Tag: infrastructure
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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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A timeline of cyber-resilience: fortifying critical national infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsBy Peter Lenk, Tech Lead at Goldilock Critical national infrastructure (CNI) faces a mounting threat landscape, necessitating a fundamental overhaul of security strategies. Consider last summer’s attack on London hospitals, where just one cyber incident resulted in the postponement of 1,255 planned operations and 3,396 appointments. Incidents like this are unfortunately no longer exceptional. Following…
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How businesses can prepare for the 47-day certificate lifecycle: What it means and recent updates
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in SecurityNewsApple’s proposal to shorten SSL/TLS certificate lifespans to 47 days by 2028 emphasizes enhanced security and automation. Shorter cycles reduce vulnerabilities, encourage automated certificate management, and push businesses to adopt efficient tools like ACME protocols. While the proposal isn’t yet mandatory, businesses must prepare by modernizing infrastructure, automating renewal processes, and training teams. Adapting early…
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Researchers Detailed FrostyGoop Malware Attacking ICS Devices
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in SecurityNewsFrostyGoop, a newly discovered OT-centric malware that exploited Modbus TCP to disrupt critical infrastructure in Ukraine, capable of both internal and external attacks, targets industrial control systems (ICS) devices. By sending malicious Modbus commands, FrostyGoop can cause physical damage to the environment, as analysis has uncovered additional samples, configuration files, and network communication patterns associated…
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Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Zero-Trust and Microsegmentation
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in SecurityNewsRansomware attacks are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure, essential systems like energy, water, transportation and finance. In 2023 alone, over 40% of attacks hit these sectors, according to the FBI. Meanwhile, agencies like CISA and the UK’s NCSC warn infrastructure companies of mounting threats from state-sponsored adversaries or other malicious actors. The recent American Water.. First…
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Rekoobe Backdoor In Open Directories Possibly Attacking TradingView Users
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in SecurityNewsAPT31, using the Rekoobe backdoor, has been observed targeting TradingView, a popular financial platform, as researchers discovered malicious domains mimicking TradingView, suggesting a potential interest in compromising the platform’s user community. By analyzing shared SSH keys, investigators identified additional infrastructure linked to this campaign and another open directory, highlighting the evolving tactics employed by APT31…
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Volt Typhoon Attacking U.S. Critical Infra To Maintain Persistent Access
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Tags: access, china, communications, cyber, exploit, infrastructure, network, technology, threat, vulnerabilityVolt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, targets critical infrastructure sectors like communications, energy, transportation, and water systems by pre-positions itself in target networks, often exploiting vulnerabilities in operational technology (OT) environments. Known for persistence and patient operations, Volt Typhoon has been tracked under various aliases, including BRONZE SILHOUETTE, Voltzite, Insidious Taurus, DEV-0391, UNC3236, and…
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Nesic wählt Cloudbrink-SASE zur Bereitstellung von Managed-Services
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in SecurityNewsDer japanische Systemintegrator NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation (NESIC) wird künftig den Personal-SASE-Service von Cloudbrink als Grundlage für sein Virtual-Trusted-Overlay-Network nutzen. Zudem wird Fujitsu ab Januar 2025 auf dem Nesic-Virtual-Trusted-Overlay-Network basierende Dienste als Teil der Symphonict-Cloud-Service-Infrastruktur des Unternehmens anbieten. Das Virtual-Trusted-Overlay-Network ermöglicht ein hochleistungsfähiges Zero-Trust-Networking unter Verwendung des Global-Edge-Mesh von Cloudbrink mit extrem niedrigen…
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Bericht deckt Sicherheitslücken in US-Trinkwasserversorgung auf
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Tags: infrastructureEin Bericht der U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enthüllt Sicherheitslücken in der Infrastruktur für die Trinkwasserversorgung von bis zu 193 Millionen Menschen. First seen on 8com.de Jump to article: www.8com.de/cyber-security-blog/bericht-deckt-sicherheitslucken-in-us-trinkwasserversorgung-auf
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CISA Warns Kemp LoadMaster OS Command Injection Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks
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Tags: advisory, attack, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, infrastructure, injection, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an urgent security advisory warning organizations about an active exploitation of a critical vulnerability in Progress Kemp LoadMaster, a popular load balancing and application delivery solution. Designated as CVE-2024-1212, the vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems, posing a severe threat to organizations…
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Imperva and the Secure by Design Pledge: A Commitment to Cybersecurity Excellence
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in SecurityNewsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has introduced a voluntary “Secure by Design Pledge” for enterprise software manufacturers, focusing on improving the security of their products and services. This pledge outlines seven key principles, forming the core of a robust secure-by-design ethos. Let’s explore these principles and how Imperva aligns with them. Seven Key……
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UK datacentres to be designated critical infrastructure
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Tags: infrastructureFacilities to receive greater protection in attempt to reduce potential impact of adverse incidents or attacksDatacentres in the UK are to be designat… First seen on theguardian.com Jump to article: www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/sep/12/uk-datacentres-critical-infrastructure-cyber-protection
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CISA tags Progress Kemp LoadMaster flaw as exploited in attacks
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added three new flaws in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, including a critical OS command injection impacting Progress Kemp LoadMaster. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-tags-progress-kemp-loadmaster-flaw-as-exploited-in-attacks/
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Assess Like Your Organization Depended On It
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in SecurityNewsIntroduction Without an accurate understanding of vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and exposures, the journey toward reducing risk and maintaining a resilient infrastructure cannot begin. Effective assessment means more than just running periodic scans or generating a list of vulnerabilities. It requires a comprehensive, real-time understanding of the configurations, tools, and attack surfaces that define your organization’s environment. ……
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Kritis-Dachgesetz: Kabinett beschließt besseren Schutz kritischer Infrastruktur
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/kritis-dachgesetz-kabinett-beschliesst-besseren-schutz-kritischer-infrastruktur-2411-190540.html
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U.S. CISA adds Progress Kemp LoadMaster, Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS and Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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in SecurityNewsU.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Progress Kemp LoadMaster, Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS and Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog: Below are the descriptions of the above vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-1212 is a Progress Kemp LoadMaster…
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Warning: VMware vCenter and Kemp LoadMaster Flaws Under Active Exploitation
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in SecurityNewsNow-patched security flaws impacting Progress Kemp LoadMaster and VMware vCenter Server have come under active exploitation in the wild, it has emerged.The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added CVE-2024-1212 (CVSS score: 10.0), a maximum-severity security vulnerability in Progress Kemp LoadMaster to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. It was First seen…
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CISA Alert: Active Exploitation of VMware vCenter and Kemp LoadMaster Flaws
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in SecurityNewsNow-patched security flaws impacting Progress Kemp LoadMaster and VMware vCenter Server have come under active exploitation in the wild, it has emerged.The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added CVE-2024-1212 (CVSS score: 10.0), a maximum-severity security vulnerability in Progress Kemp LoadMaster to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. It was First seen…
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DHS Releases Secure AI Framework for Critical Infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsThe voluntary recommendations from the Department of Homeland Security cover how artificial intelligence should be used in the power grid, water system, air travel network, healthcare, and other pieces of critical infrastructure. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/dhs-releases-secure-ai-framework-critical-infrastructure
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18th November Threat Intelligence Report
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in SecurityNewsThe FBI and CISA issued a joint statement detailing a major Chinese cyber-espionage campaign targeting U.S. telecommunications infrastructure, led by the APT group Salt Typhoon. This operation compromised networks to steal call […] First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2024/18th-november-threat-intelligence-report/
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ScubaGear: Open-source tool to assess Microsoft 365 configurations for security gaps
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in SecurityNewsScubaGear is an open-source tool the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) created to automatically evaluate Microsoft 365 (M365) configurations for … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/18/scubagear-open-source-tool-assess-microsoft-365-security/
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Chinese Hackers Target Trump Campaign via Verizon Breach
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in SecurityNewsPlus: Apple offers $1 million to hack its AI cloud infrastructure, Iranian hackers successfully peddle stolen Trump campaign docs, Russia hacks the na… First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/trump-vance-phones-verizon-hack/
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CISA Faces Uncertain Future Under Trump
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in SecurityNewsTrump Administration Picks May Test Bipartisan Support for Cybersecurity Agency. Newly empowered Republicans in U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s orbit appear slated to enact far-reaching changes to the federal cyber defense agency, with one senator pledging to act on his long-standing enmity to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Homeland Security Department Releases Framework for Using AI in Critical Infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsThe framework recommends that AI developers evaluate potentially dangerous capabilities in their products, ensure their products align with “human-centric values” and protect users’ privacy. The post Homeland Security Department Releases Framework for Using AI in Critical Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/homeland-security-department-releases-framework-for-using-ai-in-critical-infrastructure/
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National cyber director calls for streamlined security regulations
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in SecurityNewsHarry Coker Jr. assured critical infrastructure and private sector stakeholders that while standards are necessary, there is a need to harmonize burdensome compliance demands.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/national-cyber-director-streamlined-regulations/732950/
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U.S. CISA adds Palo Alto Networks Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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in SecurityNewsU.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Palo Alto Networks Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following Palo Alto Networks Expedition vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog: Last week, Palo Alto Networks addressed multiple vulnerabilities that an attacker can chain to hijack…
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Vietnam Strengthens Cybersecurity by Partnering with CISA to Secure Critical Infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsThe Vietnam Authority of Information Security (AIS), part of the Ministry of Information and Communications, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under the US Department of Homeland Security. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/vietnam-authority-of-information-security-cisa/
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CISA Warns of Actors Exploiting Two Palo Alto Networks Vulnerabilities
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Tags: cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, infrastructure, kev, malicious, network, risk, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert and added two new vulnerabilities related to Palo Alto Networks to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. These vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-9463 and CVE-2024-9465, are reportedly actively exploited by malicious cyber actors. CISA emphasizes that both vulnerabilities pose significant risks, particularly to federal systems. CVE-2024-9463: Palo…