Security News

7-zip now supports Windows ‘Mark-of-the-Web’ security feature
2022-06-21 21:46

7-zip has finally added support for the long-requested 'Mark-of-the-Web' Windows security feature, providing better protection from malicious downloaded files. When you attempt to open a downloaded file, Windows will check if a MoTW exists and, if so, display additional warnings to the user, asking if they are sure they wish to run the file.

There are 24.6 billion pairs of credentials for sale on dark web
2022-06-20 12:15

More than half of the 24.6 billion stolen credential pairs available for sale on the dark web were exposed in the past year, the Digital Shadows Research Team has found. Of the 24.6 billion credentials for sale, 6.7 billion of the pairs are unique, an increase of 1.7 billion over two years.

Critical Flaw in Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager Lets Attackers Bypass Authentication
2022-06-19 22:11

Cisco on Wednesday rolled out fixes to address a critical security flaw affecting Email Security Appliance and Secure Email and Web Manager that could be exploited by an unauthenticated, remote attacker to sidestep authentication.Assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2022-20798, the bypass vulnerability is rated 9.8 out of a maximum of 10 on the CVSS scoring system and stems from improper authentication checks when an affected device uses Lightweight Directory Access Protocol for external authentication.

2022 Dark Web prices for cybercriminals services
2022-06-17 14:08

The Dark Web is a small portion of the Internet, but it concentrates many cybercriminals and threat actors who generally exchange ideas, thoughts, tips, tricks and experience through hidden forums. Many of these cybercriminals also sell various goods and services; Privacy Affairs has published a new report about the average prices of those services in 2022.

Multi-data center clustering: The evolution of web hosting
2022-06-16 22:20

The current web hosting model usually depends on one pathway for data and energy to flow. Multi-data center clustering ensures high availability to websites and applications by hosting your data at two or more separate physical locations.

Dark web sites selling alleged Western weapons sent to Ukraine
2022-06-09 12:30

Several weapon marketplaces on the dark web have listed military-grade firearms allegedly coming from Western countries that sent them to support the Ukrainian army in its fight against the Russian invaders. While the listings appear genuine and the offered weapons are priced realistically, the chances of them being created by pro-Russian actors for propaganda purposes are high.

Dark web sites selling Western weapons allegedly sent to Ukraine
2022-06-09 12:30

Several weapon marketplaces on the dark web have listed military-grade firearms allegedly coming from Western countries that sent them to support the Ukrainian army in its fight against the Russian invaders. While the listings appear genuine and the offered weapons are priced realistically, the chances of them being created by pro-Russian actors for propaganda purposes are high.

Top three most critical areas of web security
2022-06-09 04:00

The three reports link the most prominent security trends and paint an accurate map of the modern attack landscape. An up-to-date analysis of ransomware attack trends highlight the risks and suggest mitigation, while an analysis of Web app and API attack trends offers a fresh look at the infection vectors used by ransomware operators and others.

Feds raid dark web market selling data on 24 million Americans
2022-06-08 14:30

US law enforcement has shut down another dark web market, seizing and dismantling SSNDOB, a site dealing in stolen personal information. Prior to the takedown, SSNDOB reportedly had 24 million individuals' records available for purchase, which it regularly advertised on dark web forums.

FBI, CISA: Don't get caught in Karakurt's extortion web
2022-06-03 00:01

In a joint advisory [PDF] this week, the FBI, CISA and US Treasury Department outlined technical details about how Karakurt operates, along with actions to take, indicators of compromise, and sample ransom notes. Karakurt doesn't target any specific sectors or industries, and the gang's victims haven't had any of their documents encrypted and held to ransom.