CyberSecure Specialist

20 Nov

USDA Releases Success Story Detailing the Implementation of Phishing-Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication

Attacks, Insights, Malware

Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released Phishing-Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Success Story: USDA’s FIDO Implementation. This report details how USDA successfully implemented phishing-resistant authentication for its personnel in situations where USDA could not exclusively rely on personal identity verification (PIV) cards.  USDA turned to Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) capabilities, a set of authentication protocols that uses cryptographic keys on user devices, to offer a secure…

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19 Nov

Fintech Giant Finastra Investigating Data Breach

Data Breaches, Information, Insights

The financial technology firm Finastra is investigating the alleged large-scale theft of information from its internal file transfer platform, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Finastra, which provides software and services to 45 of the world’s top 50 banks, notified customers of the security incident after a cybercriminal began selling more than 400 gigabytes of data purportedly stolen from the company. London-based Finastra has offices in 42 countries and reported $1.9 billion in revenues last year. The company…

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18 Nov

Unlocking Cybersecurity Talent: The Power of Apprenticeships

Insights

Cybersecurity is a fast-growing field, with a constant need for skilled professionals. But unlike other professions — like medicine or aviation — there’s no clear-cut pathway to qualifying for cybersecurity positions. For employers and job seekers alike, this can make the journey to building a team (or entering a successful cybersecurity career) feel uncertain. Enter the registered apprenticeship program — a proven method for developing skilled talent in cybersecurity that benefits both the employer and…

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15 Nov

ESET APT Activity Report Q2 2024–Q3 2024: Key findings

Information

Video ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe highlights some of the most intriguing insights revealed in the latest ESET APT Activity Report 14 Nov 2024 What were some of the world’s most notorious advanced persistent threat (APT) groups up to from April to September 2024? Who did they target, and how did their tactics evolve compared to earlier campaigns? ESET researchers recently released a new issue of their APT Activity Report that answers exactly these…

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14 Nov

An Interview With the Target & Home Depot Hacker

Data Breaches, Information, Insights

In December 2023, KrebsOnSecurity revealed the real-life identity of Rescator, the nickname used by a Russian cybercriminal who sold more than 100 million payment cards stolen from Target and Home Depot between 2013 and 2014. Moscow resident Mikhail Shefel, who confirmed using the Rescator identity in a recent interview, also admitted reaching out because he is broke and seeking publicity for several new money making schemes. Mikhail “Mike” Shefel’s former Facebook profile. Shefel has since…

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14 Nov

ESET Research Podcast: Gamaredon

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ESET Research ESET researchers introduce the Gamaredon APT group, detailing its typical modus operandi, unique victim profile, vast collection of tools and social engineering tactics, and even its estimated geolocation ESET Research 13 Nov 2024  •  , 1 min. read When describing state-backed threat actors, one would probably expect a super sophisticated, stealthy group capable of avoiding all alarms and defenses with surgical precision. With Gamaredon, most of that goes out the window as this…

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13 Nov

Beyond the checkbox: Demystifying cybersecurity compliance

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What is the most common pain point facing businesses these days? Is it supply chain fragility? Fierce competition? Tight cashflows? Or is it the rising and relentless tide of cyberattacks? Evidence and analysts suggest it’s often the latter. As cyberthreats show no signs of slowing down, both small and large organizations increasingly recognize that cybersecurity is no longer optional. What’s more, governments and regulatory agencies have also caught onto its importance, especially when it concerns…

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13 Nov

Beats by bot: The AI remix revolution

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We Live Progress Artificial intelligence is reshaping the music landscape, turning listeners into creators and sparking new debates over creativity, copyright, and the future of sound Imogen Byers 12 Nov 2024  •  , 4 min. read Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms have the power to write and send messages responding to your online retail queries, suggest what films you might like based on your watching history, summarize a 100-page report in two…

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13 Nov

Digital Identities: Getting to Know the Verifiable Digital Credential Ecosystem

Insights

If you are interested in the world of digital identities, you have probably heard some of the buzzwords that have been floating around for a few years now… “verifiable credential,” “digital wallet,” “mobile driver’s license” or “mDL.” These terms, among others, all reference a growing ecosystem around what we are calling “verifiable digital credentials.” But what exactly is a verifiable digital credential? Take any physical credential you use in everyday life – your driver’s license,…

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13 Nov

Palo Alto Networks Emphasizes Hardening Guidance

Attacks, Insights, Malware

Palo Alto Networks (PAN) has released an important informational bulletin on securing management interfaces after becoming aware of claims of an unverified remote code execution vulnerability via the PAN-OS management interface. CISA urges users and administrators to review the following for more information, follow PAN’s guidance for hardening network devices, review PAN’s instruction for accessing organization’s scan results for internet-facing management interfaces, and take immediate action if required: PAN-SA-2024-0015 Important Informational Bulletin: Ensure Access to Management…

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