Tag: communications
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Suite 404: Training executives for cyberattack response in a playful way
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in SecurityNewsSimulation of a cyber attack in the form of a classic board game. HillThe simulation itself consists of three game phases. In the first phase, seemingly everyday incidents are analyzed to determine the extent to which they have a negative impact on our hotel business. The four categories of service, reputation, sales, and cybersecurity must…
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Fake Tax Claims Scam Stealing Over $10,000 from Victims
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in SecurityNewsTax season has become a breeding ground for sophisticated AI-powered scams, with nearly half of Americans reporting fraudulent IRS-related communications, according to McAfee’s 2025 survey. Cybercriminals are leveraging deepfake audio, phishing emails, and spoofed websites to steal identities and funds, costing victims up to $10,000 in losses”, and in some cases, far more. Escalating Threats…
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Data breach at Japanese telecom giant NTT hits 18,000 companies
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in SecurityNewsJapanese telecommunication services provider NTT Communications Corporation (NTT) is warning almost 18,000 corporate customers that their information was compromised during a cybersecurity incident. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-breach-at-japanese-telecom-giant-ntt-hits-18-000-companies/
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18,000 Organizations Impacted by NTT Com Data Breach
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in SecurityNewsNTT Communications Corporation has disclosed a data breach impacting the information of nearly 18,000 customer organizations. The post 18,000 Organizations Impacted by NTT Com Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/18000-organizations-impacted-by-ntt-com-data-breach/
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BadBox malware disrupted on 500K infected Android devices
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in SecurityNewsThe BadBox Android malware botnet has been disrupted again by removing 24 malicious apps from Google Play and sinkholing communications for half a million infected devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/badbox-malware-disrupted-on-500k-infected-android-devices/
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Cisco Webex for BroadWorks Flaw Opens Door for Attackers to Access Credentials
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Tags: access, cisco, communications, credentials, cyber, data, flaw, software, vulnerability, windowsCisco Systems has disclosed a security vulnerability in its Webex for BroadWorks unified communications platform that could allow attackers to intercept sensitive credentials and user data under specific configurations. The flaw, tracked asCSCwo20742and classified as a low-severity issue, impacts organizations usingRelease 45.2of the software in Windows-based environments, prompting Cisco to release configuration-based fixes and recommend…
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Ransomware Attacks Appear to Keep Surging
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in SecurityNewsRansomHub, Play, Akira and Clop Among the Groups Claiming the Most Victims. Ransomware operations have collectively claimed what amounts to a surge in new victims. Researchers trace much of this activity to RansomHub, Play and Akira, as well as Clop, which continues to drip-feed details about its attack on users of Cleo Communications’ managed file-transfer…
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Suspected Iran-backed hackers target UAE with newly discovered ‘Sosano’ malware
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in SecurityNewsResearchers say they spotted new backdoor malware that suspected Iranian regime-backed hackers have aimed at sectors such as aviation, satellite communications and critical transportation infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/sosano-malware-targets-uae-iran-suspected
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Hackers Exploiting Business Relationships to Attack Arab Emirates Aviation Sector
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Tags: attack, business, communications, cyber, espionage, exploit, hacker, infrastructure, malware, threatA sophisticated cyber espionage campaign targeting the aviation and satellite communications sectors in the United Arab Emirates has been uncovered by Proofpoint researchers. The operation, attributed to a threat cluster dubbed >>UNK_CraftyCamel,
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Google, Meta, and Apple Power the World’s Biggest Surveillance System
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in SecurityNewsImagine a government that tracks your daily movements, monitors your communications, and catalogs your digital habits. While this conjures images of authoritarian regimes, a parallel reality exists in the United States, where law enforcement agencies leverage the vast data reservoirs of Big Tech companies to construct intrusive profiles of citizens. Over the past decade, Google,…
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Suspected Iranian Hackers Used Compromised Indian Firm’s Email to Target U.A.E. Aviation Sector
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in SecurityNewsThreat hunters are calling attention to a new highly-targeted phishing campaign that singled out “fewer than five” entities in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) to deliver a previously undocumented Golang backdoor dubbed Sosano.The malicious activity was specifically directed against aviation and satellite communications organizations, according to Proofpoint, which detected it in late October First seen…
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Russian telecom Beeline facing outages after cyberattack
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in SecurityNewsRussia’s communications watchdog reported that subscribers in Moscow and surrounding areas had filed mass complaints over connectivity issues following the incident. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russian-telecom-beeline-outages-cyber
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Hackers Use ClickFix Trick to Deploy PowerShell-Based Havoc C2 via SharePoint Sites
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Tags: api, communications, control, cybersecurity, framework, hacker, malware, microsoft, open-source, phishing, powershell, threatCybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new phishing campaign that employs the ClickFix technique to deliver an open-source command-and-control (C2) framework called Havoc.”The threat actor hides each malware stage behind a SharePoint site and uses a modified version of Havoc Demon in conjunction with the Microsoft Graph API to obscure C2 communications within trusted,…
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Why cyber attackers are targeting your solar energy systems, and how to stop them
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, backup, best-practice, china, communications, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, firmware, framework, group, infrastructure, iot, mfa, monitoring, network, password, penetration-testing, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilitySmart inverter vulnerabilities threaten the electric grid: The biggest risk occurs during high-demand times. If enough solar DERs suddenly go offline during a critical period, there might not be adequate alternative energy sources that can come online immediately, or the available alternatives are much more expensive to operate. Attackers can produce similar results merely by…
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Inside the Minds of Cybercriminals: A Deep Dive into Black Basta’s Leaked Chats”¯
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in SecurityNews“¯ The leaked internal chat communications of the Black Basta ransomware group offer an unprecedented view into how cybercriminals operate, plan attacks, and evade detection. The Veriti Research team analyzed these chat logs, revealing our favorite exploits, security measures they bypass, and the defenses they fear most. Veriti Research analyzed these chat communications, exposing: “¯ Vulnerabilities……
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Geopolitical tensions fuel surge in OT and ICS cyberattacks
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in SecurityNewsNew Russian group focused on Ukraine: The second new group to launch attack campaigns against industrial organizations last year, dubbed GRAPHITE, has overlaps with APT28 activities. Also known as Fancy Bear or Pawn Storm, APT28 is believed to be a unit inside Russia’s General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU).GRAPHITE launched constant phishing campaigns against hydroelectric,…
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Swedish authorities seek backdoor to encrypted messaging apps
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in SecurityNewsSweden’s law enforcement and security agencies are pushing legislation to force Signal and WhatsApp to create technical backdoors allowing them to access communications sent over the encrypted messaging apps. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/sweden-seeks-backdoor-access-to-messaging-apps
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How to create an effective incident response plan
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Tags: access, advisory, attack, backup, breach, business, ceo, ciso, communications, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, governance, guide, incident, incident response, insurance, law, lessons-learned, malicious, monitoring, network, office, phone, ransomware, risk, security-incident, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, updateEstablish a comprehensive post-incident communications strategy: Another key element that can make or break an incident response strategy is communications. Without clear communications among the major stakeholders of the business, a company might experience much longer downtimes or the loss of vital processes for extended periods.”How are you going to go about communicating? With whom?…
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New Phishing Attack Targets Amazon Prime Users to Steal Login Credentials
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in SecurityNewsA new phishing campaign targeting Amazon Prime users has been identified, aiming to steal login credentials and other sensitive information, including payment details and personal verification data. The attack, analyzed by the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC), uses a carefully crafted email impersonating official Amazon communications to deceive recipients. Sophisticated Email Spoofing Campaign Exploits Amazon…
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Flaw found in stalkerware apps, exposing millions of people. Here’s how to find out if your phone is being spied upon
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in SecurityNewsA serious security vulnerability has been found in popular stalkerware apps, exposing the sensitive personal information and communications of millions of people. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/flaw-stalkerware-apps-exposing-people-heres-how-to-find-out-phone-spied
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Russia-Linked Threat Actors Exploiting Signal Messenger to Eavesdrop on Sensitive Communications
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in SecurityNewsA recent report from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has revealed a coordinated effort by multiple Russia-aligned threat First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/russia-linked-threat-actors-exploiting-signal-messenger-to-eavesdrop-on-sensitive-communications/
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Purported Black Basta internal communications exposed
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/purported-black-basta-internal-communications-exposed
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Microsoft’s End of Support for Exchange 2016 and 2019: What IT Teams Must Do Now
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in SecurityNewsFor decades, Microsoft Exchange has been the backbone of business communications, powering emailing, scheduling and collaboration for organizations worldwide. Whether deployed on-premises or in hybrid environments, companies of all sizes rely on Exchange for seamless internal and external communication, often integrating it deeply with their workflows, compliance policies and security frameworks First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Russian cyberespionage groups target Signal users with fake group invites
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in SecurityNewsQR codes provide a means of phishing Signal users: These features now work by scanning QR codes that contain the cryptographic information needed to exchange keys between different devices in a group or to authorize a new device to an account. The QR codes are actually representations of special links that the Signal application knows…
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Russian Hackers Target Signal Messenger Users to Steal Sensitive Data
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in SecurityNewsRussian state-aligned threat actors have intensified their efforts to compromise Signal Messenger accounts, targeting individuals of strategic interest, according to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). These campaigns, primarily linked to Russia’s ongoing military operations in Ukraine, aim to intercept sensitive communications from military personnel, politicians, journalists, and activists. The attackers are exploiting Signal’s >>linked…
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How CISOs can rebuild trust after a security incident
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Tags: attack, breach, business, cisco, ciso, cloud, communications, cybersecurity, data, firewall, group, incident response, jobs, linux, mobile, monitoring, risk, security-incident, service, software, strategy, vulnerabilityMaintaining sensitivity in accountability: Cisco’s Lidz emphasizes that transparency does not end at incident resolution.”Being transparent, internally in particular, by making sure stakeholders understand you and your team have learned from the incident, that there are things you would do better not just in terms of protections, but how you respond and react to incidents”…
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How to evaluate and mitigate risks to the global supply chain
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Tags: access, business, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, framework, governance, government, intelligence, international, ISO-27001, kaspersky, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, office, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, russia, service, soc, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityMaintain a diversified supply chain: Organizations that source from international technology suppliers need to ensure they are not overly reliant on a single vendor, single region or even a single technology. Maintaining a diversified supply chain can mitigate costly disruptions from a cyberattack or vulnerability involving a key supplier, or from disruptions tied to regulatory…
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Ukraine warns of growing AI use in Russian cyber-espionage operations
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in SecurityNewsRussia is using artificial intelligence to boost its cyber-espionage operations, Ihor Malchenyuk of Ukraine’s State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSCIP), said at the Munich Cyber Security Conference. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-ukraine-cyber-espionage-artificial-intelligence
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Technical Analysis of Xloader Versions 6 and 7 – Part 2
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Tags: cloud, communications, control, data, encryption, malware, network, reverse-engineering, threat, updateThis is Part 2 of our two-part technical analysis on Xloader versions 6 and 7. For details on how Xloader conceals its critical code and data, go to Part 1.IntroductionIn Part 2 of this blog series, we examine how Xloader obfuscates the command-and-control (C2) code and data to complicate analysis. We will also delve into…