CyberSecure Specialist

02 Apr

Cybersecurity starts at home: Help your children stay safe online with open conversations

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In today’s digital age, the internet plays a major role in young people’s lives, influencing how they further grow and develop into fully-fledged adults venturing out into the real world: From educational resources to social connections, discovering the latest viral dance trends, or watching how-to videos on how to cook pasta, the online world offers endless possibilities and resources. Gone are the days of being bored when you have a ticket to a world of…

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02 Apr

CISA Publishes New Webpage Dedicated to Providing Resources for High-Risk Communities

Attacks, Insights, Malware

Today, CISA published a new dedicated High-Risk Communities webpage comprised of cybersecurity resources to support civil society communities at heighted risk of digital security threats, including cyber hygiene guidance, a repository of local cyber volunteer programs, and free or discounted tools and services. Despite their vulnerability to advanced cyber threats, many civil society organizations operate on lean budgets and cannot significantly invest in cybersecurity. CISA’s High-Risk Communities webpage provides resources specifically for civil society organizations,…

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01 Apr

Cybercriminals play dirty: A look back at 10 cyber hits on the sporting world

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The Olympic Games, the FIFA World Cup, and the Super Bowl are just a few examples of iconic sporting events that showcase the global significance of the professional sports industry. But while professional sports stir passion and emotion among fans, cybercriminals couldn’t care less about the competitive aspects of sports or the feeling of community with fellow fans. Instead, they will relentlessly attempt to exploit the industry’s reach and resources in a bid to line…

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01 Apr

Borrower beware: Common loan scams and how to avoid them

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Scams Personal loan scams prey on your financial vulnerability and might even trap you in a vicious circle of debt. Here’s how to avoid being scammed when considering a loan. Phil Muncaster 26 Mar 2024  •  , 6 min. read Times have been tough financially for many of us since the pandemic. Climate shocks, food and energy price rises and persistent inflation elsewhere have squeezed household spending and put huge pressure on working families, with…

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01 Apr

RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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Video Much has been written about the risks that poorly-secured RDP connections entail, but many organizations continue to leave themselves at risk and get hit by data breaches as a result 29 Mar 2024 Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) turned out to be a lifeline for organizations around the world during the mass shift to remote and hybrid work arrangements. Its popularity didn’t escape the attention of cybercriminals, and RDP remains a popular attack vector among…

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29 Mar

Reported Supply Chain Compromise Affecting XZ Utils Data Compression Library, CVE-2024-3094

Attacks, Insights, Malware

CISA and the open source community are responding to reports of malicious code being embedded in XZ Utils versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1. This activity was assigned CVE-2024-3094. XZ Utils is data compression software and may be present in Linux distributions. The malicious code may allow unauthorized access to affected systems.  CISA recommends developers and users to downgrade XZ Utils to an uncompromised version—such as XZ Utils 5.4.6 Stable—hunt for any malicious activity and report any…

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28 Mar

Thread Hijacking: Phishes That Prey on Your Curiosity

Information, Insights

Thread hijacking attacks. They happen when someone you know has their email account compromised, and you are suddenly dropped into an existing conversation between the sender and someone else. These missives draw on the recipient’s natural curiosity about being copied on a private discussion, which is modified to include a malicious link or attachment. Here’s the story of a thread hijacking attack in which a journalist was copied on a phishing email from the unwilling…

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27 Mar

Apple Released Security Updates for Safari and macOS

Attacks, Insights, Malware

Apple released security updates to address a vulnerability (CVE-2024-1580) in Safari and macOS. A cyber threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system.  CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply the necessary updates:  Safari 17.4.1 macOS Sonoma 14.4.1   macOS Ventura 13.6.6

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26 Mar

Recent ‘MFA Bombing’ Attacks Targeting Apple Users

Information, Insights

Several Apple customers recently reported being targeted in elaborate phishing attacks that involve what appears to be a bug in Apple’s password reset feature. In this scenario, a target’s Apple devices are forced to display dozens of system-level prompts that prevent the devices from being used until the recipient responds “Allow” or “Don’t Allow” to each prompt. Assuming the user manages not to fat-finger the wrong button on the umpteenth password reset request, the scammers…

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25 Mar

CISA and FBI Release Secure by Design Alert to Urge Manufacturers to Eliminate SQL Injection Vulnerabilities

Attacks, Insights, Malware

Today, CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a joint Secure by Design Alert, Eliminating SQL Injection Vulnerabilities in Software. This Alert was crafted in response to a recent, well-publicized exploitation of SQL injection (SQLi) defects in a managed file transfer application that impacted thousands of organizations. Additionally, the Alert highlights the prevalence of this class of vulnerability. Despite widespread knowledge and documentation of SQLi vulnerabilities over the past two decades, along with…

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