Tag: cyber
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NYDOH Cybersecurity Regulations: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know in 2025
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in SecurityNews10 NYCRR 405.46: NY’s New Hospital Cyber Regulation Hospitals are no strangers to health data privacy laws like HIPAA. But New York’s new cybersecurity regulations take things to the next level. Finalized by the New York State Department of Health (NYDOH) in October 2024, these laws aim to fill gaps left by existing frameworks. They……
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CISA Releases Draft of National Cyber Incident Response Plan
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in SecurityNewsThe draft of the long-awaited update to the NCIRP outlines the efforts, mechanisms, involved parties, and decisions the US government will use in response to a large-scale cyber incident. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/cisa-releases-draft-of-national-cyber-incident-response-plan
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The key to growing a cybersecurity career are soft skills
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in SecurityNewsSeason 3, Episode 16: Being technical gets you a job in cyber, but investing in soft skills opens doors to make it a career. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/the-key-to-growing-a-cybersecurity-career-are-soft-skills/
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Cyber Asset Intelligence – ein Ausblick auf 2025
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in SecurityNewsIm Jahr 2025 wird Cyber Asset Intelligence eine entscheidende Rolle beim Schutz digitaler Infrastrukturen spielen. Gezielte Investitionen in integrierte Plattformen, Echtzeit-Bedrohungsdaten, Automatisierung und Zusammenarbeit ermöglichen es Organisationen, eine zukunftssichere Grundlage zu schaffen, die weit über 2025 hinaus Bestand hat und einen nachhaltigen Mehrwert bietet. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/cyber-asset-intelligence-ein-ausblick-auf-2025/a39346/
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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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Malicious Supply Chain Attacking Moving From npm Community To VSCode Marketplace
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in SecurityNewsResearchers have identified a rise in malicious activity on the VSCode Marketplace, highlighting the vulnerability of the platform to supply chain attacks similar to those previously seen in the npm community. Malicious actors are increasingly exploiting npm packages to distribute malicious code, mirroring tactics previously used in VSCode extensions that involve the npm package etherscancontracthandler,…
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Beware Of Malicious SharePoint Notifications That Delivers Xloader Malware
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in SecurityNewsThrough the use of XLoader and impersonating SharePoint notifications, researchers were able to identify a sophisticated malware delivery campaign. A link that was disguised as a legitimate SharePoint notification was included in the emails that were sent out at the beginning of the attack. The engine flagged the message as malicious based on several factors:…
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Hackers Weaponizing LNK Files To Create Scheduled Task And Deliver Malware Payload
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in SecurityNewsTA397, also known as Bitter, targeted a Turkish defense organization with a spearphishing email containing a RAR archive, which included a decoy PDF, a malicious LNK file disguised as a PDF, and an ADS file with PowerShell code. This technique, common for TA397, leverages NTFS ADS to establish persistence and deploy further malware like wmRAT…
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BADBOX Botnet Hacked 74,000 Android Devices With Customizable Remote Codes
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in SecurityNewsBADBOX is a cybercriminal operation infecting Android devices like TV boxes and smartphones with malware before sale, which are often sold through reputable retailers and pose a significant threat to users due to their pre-installed malicious software, making detection challenging. It previously thought eradicated has resurfaced with a significantly expanded reach, infecting over 192,000 Android…
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Europol Details on How Cyber Criminals Exploit legal businesses for their Economy
Europol has published a groundbreaking report titled >>Leveraging Legitimacy: How the EU’s Most Threatening Criminal Networks Abuse Legal Business Structures.Decoding […] The post Europol Details on How Cyber Criminals Exploit legal businesses for their Economy appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform. First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/europol-details-on-cyber-criminals/
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Apache Tomcat Conditional Competition Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-50379)
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in SecurityNewsOverview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Apache issued a security announcement, fixing the Apache Tomcat conditional competition code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-50379). Due to the inconsistency between Windows file system and Tomcat in case-distinguishing processing of paths, when the write function of default servlet is enabled (set readonly=false and allow PUT method), unauthenticated attackers can construct…The…
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CISA Proposes National Cyber Incident Response Plan
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in SecurityNewsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has unveiled a proposed update to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP), inviting public feedback on the draft. This highly anticipated revision, outlined in a pre-decisional public comment draft released this month, aims to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape amidst increasing threats to critical infrastructure, national security,…
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Fighting on the New Front Line of Security with Snowflake and LogLMs
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Tags: access, ai, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, incident response, intelligence, malicious, mitre, monitoring, network, siem, soc, threat, toolTempo”Š”, “Ša Snowflake Native App”Š”, “Šharnesses AI and Log Language Models for Proactive Cybersecurity Cybersecurity attackers are innovating, challenging traditional security measures, and pushing organizations to seek more innovative solutions. Tempo, a Snowflake Native App that revolutionizes cybersecurity using AI-powered proactive security, sees even novel attacks. By leveraging Log Language Models (LogLMs), which are a…
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Iranian Hackers Launched A Massive Attack to Exploit Global ICS Infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsIn a joint cybersecurity advisory, the FBI, CISA, NSA, and partner agencies from Canada, the United Kingdom, and Israel have issued an urgent warning about ongoing malicious cyber activities by advanced persistent threat (APT) actors affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The advisory provides critical new details on tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)…
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Next.js Vulnerability Let Attackers Bypass Authentication
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in SecurityNewsA high-severity vulnerability has been discovered in the popular web framework, Next.js, which allows attackers to bypass authentication under specific circumstances. The issue, cataloged as CVE-2024-51479, affects versions from 9.5.5 up to 14.2.14. Developers using these versions must quickly upgrade to the patched version 14.2.15 to secure their applications. Authorization Bypass in Next.js ( CVE-2024-51479)…
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CISA Issues Secure Practices for Cloud Services To Strengthen U.S Federal Agencies
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in SecurityNewsIn a decisive move to bolster cloud security, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 25-01: Implementing Secure Practices for Cloud Services. This directive mandates federal civilian agencies to adopt stringent security measures for their cloud-based systems in response to the growing threat of cyberattacks targeting cloud environments. CISA…
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Critical Chrome Vulnerabilities Lets Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code Remotely
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has released a new security update on the Stable channel, bringing Chrome to version 131.0.6778.204/.205 for Windows and Mac and 131.0.6778.204 for Linux. This update addresses multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, ensuring enhanced safety for users. The rollout will occur gradually over the coming days and weeks. Highlighted Security Fixes The latest Chrome release includes fixes for five vulnerabilities, of…
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Chrome Security Update, Patch for Multiple Security Flaws
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has released a new security update on the Stable channel, bringing Chrome to version 131.0.6778.204/.205 for Windows and Mac and 131.0.6778.204 for Linux. This update addresses multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, ensuring enhanced safety for users. The rollout will occur gradually over the coming days and weeks. Highlighted Security Fixes The latest Chrome release includes fixes for five vulnerabilities, of…
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Vorsicht vor Cyber-Bots bei Online-Weihnachtseinkäufen
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Tags: cyberDiese Bots greifen gezielt auf limitierte Produkte zu, sichern sich Artikel vor anderen Käufern und treiben die Preise künstlich in die Höhe. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/vorsicht-vor-cyber-bots-bei-online-weihnachtseinkaeufen/a39326/
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CISA Released Secure Mobile Communication Best Practices 2025
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Tags: best-practice, china, cisa, communications, cyber, cybersecurity, espionage, infrastructure, malicious, mobile, threatThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new best practice guidance to safeguard mobile communications amid rising concerns over cyber espionage activities linked to People’s Republic of China (PRC)-affiliated threat actors. These malicious actors have been targeting commercial telecommunications infrastructure to intercept call records and compromise the private communications of highly targeted individuals,…
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Senior DHS official who launched cyber safety review board departs
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in SecurityNewsIn his role at DHS, Rob Silvers focused heavily, but not exclusively, on cybersecurity issues such as ransomware.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/senior-dhs-official-silvers-departs
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Russia-linked APT29 group used red team tools in rogue RDP attacks
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in SecurityNewsRussia-linked APT29 group uses malicious RDP configuration files, adapting red teaming methods for cyberattacks to compromise systems. In October 2024, the Russia-linked cyber espionage group APT29 (aka Earth Koshchei, SVR group, Cozy Bear, Nobelium, BlueBravo, Midnight Blizzard, and The Dukes) used rogue RDP attacks via phishing emails targeting governments, think tanks, and Ukrainian entities to steal data and install malware. The…
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Free Trial of aiSIEM-CGuard for 45 Days: Experience the Future of Cybersecurity
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in SecurityNewsIn today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Protecting sensitive data, ensuring compliance, and maintaining operational continuity have never been more critical. This is where Seceon’s aiSIEM-CGuard emerges as a game-changer, offering advanced threat detection and response capabilities. And now, for a limited time, you can experience the full power of this…
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Ground Rule of Cyber Hygiene: Keep Your Password Policy Up to Date
Since the earliest incidents of computer break-ins, experts have maintained that making the internet a safe place is going to be an uphill battle. Their reasons, while largely technical, also encompass human complacency. Research shows that most organizations and users fail to follow the simple practices that make computing safe. In 2024, organizations reported a..…
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Cyber-Angriffe auf das Online-Shopping-Erlebnis: Thales warnt vor bösartigen Bots
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/cyber-angriffe-online-shopping-erlebnis-thales-warnung-boesartigkeit-bots
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Updated National Cyber Incident Response Plan draft unveiled
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/updated-national-cyber-incident-response-plan-draft-unveiled
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NIS2 Penetration Testing and Compliance
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Tags: attack, breach, compliance, cyber, data, finance, nis-2, penetration-testing, ransomware, threatEvery day, we hear about security threats and attacks on organisations. These threats can range from ransomware and data breaches to leakage of sensitive data. There is no denying that cyber threats have been on the rise, and many organisations have fallen victim to these attacks, leading to financial and reputational losses. Hence, it is……
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Top 10 cyber security stories of 2024
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in SecurityNewsData breaches, data privacy and protection, and the thorny issue of open source security were all hot topics this year. Meanwhile, security companies frequently found themselves hitting the headlines, and not always for good reasons. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 cyber security stories of 2024 First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366617185/Top-10-cyber-security-stories-of-2024
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The Importance of Empowering CFOs Against Cyber Threats
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in SecurityNewsWorking closely with CISOs, chief financial officers can become key players in protecting their organizations’ critical assets and ensuring long-term financial stability. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/empowering-cfos-against-cyber-threats