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Weekly Cyber Security News 04/04/2024
Let’s catch up on the more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news gathered from articles across the web this week. This is what we have been reading about on our coffee break! You take a long bank holiday weekend and the (Linux) world falls apart. Ouch.
MSPs: Why Strengthening Your Security to Protect Your Customers' Security Is So Important
Managed service providers (MSPs) are an attractive target for cybercriminals because of the large amount of sensitive data they handle and their access to their customers' critical infrastructure. A recent survey revealed that 78% of MSPs consider cybersecurity to be their biggest challenge, which has risen considerably from 67% last year. This trend highlights how important it is for MSPs to invest in innovative cybersecurity solutions and train skilled personnel to protect against new threats.
Apple Users Become the Latest Targets of MFA Attacks
A new string of multi-factor authentication (MFA) attacks targeting the reset of Apple IDs seem to be popping up in a likely attempt to steal the victim’s digital identity and more. A recent post on Twitter/X from entrepreneur Parth Patel outlines his experience when his phone became inundated with requests to reset his Apple ID password – to the tune of over 100.
IT Leaders Can't Stop AI and Deepfake Scams as They Top the List of Most Frequent Attacks
New data shows that the attacks IT feels most inadequate to stop are the ones they’re experiencing the most. According to Keeper Security’s latest report, The Future of Defense: IT Leaders Brace for Unprecedented Cyber Threats, the most serious emerging types of technologies being used in modern cyber attacks lead with AI-powered attacks and deepfake technology. By itself, this information wouldn’t be that damning.
How to Monitor and Protect Your Google Activity History
Imagine someone having access to all your documents, photos, and even your browsing history. It may sound like something out of 1984, but using Google’s products can be a nightmare for your privacy. Despite this, Google Drive has over 200 million active users choosing to store their files with Google. Although Google offers many features with Drive, Chrome, and YouTube, and more,this convenience comes at a cost—your privacy.
CVE-2024-3094: XZ Utils Backdoor Threatens Linux Systems
A look at the recently discovered backdoor hiding in the open source XZ Utils compression service.
Webhook security checklist: How to build secure webhooks
Let’s not waste time. You’re here because you’re building a webhook feature in your app. Unfortunately, there are quite a few things that can go wrong from a security perspective. This article aims to ensure that you’re not making any well-known mistakes while building webhooks.
Challenges and Mapping Techniques in Attack Surface Discovery
At a time when the cloud estate of organizations is expanding faster than ever, the attack surface is becoming harder to monitor. This blog post aims to demystify attack surface discovery. We’ll explore what it involves, why it’s important, and how it fits into securing your digital assets. By the end, you’ll understand why a nuanced approach to attack surface discovery isn’t just beneficial; it’s essential for staying a step ahead against today’s sophisticated threats.
Elevating a UK Bank's Cyber Risk Mitigation Capabilities
Seeking to bolster its operational resilience, a UK bank was on the hunt for a partner to enhance their threat visibility throughout its environment, assuming the responsibility of monitoring key infrastructure and assets around the clock. In fast-moving threat landscape where security alerts can quickly multiply, Kroll's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, Kroll Responder, cuts through the noise. Learn how we helped our client improve cyber resilience by significantly reducing false positives, thus improving operational efficiency and security effectiveness.