Tag: corporate
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Fake DocuSign docs used to secure corporate credentials in mishing campaign
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/fake-docusign-docs-used-to-secure-corporate-credentials-in-mishing-campaign
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US eyes ban on TP-Link routers amid cybersecurity concerns
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Tags: attack, business, china, compliance, computer, corporate, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, ddos, defense, espionage, exploit, flaw, government, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, law, malicious, microsoft, network, risk, router, technology, threat, vulnerability, wifiThe US government is investigating TP-Link, a Chinese company that supplies about 65% of routers for American homes and small businesses, amid concerns about national security risks. Reports suggest these routers have vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to compromise sensitive enterprise data.Investigations by the Commerce, Defense, and Justice Departments indicate that the routers may have been…
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IAM Predictions for 2025: Identity as the Linchpin of Business Resilience
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Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, authentication, banking, breach, business, cloud, compliance, corporate, credentials, crime, data, deep-fake, detection, finance, iam, identity, malicious, microsoft, mobile, office, passkey, password, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, supply-chain, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityIAM Predictions for 2025: Identity as the Linchpin of Business Resilience madhav Thu, 12/19/2024 – 05:33 As we look toward 2025, the lessons of 2024 serve as a stark reminder of the rapidly evolving identity and access management (IAM) landscape. The numbers tell the story: The latest Identity Theft Resource Center report indicates that consumers…
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Don’t overlook these key SSE components
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Tags: access, business, cctv, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, endpoint, fortinet, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, technology, threatSecurity service edge (SSE) has emerged as a hot topic in the networking and security markets because it provides cloud-delivered security to protect access to websites and applications. This is key for the work-from-anywhere approach enterprises adopted during the pandemic and maintained as hybrid work became the norm. SSE is also a prevalent subject because…
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Managing Risks: Executive Protection in the Digital Age
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in SecurityNewsThe recent incident involving the United Healthcare CEO has sparked critical conversations in corporate boardrooms about the evolving threat landscape and the importance of robust security measures centered around executive protection. The incident has illuminated a stark and unsettling reality: the threat landscape for senior executives is evolving in ways that demand immediate attention and……
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A new ransomware regime is now targeting critical systems with weaker networks
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, control, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, fortinet, group, infrastructure, law, lockbit, malware, mfa, network, ransomware, risk, tactics, usa, vmware, vpn, vulnerability, zyxelThe year 2024’s ransomware shake-up, fueled by law enforcement crackdowns on giants like LockBit, has shifted focus to critical operations, with major attacks this year hitting targets like Halliburton, TfL, and Arkansas water plant.A Dragos study for the third quarter of 2024 highlighted a surge in activity from new groups like RansomHub, Play, and Fog,…
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A Strong Executive Protection Program Is Now More Important Than Ever, Here’s How To Get Buy-In
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in SecurityNewsThe shocking killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO highlights the critical importance of corporate executive protection programs The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was a targeted and shocking act of violence. For many of you in the security field, this news is a stark reminder of two protection tenets: 01 Executives at high-profile corporations have”¦…
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Top 10 Cyberattacks in 2024 that Stole the Spotlight
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Tags: attack, corporate, cyberattack, data, exploit, infrastructure, ransomware, threat, vulnerabilityCyberattacks this year have escalated into a high-stakes battle, with increasingly advanced attacks targeting critical infrastructure, personal data, and corporate systems. From state-sponsored cyberattacks to ransomware campaigns, the top cyberattacks of 2024 have proven that threat actors have been weaponizing advanced technologies to exploit vulnerabilities in both private and public sectors. First seen on thecyberexpress.com…
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The Rise of AI-Generated Professional Headshots
It’s clear that a person’s reputation is increasingly influenced by their online presence, which spans platforms like LinkedIn, corporate websites, and various professional networks. In today’s digital age, having a quality photograph is essential rather than optional. In the past, obtaining professional headshots required booking a photoshoot, hiring an experienced photographer, and investing time and…
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HackHire Campaign Targeting Climate Activists, Government Hypocrisy on Encryption
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in SecurityNewsIn Episode 359 of the Shared Security Podcast, the team examines a shocking hack-for-hire operation alleged to target over 500 climate activists and journalists, potentially involving corporate sponsorship by ExxonMobil. They explore the intricate layers of this multifaceted campaign and the broader implications on security risk assessments. Additionally, Scott discusses the massive Salt Typhoon hacking……
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Security leaders top 10 takeaways for 2024
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Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, best-practice, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, corporate, crowdstrike, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, detection, email, finance, fraud, governance, group, guide, hacker, identity, incident response, infosec, ISO-27001, office, okta, phishing, privacy, programming, regulation, risk, risk-management, saas, security-incident, service, software, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityThis year has been challenging for CISOs, with a growing burden of responsibility, the push to make cybersecurity a business enabler, the threat of legal liability for security incidents, and an expanding attack landscape.As the year comes to a close, CISOs reflect on some of the takeaways that have shaped the security landscape in 2024.…
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Clop ransomware claims responsibility for Cleo data theft attacks
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in SecurityNewsThe Clop ransomware gang has confirmed to BleepingComputer that they are behind the recent Cleo data-theft attacks, utilizing zero-day exploits to breach corporate networks and steal data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clop-ransomware-claims-responsibility-for-cleo-data-theft-attacks/
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Addressing BYOD Vulnerabilities in the Workplace
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in SecurityNewsSecure the workplace of today by exploring how to address BYOD vulnerabilities Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies have become commonplace in many workplaces. Employees use personal smartphones, tablets, and laptops to access corporate resources, blending work and personal activities on the same device. While BYOD offers several benefits, it also introduces significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities……
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Citrix shares mitigations for ongoing Netscaler password spray attacks
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in SecurityNewsCitrix Netscaler is the latest target in widespread password spray attacks targeting edge networking devices and cloud platforms this year to breach corporate networks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/citrix-shares-mitigations-for-ongoing-netscaler-password-spray-attacks/
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DOJ indicts 14 North Koreans who fraudulently earned $88 million working for US firms
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in SecurityNewsThe men were ordered to earn more than $10,000 a month, with several obtaining multiple jobs at the same time, and they supplemented their earnings by stealing sensitive corporate information.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/doj-indicts-14-north-koreans-earning-88-million-at-us-firms
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MOVEit Repackaged and Recycled
The largest repackage and re-post of an old leak In November 2024, a hacker known as “Nam3L3ss” allegedly released previously undisclosed data from the MOVEit breach in May 2023. This leak consisted of millions of records, including sensitive employee and big brand corporate information, significantly escalating the breach’s impact. Digging into this story reveals that……
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US sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm over global malware campaign
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Tags: attack, breach, china, computer, control, corporate, credentials, cve, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, email, encryption, exploit, finance, firewall, fraud, government, group, healthcare, identity, infection, infrastructure, intelligence, international, malicious, malware, monitoring, network, office, password, ransomware, risk, service, software, sophos, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-dayThe US government has imposed sanctions on Chinese cybersecurity firm Sichuan Silence Information Technology and one of its employees, Guan Tianfeng, for their alleged involvement in a 2020 global cyberattack that exploited zero day vulnerabilities in firewalls.The actions were announced by the US Department of the Treasury and the Department of Justice (DOJ), which also…
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New Cleo zero-day RCE flaw exploited in data theft attacks
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in SecurityNewsHackers are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Cleo managed file transfer software to breach corporate networks and conduct data theft attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cleo-zero-day-rce-flaw-exploited-in-data-theft-attacks/
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RedLine Malware Weaponizing Pirated Corporate Softwares To Steal Logins
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in SecurityNewsAttackers are distributing a malicious .NET-based HPDxLIB activator disguised as a new version, which is signed with a self-signed certificate, and targets entrepreneurs automating business processes and aims to compromise their systems. They are distributing malicious activators on forums targeting business owners and accountants, deceptively promoting them as legitimate license bypass tools with update functionality…
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Zukunft schenken und die Hacker School unterstützen
Mitmachen und Zukunft schenken. In einer Zeit, in der IT-Technik und digitale Tools alle Facetten unseres Arbeitens und unseres Lebens beeinflussen, gehören digitale Skills einfach dazu. Es geht um Programmieren, Future Skills, KI-Kompetenz und IT-Berufsorientierung für die nächste Generation. Deshalb macht digitale Bildung den Unterschied. Seit über zehn Jahren engagiert sich die Hacker School für digitale…
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Ongoing RedLine stealer campaign facilitated by cracked corporate software
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 501 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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in SecurityNewsA new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. RedLine info-stealer campaign targets Russian businesses through pirated corporate software 8Base ransomware group hacked Croatia’s Port of Rijeka…
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RedLine info-stealer campaign targets Russian businesses through pirated corporate software
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in SecurityNewsAn ongoing RedLine information-stealing campaign is targeting Russian businesses using pirated corporate software. Since January 2024, Russian businesses using unlicensed software have been targeted by an ongoing RedLine info-stealer campaign. Pirated software is distributed via Russian online forums, attackers disguise the malware as a tool to bypass licensing for business automation software. Threat actors target…
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Pirated corporate software infects Russian businesses with info-stealing malware
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EndYear PTO: Days Off and Data Exfiltration with Formbook
The holiday season is a time of joy and relaxation, but it often brings an influx of corporate emails ranging from leave approvals to scheduling paid time off. The Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) has recently intercepted a malicious phishing email masquerading as a legitimate end-of-year leave approval notice. Disguised as a formal HR communication,…
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Pegasus Spyware Infections Proliferate Across iOS, Android Devices
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in SecurityNewsThe notorious spyware from Israel’s NSO Group has been found targeting journalists, government officials, and corporate executives in multiple variants discovered in a threat scan of 3,500 mobile phones. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/pegasus-spyware-infections-ios-android-devices
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Talent overlooked: embracing neurodiversity in cybersecurity
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in SecurityNewsIn cybersecurity, diverse perspectives help in addressing complex, emerging threats. Increasingly, there’s a push to recognize that neurodiversity brings significant value to cybersecurity. However, neurodiverse people frequently face systemic barriers that hinder their success in the field.Neurodiversity refers to the way some people’s brains work differently to the neurotypical brain. This includes autism, ADHD (attention…