Tag: defense
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Hackers exploit critical bug in Array Networks SSL VPN products
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in SecurityNewsAmerica’s Cyber Defense Agency has received evidence of hackers actively exploiting a remote code execution vulnerability in SSL VPN products Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-critical-bug-in-array-networks-ssl-vpn-products/
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Zscaler beleuchtet Trends, Risiken und Zero-Trust-Defense-Strategien für Mobile, IoT- und OT-Cybersecurity
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in SecurityNewsZscaler veröffentlicht seinen jährlichen mit dem Überblick über die mobile und IoT-/OT-Cyberbedrohungslandschaft von Juni 2023 bis Mai 2024. Die Ergebnisse des Reports unterstreichen die Dringlichkeit für Organisationen, die Sicherheit von mobilen Geräten, IoT- und OT-Systemen neu zu bewerten. ThreatLabz identifizierte mehr als 200 bösartige Apps im […] First seen on netzpalaver.de Jump to article: netzpalaver.de/2024/11/26/zscaler-beleuchtet-trends-risiken-und-zero-trust-defense-strategien-fuer-mobile-iot-und-ot-cybersecurity/
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9 VPN alternatives for securing remote network access
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Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, control, corporate, credentials, cve, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dns, encryption, endpoint, exploit, firewall, fortinet, group, guide, Hardware, iam, identity, infrastructure, Internet, iot, least-privilege, login, malicious, malware, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, network, office, password, ransomware, risk, router, saas, service, software, strategy, switch, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, waf, zero-trustOnce the staple for securing employees working remotely, VPNs were designed to provide secure access to corporate data and systems for a small percentage of a workforce while the majority worked within traditional office confines. The move to mass remote working brought about by COVID-19 in early 2020 changed things dramatically. Since then, large numbers…
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CISA Details Red Team Assessment Including TTPs Network Defense
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Tags: cisa, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, detection, infrastructure, network, RedTeam, tacticsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently detailed findings from a Red Team Assessment (RTA) conducted on a critical infrastructure organization in the United States. The assessment, carried out over three months, simulated real-world cyberattacks to evaluate the organization’s cybersecurity defenses, detection capabilities, and response readiness. This comprehensive analysis sheds light on the tactics,…
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Russian Hackers Exploit WiFi in Sophisticated New Attack
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in SecurityNews‘Nearest Neighbor Attack’ Bypasses Cyber Defenses by Breaching WiFi Networks. A Russian cyberespionage group hacked a Washington, D.C.-based organization focused on Ukraine by deploying a new attack technique that exploits Wi-Fi connectivity, according to new research. The nearest neighbor attack: methodology could lead to a significant broadening of targeting and attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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What the cyber community should expect from the Trump transition
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Tags: ceo, cisa, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, disinformation, election, governance, government, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, military, technology, threat, ukraineDonald Trump’s decisive win in this year’s presidential election promises to deliver radical changes to how the US government operates.Trump’s positions on a range of social, economic, and military issues, from immigration to human rights to the defense of Ukraine, represent significantly different postures from those of the current Biden administration and are arguably more…
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17 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
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Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, blockchain, business, ceo, cisa, ciso, cloud, communications, conference, container, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, fortinet, google, governance, group, guide, hacker, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-management, skills, software, technology, threat, tool, training, windowsWith the New Year on the horizon, many IT professionals may be looking to improve their careers in 2025 but need direction on the best way. The latest data from Foote Partners may provide helpful signposts.Analyzing more than 638 certifications as part of its 3Q 2024 “IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report,” Foote Partners…
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Weaponized pen testers are becoming a new hacker staple
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Tags: access, attack, cloud, credentials, defense, google, hacker, iam, intelligence, linux, macOS, malicious, malware, microsoft, open-source, password, penetration-testing, RedTeam, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, windowsMalicious adaptations of popular red teaming tools like Cobalt Strike and Metasploit are causing substantial disruption, emerging as a dominant strategy in malware campaigns.According to research by threat-hunting firm Elastic, known for its search-powered solutions, these two conventional penetration testing tools were weaponized to account for almost half of all malware activities in 2024.”The most…
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Walking the Walk: How Tenable Embraces Its >>Secure by Design<< Pledge to CISA
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Tags: access, application-security, attack, authentication, best-practice, business, cisa, cloud, conference, container, control, credentials, cve, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, exploit, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, injection, Internet, leak, lessons-learned, mfa, open-source, passkey, password, phishing, risk, saas, service, siem, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAs a cybersecurity leader, Tenable was proud to be one of the original signatories of CISA’s “Secure by Design” pledge earlier this year. Our embrace of this pledge underscores our commitment to security-first principles and reaffirms our dedication to shipping robust, secure products that our users can trust. Read on to learn how we’re standing…
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Healthcare providers will need to boost cyber defenses amid AI adoption: Moody’s
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in SecurityNewsAI could ease labor shortages, but health systems will need to increase cybersecurity spending to manage;heightened risks, according to the credit ratings agency. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/providers-boost-cybersecurity-AI-adoption-moodys/733760/
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Government IDs and Facial Recognition: A New Phishing Threat
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in SecurityNewsA recent report by Harsh Patel and Brandon Cook from the Cofense Phishing Defense Center highlights a dangerous new tactic aimed at exploiting online users by combining phishing for government... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/government-ids-and-facial-recognition-a-new-phishing-threat/
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Hackers abuse Avast anti-rootkit driver to disable defenses
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in SecurityNewsA new malicious campaign is using a legitimate but old and vulnerable Avast Anti-Rootkit driver to evade detection and take control of the target system by disabling security components. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-abuse-avast-anti-rootkit-driver-to-disable-defenses/
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Google Exposes GLASSBRIDGE: A Pro-China Influence Network of Fake News Sites
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in SecurityNewsGovernment agencies and non-governmental organizations in the United States have become the target of a nascent China state threat actor known as Storm-2077.The adversary, believed to be active since at least January 2024, has also conducted cyber attacks against the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), aviation, telecommunications, and financial and legal services across the world, Microsoft…
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Response to CISA Advisory (AA24-326A): Enhancing Cyber Resilience: Insights from CISA Red Team Assessment of a US Critical Infrastructure Sector Organization
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in SecurityNewsIn response to the recently published CISA Advisory (AA24-326A) which highlights the CISA Red Team’s simulation of real-world malicious cyber operations, AttackIQ has provided actionable recommendations to help organizations emulate these attacks. These guidelines enable organizations to emulate tactics and techniques, helping to assess and improve their defenses against similar adversarial behaviors. First seen on…
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Stronger cyber protections in health care targeted in new Senate bill
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in SecurityNewsThe bipartisan legislation from four senators is aimed at strengthening providers’ cyber defenses and protecting Americans’ health data. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/senate-cybersecurity-health-care-data-bill/
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Deepfake attacks occur every five minutes
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in SecurityNewsAs cybercriminals continue to adapt their techniques to find new ways through defenses, AI-assisted fraud is growing increasingly sophisticated and frequent, according to … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/22/ai-assisted-fraud-rise/
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CISA Red Team Finds Alarming Critical Infrastructure Risks
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Tags: cisa, cyber, defense, detection, endpoint, infrastructure, network, RedTeam, risk, vulnerabilityRed Team Finds Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure Org’s Security Framework. The U.S., cyber defense agency is urging critical infrastructure operators to learn from the experience of a volunteer read teaming test and not rely too heavily on host-based endpoint detection and response solutions at the expense of network layer protections. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Five Cyber Agencies Sound Alarm About Active Directory Attacks: Beyond the Basics
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, framework, iam, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, least-privilege, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, password, risk, service, software, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityA landmark global report emphasizes 17 attack techniques against Microsoft Active Directory and cautions organizations to step up protections. In the second of our two-part series, we take you beyond the basics to highlight three key areas to focus on. The landmark report Detecting and Mitigating Active Directory Compromises, released in September by cybersecurity agencies…
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The Dangerous Blend of Phishing for Government IDs and Facial Recognition Video
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in SecurityNewsIn an era where online convenience has become the norm, the risk of identity theft through scam websites has surged. The potential for exploitation grows as more services transition to conducting business online. These sites pose a significant risk to personal security and undermine public trust in the digital infrastructure we have in place. A…
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Logpoint ernennt Dave Schneider zum VP Marketing zur Beschleunigung des Wachstums
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in SecurityNewsLogpoint bietet eine europäische Cyber Defense Platform, die SIEM mit Automatisierungs- und Case Management-Technologien integriert, um die Fähigkeiten zur Erkennung, Untersuchung und Reaktion auf Bedrohungen zu verbessern. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/logpoint-ernennt-dave-schneider-zum-vp-marketing-zur-beschleunigung-des-wachstums/a39007/
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DEF CON 32 A Treasure Trove of Failures: What History’s Greatest Heist Can Teach Us About Defense In Depth
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in SecurityNewsAuthors/Presenters: Pete Stegemeyer Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/def-con-32-a-treasure-trove-of-failures-what-historys-greatest-heist-can-teach-us-about-defense-in-depth/
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Modern Cyber Attacks: Understanding the Threats and Building Robust Defenses
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in SecurityNewsCyber attacks are more sophisticated than ever, from ransomware and phishing to DDoS attacks. This post explores these threats and provides actionable insights into building robust defenses. Learn how to implement security best practices and protect your valuable data from modern cyber attacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/modern-cyber-attacks-understanding-the-threats-and-building-robust-defenses/
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Portugal’s Tekever raises $74M for dual-use drone platform deployed to Ukraine
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in SecurityNewsDual-use drone startup Tekever has raised Euro70 million ($74 million) to develop its product and expand into new markets, specifically the U.S.. The news is part of a trend of smaller tech-driven startups moving into markets normally dominated by large ‘defense primes’. It also shows that unmanned aerial drones are becoming far more sophisticated, in…
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DONOT APT Group Targets Pakistan’s Maritime and Defense Sectors in New Campaign
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in SecurityNewsA recent report from Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has exposed a new campaign orchestrated by the Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group DONOT, also known as APT-C-35. This campaign... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/donot-apt-group-targets-pakistans-maritime-and-defense-sectors-in-new-campaign/