American Radio Relay League confirms $1 million ransom payment

August 23, 2024 at 03:43PM The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) paid a $1 million ransom for a decryptor to restore systems encrypted in a May ransomware attack. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) paid a $1 million ransom for a decryptor to restore systems … Read more

Slack Patches AI Bug That Let Attackers Steal Data From Private Channels

August 22, 2024 at 11:47AM Salesforce’s Slack AI has patched a flaw identified by security firm PromptArmor, which could have allowed attackers to steal data from private Slack channels or engage in secondary phishing within the platform. The flaw is related to the use of a language model that did not recognize malicious instructions, enabling … Read more

QNAP adds NAS ransomware protection to latest QTS version

August 21, 2024 at 02:18PM QNAP, a Taiwanese hardware vendor, has integrated a Security Center with ransomware protection into the newest QTS operating system for NAS devices. This enhancement aims to bolster security for network-attached storage systems. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that QNAP, a Taiwanese hardware vendor, has incorporated a … Read more

110K domains targeted in ‘sophisticated’ AWS cloud extortion campaign

August 21, 2024 at 01:27PM Cyble Security researchers found 110,000 domains targeted by attackers exploiting misconfigured .env files, exposing cloud access keys and SaaS API keys. Attackers targeted unsecured web applications, accessed IAM keys, and escalated privileges to gain unfettered access. Cloud users are urged to follow best practices and avoid committing .env files to … Read more

Critical Thinking AI in Cybersecurity: A Stretch or a Possibility?

August 21, 2024 at 10:06AM Darkreading.com verifies human user, checks connection security, and requires JavaScript and cookies to proceed. Successful verification message follows a brief wait for site response. It looks like the meeting notes you provided are actually a website link. It seems that the content of the meeting notes may not have been … Read more

It’s Time To Untangle the SaaS Ball of Yarn

August 21, 2024 at 07:33AM SaaS applications have revolutionized operations but introduced security vulnerabilities. With the increasing complexity of interconnected SaaS apps, organizations struggle to monitor and secure access. Understanding app usage, permissions, and actions is crucial, along with implementing measures like multi-factor authentication and access monitoring to prevent breaches. Proactive security measures are essential … Read more

How Trend Micro Managed Detection and Response Pressed Pause on a Play Ransomware Attack

August 21, 2024 at 03:57AM Trend Micro Managed Detection and Response (MDR) swiftly identified and contained a Play ransomware intrusion attempt using their Vision One platform. They detailed the attack, from the malware tools used to the cybercriminals’ techniques, and highlighted the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Mitigation strategies and IoC were also elucidated. … Read more

Toyota confirms third-party data breach impacting customers

August 20, 2024 at 05:22PM Toyota confirmed a third-party data breach exposing customer data. While initially saying their systems were not breached, a spokesperson later clarified that the data came from a misrepresented third-party entity. The leaked data includes customer and employee details, contracts, and financial information. This follows previous incidents of data breaches at … Read more

Plane-tracking app admits user passwords, SSNs exposed for over 3 years

August 20, 2024 at 10:39AM FlightAware recently admitted to exposing users’ data for over three years in a configuration error. Personal data including user ID, password, email, addresses, social security number, and more were compromised. The exact number of affected users is unknown, but FlightAware has 12 million registered users. Affected individuals are being prompted … Read more

Microsoft Will Require MFA for Azure Services

August 20, 2024 at 06:42AM Microsoft will make multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for all Azure customers starting in October. This measure aims to reduce the risk of account compromise and data breaches. Notifications will be sent out to customers to prepare for the enforcement date, and various MFA options will be available, with exceptions until … Read more