October, 2023 - Security World Trend Now

The Rise of Cloud Key Harvesting: How the ‘Elektra-Leak’ Attackers Exploit GitHub for AWS Access

Patel Maya9 months ago09 mins

Attackers Exploit Exposed AWS IAM Credentials on GitHub for Cryptocurrency Mining Summary Researchers from Palo Alto Networks have discovered an ongoing campaign, named “Elektra-Leak,” where threat actors are actively harvesting exposed Amazon Web Services (AWS) Identity and Access Management (IAM) credentials on public GitHub repositories. These credentials are then used to create AWS Elastic Compute…

Exploring the Dangers of Arid Viper: Spyware Targeting Arabic Android Users Disguised as Dating App

Emma Thompson9 months ago09 mins

The Growing Threat of Spyware: A Blueprint for IT Professionals In today’s increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for individuals and organizations alike. With the proliferation of sensitive information online, the need to protect against spyware and other malicious threats has never been greater. In this report, we will examine the dangers…

The Evolution of Patch Tuesday: Assessing the Adequacy in Modern Cybersecurity

Morgan Sarah9 months ago08 mins

The Evolution of Patch Tuesday and the Growing Cybersecurity Challenges The Promise and Reality of Patch Tuesday Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, was introduced in 2003 as a way to consolidate and organize the patching process. By releasing security updates on a predictable schedule, Microsoft aimed to bring structure to the…

The Opacity Index: Shedding Light on the Murky Realm of AI Models

Emma Thompson9 months ago013 mins

Executive Order on AI Transparency On February XX, President Joe Biden signed a groundbreaking executive order that addresses the need for transparency and trustworthiness in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). This executive order, which follows discussions between AI companies and the White House earlier this year, aims to open up the black box nature…

The Hidden Danger Within: Unveiling the Malicious NuGet Packages Distributing SeroXen RAT Malware

Patel Maya9 months ago09 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become an integral part of businesses’ operation. The threat landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations must take proactive measures to safeguard sensitive data and protect against malicious activities. This is especially true for IT professionals who play an essential role in ensuring…

Insider Threats: Strengthening Security with Extended ZTNA

Reynolds Alex9 months ago09 mins

Identity & Access: Extending ZTNA to Protect Against Insider Threats The Growing Cyberthreat Landscape The pervasiveness, stealth, and severity of cyberthreats are on the rise, with the potential consequences of a breach becoming more severe than ever before. In response to this evolving threat landscape, security teams are embracing the “never trust, always verify” principle,…

Extending Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Safeguarding Against Insider Threats

Patel Maya9 months ago011 mins

Identity & Access: Extending ZTNA to Protect Against Insider Threats The Importance of Zero Trust Network Access Cyberthreats are continuously evolving in their pervasiveness, stealth, and severity, and the potential consequences of a breach are more severe than ever before. In response to this ever-changing landscape, security teams are increasingly adopting the “never trust, always…

The Rise of PentestPad: A Game-Changing Platform for Pentest Teams

Patel Maya9 months ago08 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Protecting Data and Aligning with Industry Frameworks In an increasingly digital world, organizations face constant threats to their sensitive data. Cybersecurity breaches can result in not only financial losses but also reputational damage and legal implications. As a result, compliance with industry frameworks has become crucial for IT professionals….

“Atlassian’s Urgent Alert: Critical Confluence Vulnerability Poses Severe Risk of Data Loss”

Nguyen Michael9 months ago010 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and data breaches, IT professionals must constantly adapt and ensure their systems are compliant with industry standards and best practices. Government regulations and frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, CIS-CSC, Essential Eight, and Cyber Essentials provide guidelines and blueprints for organizations to enhance…

“Unraveling the PyCharm Trojan: How Google Search Ads Became the Gateway to Malware”

Emma Thompson9 months ago010 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Meeting the Standards: HIPAA, NIST, CIS-CSC, Essential Eight, and Cyber Essentials In an increasingly digital world, organizations are facing ever-growing challenges in protecting their sensitive data and ensuring compliance with various cybersecurity frameworks. This is especially important for IT professionals, who are entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the…