Tag: incident response
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5 pitfalls that can delay cyber incident response and recovery
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in SecurityNewsThe responsibility of cyber incident response falls squarely on the shoulders of the CISO. And many CISOs invest heavily in technical response procedures, tabletop exercises … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/20/incident-response-pitfalls/
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That breach cost HOW MUCH? How CISOs can talk effectively about a cyber incident’s toll
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Tags: attack, breach, business, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, data, email, incident, incident response, insurance, jobs, network, phone, ransomware, risk, risk-managementThe importance of practice in estimating costs: Quantifying the costs of an incident in advance is an inexact art greatly aided by tabletop exercises. “The best way in my mind to flush all of this out is by going through a regular incident response tabletop exercise,” Gary Brickhouse, CISO at GuidePoint Security, tells CSO. “People…
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Microsoft Warns of StilachiRAT Stealing Remote Desktop Protocol Session Data
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has recently issued a warning about a novel remote access trojan (RAT) known as StilachiRAT, which poses significant threats to system security by stealing sensitive data, including credentials and cryptocurrency information. This sophisticated malware was discovered by Microsoft Incident Response researchers in November 2024 and is notable for its advanced evasion techniques and persistence…
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Not all cuts are equal: Security budget choices disproportionately impact risk
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Tags: ai, application-security, attack, awareness, backdoor, breach, bug-bounty, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, iam, identity, incident response, infrastructure, monitoring, phishing, risk, risk-management, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, usa, vulnerability[Source: Splunk] As cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, delaying essential technology upgrades can severely impact an organization. The newest technological updates are introduced to enhance an organization’s security offerings and directly address recently identified challenges.”Outdated systems lack new features and functionality that allow for more sophisticated offerings, like moving to the cloud,” Kirsty…
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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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UK Agrees to Support Kuwait’s Cybersecurity Center
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in SecurityNewsThe UK has agreed to help the Kuwaitis meet their stated goal of information-sharing and achieving globally coordinated incident response going forward. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-analytics/uk-agrees-support-kuwait-cybersecurity-center
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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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6 wichtige Punkte für Ihren Incident Response Plan
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Tags: backup, business, ceo, ciso, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, finance, incident response, mail, ransomware, risk, security-incident, service, strategy, supply-chain, updateLesen Sie, welche Schritte für Ihren Notfallplan besonders wichtig sind.Wenn ein Unternehmen einen größeren Ausfall seiner IT-Systeme erlebt beispielsweise aufgrund eines Cyberangriffs ist es zu diesem Zeitpunkt nicht mehr voll geschäftsfähig. Deshalb ist ein effektiver Plan zur Reaktion auf Vorfälle (Incident Response, IR) unerlässlich.Es geht jedoch nicht nur darum, die Quelle eines Angriffs zu finden…
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The state of ransomware: Fragmented but still potent despite takedowns
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Tags: ai, alphv, antivirus, attack, backup, cloud, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, ddos, detection, endpoint, extortion, firewall, group, incident response, intelligence, law, leak, LLM, lockbit, malware, network, ransom, ransomware, service, software, tactics, threat, tool, usa, zero-trustRunners and riders on the rise: Smaller, more agile ransomware groups like Lynx (INC rebrand), RansomHub (a LockBit sub-group), and Akira filled the void after major takedowns, collectively accounting for 54% of observed attacks, according to a study by managed detection and response firm Huntress.RansomHub RaaS has quickly risen in prominence by absorbing displaced operators…
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Chinese Cyberespionage Group Tied to Juniper MX Router Hacks
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in SecurityNewsJuniper Networks Urges Immediate Updating and Malware Scans to Block Attackers. Hackers have been infecting outdated Juniper MX routers with backdoor malware as part of an apparent cyberespionage campaign that traces to a Chinese-affiliated hacking team tracked as UNC 3886, warned Google’s Mandiant incident response group. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/chinese-cyberespionage-group-tied-to-juniper-mx-router-hacks-a-27696
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Security operations centers are fundamental to cybersecurity, here’s how to build one
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Tags: access, ai, automation, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, governance, group, guide, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, jobs, network, risk, service, siem, soar, soc, threat, toolBreakdown of SOC tools and technologies: During their Shmoocon talk, Wyler and his colleague James “Pope” Pope, senior manager of governance, risk, and compliance at Corelight, offered a list of the fundamental technologies CISOs should consider when building or outsourcing a SOC.These essential tools include: EDR (endpoint detection and response) EDR is a security solution…
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Suite 404: Training executives for cyberattack response in a playful way
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in SecurityNewsSimulation of a cyber attack in the form of a classic board game. HillThe simulation itself consists of three game phases. In the first phase, seemingly everyday incidents are analyzed to determine the extent to which they have a negative impact on our hotel business. The four categories of service, reputation, sales, and cybersecurity must…
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The 5 stages of incident response grief
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Tags: incident responseWhether we recognize it or not, anytime an incident occurs, it sets off the grieving process. But grief isn’t a bad thing: it’s how we process our emotional reactions and move … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/05/incident-response-grief-stages/
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MDC Responds to Suspicious Cybersecurity Activity with Incident Response Team Activation
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in SecurityNewsThe Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), responsible for managing Missouri’s natural resources, recently discovered suspicious activity on one of its data servers, prompting the immediate activation of its Incident Response Team (IRT). The notification came from MDC’s third-party cybersecurity vendor, signaling the need for urgent analysis of the department’s systems. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump…
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Cyber-Zwischenfall bei einer Naturschutzbehörde in Missouri, USA
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in SecurityNewsMDC Activates Incident Response Team on Suspicious Cybersecurity Activity First seen on mdc.mo.gov Jump to article: mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/mdc-activates-incident-response-team-suspicious-cybersecurity-activity
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SolarWinds Expands Incident Response With Squadcast Purchase
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in SecurityNewsAI-Driven Incident Response, Observability Boost SolarWinds’ Operational Efficiency. SolarWinds’ acquisition of Squadcast strengthens its IT management portfolio with AI-powered incident response. Customers report faster remediation, reduced noise, and improved resilience. The integration promises a smarter, more efficient approach to IT operations. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/solarwinds-expands-incident-response-squadcast-purchase-a-27635
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Hackers Using PowerShell and Microsoft Legitimate Apps to Deploy Malware
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Tags: antivirus, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, incident response, malware, microsoft, powershellCybersecurity experts are warning of an increasing trend in fileless attacks, where hackers leverage PowerShell and legitimate Microsoft applications to deploy malware without leaving significant traces on compromised systems. These sophisticated attacks, which have been around for over two decades, are proving particularly effective in bypassing traditional antivirus solutions and complicating incident response efforts. PowerShell…
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Die besten XDR-Tools
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Tags: attack, business, cloud, computing, container, crowdstrike, cyberattack, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, google, Hardware, ibm, identity, incident response, infrastructure, mail, malware, marketplace, microsoft, ml, network, office, okta, risk, security-incident, service, siem, soar, software, tool, vulnerabilityLesen Sie, worauf Sie in Sachen XDR achten sollten und welche Lösungen sich in diesem Bereich empfehlen.Manuelles, siloartiges Management ist in der modernen IT-Welt unangebracht. Erst recht im Bereich der IT-Sicherheit: Der Umfang von modernem Enterprise Computing und State-of-the-Art-Application-Stack-Architekturen erfordern Sicherheits-Tools, die:Einblicke in den Sicherheitsstatus von IT-Komponenten ermöglichen,Bedrohungen in Echtzeit erkennen, undAspekte der Bedrohungsabwehr automatisieren.Diese…
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Cyberangriffe 2025: Schnellere, gezieltere und destruktivere Attacken
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in SecurityNewsDer aktuelle “Global Incident Response Report 2025” des Unit 42-Teams von Palo Alto Networks zeichnet ein beunruhigendes Bild der Cyberbedrohungslage. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/cyberangriffe-destruktivere-attacken
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5 things to know about ransomware threats in 2025
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, backup, breach, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, iot, law, leak, mfa, monitoring, network, password, ransom, ransomware, risk, scam, service, software, sophos, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-day2. Mid-size organizations are highly vulnerable: Industry data shows mid-size organizations remain highly vulnerable to ransomware attacks. “CISOs need to be aware that ransomware is no longer just targeting large companies, but now even mid-sized organizations are at risk. This awareness is crucial,” says Christiaan Beek, senior director, threat analytics, at Rapid7.Companies with annual revenue…
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Geopolitical tensions fuel surge in OT and ICS cyberattacks
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in SecurityNewsNew Russian group focused on Ukraine: The second new group to launch attack campaigns against industrial organizations last year, dubbed GRAPHITE, has overlaps with APT28 activities. Also known as Fancy Bear or Pawn Storm, APT28 is believed to be a unit inside Russia’s General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU).GRAPHITE launched constant phishing campaigns against hydroelectric,…
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How to create an effective incident response plan
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Tags: access, advisory, attack, backup, breach, business, ceo, ciso, communications, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, governance, guide, incident, incident response, insurance, law, lessons-learned, malicious, monitoring, network, office, phone, ransomware, risk, security-incident, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, updateEstablish a comprehensive post-incident communications strategy: Another key element that can make or break an incident response strategy is communications. Without clear communications among the major stakeholders of the business, a company might experience much longer downtimes or the loss of vital processes for extended periods.”How are you going to go about communicating? With whom?…
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European Union calls for more cyber data-sharing with Nato
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in SecurityNewsUpdates to the EU’s Cyber Blueprint, establishing best practice for multilateral security incident response in Europe, include calls for more collaboration with Nato member states, as the geopolitical environment becomes ever more fractious First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366619486/European-Union-calls-for-more-cyber-data-sharing-with-Nato
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How CISOs can rebuild trust after a security incident
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Tags: attack, breach, business, cisco, ciso, cloud, communications, cybersecurity, data, firewall, group, incident response, jobs, linux, mobile, monitoring, risk, security-incident, service, software, strategy, vulnerabilityMaintaining sensitivity in accountability: Cisco’s Lidz emphasizes that transparency does not end at incident resolution.”Being transparent, internally in particular, by making sure stakeholders understand you and your team have learned from the incident, that there are things you would do better not just in terms of protections, but how you respond and react to incidents”…
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CISO success story: How LA County trains (and retrains) workers to fight phishing
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Tags: ai, awareness, breach, business, chatgpt, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, computing, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, dos, election, email, endpoint, government, hacker, healthcare, incident response, jobs, law, lessons-learned, malicious, marketplace, network, phishing, privacy, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability(The following interview has been edited for clarity and length.)At first glance, LA County’s reporting structure who reports to whom seems, well, fairly complex.We have a federated model: I report to the county CIO. Each department acts as an independent business and has its own department CIO and information security officer. Their job is to…
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Rising Tides: Lesley Carhart on Bridging Enterprise Security and OT”, and Improving the Human Condition
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Tags: incident responseIn the latest edition of “Rising Tides” we talk with Lesley Carhart, Technical Director of Incident Response at Dragos. The post Rising Tides: Lesley Carhart on Bridging Enterprise Security and OT”, and Improving the Human Condition appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/rising-tides-lesley-carhart-on-bridging-enterprise-security-and-ot-and-improving-the-human-condition/