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Cyber Byte of the day: Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are on the rise. Threat actors log into a target’s account with stolen credentials and hijack their email. The access to a victim’s email account is usually obtained through purchase of credentials from the dark web, social engineering and phishing. Once inside the account, attackers look for good email threads to hijack, trick someone in the finance department and steal money through impersonating a senior executive. They may register a domain name very similar to the target’s account so the mispronunciation is more likely to be overlooked. Victims are less likely to question the legitimacy of a wire transfer if a request is a continuation of an existing email thread. Once the transfer is made, the malicious email is usually deleted to reduce detection. Directly communicate with the requesting party via phone for any wire transfer or any change in address or account numbers. Be aware that in a BEC compromise, scammers are patient; they monitor communications and respond to an email in a thread at the right moment to divert money to their own account. #cybersecurity #cyberbyte #cyber #veteranowned #veteran #smallbusiness

Cyber Byte of the day Cyber Bytes highlights a sophisticated social engineering tactic. Scammers are now leveraging deepfake technology to impersonate executives in Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. These attacks involve sending emails that appear to be from legitimate company leaders, often requesting urgent fund transfers or sensitive information. Deepfakes add a layer of realism, making it harder for employees to detect the scam. Businesses are urged to implement security awareness training for staff, teaching them to scrutinize email details and verify requests through established channels. #cybersecurity #cyberbyte #cyber #veteranowned #veteran #smallbusiness   

Cyber Byte of the day: Okta warns of unprecedented spike in frequency and scale of credential stuffing attacks targeting its Identity and Access Management (IAM) services. In the company alert, the company contributes this surge to the broad availability of residential proxy services, lists of previously stolen credentials and scripting tools. The “proxyware” can be downloaded on a user’s device by choice, or by downloading an app where the developer used a compromised software development kit, or it can be downloaded via malware. Okta recommends turning on a feature in Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC) and Customer Identity Solution (CIS) that detects and blocks requests from anonymizing services. The company also recommends enabling ThreatInsight in Log and Enforce mode, rather than in Audit mode, to block authentication requests from IP addresses with poor reputation. In addition, use Network Zones to block requests from locations where your organization does not operate. #cybersecurity #cyberbyte #cyber #veteranowned #veteran #smallbusiness

Cyber Byte of the day  Cyber Bytes sounds the alarm for car enthusiasts! Researchers have discovered security vulnerabilities in the infotainment systems of popular used car models. These flaws could allow attackers to remotely access certain vehicle functions, potentially manipulating settings or even taking control of critical systems. While the risk is currently considered moderate, experts advise used car buyers to be cautious. Look for models with updateable software and consider contacting the manufacturer to verify the security status of the infotainment system before purchasing. #cybersecurity #cyberbyte #cyber #veteranowned #veteran #smallbusiness 

Cyber Byte of the day  Cyber Bytes sheds light on a cunning tactic employed by phishers. A recent study revealed a significant increase in phishing attacks targeting users of popular streaming services. These scams often lure victims through emails or messages promising free subscriptions or exclusive content. Clicking malicious links leads to fake login pages designed to steal usernames, passwords, and even credit card information.  #cybersecurity #cyberbyte #cyber #veteranowned #veteran #smallbusiness  

Cyber Byte of the day: Two Cisco zero-day vulnerabilities in Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls are being exploited by state-sponsored hackers to breach government networks. Cisco Talos dubbed this activity with two backdoors, ArcaneDoor. CVE-2024-20353, a denial-of-service vulnerability and CVE-2024-20359, a persistent local code execution vulnerability, have been fixed. Cisco strongly recommends customers to upgrade their devices to fixed software and monitor system logs for any signs of unscheduled reboots, configuration changes or suspicious credential activity. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is requiring federal agencies to apply the patches by May 1, 2024.   #cybersecurity #cyberbyte #cyber #veteranowned #veteran #smallbusiness

Cyber Byte of the day: According to researchers at Microsoft, a Russian state-sponsored hacker group known as APT28, or Forest Blizzard has been deploying a malware tool called ‘GooseEgg’ since 2020. The hackers exploit a Windows Print Spooler flaw to escalate privileges on compromised networks, steal credentials and move laterally in networks. GooseEgg is typically deployed with a Windows batch script, which launches either a dynamic link library (DLL) or an executable with elevated permissions. The vulnerability tracked as CVE-2022-38028 was addressed by Microsoft in October 2022 when the U.S. National Security Agency reported the flaw. In December, it was reported that Forest Blizzard has also been exploiting CVE-2023-23397, which affects all versions of Microsoft Outlook software on Windows devices. Microsoft warned that they use the Microsoft Outlook flaw to gain access to email accounts within Microsoft Exchange servers. Microsoft urged customers to implement the fixes as soon as possible for their organization’s security.   #cybersecurity #cyberbyte #cyber #veteranowned #veteran #smallbusiness

Cyber Byte of the day  Cyber Bytes sheds light on a cunning tactic employed by phishers. A recent study revealed a significant increase in phishing attacks targeting users of popular streaming services. These scams often lure victims through emails or messages promising free subscriptions or exclusive content. Clicking malicious links leads to fake login pages designed to steal usernames, passwords, and even credit card information. #cybersecurity #cyberbyte #cyber #veteranowned #veteran #smallbusiness  

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