Tag: cyber
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Top cyber attacks of 2024: Lessons from the year’s biggest breaches
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in SecurityNewsThe cyber attacks of 2024 were memorable to say the least. This year, cybercriminals targeted critical industries and high-profile organizations, using increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/top-cyber-attacks-of-2024-lessons-from-the-years-biggest-breaches/
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US order is a reminder that cloud platforms aren’t secure out of the box
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Tags: access, best-practice, breach, business, cisa, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, fedramp, google, government, guide, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, software, toolThis week’s binding directive to US government departments to implement secure configurations in cloud applications, starting with Microsoft 365 (M365), is a reminder to all CISOs that cloud platforms, even from major providers, aren’t completely secure out of the box.”Cloud stuff is easy to manage, easy to deploy,” said Ed Dubrovsky, chief operating officer and…
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Federal Cyber Operations Would Downgrade Under Shutdown
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in SecurityNewsGovernment Shutdown Could See Thousands of Federal Cyber Workers Furloughed. A looming shutdown could sharply reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s operations, furloughing two-thirds of its workforce and exposing critical federal networks to heightened cyber threats, especially as malicious actors target vulnerable systems during the holiday season. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Cyber incident disclosures to SEC spike
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cyber-incident-disclosures-to-sec-spike
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Rubrik enables rapid cyber recovery through Turbo Threat Hunting
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/rubrik-enables-rapid-cyber-recovery-through-turbo-threat-hunting
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How Nation-State Cybercriminals Are Targeting the Enterprise
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in SecurityNewsCombating nation-state threat actors at the enterprise level requires more than just cyber readiness and investment, it calls for a collaborative effort. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/how-nation-state-cybercriminals-target-enterprise
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Hands Down Cloud Security Directive, While Threat from North Korean IT Workers Gets the Spotlight
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Tags: access, ai, authentication, best-practice, business, china, cisa, cisco, cloud, computer, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, extortion, finance, framework, fraud, google, government, guide, hacker, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, jobs, korea, kubernetes, law, lessons-learned, linux, login, malicious, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, north-korea, office, password, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, software, tactics, technology, threat, tool, updateCheck out the new cloud security requirements for federal agencies. Plus, beware of North Korean government operatives posing as remote IT pros. Also, learn how water plants can protect their HMIs against cyberattacks. And get the latest on the U.S. cyber incident response framework; the CIS Benchmarks; and local and state governments’ cyber challenges. Dive…
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Ukraine’s Security Service Probes GRU-Linked Cyber-Attack on State Registers
The Security Service of Ukraine has accused Russian-linked actors of perpetrating a cyber-attack against the state registers of Ukraine First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ukraines-probes-gru-linked/
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Threat Actors Selling Nunu Stealer On Hacker Forums
A new malware variant calledNunu Stealeris making headlines after being advertised on underground hacker forums and Telegram channels. Priced at $100 per month, this malicious tool is gaining attention for its extensive capabilities and potential to wreak havoc on individuals and organizations alike. According to a post shared by a ThreatMon on X, the malware…
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Russia fires its biggest cyberweapon against Ukraine
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Tags: access, attack, breach, cisa, communications, country, cyber, cyberattack, defense, email, governance, government, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, risk, russia, service, strategy, threat, ukraine, vulnerability, warfareUkraine has faced one of the most severe cyberattacks in recent history, targeting its state registries and temporarily disrupting access to critical government records.Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna attributed the attack to Russian operatives, describing it as an attempt to destabilize the country’s vital digital infrastructure amid the ongoing war.”It’s already clear that the…
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Siemens UMC Vulnerability Allows Arbitrary Remote Code Execution
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in SecurityNewsA critical vulnerability has been identified in Siemens’ User Management Component (UMC), which could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The flaw, designated CVE-2024-49775, is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Siemens has issued Security Advisory SSA-928984 and urges customers to implement recommended fixes or mitigations to minimize the risks. Details of the Vulnerability The…
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Stay Ahead: Key Tactics in Identity Protection
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in SecurityNewsWhy is Identity Protection a Crucial Component of Cybersecurity? As cyber threats grow increasingly complex and sophisticated, organizations face an urgent need to bolster their security architecture. One critical aspect that often gets overlooked is Non-Human Identity (NHI) management. But, why is it so important? NHI refers to machine identities used for cybersecurity purposes. These……
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Foxit PDF Editor Vulnerabilities Allows Remote Code Execution
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in SecurityNewsFoxit Software has issued critical security updates for its widely used PDF solutions, Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor. The updates”, Foxit PDF Reader 2024.4 and Foxit PDF Editor 2024.4/13.1.5″, were released on December 17, 2024, to counter vulnerabilities that could leave users exposed to remote code execution (RCE) attacks. Details of the Vulnerabilities The…
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Windows 11 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Lets Attackers Execute Code to Gain Access
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has swiftly addressed a critical security vulnerability affecting Windows 11 (version 23H2), which could allow local attackers to escalate privileges to the SYSTEM level. Security researcher Alex Birnberg showcased the exploit during the renowned TyphoonPWN 2024 cybersecurity competition, securing third place for his demonstration of the flaw. TyphoonPWN, one of the premier cybersecurity competitions,…
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NetWalker Ransomware Operator Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
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in SecurityNewsA Romanian man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in the notorious NetWalker ransomware attacks. The sentencing, which took place in the Middle District of Florida, also included a forfeiture order of $21.5 million in illicit proceeds, as well as restitution payments totaling $14,991,580.01. Daniel Christian Hulea, 30, of Jucu…
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Cyber-Resilienzplattform überwacht Daten in Echtzeit – Rubrik macht Microsoft Azure Blob Storage sicherer
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/rubrik-cyber-resilienzloesung-microsoft-azure-blob-storage-a-bce992c0d7f671c0fd65b43bcfb95bb5/
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CISA Warns of BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access Exploited in Wild
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Tags: access, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, malicious, risk, tool, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has sounded the alarm over a critical vulnerability impacting BeyondTrust’s Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products. This newly uncovered flaw tracked as CVE-2024-12356, could allow attackers to execute malicious commands, posing a severe risk to global enterprises relying on these tools for secure remote access and…
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NotLockBit Previously Unknown Ransomware Attack Windows macOS
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in SecurityNewsA new and advanced ransomware family, dubbed NotLockBit, has emerged as a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape, closely mimicking the behavior and tactics of the notorious LockBit ransomware. NotLockBit notably distinguishes itself by being one of the first ransomware strains designed to effectively attack both macOS and Windows operating systems, showcasing powerful cross-platform capabilities.…
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Why cybersecurity is critical to energy modernization
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in SecurityNewsIn this Help Net Security interview, Anjos Nijk, Managing Director of the European Network for Cyber security (ENCS), discusses cybersecurity in the energy sector as it … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/20/anjos-nijk-encs-energy-grid-cybersecurity/
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Weaponized Hacktivism: How Countries Use Activists for Cyber Warfare
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in SecurityNewsThe intersection of hacking and activism, commonly known as hacktivism, has transformed into a formidable force in the digital era. Trellix’s latest report explores how these groups are increasingly intertwined... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/weaponized-hacktivism-how-countries-use-activists-for-cyber-warfare/
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LockBit ransomware gang teases February 2025 return
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in SecurityNewsAn individual associated with the LockBit ransomware gang has broken cover to tease details of a new phase of the cyber criminal operation’s activity, that they claim is set to begin in February 2025 First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366617379/LockBit-ransomware-gang-teases-February-2025-return
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2035 Quantum Encryption Deadline Still Achievable
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in SecurityNewsCISA Says 2035 Quantum Deadline Remains Achievable Despite Recent Breakthroughs. The federal government’s 2035 mandate to adopt quantum-resistant encryption remains feasible despite technological advancements in quantum computing, a top official for the U.S. cyber defense agency told ISMG, but experts warn challenges such as bureaucratic delays and financial costs persist. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Latest attempt to override UK’s outdated hacking law stalls
Amendments to the Data Bill that would have given the UK cyber industry a boost by updating restrictive elements of the Computer Misuse Act have failed to progress beyond a Lords committee First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366617109/Latest-attempt-to-override-UKs-outdated-hacking-law-stalls
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Inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms Names Leading Cyber Orgs
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has announced that it has been named as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms (ESP). Check Point provides email security through Harmony Email Collaboration, protecting email and collaboration apps from advanced threats, seamlessly integrating with the Check Point Infinity Platform for unified protection. As…
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Chinese cyber center points finger at U.S. over alleged cyberattacks to steal trade secrets
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in SecurityNewsThe CNCERT said it had “handled’ two attacks on Chinese tech companies, which it attributed to an unnamed suspected U.S. intelligence agency. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/chinese-cyber-center-us-alleged-cyberattacks-trade-secrets/
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AI-Powered Phishing: Defending Against the Next Generation of Cyber Threats
AI isn’t just transforming businesses, but also changing the way cyber criminals operate. One of those ways is more convincingAI-powered scams, whether delivered via: Phishing messages are becoming indistinguishable from the real thing. These types of attacks are also exploding in volume. This presents new challenges to organizations. How can they train their staff to…
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From reactive to proactive: Redefining incident response with unified, cloud-native XDR
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in SecurityNewsIn today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity is a constant game of cat and mouse. The average security operations center (SOC) team receives 4,484 alerts every day and can spend up to 3 hours manually triaging to understand which signals represent a genuine threat and which are just noise.However, this model traps SOCs in a…