Tag: government
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Talent overlooked: embracing neurodiversity in cybersecurity
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in SecurityNewsIn cybersecurity, diverse perspectives help in addressing complex, emerging threats. Increasingly, there’s a push to recognize that neurodiversity brings significant value to cybersecurity. However, neurodiverse people frequently face systemic barriers that hinder their success in the field.Neurodiversity refers to the way some people’s brains work differently to the neurotypical brain. This includes autism, ADHD (attention…
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BlackBerry Highlights Rising Software Supply Chain Risks in Malaysia
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Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, espionage, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, malware, mobile, monitoring, phishing, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn 2024, BlackBerry unveiled new proprietary research, underscoring the vulnerability of software supply chains in Malaysia and around the world.According to the study, 79% of Malaysian organizations reported cyberattacks or vulnerabilities in their software supply chains during the past 12 months, slightly exceeding the global average of 76%. Alarmingly, 81% of respondents revealed they had…
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No Timeline for Evicting Chinese Hackers from US Networks
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in SecurityNewsBeijing Threat Actor Shifts Tactics in Response to Public Disclosure. Chinese hackers who penetrated U.S. telecoms likely haven’t been fully evicted partially due to shifting tactics made in response to public disclosures, federal officials said Tuesday. Industry and government investigators have revealed in dribs and drabs a campaign of Beijing telecom hacking. First seen on…
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U.S. government says Salt Typhoon is still in telecom networks
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in SecurityNewsThe United States and other Western nations released guidance Tuesday designed to evict the China-linked group in the wake of the high-profile hack. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/u-s-government-says-salt-typhoon-is-still-in-telecom-networks/
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Energy industry contractor ENGlobal Corporation discloses a ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsENGlobal Corporation disclosed a ransomware attack, discovered on November 25, disrupting operations, in a filing to the SEC. A ransomware attack disrupted the operations of a major energy industry contractor, ENGlobal Corporation. Founded in 1985, ENGlobal Corporation designs automated control systems for commercial and government sectors, reporting $6 million in Q3 revenue and $18.4 million…
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US government contractor ENGlobal says operations are ‘limited’ following cyberattack
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in SecurityNewsENGlobal Corporation, a provider of engineering and automation services to the U.S. energy sector and federal government, says it has restricted access to its IT systems following a cyberattack, limiting the company to essential business operations only. In an 8-K filing with the SEC on Monday, Texas-based ENGlobal said it became aware of a “cybersecurity…
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Poland probes Pegasus spyware abuse under the PiS government
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in SecurityNewsPoland probes Pegasus spyware abuse under the PiS government; ex-security chief Piotr Pogonowski arrested to testify before parliament. Poland’s government has been investigating the alleged misuse of Pegasus spyware by the previous administration and arrested the former head of Poland’s internal security service Piotr Pogonowski. News of the arrest of Piotr Pogonowski wasfirst reportedby the…
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US government, energy sector contractor hit by ransomware
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in SecurityNewsENGlobal, a Texas-based engineering and automation contractor for companies in the energy sector, has had its data encrypted by attackers. >>On November 25, 2024, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/03/englobal-ransomware-attack/
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ElizaRAT Exploits Google, Telegram, Slack Services For C2 Communications
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in SecurityNewsAPT36, a Pakistani cyber-espionage group, has recently upgraded its arsenal with ElizaRAT, a sophisticated Windows RAT that, initially detected in 2023, employs advanced evasion tactics and robust C2 capabilities to target Indian government agencies, diplomatic personnel, and military installations. The group leverages multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and Android, to broaden its attack surface as…
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Why identity security is your best companion for uncharted compliance challenges
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Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, finance, framework, GDPR, governance, government, healthcare, HIPAA, identity, india, law, least-privilege, mitigation, monitoring, privacy, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustIn today’s rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape, new technologies, environments, and threats are heightening cybersecurity and data privacy concerns. In the last year, governing bodies have taken significant steps to enact stricter compliance measures”, and more than ever, they are focusing on identity-related threats.Some notable changes include: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)…
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Hundreds of UK Ministry of Defence passwords found circulating on the dark web
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Tags: 2fa, access, attack, authentication, banking, breach, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, email, government, hacker, intelligence, iraq, login, malware, mfa, password, phishing, risk, russia, theft, warfareThe login credentials of nearly 600 employees accessing a key British Ministry of Defence (MOD) employee portal have been discovered circulating on the dark web in the last four years, it has been reported.According to the i news site, the stolen credentials were for the MOD’s Defence Gateway website, a non-classified portal used by employees…
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UK economy could see £600m boost through digital IDs for businesses
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in SecurityNewsGovernment-backed organisation kicks off initiative to widen use of digital identities, in an effort to streamline financial services and cut hundreds of millions of pounds of economic crime First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366616523/UK-economy-could-see-600m-boost-through-digital-IDs-for-businesses
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Telcos required to block or flag scam texts under Labor crackdown
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in SecurityNewsNew register to prevent fraudsters from using trusted business names to dupe Australians<ul><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>breaking news email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>Telcos will be required to block scam texts or warn recipients they come from unregistered senders, under new rules to be introduced by the Albanese government.The communications minister, Michelle Rowland,…
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Russian government confirms rare criminal charges against ransomware hacker
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in SecurityNewsRussian media reports says that the accused hacker is on the FBI’s most wanted list. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/02/russian-government-confirms-rare-criminal-charges-against-ransomware-hacker/
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Tor Project needs 200 WebTunnel bridges more to bypass Russia’ censorship
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in SecurityNewsThe Tor Project seeks help deploying 200 WebTunnel bridges by year-end to counter government censorship. Recent reports from Russia show increased censorship targeting the Tor network, including blocking bridges, pluggable transports, and circumvention apps. Russian watchdog Roskomnadzor is making some bridges inaccessible, highlighting the urgent need for more WebTunnel bridges. WebTunnel is a stealthy bridge…
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New register to prevent SMS scammers from using trusted business names to dupe Australians
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in SecurityNewsTelcos will be required to either block scam texts or warn recipients they come from unregistered senders in Labor crackdown<ul><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>breaking news email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>Telcos will be required to block scam texts or warn recipients they come from unregistered senders, under new rules to be introduced by…
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INTERPOL Arrests 5,500 in Global Cybercrime Crackdown, Seizes Over $400 Million
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in SecurityNewsA global law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of more than 5,500 suspects involved in financial crimes and the seizure of more than $400 million in virtual assets and government-backed currencies.The coordinated exercise saw the participation of authorities from 40 countries, territories, and regions as part of the latest wave of Operation HAECHI-V,…
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Working in critical infrastructure? Boost your effectiveness with these cybersecurity certifications
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Tags: attack, automation, awareness, china, cisa, communications, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, finance, germany, governance, government, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, international, jobs, network, PCI, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, risk-management, russia, sans, service, skills, soc, supply-chain, technology, training, ukraine, update, warfareHybrid warfare between nation-states is imperilling critical infrastructure around the world, both physically and electronically. Since the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, hybrid cyber/physical attacks on satellite and communications, energy, transportation, water, and other critical sectors have spread across Europe and beyond.Chinese perpetrators are actively infiltrating telecommunications networks in the US and abroad, according to…
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Poison Ivy APT Launches Continuous Cyber Attack on Defense, Gov, Tech Edu Sectors
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in SecurityNewsResearchers uncovered the resurgence of APT-C-01, also known as the Poison Ivy group, an advanced persistent threat organization notorious for its sustained cyber attacks. This group has been actively targeting sectors such as defense, government, technology, and education since 2007, utilizing sophisticated phishing techniques including watering hole phishing and spear phishing. Recent threat-hunting activities have…
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Expertenstimmen zum US National Security Memorandum für KI
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in SecurityNewsDie Initiative der US-Regierung zielt dabei auf die Bildung einer Allianz demokratischer Nationen, die gemeinsam Standards für die verantwortungsvolle… First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/expertenstimmen-zum-us-national-security-memorandum-fuer-ki/a38806/
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Less haste more speed will win Labour the race to fix 21st-century Britain
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in SecurityNewsRebuilding existing infrastructure is key for the government rather than rushed policymaking for new projects There is an air of panic about how to fi… First seen on theguardian.com Jump to article: www.theguardian.com/business/2024/oct/05/less-haste-more-speed-will-win-labour-the-race-to-fix-21st-century-britain
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Rejoice! The charade of having to change our passwords every few months is coming to an end | Kate O’Flaherty
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in SecurityNewsThe US government is finally admitting there’s no need instead, to fend off cyber-attacks we need passwords that are long but memorableOver the past d… First seen on theguardian.com Jump to article: www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/09/charade-change-passwords-cyberattacks
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Canada spy agency says India is using cyber tech to track separatists abroad
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in SecurityNewsCSE report says India is also stepping up cyber-attacks against Canada government networksA Canadian spy agency has warned that India is using cyber t… First seen on theguardian.com Jump to article: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/30/canada-india-sikh-cyber-technology
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DoD: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Privacy Training
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in SecurityNewstment of Defense and two other government agencies have issued a proposed rule designed to help ensure that government contractors provide adequate pr… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/agency-releases/dod-notice-proposed-rulemaking-on-privacy-training-r-2575
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US-Regierung plant Einführung eines neuen Siegels für sichere IoT-Geräte
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in SecurityNewsGeräte des Internet of Things (IoT) sind ein beliebtes Einfallstor für Cyberangriffe. Die US-Regierung plant daher die Einführung eines neuen Siegels,… First seen on 8com.de Jump to article: www.8com.de/cyber-security-blog/us-regierung-plant-einfuhrung-eines-neuen-siegels-fur-sichere-iot-gerate
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Unbefugter Zugriff bei einem Parlament in Rumänien
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on digi24.ro Jump to article: www.digi24.ro/stiri/actualitate/politica/atac-cibernetic-la-camera-deputatilor-buletinul-lui-ciolacu-a-ajuns-pe-mana-hackerilor-2668783
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DDoS-Angriff auf Webseiten der Regierung in Belgien
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on hln.be Jump to article: www.hln.be/binnenland/russische-hackers-leggen-aantal-overheidswebsites-plat-op-bezoek-in-belgie~afe522da/
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Cyberangriff auf das Parlament der Ukraine
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on kyivindependent.com Jump to article: kyivindependent.com/parliaments-website-reportedly-hit-by-cyberattack/
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DDoS-Angriffe auf französische Regierungs-Webseiten
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on politico.eu Jump to article: www.politico.eu/article/french-government-hit-with-cyberattacks-of-unprecedented-intensity/
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DDoS-Angriff auf Webseiten der Regierung von Alabama, USA
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on wbrc.com Jump to article: www.wbrc.com/2024/03/13/gov-iveys-office-confirms-some-government-websites-were-impacted-by-cyber-attack/