Modernizing Vulnerability Management: The Move Toward Exposure Management – post by LinkCyb
Managing vulnerabilities in the constantly evolving technological landscape is a difficult task. Although vulnerabilities emerge regularly, not all vulnerabilities present the same level of risk. Traditional metrics such as CVSS score or the number of vulnerabilities are insufficient for effective vulnerability management as they lack business context, prioritization, and understanding of
Improving your bottom line with cybersecurity top of mind
In times of economic downturn, companies may become reactive in their approach to cybersecurity management, prioritizing staying afloat over investing in proactive cybersecurity measures. However, it’s essential to recognize that cybersecurity is a valuable investment in your company’s security and stability. Taking necessary precautions against cybercrime can help prevent massive losses and protect your business’s […]
Google Authenticator App Gets Cloud Backup Feature for TOTP Codes
Search giant Google on Monday unveiled a major update to its 12-year-old Authenticator app for Android and iOS with an account synchronization option that allows users to back up their time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs) codes to the cloud. “This change means users are better protected from lockout and that services can rely on users retaining access, increasing […]
Google Authenticator App Gets Cloud Backup Feature for TOTP Codes – post by LinkCyb
Search giant Google on Monday unveiled a major update to its 12-year-old Authenticator app for Android and iOS with an account synchronization option that allows users to back up their time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs) codes to the cloud. “This change means users are better protected from lockout and that services can rely on users retaining access, increasing […]
Removing the human: When should AI be used in emotional crisis? Lock and Code S03E09
In January, a mental health nonprofit admitted that it had used Artificial Intelligence to help talk to people in distress. Prompted first by a user’s longing for personal improvement—and the difficulties involved in that journey—the AI tool generated a reply, which, with human intervention, could be sent verbatim in a chat box, or edited and fine-tuned to better […]
Adult content malvertising scheme leads to clickjacking
Malwarebytes’ researchers have found a malvertising scheme that leads to clickjacking. Clickjacking is a form of ad fraud which is also referred to as click fraud or click spam. It is a practice performed by certain dubious advertising networks, where they sometimes use automated programs—from simple to sophisticated bots and botnets—to interact with advertisements online. […]
Changes on The Horizon for Medical Device Software Developers – post by LinkCyb
Last month, the FDA issued new guidance to medical device manufacturers to submit a cybersecurity plan as part of their application to bring a new device to market. This plan will need to lay out, in detail, how they intend to monitor, identify, and address any potential cybersecurity issues.
Ransomware Hackers Using AuKill Tool to Disable EDR Software Using BYOVD Attack
Threat actors are employing a previously undocumented “defense evasion tool” dubbed AuKill that’s designed to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) software by means of a Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attack. “The AuKill tool abuses an outdated version of the driver used by version 16.32 of the Microsoft utility, Process Explorer, to disable EDR processes before […]
Russian Hackers Tomiris Targeting Central Asia for Intelligence Gathering – post by LinkCyb
The Russian-speaking threat actor behind a backdoor known as Tomiris is primarily focused on gathering intelligence in Central Asia, fresh findings from Kaspersky reveal. “Tomiris’s endgame consistently appears to be the regular theft of internal documents,” security researchers Pierre Delcher and Ivan Kwiatkowski said in an analysis published today. “The threat actor targets government and
Russian Hackers Tomiris Targeting Central Asia for Intelligence Gathering
The Russian-speaking threat actor behind a backdoor known as Tomiris is primarily focused on gathering intelligence in Central Asia, fresh findings from Kaspersky reveal. “Tomiris’s endgame consistently appears to be the regular theft of internal documents,” security researchers Pierre Delcher and Ivan Kwiatkowski said in an analysis published today. “The threat actor targets government and