain funds. The malicious versions were available for five hours. Users are advised to update to the clean version and reset all credentials, as their systems may be compromised. ### Meeting … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 05:54AM Organizations often struggle with ineffective password policies that are either too rigid or too lax. A well-balanced policy must be compliant, based on real data, enforceable, and clearly communicated. Regular audits and updates are essential to address security needs while ensuring usability, ultimately strengthening an organization’s overall security posture. ### … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 05:49AM Law enforcement, led by Europol, dismantled the encrypted messaging service Matrix, previously used by criminals. After spying for three months and intercepting 2.3 million messages, police arrested several suspects in France, Spain, and Lithuania. Matrix had around 8,000 global users involved in criminal activities like drug trafficking and money laundering. … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 05:06AM Cybersecurity researchers have identified a software supply chain attack targeting the @solana/web3.js npm library, with malicious versions 1.95.6 and 1.95.7 designed to steal users’ private keys and drain cryptocurrency wallets. Affected users are advised to update their versions and potentially rotate their authority keys. ### Meeting Takeaways – December 4, … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 04:01AM SecureG has partnered with CTIA to launch Branded Calling ID (BCID), a secure initiative aimed at improving consumer trust in phone calls. BCID allows businesses to embed their logos and call reasons, authenticated through SecureG’s PKI solutions, to counteract spam and fraud, fostering a safer calling environment. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more