Tag: technology
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A cyberattack on gambling giant IGT disrupted portions of its IT systems
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in SecurityNewsA cyberattack on gambling giant IGT disrupted its systems, forcing the company to take certain services offline. International Game Technology (IGT) detected a cyberattack on November 17, the company promptly started its incident response procedures. International Game Technology PLC (IGT), formerly Gtech S.p.A. and Lottomatica S.p.A., is a multinational gambling company that produces slot machines…
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Haveli Purchases AppViewX to Strengthen Identity Automation
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in SecurityNewsPE Firm Takes Majority Stake to Drive Certificate Lifecycle Management Innovation. Private equity firm Haveli has purchased a majority stake in AppViewX to scale globally, targeting automation in certificate lifecycle management and public key infrastructure. CEO Gregory Webb says the acquisition will fund international expansion and next-gen technology investments. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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North Korean IT Workers Using Fake Sites to Evade Detection
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in SecurityNewsResearches Find Deep Ties to North Korea Among Fake IT Services Firms Websites. North Korean state actors are using fake websites of foreign technology services firms sidestep sanctions and raise funding for Kim Jong-un regime’s weapons development programs. SentinelLabs found many of these sites shared similar infrastructure, owners and locations. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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NIST IoT Device Security Framework to Get an Update
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in SecurityNewsRevised Framework to Address Emerging IoT Risks and Technologies. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology plans to revise its Internet of Things cybersecurity framework to address evolving risks posed by emerging technologies and use cases, such as AI and immersive tech. The proposed updates will broaden the focus to entire product ecosystems. First…
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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…
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Building and Enhancing OT/ICS Security Programs Through Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
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in SecurityNewsOperational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are critical components of many industries, especially those within the 16 critical… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/building-and-enhancing-ot-ics-security-programs-through-governance-risk-and-compliance-grc/
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How to Unenroll a Student from a Google Classroom: A Step-by-Step Guide
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in SecurityNewsTechnology tools for teaching and learning are booming in K-12 classrooms everywhere. Teachers are using multiple tools for all types of reasons. And Google Classroom has become a popular option as a Learning Management System (LMS) for its ease of use and integration with other Google Workspace apps. Integrating technology in the classroom is a…
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North Korean Front Companies Impersonate U.S. IT Firms to Fund Missile Programs
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in SecurityNewsThreat actors with ties to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are impersonating U.S.-based software and technology consulting businesses in order to further their financial objectives as part of a broader information technology (IT) worker scheme.”Front companies, often based in China, Russia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, play a key role in masking the workers’…
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AI Implementing the Right Technology for the Right Use Case
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in SecurityNewsJust like other technologies that have gone before, such as cloud and cybersecurity automation, right now AI lacks maturity. The post AI Implementing the Right Technology for the Right Use Case appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/ai-implementing-the-right-technology-for-the-right-use-case/
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UK open to social media ban for kids as government kicks off feasibility study
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in SecurityNewsThe U.K. government is not ruling out further beefing up of existing online safety rules by adding an Australian-style ban on social media for kids under 16 technology secretary Peter Kyle has said. Back in the summer, the government warned it may toughen laws for tech platforms in the wake of riots that were perceived…
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Fintech Finastra Confirms Data Theft; Investigation Underway
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in SecurityNewsCompany Probing Customers Affected After Attacker Claims 400 Gigabyte Data Theft. Financial technology firm Finastra is warning customers that it suffered a breach of a secure file transfer system that it uses to relay information to some customers, leading to an unknown quantity of data being exfiltrated by an attacker. The company is still identifying…
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Sind die ITKonzepte kontraproduktiv für die OT-Security?
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in SecurityNewsOT -Security Viele Unternehmen versuchen die Konzepte der IT-Sicherheit auf die Operational-Technology zu adaptieren sind die Ansätze der IT-Security überhaupt wirkungsvoll oder eher kontraproduktiv für die Fertigungsindustrie? Netzpalaver hat zu dieser Fragestellung einige Statements aus der Netzpalaver-Community eingefangen, die sukzessive nachfolgend veröffentlicht werden. Statement von Tom Ernst, Check Point Software Statement von […] First seen…
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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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UK open to social media ban for kids as gov’t kicks off feasibility study
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in SecurityNewsThe U.K. government is not ruling out further beefing up existing online safety rules by adding an Australian-style ban on social media for under 16s technology secretary, Peter Kyle, has said. Back in the summer the government warned it may toughen laws for tech platforms in the wake of riots that were perceived to have…
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Employee Data Compromised in Hacker Attack on Space Technology Firm Maxar
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in SecurityNewsSatellite maker Maxar Space Systems has disclosed a data breach impacting the personal information of its employees. The post Employee Data Compromised in Hacker Attack on Space Technology Firm Maxar appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/employee-data-compromised-in-hacker-attack-on-space-technology-firm-maxar/
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Botnet serving as ‘backbone’ of malicious proxy network taken offline
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in SecurityNewsLumen Technology’s Black Lotus Labs took the ngioweb botnet and NSOCKS proxy offline Tuesday. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/proxy-services-cybercrime-ngioweb-botnet-nsocks/
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‘Quishing’, ‘vishing’ and AI scams the new cybercriminal techniques duping Australians
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Tags: ai, computer, cybercrime, detection, email, hacker, intelligence, qr, scam, tactics, technologyAustralian Signals Directorate sounds alarm on ‘shifting tactics’ by state-sponsored hackers and cybercriminals, and targeting of critical infrastructure<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>Cybercriminals are using fake QR codes or sophisticated artificial intelligence scams to trick Australians into giving up their private details or downloading dangerous files, the…
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Fraud Awareness Week: How to Effectively Protect Your Data and Combat Fraudsters
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Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, awareness, business, cloud, communications, compliance, control, credentials, crime, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, fraud, Hardware, iam, international, mfa, mobile, office, PCI, privacy, regulation, risk, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerabilityFraud Awareness Week: How to Effectively Protect Your Data and Combat Fraudsters madhav Tue, 11/19/2024 – 05:28 International Fraud Awareness Week (November 17-23) is a critical time to consider the significant risks that fraud poses to individuals and organizations. Thanks to AI, fraud attempts and successful attacks are alarmingly common and more advanced, with many…
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Space tech giant Maxar confirms attackers accessed employee data
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in SecurityNewsSatellite and space technology leader Maxar Space Systems has suffered a data breach. >>Our information security team discovered that a hacker using a Hong Kong-based IP … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/19/maxar-breach/
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Why the Demand for Cybersecurity Innovation Is Surging
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in SecurityNewsCompanies that recognize current market opportunities, from the need to safely implement revolutionary technology like AI to the vast proliferation of cyber threats, have remarkable growth prospects. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/why-demand-cybersecurity-innovation-is-surging
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How Cloud Monitor Helps Centennial School District Combat Account Takeovers
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in SecurityNewsIn our latest webinar, we explored real-world cybersecurity and online safety incidents, focusing on strategies that K-12 technology staff can use to prepare for hidden digital threats. Our guest speakers Sal Franco, IT Director at Buckeye Elementary, and Fran Watkins, Technology Manager at Centennial School District, shared their first-hand stories with ransomware and data loss…
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Lösung für Operational Technology vorgestellt – Forescout schützt alle Arten von IT-Umgebungen
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Tags: technologyFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/forescout-ot-sicherheit-cloud-hybrid-a-79b41250069415759c5976a004874831/
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Cyber Crisis Management Plan: Shield for Brand Reputation
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Tags: attack, breach, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, technology, vulnerabilityDespite advances in security technology, cybersecurity attacks and data breaches are increasingly common as attackers keep discovering new vulnerabilities and infiltration methods. Organizations now understand that a cyberattack or data breach is often inevitable”, it’s typically a question of when, not if. The positive side is that cybersecurity crisis management plans can help businesses prepare…
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Frenos Takes Home the Prize at 2024 DataTribe Challenge
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Tags: technologyFrenos offers a zero-impact, continuous security assessment platform for operational technology environments. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/frenos-takes-home-prize-2024-datatribe-challenge
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NIST Still Struggling to Clear Massive Vulnerability Backlog
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in SecurityNewsAgency Calls Former Deadline to Clear Major Vulnerability Backlog Too ‘Optimistic’. The National Institute of Standards and Technology is still struggling with a backlog of over 19,000 security vulnerabilities in its National Vulnerability Database, according to a recent announcement, which acknowledged initial projections to clear the unassessed software flaws were too optimistic. First seen on…