Tag: defense
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Top 10 Best Penetration Testing Companies in 2025
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in SecurityNewsPenetration testing companies play a vital role in strengthening the cybersecurity defenses of organizations by identifying vulnerabilities in their systems, applications, and networks. These firms simulate real-world cyberattacks to uncover weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious actors, helping businesses implement proactive security measures. They provide services tailored to various industries, including web application security,…
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The Future of Enterprise Security: AI-powered Lateral Defense in a Dynamic Threat Landscape
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in SecurityNewsAttackers increasingly leverage AI-powered exploitation and can quickly identify vulnerable systems, infiltrate networks unnoticed and move laterally to compromise critical assets. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/the-future-of-enterprise-security-ai-powered-lateral-defense-in-a-dynamic-threat-landscape/
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Apache Tomcat RCE Vulnerability Under Fire With 2-Step Exploit
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in SecurityNewsThe researchers who discovered the initial assault warned that the simple, staged attack is just the beginning for advanced exploit sequences that will test cyber defenses in new and more difficult ways. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/apache-tomcat-rce-vulnerability-exploit
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How Economic Headwinds Influence the Ransomware Ecosystem
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in SecurityNewsInflation, cryptocurrency market volatility, and the ability to invest in defenses all influence the impact and severity of a ransomware attack, according to incident response efforts and ransomware negotiators. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/how-economic-headwinds-influence-ransomware-ecosystem
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How can I integrate NHI controls into my cloud security framework?
Are Non-Human Identities the Key to a Secure Cloud Environment? With the surge of cloud-based operations, businesses face a continuous challenge to maintain a secure environment. One innovative approach to this is the strategic integration of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) into a company’s cyber defense protocol. So how can businesses leverage the power of NHIs for……
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5 Early Warning Indicators That Are Key to Protecting National Secrets
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in SecurityNewsThe Defense Department must modernize user activity monitoring by prioritizing data that can be used early to proactively mitigate insider risk. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/5-early-warning-indicators-that-are-key-to-protecting-national-secrets
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7 misconceptions about the CISO role
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Tags: api, attack, breach, business, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, finance, firewall, governance, infrastructure, insurance, jobs, network, password, phishing, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, saas, software, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityKatie Jenkins, EVP and CISO, Liberty Mutual Insurance Liberty Mutual InsuranceThe field is changing so rapidly, Jenkins adds, she needs to commit time to keeping up on research and connecting with other CISOs for knowledge exchange.In addition to securing infrastructure, an effective CISO focuses on securing the business, experts say. This requires understanding how security…
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Why Only Phishing Simulations Are Not Enough
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in SecurityNewsIn the world of cybersecurity awareness, phishing simulations have long been touted as the frontline defense against cyber threats. However, while they are instrumental, relying solely on these simulations can leave significant gaps in an organization’s security training program. At CybeReady, we understand that comprehensive preparedness requires a more holistic approach. The Limitations of Phishing……
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Invisible C2″Š”, “Šthanks to AI-powered techniques
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Tags: ai, api, attack, breach, business, chatgpt, cloud, communications, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dns, edr, email, encryption, endpoint, hacker, iot, LLM, malicious, malware, ml, monitoring, network, office, openai, powershell, service, siem, soc, strategy, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustInvisible C2″Š”, “Šthanks to AI-powered techniques Just about every cyberattack needs a Command and Control (C2) channel”Š”, “Ša way for attackers to send instructions to compromised systems and receive stolen data. This gives us all a chance to see attacks that are putting us at risk. LLMs can help attackers avoid signature based detection Traditionally, C2…
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Report on ransomware attacks on Fortinet firewalls also reveals possible defenses
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, backdoor, backup, ciso, control, credentials, cve, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, exploit, firewall, fortinet, group, infrastructure, Internet, lockbit, malicious, monitoring, network, password, radius, ransom, ransomware, risk, router, tactics, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsSigns of intrusion: “This actor exhibits a distinct operational signature that blends elements of opportunistic attacks with ties to the LockBit ecosystem,” Forescout said in its analysis.”Mora_001’s relationship to the broader Lockbit’s ransomware operations underscores the increased complexity of the modern ransomware landscape where specialized teams collaborate to leverage complementary capabilities.”CISOs should note these consistent…
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Federal Judges Block Trump’s Mass Firings of Federal Workers
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in SecurityNewsRestraining Order Allows Dismissed Cyber Defense Agency Employees to Return to Work. A temporary restraining order against the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce will allow thousands of probationary employees to return to work as experts warn the purge threatens national cybersecurity. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/federal-judges-block-trumps-mass-firings-federal-workers-a-27734
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Phishing Campaign Impersonates Booking.com, Plants Malware
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in SecurityNewsPhishing campaign impersonates Booking.com to deploy credential-stealing malware, forcing organizations to boost cybersecurity defenses and stay alert. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/phishing-campaign-booking-com-credential-stealer/
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FCC Takes on China Threats with New National Security Council
The FCC is launching a new agency council to push back on Chinese-backed cyberthreats like Salt Typhoon by pushing telecoms to harden their defense, reduce their reliance on trade with foreign adversaries, and ensure continued U.S. leadership is key areas like AI, the IoT, quantum computing, and 5G and 6G networks. First seen on securityboulevard.com…
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Apple’s alleged UK encryption battle sparks political and privacy backlash
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in SecurityNewsNational security defense being used to keep appeal behind closed doors First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/14/apple_uk_encryption_hearing/
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Why Most Microsegmentation Projects Fail”, And How Andelyn Biosciences Got It Right
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in SecurityNewsMost microsegmentation projects fail before they even get off the ground”, too complex, too slow, too disruptive. But Andelyn Biosciences proved it doesn’t have to be that way. Microsegmentation: The Missing Piece in Zero Trust Security Security teams today are under constant pressure to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Perimeter-based defenses alone can no…
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The most notorious and damaging ransomware of all time
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Tags: access, android, attack, backdoor, backup, banking, botnet, breach, communications, computer, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, defense, detection, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, germany, google, government, group, hacker, hacking, healthcare, infection, infrastructure, international, jobs, korea, law, lazarus, leak, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, msp, network, north-korea, office, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, phone, powershell, ransom, ransomware, russia, service, software, spam, switch, technology, threat, tool, ukraine, update, usa, virus, vulnerability, windowsConti: History: First appearing in May 2020, the Conti RaaS platform is considered the successor to the Ryuk ransomware. As of January 2021, Conti is believed to have infected over 150 organizations and earned millions of dollars for its criminal developers and their affiliates. At least three new versions have been found since its inception.How it works: Conti uses the…
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Top 5 threats keeping CISOs up at night in 2025
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in SecurityNewsCyber threats in 2025 require a proactive, adaptive approach. To stay ahead, CISOs must balance technical defenses, regulatory expectations, and human factors. By prioritizing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/14/top-threats-ciso-2025/
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US must prioritize cybersecurity training for the military’s engineers
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in SecurityNewsThe Defense Department faces a startling capability gap. First seen on defensescoop.com Jump to article: defensescoop.com/2025/03/13/prioritize-cybersecurity-training-military-engineers/
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AI security defenses potentially circumvented via picklescan flaws
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/ai-security-defenses-potentially-circumvented-via-picklescan-flaws
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DFARS 101: Protecting CUI in Defense Contracts
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in SecurityNewsIf your company handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for defense contracts, you’ve likely encountered DFARS and its key cybersecurity clauses: 7012, 7019, 7020, and 7021. But what exactly is DFARS, why is compliance crucial, and how can your business ensure it meets the requirements? This guide provides a high-level overview of DFARS compliance, including its……
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Breaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key
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Tags: access, authentication, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, data, defense, encryption, fido, framework, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, mobile, nfc, password, phishing, regulation, service, software, strategy, technology, windowsBreaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key madhav Thu, 03/13/2025 – 06:46 As large organizations increasingly shift towards passwordless solutions, the benefits are clear: enhanced user experience, improved security, and significant cost savings. The FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standard has emerged as the gold standard…
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Generative AI red teaming: Tips and techniques for putting LLMs to the test
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in SecurityNewsDefining objectives and scopeAssembling a teamThreat modelingAddressing the entire application stackDebriefing, post-engagement analysis, and continuous improvementGenerative AI red teaming complements traditional red teaming by focusing on the nuanced and complex aspects of AI-driven systems including accounting for new testing dimensions such as AI-specific threat modeling, model reconnaissance, prompt injection, guardrail bypass, and more. AI red-teaming…
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Fortinet Addresses Security Issues in FortiSandbox, FortiOS, and Other Products
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in SecurityNewsFortinet’s Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) announced the resolution of several critical and high-severity security vulnerabilities affecting various Fortinet products, including FortiSandbox and FortiOS. These updates are part of Fortinet’s ongoing efforts to enhance the security and reliability of its solutions, ensuring a robust defense against potential threats. Summary of Resolved Issues A total…
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CISA Defunds Threat-Sharing Hubs for States and Elections
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in SecurityNewsCyber Defense Agency Axes Funding for Key ISACs as Trump Shifts Federal Priorities. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is eliminating $10 million in annual funding for two key cybersecurity hubs supporting states and local elections as agency officials tell Information Security Media Group the move is aimed at eliminating waste and realigning priorities. First…
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SSRF Exploitation Surge Highlights Evolving Cyberthreats
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in SecurityNewsCoordinated SSRF attacks exploit critical vulnerabilities across platforms, urging organizations to update defenses and mitigate emerging cyberthreats. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/ssrf-exploitation-surge-evolving-threats/
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Trump nominates cyber vet Sean Plankey for CISA chief amid DOGE cuts and firings
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Tags: cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, disinformation, election, government, infrastructure, jobs, RedTeam, toolPlankey’s potential impact on CISA’s staff and spending cuts: CISA has long been a target of Republicans, primarily due to the minimal amount of now-discontinued work the agency conducted on misinformation efforts. It has also experienced heavy staff and spending cuts spurred by Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative.Over the past seven weeks, CISA has endured at…
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Europe urged to seize ‘opportunity’ by replacing US funding for Ukraine cyber defense
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in SecurityNews“This is an opportunity for Europe. We should take a bigger role,” said Tanel Sepp, Estonia’s cyber ambassador at large, about the funding gap left in the wake of President Donald Trump’s freezing of funds. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/europe-opportunity-tallinn-funding-replace
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What is Rootkit Detection and Prevention
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in SecurityNewsThe intricacy of cyberattacks is growing. Imagine a stealthy cyberattack that infiltrates your network, computers, etc, hides malicious software, and silently dismantles your defenses without detection. This is how the rootkit works. Another aspect that makes rootkits a serious problem is that they are now easily available on the dark web, once exclusive only to……
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Scam spoofs Binance website and uses TRUMP coin as lure for malware
Researchers at phishing defense company Cofense say hackers are spreading a malicious remote access tool through a fake Binance page that offers access to the TRUMP coin. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/email-scam-spoofs-binance-offers-trump-coin-connectwise-rat