Tag: military
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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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Faraway Russian hackers breached US organization via Wi-Fi
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in SecurityNewsForest Blizzard, a threat group associated with Russia’s GRU military intelligence service, repeatedly breached a US-based organization via compromised computer systems … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/25/enterprise-wi-fi-compromised/
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Huge Leak of Customer Data Includes Military Personnel Info
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in SecurityNewsEnamelPins, which manufactures and sells medals, pins, and other emblematic accessories, for months left open an Elasticsearch instance that exposed 300,000 customer emails, including 2,500 from military and government personnel. The company, based in California, also has links to China, Cybernews researchers wrote. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/huge-leak-of-customer-data-includes-military-personnel-info/
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Security Analysis of the MERGE Voting Protocol
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in SecurityNewsInteresting analysis: An Internet Voting System Fatally Flawed in Creative New Ways. Abstract: The recently published “MERGE” protocol is designed to be used in the prototype CAC-vote system. The voting kiosk and protocol transmit votes over the internet and then transmit voter-verifiable paper ballots through the mail. In the MERGE protocol, the votes transmitted over…
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Deepfake Fraud, Data Brokers Tracking Military Personnel
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in SecurityNewsIn Episode 356, Tom and Kevin discuss the increasing role of deepfake technology in bypassing biometric checks, accounting for 24 percent of fraud attempts. The show covers identity fraud issues and explores the controversial practices of data brokers selling location data, including tracking US military personnel. The conversation shifts to social media platforms Twitter, Blue……
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US Cyber Force Surges Global Operations Amid Rising Threats
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in SecurityNewsUS Cyber Command Says National Mission Force was Deployed Over 85 Times in 2024. A secretive U.S. military unit has surged its support to partner nations across the globe in 2024 while combatting escalating threats from foreign adversaries like China and North Korea, a top official from Cyber Command told the Cyberwarcon summit on Friday.…
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Misconfigured GS-JJ Elasticsearch cluster exposes US military info
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Tags: militaryFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/misconfigured-gs-jj-elasticsearch-cluster-exposes-us-military-info
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Chinese ship casts shadow over Baltic subsea cable snipfest
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in SecurityNewsDanish military confirms it is monitoring as Swedish police investigate. Cloudflare says impact was ‘minimal’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/21/chinese_ship_baltic_cable/
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Coast Guard Warns of Continued Risks in Chinese Port Cranes
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in SecurityNewsMilitary Says Ship-to-Shore Cranes Made in China Include Dangerous Security Flaws. The United States Coast Guard is continuing to warn of significant security risks embedded in ship-to-shore cranes developed by companies with ties to Beijing while issuing new sensitive requirements for ports operating Chinese-made cranes across the country. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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US and UK Military Social Network >>Forces Penpals<< Exposes SSN, PII Data
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in SecurityNewsForces Penpals, a social network for US and UK military personnel, exposed the sensitive data of 1.1M users,… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/us-uk-military-forces-penpals-exposes-ssn-pii-data/
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The Untold Story of Trump’s Failed Attempt to Overthrow Venezuela’s President
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in SecurityNewsA successful CIA hack of Venezuela’s military payroll system, insider fights for spy agency resources, and messy opposition politics: A WIRED investig… First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/trump-cia-venezuela-maduro-regime-change-plot/
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What is hybrid warfare, which some fear Russia will use after Ukraine’s strike?
The strike with US-made missiles prompted fears of a reprisal that would broaden the scope of a frontlineA Ukrainian strike using American-made missiles to hit targets deep inside Russia has prompted renewed <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/19/us-russia-ukraine-missile-attacks”>fears of reprisal through “hybrid warfare” a chaotic tool of conflict that muddies borders and broadens the scope of a frontline.Over recent…
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What a second Trump term means for the future of ransomware
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. government has made big strides over the past four years in the ongoing fight against the “scourge of ransomware,” as President Joe Biden described it. At the start of his term, Biden and his administration were quick to declare ransomware a national security threat, unlocking new powers for the military and intelligence agencies.…
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Metrics That Matter: How Security Professionals Can Show Value
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in SecurityNewsBuild a metrics program tailored to your organization’s strategic goals This article was originally published in Security Magazine. Think back to your early days in the security industry. Perhaps, like many others, you spent years in law enforcement or the military before transitioning to the private sector. The business jargon you encountered, ROI, KPI,”¦ First…
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Hackers Lurking in Critical Infrastructure to Wage Attacks
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in SecurityNewsAustralian Government Warns of Nation-State Actors’ Plans to Weaponize Malware. The Australian government is alerting critical infrastructure providers that state-sponsored actors are positioning malware in their networks that can be weaponized to disrupt operations during major crises or a military conflict. The hackers employ living-off-the-land technique to avoid detection. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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What are the key Threats to Global National Security?
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in SecurityNewsIn today’s interconnected world, national security concerns have evolved beyond traditional military threats. As technology advances, so do the metho… First seen on itsecurityguru.org Jump to article: www.itsecurityguru.org/2024/11/01/what-are-the-key-threats-to-global-national-security/
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IT specialist Jack Teixeira jailed for 15 years after leaking classified military documents on Discord
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in SecurityNewsJack Teixeira, the 22-year-old former Air National Guardsman who leaked hundreds of classified documents online, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/it-specialist-jack-teixeira-jailed-for-15-years-after-leaking-classified-military-documents-on-discord
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4 reasons why veterans thrive as cybersecurity professionals
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in SecurityNewsThrough their past military service, veterans are trained to think like adversaries, often share that mission-driven spirit and excel when working with a team to achieve a … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/11/veterans-cybersecurity-professionals/
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Auto-Rebooting iPhones Are Causing Chaos for Cops
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in SecurityNewsPlus: Hot Topic confirms a customer data breach, Germany arrests a US citizen for allegedly passing military secrets to Chinese intelligence, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/mysterious-iphone-reboot-ios-18-police/
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Ukrainian military’s anti-drone GPS spoofing spills into civilians’ phones
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-anti-drone-gps-spoofing-affects-civilian-mobile-phones
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Russian Espionage Group Targets Ukrainian Military with Malware via Telegram
A suspected Russian hybrid espionage and influence operation has been observed delivering a mix of Windows and Android malware to target the Ukrainian… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/10/russian-espionage-group-targets.html
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Meta Loosens AI Rules for US Military Use
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in SecurityNewsPolicy Shift Allows Military Contractors, Security Agencies Access to its AI Model. Meta revised its policy to permit U.S. defense contractors and national security agencies to use its AI model, Llama, previously restricted from military applications, announcing that it has partnered with firms including Lockheed Martin and Palantir. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Sophisticated Phishing Attack Targeting Ukraine Military Sectors
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in SecurityNewsThe Ukrainian Cyber Emergency Response Team discovered a targeted phishing campaign launched by UAC-0215 against critical Ukrainian infrastructure, in… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/sophisticated-phishing-attack/
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Ukraine accuses Google of revealing locations of its military systems
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-google-locations-revealing-military
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Lithuania: Russian military intelligence behind plot to parcel bomb cargo planes
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/parcel-bombs-planes-russia-lithuania-dhl
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Russia Kneecaps Ukraine Army Recruitment With Spoofed ‘Civil Defense’ App
Posing as an application used to locate Ukrainian military recruiters, a Kremlin-backed hacking initiative delivers malware, along with disinformation… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/russia-kneecaps-ukraine-army-recruitment-spoofed-civil-defense-app
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Russian Hackers Attacking Ukraine Military With Malware Via Telegram
Researchers discovered a Russian-linked threat actor, UNC5812, utilizing a Telegram persona named >>Civil Defense.
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A Deep-Dive into Russian Midnight Blizzard’s Campaign that Targeted Ukrainian Military, Government
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in SecurityNewsA concerning wave of cyberattacks has been initiated by the Russian threat actor known as Midnight Blizzard. Since October 22, 2024, this group, ident… First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/midnight-blizzard-cyberattacks/
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UNC5812: Unmasking the Russian Operation to Sabotage Ukraine’s Military Recruitment
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in SecurityNewsIn a revealing discovery, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has uncovered a suspected Russian espionage campaign aimed at Ukrainian military recruits… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/unc5812-unmasking-the-russian-operation-to-sabotage-ukraines-military-recruitment/
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Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with malware
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in SecurityNewsSuspected Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with Windows and Android malware via Telegram. Google TAG and Mandiant obse… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/170346/cyber-warfare-2/unc5812-targets-ukraines-military-malware.html