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ReportApril 16, 2024Editorial DepartmentCloud Security/DevSecOps New cybersecurity research has found that command line interface (CLI) tools from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud could expose sensitive credentials in build logs, posing significant risks to organizations. The vulnerability is codenamed Leaked CLI Provided by cloud security company Orca. Security researcher Roi Nisimi said in a shared report: “Some commands on Azure CLI, AWS CLI, and Google Cloud CLI can expose sensitive information in the form of environment variables, which can be exploited when published through tools such as GitHub Actions Collected by. Microsoft has since addressed the issue in a…
If you like the idea of talking to turn on the lights, here’s an affordable smart home starter kit. For those who have adapted to a life of automation, this deal will give you one more thing to control and multiple containers for your needs. Amazon’s smallest smart speaker, the Echo Pop, is bundled with a TP-Link Kasa smart light bulb for $23. Full price for this speaker is $40, but the lowest price we saw on Black Friday last year was $18. The bulb has a list price of $23, but has dropped to $15 a few times before.…
ReportApril 16, 2024Editorial DepartmentSupply Chain/Software Security Security researchers have discovered a “trusted” takeover attempt against the OpenJS Foundation in a manner similar to the recently discovered incident against the open source XZ Utils project. The OpenJS Foundation and the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) said in a joint alert: “The OpenJS Foundation Cross-Ad hoc Committee has received a series of suspicious emails containing similar messages, different names, and overlap with GitHub-related emails. . OpenJS Foundation executive director Robin Bender Ginn and OpenSSF general manager Omkhar Arasaratnam said the emails urged OpenJS to take action to update one of its popular…
There are reports that Nintendo will not release the long-awaited successor to the Switch. Therefore, the company needs to let fans know what games they will be able to play on current consoles in the coming months. To help stretch out the timeline, Nintendo has scheduled a series of indie game releases. We’ll learn about some of this at the next Indie World showcase on April 17th at 10am ET.Nintendo said the livestream will last about 20 minutes and will include updates on games coming to Switch this year. There’s not much indication yet of what will happen. However, ultimately…
The cloud has revolutionized the way we do business, communicate and entertain ourselves. Once upon a time, AWS drove nearly all cloud technology, and competitors have made huge strides in recent years, especially Microsoft Azure. Today, Azure experts are more in demand than ever, so if you’ve been looking for a new challenge or a new career opportunity, learning Azure is a great option. With the 2024 Microsoft Azure Architect and Administrator exam certification preparation package, you’ll lay the foundation for a new career. Take advantage now, TechRepublic Academy is offering to lock this bundle in for $32 through April…
ReportApril 16, 2024Editorial DepartmentThreat Intelligence/Endpoint Security Threat actors tracked as TA558 It has been observed that steganography is used as an obfuscation technique to spread various malware, such as Agent Tesla, FormBook, Remcos RAT, LokiBot, GuLoader, Snake Keylogger, and XWorm. “The group made extensive use of steganography by sending VBS, PowerShell code, as well as RTF files, internal images and text files with embedded vulnerabilities,” Russian cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies said in a report on Monday. ” The campaign was codenamed SteganoAmor due to its reliance on steganography and the choice of filenames such as Greatloverstory.vbs and easytolove.vbs. Most attacks…
Leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg says artificial intelligence is a useful support for businesses but is not a quick fix. Nick Winters, the company’s head of technology, said: “Microsoft launched a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) center in London this month to tap into the UK’s vast AI talent and expertise. However, despite the exciting development of AI in the UK , but when something goes wrong, it can cause more problems than it solves. “At present, artificial intelligence cannot replace the human brain and needs to be used in combination with scenarios; it should not be used as…
Starting today, the Uber app will remind you to buckle up shortly after your ride begins. The ride-hailing company wrote in its announcement of new safety features that passengers’ tendency not to use seat belts remains a significant issue, even though 50% of all U.S. crash fatalities in 2022 will be due to seat belt failure. Now, when you get into the car, the driver’s phone will send an audio reminder telling you “For your safety, please fasten your seat belt.” At the same time, you will also receive a push notification on your phone that reads: “Even if you…
ReportApril 16, 2024Hacker NewsCloud Security/Threat Intelligence In today’s rapidly evolving digital environment, organizations face increasingly complex cybersecurity threats. The proliferation of cloud services and remote work arrangements has increased the vulnerability of digital identities to exploitation, and companies must strengthen their identity security measures. Our recent research report, underground identity report, provides valuable insights into the challenges and vulnerabilities organizations encounter when managing digital identities. The report paints a vivid picture of “hidden” identity security responsibilities, with attackers leveraging identity threat exposures (ITEs) such as forgotten user accounts and misconfigurations to breach an organization’s defenses, with each ITE posing a…
Swift Finance Already with Galileo Financial Technology About Small Business Financing Solutions. The partnership creates Rapid Finance’s Rapid Access Mastercard program, which is administered by Galileo and sponsored by Galileo’s parent company. Sophie Technologythe companies said in a press release emailed to PYMNTS on Tuesday (April 16). The Rapid Access Mastercard is a prepaid business card program that allows Rapid Finance’s small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers with a good line of credit (LOC) to have seamless, instant access to funds, according to a press release. “This card program underlines Rapid Finance’s commitment to providing flexible and easy-to-use financial solutions…