Tag: network
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Gangster counseling center fears data leak
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in SecurityNewsIf personal data is stolen, it is anything but a pleasure for those affected. However, when it comes to those previously involved in, or victims of, organized crime, the potential consequences are far more serious: Life and limb could be at stake.While it may sound a little far-fetched, this apparently what happened in the Japanese…
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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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Finastra investigates breach potentially affecting top global banks
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Tags: attack, banking, breach, communications, corporate, credentials, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, finance, fintech, ibm, malware, network, ransomware, service, software, threatPopular financial software and services provider, Finastra, whose clientele includes 45 of the world’s top 50 banks, is reportedly warning these institutes of a potential breach affecting one of its internally hosted file transfer platforms.In an Incident Disclosure letter sent to its customer firms, first obtained and reported by cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs, Finastra said…
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Act fast to snuff out employee curiosity over ‘free’ AI apps
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in SecurityNewsThe word “free” has always tempted employees who are looking for an app or template to make their work easier. These days, combine “free” with “AI” and the lure is almost irresistible.Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, free AI-themed apps have exploded. Unfortunately, some are created by threat actors. One of the latest…
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Researchers: 2,000 Palo Alto Networks Firewalls Compromised In Recent Attacks
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in SecurityNewsA campaign by threat actors has exploited two vulnerabilities affecting Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS software to compromise at least 2,000 firewalls, according to researchers at Shadowserver. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2024/researchers-2-000-palo-alto-networks-firewalls-compromised-in-recent-attacks
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Palo Alto Networks On Track To Join ‘Top Three Players In SIEM’: CEO
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in SecurityNewsThe rapid growth of Palo Alto Networks XSIAM and acquisition of IBM’s QRadar SaaS assets should help propel the cybersecurity giant to become a SIEM leader in coming years, CEO Nikesh Arora said during the company’s fiscal Q1 2025 earnings call. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2024/palo-alto-networks-on-track-to-join-top-three-players-in-siem-ceo
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Palo Alto Networks CEO Arora: ‘The Role Of VARs Is Changing’
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in SecurityNewsPalo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora talks XDR, SIEM, cybersecurity and partnerships ahead of Q1 earnings. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2024/palo-alto-networks-ceo-arora-the-role-of-vars-is-changing
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Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on some PCs with USB scanners
Microsoft now blocks the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers with standalone scanners, multi-function printers, fax machines, modems, and other network devices with eSCL protocol support. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-blocks-windows-11-24h2-on-some-pcs-with-usb-scanners/
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Spies hack Wi-Fi networks in far-off land to launch attack on target next door
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in SecurityNews“Nearest Neighbor Attack” finally lets Russia’s Fancy Bear into target’s Wi-Fi network. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2024/11/spies-hack-wi-fi-networks-in-far-off-land-to-launch-attack-on-target-next-door/
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Better Prioritization and Network Clarity Can Close the Gap Between Application Security and Speed
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in SecurityNewsA strategic approach to achieving speed without sacrificing protection requires a deliberate focus on application connectivity. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/better-prioritization-and-network-clarity-can-close-the-gap-between-application-security-and-speed/
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Erweiterungen für ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA – Extreme Networks vereinfacht und sichert den Netzwerkzugang
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Tags: networkFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/extreme-networks-vereinfacht-und-sichert-den-netzwerkzugang-a-887d79f30ecf56eda426c379f1e1bd1d/
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Arctic Wolf beobachtet Bedrohungskampagne gegen Firewalls von Palo Alto
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in SecurityNewsArctic Wolf Labs hat mehrere Security-Breaches bei Unternehmen aus unterschiedlichen Branchen beobachtet, an denen Firewall-Geräte von Palo Alto Network beteiligt waren. Am 18. November 2024 gab Palo Alto Networks zwei Schwachstellen (CVE-2024-0012 und CVE-2024-9474) in Palo Alto Networks OS (PAN-OS) bekannt. Dieses Betriebssystem, wird auf deren Firewall-Geräten genutzt. Einen Tag später veröffentlichte Watchtowr einen Report…
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Google Deindexes Chinese Propaganda Network
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in SecurityNewsGoogle’s threat intelligence team uncovered four Chinese PR firms operating networks of inauthentic news sites First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-deindexes-chinese/
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THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 18 – Nov 24)
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in SecurityNewsWe hear terms like “state-sponsored attacks” and “critical vulnerabilities” all the time, but what’s really going on behind those words? This week’s cybersecurity news isn’t just about hackers and headlines”, it’s about how digital risks shape our lives in ways we might not even realize.For instance, telecom networks being breached isn’t just about stolen data”,…
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Wireshark 4.4.2: Security updates, bug fixes, updated protocol support
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in SecurityNewsWireshark, the popular network protocol analyzer, has reached version 4.4.2. It is used for troubleshooting, analysis, development and education. The following vulnerabilities … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/25/wireshark-4-4-2-released/
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Meta Removed 2 Million Account Linked to Malicious Activities
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in SecurityNewsMeta has announced the removal of over 2 million accounts connected to malicious activities, including sophisticated fraud schemes such as >>pig butchering.
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Fake Identities, Real Profits: Exposing North Korea’s IT Front Companies
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in SecurityNewsSentinelLabs has exposed a sophisticated network of front companies linked to North Korean IT workers. These entities, operating under the guise of legitimate businesses, were recently disrupted by U.S. law... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/fake-identities-real-profits-exposing-north-koreas-it-front-companies/
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1,000s of Palo Alto Networks firewalls hijacked as miscreants exploit critical hole
PAN-PAN! Intruders inject web shell backdoors, crypto-coin miners, more First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/22/palo_alto_firewalls_under_exploit/
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Week in review: 0-days exploited in Palo Alto Networks firewalls, two unknown Linux backdoors identified
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in SecurityNewsHere’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: 2,000 Palo Alto Networks devices compromised in latest attacks Attackers have … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/24/week-in-review-0-days-exploited-in-palo-alto-networks-firewalls-two-unknown-linux-backdoors-identified/
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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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Nearest Neighbor Attacks: Russian APT Hack The Target By Exploiting Nearby Wi-Fi Networks
Recent research has revealed that a Russian advanced persistent threat (APT) group, tracked as >>GruesomeLarch>Nearest Neighbor Attack.
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300,000 Forced to Scam: Meta’s Report Reveals Staggering Scale of >>Pig Butchering<<
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in SecurityNewsIn a recent report, Meta detailed its efforts to combat the organized crime networks behind >>pig butchering
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1000s of Palo Alto Networks firewalls hijacked as miscreants exploit critical hole
PAN-PAN! Intruders inject web shell backdoors, crypto-coin miners, more First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/22/palo_alto_firewalls_under_exploit/
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Nile Releases Zero Trust-as-a-Service Aimed at Delivering Ransomware Protection Natively Without Operational Headaches
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in SecurityNewsNile is working to make Local Area Network (LAN) invulnerable by design; its latest effort to stop ransomware and lateral movement attacks. The networking-as-a-service vendor, on Thursday, announced the launch of Nile Trust Service, an add-on solution that it said will end the need to deploy a medley of localized point security solutions and provide..…
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Over Half of Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities in 2023 Affected Network Devices and Infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsOver half of the most routinely exploited vulnerabilities worldwide in 2023 affected network devices and infrastructure, according to a cybersecurity advisory issued by CISA and other international cybersecurity agencies in November, 2024. Furthermore, the majority of the routinely exploited vulnerabilities were “initially exploited as a zero-day” which was a change from 2022, when the majority……
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Hackers breach US firm over Wi-Fi from Russia in ‘Nearest Neighbor Attack’
Russian state hackers APT28 (Fancy Bear/Forest Blizzard/Sofacy) breached a U.S. company through its enterprise WiFi network while being thousands of miles away, by leveraging a novel technique called “nearest neighbor attack.” First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-breach-us-firm-over-wi-fi-from-russia-in-nearest-neighbor-attack/
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Operation Lunar Peek: More Than 2,000 Palo Alto Network Firewalls Hacked
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in SecurityNewsThe Shadowserver Foundation reports over 2,000 Palo Alto Networks firewalls have been hacked via two zero-day vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-0012… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/operation-lunar-peek-palo-alto-firewalls-hacked/
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How Effective Network Management Enhances Collaboration Between IT and Security Teams
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Tags: networkFor small and mid-size businesses (SMBs), balancing IT and security resources can be both challenging and essential. With limited resources and personnel, SMBs often rely on multifunctional roles and streamlined operations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/how-effective-network-management-enhances-collaboration-between-it-and-security-teams/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps
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Tags: access, advisory, ai, application-security, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, cisa, cloud, computer, cve, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, exploit, extortion, firewall, framework, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, incident, incident response, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, LLM, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, mitre, monitoring, network, nist, office, open-source, powershell, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windowsDon’t miss OWASP’s update to its “Top 10 Risks for LLMs” list. Plus, the ranking of the most harmful software weaknesses is out. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure orgs have a new framework for using AI securely. And get the latest on the BianLian ransomware gang and on the challenges of protecting water and transportation systems against…