Category: AI in news
Feb 21, 2024NewsroomSecure Communication / Anonymity End-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging app Signal said it’s piloting a new feature that allows users to create unique usernames (not to be confused with profile names) and keep the phone numbers away from prying eyes. “If you use Signal, your phone number will no longer be visible to everyone…
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Feb 21, 2024NewsroomActive Directory / Vulnerability VMware is urging users to uninstall the deprecated Enhanced Authentication Plugin (EAP) following the discovery of a critical security flaw. Tracked as CVE-2024-22245 (CVSS score: 9.6), the vulnerability has been described as an arbitrary authentication relay bug. “A malicious actor could trick a target domain user with EAP installed…
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For some internal classified work, the NSA also pushes multiple layers of encryption. Their guidelines for using commercially available software in classified environments frequently encourage using multiple “layers” of independent packages. How much security does hybrid encryption provide? One of the biggest debates is how much security hybridization offers. Much depends on the details and…
Read MoreFeds Seize LockBit Ransomware Websites, Offer Decryption Tools, Troll Affiliates – Krebs on Security
U.S. and U.K. authorities have seized the darknet websites run by LockBit, a prolific and destructive ransomware group that has claimed more than 2,000 victims worldwide and extorted over $120 million in payments. Instead of listing data stolen from ransomware victims who didn’t pay, LockBit’s victim shaming website now offers free recovery tools, as well…
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Feb 20, 2024NewsroomServer Security / Cryptojacking A novel malware campaign has been observed targeting Redis servers for initial access with the ultimate goal of mining cryptocurrency on compromised Linux hosts. “This particular campaign involves the use of a number of novel system weakening techniques against the data store itself,” Cado security researcher Matt Muir said…
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If the attackers gain access to a server using some other method — for example SSH — and that server runs a Redis instance in Protected Mode, they can connect to it locally to disable the protection and then be able to send other commands over the internet. Another command disables the replica-read-only configuration option.…
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Feb 20, 2024NewsroomRansomware / Data Protection The U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) on Tuesday confirmed that it obtained LockBit’s source code as well as intelligence pertaining to its activities and their affiliates as part of a dedicated task force called Operation Cronos. “Some of the data on LockBit’s systems belonged to victims who had paid…
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A robust IR plan ensures that an organization is prepared to respond swiftly and efficiently to potential threats. Coordinating IR planning with your Managed Detection and Response (MDR) partner is an essential component. Successful defense requires collaboration and the agility to respond to threats to minimize damage. What Is Incident Response (IR)? Incident Response (IR)…
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Meanwhile, key operations of the ransomware gang are seized including access to LockBit’s affiliate panel, a central control panel for LockBit’s affiliate groups to create and modify various LockBit ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) samples, manage attacks and victims, run attack analytics and publish blog posts. “Law Enforcement has taken control of Lockbit’s platform and obtained all the…
Read MoreMicrosoft Is Spying on Users of Its AI Tools Microsoft announced that it caught Chinese, Russian, and Iranian hackers using its AI tools—presumably coding tools—to improve their hacking abilities. From their report: In collaboration with OpenAI, we are sharing threat intelligence showing detected state affiliated adversaries—tracked as Forest Blizzard, Emerald Sleet, Crimson Sandstorm, Charcoal Typhoon,…
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