Continuous Monitoring and Protection
Spoiler alert: it turned me down. But that’s far from the only thing I learned while playing around with the bot that the world has fallen in love with so badly. When it was unleashed into an astonished world on November 30th 2022, ChatGPT became the fastest-growing web app ever, reaching a million users in the first five days before going on to clock 100 million monthly active users in January of this year. In so doing,…
Read MoreDon’t be their next victim – here’s a handy round-up of some the most common signs that should set your alarm bells ringing We all spend so much of our time online these days. It’s estimated that the average adult spends the best part of seven hours per day glued to their screens. When we’re finished with work, we’re hitting up our apps to watch TV, do our online banking, play games, socialize with friends…
Read Moreby Paul Ducklin CAN WE STOP WITH THE “SOPHISTICATED” ALREADY? The birth of ENIAC. A “sophisticated attack” (someone got phished). A cryptographic hack enabled by a security warning. Valentine’s Day Patch Tuesday. Apple closes spyware-sized 0-day hole. Click-and-drag on the soundwaves below to skip to any point. You can also listen directly on Soundcloud. With Doug Aamoth and Paul Ducklin Intro and outro music by Edith Mudge. You can listen to us on Soundcloud, Apple…
Read MoreA new study of over a half-million malware samples collected from various sources in 2022 revealed that attackers put a high value on lateral movement, incorporating more techniques that would allow them to spread through corporate networks. Several of the most prevalent tactics, as defined by the MITRE ATT&CK framework, that were identified in the dataset aid lateral movement, including three new ones that rose into the top 10. “An increase in the prevalence of…
Read MoreHere are some recommendations on how to defend against Havoc: Keep software up to date: As with Cobalt Strike, keeping your software up to date is essential in defending against Havoc. This includes both operating systems and software applications. Use strong authentication: Implement strong authentication methods to prevent unauthorized access to your systems, and use unique and strong passwords for all accounts. Monitor network traffic: Monitor your network traffic for any unusual activity, such as…
Read MoreMalicious Google Ads are becoming popular among threat actors as an infection vector for malware. Due to this, it is highly recommended to use an adblocker software when performing Google searches, particularly when searching for popular applications like Chrome or Telegram. This can help prevent a user from accidentally clicking on one of these malicious advertisement websites as opposed to the software’s legitimate site. Likewise, it is important to always double-check the URL of a…
Read MoreGlobal joint law enforcement cooperation has been the key to taking down cyber criminals. Often operating out of several countries, threat actors are being exposed more and more due global cooperation among law enforcement. The director of the FBI stated in August 2022, that cyber threat actors have become a top priority for the FBI and other law enforcement partners. The director stated cooperation was the key to success, “We must impose consequences on cyber…
Read MoreOriginal release date: February 16, 2023 CISA released fifteen (15) Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on February 16, 2023. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the newly released ICS advisories for technical details and mitigations: ICSA-23-047-01 Siemens Solid Edge ICSA-23-047-02 Siemens SCALANCE X-200 IRT ICSA-23-047-03 Siemens Brownfield Connectivity Client ICSA-23-047-04 Siemens Brownfield Connectivity Gateway ICSA-23-047-05 Siemens SiPass integrated AC5102/ACC-G2 and…
Read MorePublished XIoT vulnerabilities are trending down and have been since 2021. At the same time, the percentage of vulnerabilities published by the device manufacturer rather than third-party researchers is trending up. The clear implication is device manufacturers are taking greater responsibility for the security of their own devices. The reason is probably twofold: government pressure and commercial reality. The introduction of SBOM’s has focused manufacturers’ attention on the software make-up of their devices, while the…
Read MoreThe evolution of cybercrime is weighing heavily on digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) teams, leading to significant burnout and potential regulatory risk. That’s according to the 2023 State of Enterprise DFIR survey by Magnet Forensics, a developer of digital investigation solutions. The firm surveyed 492 DFIR professionals in North America and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa working in organizations in industries such as technology, manufacturing, government, telecommunications, and healthcare. Respondents described the current…
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