Tag: cybersecurity
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Beware: Fake Google Meet Pages Deliver Infostealers in Ongoing ClickFix Campaign
Threat actors are leveraging fake Google Meet web pages as part of an ongoing malware campaign dubbed ClickFix to deliver infostealers targeting Windows and macOS systems.”This tactic involves displaying fake error messages in web browsers to deceive users into copying and executing a given malicious PowerShell code, finally infecting their systems,” French cybersecurity company Sekoia…
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U.S. and Allies Warn of Iranian Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure in Year-Long Campaign
Tags: access, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, healthcare, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, passwordCybersecurity and intelligence agencies from Australia, Canada, and the U.S. have warned about a year-long campaign undertaken by Iranian cyber actors to infiltrate critical infrastructure organizations via brute-force attacks.”Since October 2023, Iranian actors have used brute force and password spraying to compromise user accounts and obtain access to organizations in the healthcare and First seen…
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Organizations Faster at Detecting OT Incidents, but Response Still Lacking: Report
SANS has published its 2024 State of ICS/OT Cybersecurity report, based on a survey of over 530 critical infrastructure sector professionals. The post Organizations Faster at Detecting OT Incidents, but Response Still Lacking: Report appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/organizations-faster-at-detecting-ot-incidents-but-response-still-lacking-report/
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Israeli orgs targeted with wiper malware via ESET-branded emails
Attackers have tried to deliver wiper malware to employees at organizations across Israel by impersonating cybersecurity company ESET via email. The phishing email The attack … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/18/israel-wiper-eset/
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Pro-Russian Threat Actors Launch Coordinated DDoS Attacks Against Japanese Organizations
Japan has become the latest target of pro-Russian hacktivists following the country’s move towards increased military cooperation with the US. According to a new report from cybersecurity researcher Marcin Nawrocki... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/pro-russian-threat-actors-launch-coordinated-ddos-attacks-against-japanese-organizations/
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Small Business Owners Must Prioritize Cybersecurity to Stay Operational
As a small business owner, you may think you are too insignificant to ever be on a cybercriminal’s… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/small-business-owners-prioritize-cybersecurity-operational/
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CISA Unveils ‘Exceptionally Risky’ Software Bad Practices
CISA and FBI Warn Software Providers to Avoid Risky Development Practices. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI released a joint advisory urging software providers to avoid risky practices like using memory-unsafe languages and other techniques that could jeopardize critical infrastructure and national security. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cisa-unveils-exceptionally-risky-software-bad-practices-a-26556
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Winners Named at Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2024
Tags: cybersecurityEskenzi PR today announced the winners of the ninth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards. The event took place last night at Balfour St Barts in London and celebrated the UK cybersecurity industry’s exceptional professionals, teachers, leaders, educators, and those working to create a healthier and more diverse industry. Key sponsors included KnowBe4, Check Point…
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600 Million Daily Cyberattacks: Microsoft’s Alarming Report
Cybersecurity threats have reached unprecedented levels, with Microsoft customers facing more than 600 million cyberattacks daily, according to insights from Microsoft’s latest Digital Defense Report. The report emphasizes that cyber... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/600-million-daily-cyberattacks-microsofts-alarming-report/
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SolarWinds, Firefox, Windows Face Active Exploitation: CISA Issues Urgent Warning
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently added three vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, emphasizing the pressing need for organizations to address these risks promptly. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cisa-adds-3-known-exploited-vulnerabilities/
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GhostStrike: Open-source tool for ethical hacking
GhostStrike is an open-source, advanced cybersecurity tool tailored for ethical hacking and Red Team operations. It incorporates cutting-edge techniques, including process … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/ghoststrike-open-source-tool-ethical-hacking/
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Iranian Hackers Using Brute Force on Critical Infrastructure
Tags: advisory, authentication, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, infrastructure, iran, password, threatAdvisory Warns Iranian Threat Actors Use ‘Push Bombing’ to Target Critical Sectors. Iranian cyber actors are increasingly using brute force techniques, such as password spraying and multifactor authentication push bombing, to target critical infrastructure sectors, according to a cybersecurity advisory released Wednesday by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Strengthen your cybersecurity with automation
Find out how to enhance efficiency using Google Security Operations First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/strengthen_your_cybersecurity_with_automation/
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UK Reports 50% Spike in ‘Nationally Significant’ Incidents
New NCSC Chief Also Warns of Three-Fold Increase in Severe Cyberattacks. The U.K. experienced a 50% spike in cybersecurity incidents posing national security risks this year, according to NCSC CEO Richard Horne. Growing advancements in emerging tech are widening the gap between offensive and defensive cyber capabilities, he warned. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Keeper Security Appoints New CISO
Keeper Security has announced the appointment of James Scobey as the company’s first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Scobey joins Keeper from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he has served as CISO since 2022. Scobey’s experience encompasses almost three decades of cybersecurity, information technology and leadership roles across both the public and…
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CISA Warns of Active Exploitation in SolarWinds Help Desk Software Vulnerability
Tags: cisa, credentials, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, software, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added a critical security flaw impacting SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) software to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation.Tracked as CVE-2024-28987 (CVSS score: 9.1), the vulnerability relates to a case of hard-coded credentials that could be abused to gain First…
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Keeper Security Cybersecurity Action Month: The Importance of MFA
With Cybersecurity Action Month underway, Keeper Security is going beyond raising awareness by calling on everyone to adopt and enforce cybersecurity practices that protect against evolving threats. In week one, the cyber organisation focused on the importance of using strong passwords. In week two, Keeper stressed the importance of phishing awareness. This week, Keeper Security are stressing the importance…
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ACDS Appoints New Managing Director
UK cybersecurity start-up Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Hume as the new Managing Director. Hume brings extensive experience in the technology and cybersecurity sectors, and his leadership will be pivotal in guiding ACDS’s global expansion and innovation. Under his direction, ACDS aims to strengthen its position as a…
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Simplifying NIS2 Compliance with Eclypsium
NIS2 is an EU cybersecurity directive that covers an incredibly broad set of services including but not limited to Energy, Transportation, Finance, Healthcare, and Digital Infrastructure. The legislation is designed to ensure that these critical services maintain a consistent set of minimum responsibilities when it comes to managing their risk and responding to security incidents….…
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Complete Guide to Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Cybersecurity for small businesses involves protecting digital assets via passwords, regular updates, and employee training. View our complete guide here. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/networks/cybersecurity-for-small-businesses-guide/
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Cybercriminals Are Increasingly Helping Russia and China Target the US and Allies, Microsoft Says
The growing collaboration between authoritarian governments and criminal hackers has alarmed national security officials and cybersecurity experts. The post Cybercriminals Are Increasingly Helping Russia and China Target the US and Allies, Microsoft Says appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cybercriminals-are-increasingly-helping-russia-and-china-target-the-us-and-allies-microsoft-says/
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A new Linux variant of FASTCash malware targets financial systems
North Korea-linked actors deploy a new Linux variant of FASTCash malware to target financial systems, researcher HaxRob revealed. The cybersecurity researcher HaxRob analyzed a new variant of the FASTCash >>payment switch
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New Malware Campaign Uses PureCrypter Loader to Deliver DarkVision RAT
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new malware campaign that leverages a malware loader named PureCrypter to deliver a commodity remote access trojan (RAT) called DarkVision RAT.The activity, observed by Zscaler ThreatLabz in July 2024, involves a multi-stage process to deliver the RAT payload.”DarkVision RAT communicates with its command-and-control (C2) server using a custom network First…
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American Water Shuts Down Services After Cybersecurity Breach
American Water suspends billing and portal services after a cyberattack without impacting water operations as investigation and security measures are underway. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/american-water-cybersecurity-breach/
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Navigating the Cybersecurity Risks of Shadow Open-Source GenAI
Generative AI is no doubt the leading frontier in AI. Models have captured attention and driven exciting use cases across industries with their ability to create everything from text to images, and even solve complex coding problems. The likes of ChatGPT and Anthropic have changed how companies innovate, automate and engage with customers in just…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How CISOs can engage, educate, and empower
Author: Mike Britton, Chief Information Security Officer, Abnormal Security October is upon us, and as we embrace the start of… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/cybersecurity-awareness-month-how-cisos-can-engage-educate-and-empower/
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Pentagon Shares New Cybersecurity Rules For Gov’t Contractors
First seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36469/Pentagon-Shares-New-Cybersecurity-Rules-For-Govt-Contractors.html
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Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Best Practices – Kovrr
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/cybersecurity-risk-assessment-best-practices-kovrr/
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CISOs’ Privacy Responsibilities Keep Growing
A heated regulatory landscape, uncertainty over AI use, and how it all ties back to cybersecurity means CISOs have to add privacy to their portfolios. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/cisos-privacy-responsibilities-keep-growing
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Organizations can substantially lower vulnerabilities with secure-by-design practices, report finds
Ex-National Cyber Director Inglis says “quantitative data” in Secure Code Warrior’s report shows the importance of the cybersecurity practice. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/secure-by-design-return-investment-code-warrior/