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Scammers take to GitHub to hoodwink other cybercriminals

Scammers take to GitHub to hoodwink other cybercriminals.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailOct 4th, 2022

How cybercriminals target energy companies

In this Help Net Security video, Jim Simpson, Director of Threat Intelligence at Searchlight Cyber, discusses how cybercriminals employ specialized strategies when targeting energy companies. This is primarily due to the sensitive and valuable inform.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 15th, 2023

The multiplying impact of BEC attacks

The 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has confirmed what FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has pointed out earlier this year: BEC scammers are ramping up their social engineering efforts to great success. BEC attackers t.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 12th, 2023

Dodgy RARBG Knockoffs Thrive as Former Users Seek Refuge

While the shutdown of RARBG is bad news for former users, scammers are happily exploiting the confusion to boost their own traffic. One copycat in particular, which has been around for years, has sneakily managed to convince some people that the site.....»»

Category: internetSource:  torrentfreakRelated NewsJun 11th, 2023

20 cybersecurity projects on GitHub you should check out

Open-source GitHub cybersecurity projects, developed and maintained by dedicated contributors, provide valuable tools, frameworks, and resources to enhance security practices. From vulnerability scanning and network monitoring to encryption and incid.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 8th, 2023

Appdome collaborates with GitHub to automate delivery of secure mobile apps

Appdome has integrated its platform with GitHub to accelerate the delivery of secure mobile apps globally. GitHub Actions is now part of the Appdome Dev2Cyber Agility Partner Initiative to accelerate the delivery of secure mobile apps globally. With.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 6th, 2023

Cybercriminals use legitimate websites to obfuscate malicious payloads

According to Egress, the evolving attack methodologies currently used by cybercriminals are designed to get through traditional perimeter security. “The evolution of phishing emails continues to pose a major threat to organizations, emphasizing the.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2023

Cybercriminals masquerading as MFA vendors

Cybercriminals are increasingly posing as multi-factor authentication vendors and small businesses are becoming more popular targets, according to VIPRE. Attachment-based malspam is on the rise Financial institutions (48%) are still the most targeted.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 26th, 2023

Microsoft, GitHub announce application security testing tools for Azure DevOps

GitHub has announced that its application security testing tools are now more widely available for subscribers of Microsoft’s Azure DevOps Services. Enabling GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps (Source: Microsoft) What is GitHub Advanced.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 24th, 2023

Exploring the tactics of phishing and scam websites in 2023

Phishing scams pose an escalating danger as cybercriminals employ increasingly sophisticated techniques, rendering their detection and prevention more challenging. In this Help Net Security video, Abhilash Garimella, Head of Research at Bolster, talk.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 19th, 2023

Potentially millions of Android TVs and phones come with malware preinstalled

The bane of low-cost Android devices is showing no signs of going away. Enlarge / Cybercriminals or anonymous hackers use malware on mobile phones to hack personal and business passwords online. (credit: Getty Images) Ov.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 19th, 2023

How to get the official ChatGPT app for iPhone

Scammers have flooded the App Store with fake or buggy ChatGPT apps, but OpenAI has recently launched an official version with capabilities to handle text and speech queries. Here's where to find it.ChatGPT is now in the App StoreA report from April.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 18th, 2023

Scammers exploit AI trend with fake ChatGPT apps on Google Play, Apple App Store

Sophos researchers uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users. These apps have popped up in the Google Play and Apple App Store. Because the free versions have near-zero functionality and constant a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 17th, 2023

Never leak secrets to your GitHub repositories again

GitHub is making push protection – a security feature designed to automatically prevent the leaking of secrets to repositories – free for owners of all public repositories. Previously, the feature was available only for private repositori.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 10th, 2023

To enable ethical hackers, a law reform is needed

Organizations need to be able to match the ingenuity and resources of cybercriminals to better defend themselves against the increasing number of threats and attacks that could paralyze their business. Unfortunately, some laws restrict genuine securi.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 9th, 2023

After 18 months, GitHub’s big code search overhaul is generally available

The technical preview that started in December 2021 is now available to everyone. GitHub's new code search. [credit: GitH.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 8th, 2023

MSI’s firmware, Intel Boot Guard private keys leaked

The cybercriminals who breached Taiwanese multinational MSI last month have apparently leaked the company’s private code signing keys on their dark web site. The breach MSI (Micro-Star International) is a corporation that develops and sells com.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 8th, 2023

Think your data has no value? Scammers disagree

In the first quarter of 2023 there was a significant increase in cyberattacks exploiting trust in established tech brands Microsoft and Adobe, according to Avast. The Avast report also found a 40% rise in the share of phishing and smishing attacks ov.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 5th, 2023

Veza for SaaS Apps secures sensitive data against breaches, ransomware, and insider threats

Veza has unveiled Veza for SaaS Apps, a solution to deliver access security and governance across SaaS applications, including Salesforce, JIRA, Coupa, Netsuite, GitHub, Gitlab, Slack, and Bitbucket. The solution allows customers to automate access r.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2023

Cybercriminals use proxies to legitimize fraudulent requests

Bot attacks were previously seen as relatively inconsequential type of online fraud, and that mentality has persisted even as threat actors have gained the ability to cause significant damage to revenue and brand reputation, according to HUMAN. Bad b.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 1st, 2023

GitHub introduces private vulnerability reporting for open source repositories

GitHub has announced that its private vulnerability reporting feature for open source repositories is now available to all project owners. General availability The private vulnerability reporting feature provides a direct collaboration channel that a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 27th, 2023