Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s account hacked with racial slurs

By Waqas A group of hackers going by the handle of "Chuckle Squad" hacked the official Twitter account of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Friday afternoon. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s account hacked with racial slurs August 31, 2019 at 05:37...

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CSO.com Reviews Nyotron PARANOID

Whether you work for an established security industry player like Symantec or a smaller company trying to build brand awareness, providing your solution to a media outlet for an in-depth review is both an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. A positive review will put your product in front of an enormous audience of potential customers. Of course, so will a negative review…    So, when we handed our PARANOID solution over to veteran reviewer John Breeden II for a review in CSO.com, I’ll admit a hint of anxiety tinged our confident...

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Look for “What’s Not Right” Instead of “What’s Wrong”

In cybersecurity, we tend to focus on things that appear wrong, and act accordingly. For instance, if we detect someone inside our network who doesn’t belong there, we take steps to remove them, then determine and mitigate any damage they caused (or try to). We look for a specific action or event that is “wrong” and that dictates how we try to correct it.  However – and stay with me here – if you only look for things that are not right, you only find things that are incorrect.  I realize this seems like a very small distinction to make....

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Google hackers found malicious websites hacking iPhones

By Sudais According to Google hackers, the hacking spree against iPhones has been going for years. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Google hackers found malicious websites hacking iPhones August 30, 2019 at 11:12...

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Getting Started on the California Consumer Privacy Act

by Paul Lanois, SSCP, CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, Member of the (ISC)² Advisory Council of North America Privacy Working Group If you have spent any amount of time online recently, then it is extremely likely that you have already heard about the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR“), the European regulation which came into effect on May 25, 2018 and which governs data protection...

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Major Mobile Security Threats of 2019

As businesses are going mobile, data security seems to be a top precedence for most enterprise leaders in 2019. And that’s because securing information at every level has become a priority than just a necessity. So, Cybersecurity Insiders has outlined a list of major Mobile Security Threats of 2019 which might hinder the growth of firms in their respective industry in the current year. Data Leakage- As per research conducted by Ponemon, organizations operating around the world are at a 28% risk of suffering a breach within the next 2 years. The...

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Finland starts probing cyber attacks launched on its government websites

Finland government has joined forces with UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) to investigate the recent cyber-attacks which took place on state-run public service websites in the country this August. Among the attacks, the most serious were those which targeted National Police Service and other public websites. Thus, the National Bureau of Investigations (NBI) of Finland will now on work closely with public and private entities to help them mitigate cyberattacks on any range launched by Europe’s subsidiaries. On August 21st this year, unknown...

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Ransomware attack on Dental Offices across US United States

A Ransomware Attack which took place on the Digital Dental Record and PerCSoft software operating in the dental offices across the United States is said to have crippled the entire digital systems making the retained medical and backup records inaccessible to doctors since early this week. Highly placed sources suggest that the malware attack took place on the software providers based in Wisconsin who collaborated on the cloud backup services provider DDS Safe. DDS Safe is a HIPAA compliant 3 layered dental backup solution which helps dental offices...

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VMware Acquisitions Highlight the Importance of DevSecOps

In the digital age, security can no longer be an afterthought. As organizations modernize their IT environments through digital transformation initiatives, it’s become more critical than ever to bake security into new applications from the start. Virtualization giant VMware recognizes this new reality, which explains why it has decided to acquire two companies that give the...

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Insurance companies are insisting to pay ransom for ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks are super- threatening to businesses these days as they can make or break a business with ease. And security researchers suggest that the only way to mitigate such cyber risks is to use backup files for disaster recovery and maintain a healthy Cybersecurity posture by using threat monitoring solutions. But nowadays, Insurance companies which are offering a cyber insurance cover are offering a new deal with the fallout in the event of such crimes. And that is to pay the demanded ransom in Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoins or Monero...

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UK Transport department to use AI to avoid traffic jams

UK’s Department of Transport is planning to use the technology of Artificial Intelligence to prevent traffic jams months in advance. It is being done by allowing the technology firms like Google Maps an access to traffic data and roadblocks and repairs in advance to prevent future congestion. As per the new Traffic Regulation orders issued by the Department of Transport(DfT), authorities will be allowed to share data related to roadway changes, temporary shutdowns, and others such works with technology firms. And this is where companies will gain...

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US Cyber Attack foils Iran’s ability to attack Oil Tankers

A Cyber Attack launched on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) by US Intelligence in June this year is reported to have foiled the ability of Iran’s military to future attack Oil Tankers in the sea. Highly placed sources report that the cyber attack was launched on the same day when US President Donald Trump called off military strikes against Iran’s military at the last minute after Iran downed a US Drone at the Strait of Hormuz. “It was a well-planned attack on the digital assets of IRGC which wiped out the entire control systems...

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The Bitglass Blog

Following a six-day Vegas experience, I thought it would be interesting to reflect on all the insight and knowledge gained from almost a week of eating, sleeping, and breathing cloud security. As one of the youngest Black Hat 2019 attendees, my point of view was quite unbiased and unsuspecting as I had never attended a security event before – let alone one of the biggest events in the country. The post The Bitglass Blog appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. August 29, 2019 at 09:08...

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Ways to Help Keep Your Business Systems Secure

By Owais Sultan Keeping data and information secure is one of the biggest problems businesses face.  Cybercrime is a big issue for many because of the amount of personal data they hold regarding their customers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ways to Help Keep Your Business Systems Secure August 29, 2019 at 04:08...

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Popular CamScanner app for Android infected with nasty malware

By Waqas The IT security researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a dangerous malware in CamScanner, a tremendously popular app for Android devices used by more than 100 million users around the world. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Popular CamScanner app for Android infected with nasty malware August 28, 2019 at 09:58...

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Priming the Payments Ecosystem for Explosive Growth

Last week marked the return of Amazon Prime Day – Amazon’s seasonal retail event which has fast become a masterclass in driving demand and growth through great customer experience. In fact, last year’s event was touted as ‘the biggest shopping event in history’, with over 100 million products sold. In a savvy move to drive up premium subscriptions, Prime Day sees subscribed...

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What does the arrival of 5G technology mean for the world of gaming?

The gaming industry has exploded in recent years with breakout hits like Fortnite creating hundreds of millions of fans across the globe. At the same time, evergreen classics like Call of Duty and Bethesda’s role-playing pantheon – featuring Skyrim and Fallout – continue to act as a lure to newcomers and diehard gamers alike. The increasing popularity of gaming has been driven...

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CCSP and CCSK: Which Cloud Security Credential Is Right For You?

Two of the industry’s most highly regarded cloud security credentials are the CCSP from (ISC)² and the CCSK from Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). Both offer a comprehensive education on cloud security fundamentals, but there are important differences. Here’s a quick breakdown of each. CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional). The CCSP is for IT and information security leaders...

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Canon Solutions and Information Security

Canon Solutions, a business unit of Canon America held a special event on Information Security at Metlife stadium in New York on Aug 22nd this year. The event’s objective was to help business leaders with security specialists who then provide strategies and technologies to help mitigate the growing number of cyber threats. Canon’s motive was to take the attendees to a new world and help connect them with Five Pillars of Security- Information Security, Cybersecurity, document security, print security, and device security. Canon solutions in partnership...

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What the 2019 AWS Security Report Tells Us About Preventing a Cloud Data Breach

This post was originally published by siri oaklander. In the wake of the recent Capital One security breach in their cloud environment on AWS, the security community is taking another look at how we approach cloud security. CloudPassage recently shared guidance in our blog, “Capital One Data Breach: Non-Technical Tips To Not Be A Headline”. Here we take a look at how your industry peers are thinking about focusing on what matters by taking a look at the 2019 AWS Security Report.  Read more here: https://blog.cloudpassage.com/2019/08/14/2019-aws-security-report/ Photo:www.channelfutures.com The...

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Preventing a Capital One Cloud Data Breach

This post was originally published by amol sarwate. On July 29, it was announced that there was a Capital One cloud data breach. A hacker had accessed about 100 million credit card applications, and investigators say thousands of Social Security and bank account numbers were also taken. This comes on the eve of the news that Equifax has reached a $700 million settlement with U.S. regulators over stolen personal information for 147 million records in 2017. Read more here: https://blog.cloudpassage.com/2019/08/21/preventing-a-capital-one-cloud-data-breach/ Photo:www.gadgetguy.com.au The...

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Real-time Vulnerability Alerting

This post was originally published by amol sarwate. Here at CloudPassage, we’ve been researching how public data can be used for real-time vulnerability alerting using principles from the United States Tsunami Warning Center. I am excited to announce that we will be presenting and demonstrating initial results from this research at the OWASP Global AppSec 2019 conference in Washington DC. Please join our session on vulnerability alerting and threat intelligence on September 13 at 4:30 pm. Read more here: https://blog.cloudpassage.com/2019/08/27/real-time-vulnerability-alerting/ The...

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Imperva announces that data of its Cloud firewall was exposed to hackers

Imperva which offers Enterprise data and application software has made it official on its website that its data related to its Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) dubbed as Incapsula was exposed to hackers for some time. The Redwood City-based company says that the incident came into the light to its authorities on Aug 20th, 2019 where data related to the Cloud WAF accounts dated through Sept 15th, 2017 were exposed/access by/to hackers. It includes data related to email addresses and hashed/salted passwords. Furthermore, for a small portion of...

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Every minute over 504 new Cyber Threats are being populated on the internet

American Global Cybersecurity Software McAfee says that every minute over 504 new cyber threats was being populated on the internet in the 1Q of 2019. Security experts from the Santa Clara based firm also suggest that there has been an increase in ransomware attacks in the 1Q of 2019 as cyber crooks were coming out with innovations and sophistication. Furthermore, over 220 Billion credentials were stolen in cyberattacks in this year across the world by cyber crooks and this includes a 29% rise in coin mining malware and a 118% rise in ransomware...

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NASA astronaut accused of accessing ex-wife’s bank account from space

By Waqas The US space agency NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has confirmed that it is currently investigating an incident involving one of its astronauts who might have committed the first-ever cyber crime in outer space. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: NASA astronaut accused of accessing ex-wife’s bank account from space August 28, 2019 at 04:15...

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Real-time Vulnerability Alerting

Here at CloudPassage, we’ve been researching how public data can be used for real-time vulnerability alerting using principles from the United States Tsunami Warning Center. I am excited to announce that we will be presenting and demonstrating initial results from this research at the OWASP Global AppSec 2019 conference in Washington DC. Please join our session on vulnerability alerting and threat intelligence on September 13 at 4:30 pm. In this session, I will demonstrate how a real-time vulnerability alerting system can be built in the AWS cloud...

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Demand and Salary Prospects for Cyber Security Jobs

The digital age that we live in today offers a lot of comforts as well as dangers. We generate an enormous amount of data every day and gathering that information doesn’t require much effort. You must have already come across links which redirects you to an unsecured website asking you to fill in sensitive information. You can fall prey to cyber attack by clicking on such links. Knowledge of cyber security can help prevent these attacks. Cybersecurity, a part of information security, refers to the processes and activities performed to secure computer...

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Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit: August 19-20

Thinking about attending the upcoming Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, 19 – 20 August 2019, in Sydney, Australia? As a Summit sponsor, we’d like to offer you a special discount code (SECSUMMIT3) that will help save you $450 off the standard conference fee. If you do plan to attend, please drop by the Thales Booth S38 and meet the Thales team. Since Australia’s...

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Thales’ Managed Services Program Honored at MSP Innovation Awards

Thales’ Managed Services program was recognized at the MSP Innovation Awards, powered by Channel Partner Insight (CPI), earlier this summer in New York City. The MSP Innovation Awards are designed to honor the vendors, distributors and MSPs across North America who are leading the way in managed services at a time of unprecedented disruption and change in the channel. With...

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IT Professionals: Use the Security Skills Shortage to Your Advantage

A cybersecurity skills shortage is expected to result in 3.5 million unfilled positions by 2021. Research from ESG finds 51% of organizations believe they have a “problematic shortage” of cybersecurity skills – an increase of 7% year-over-year. Clearly, the skills gap is a serious problem, impacting an organization’s ability to keep up with software vulnerabilities, harden...

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