Tag: threat
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Tax-Themed Campaign Exploits Windows MSC Files to Deliver Stealthy Backdoor
The Securonix Threat Research team has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign named FLUX#CONSOLE, leveraging tax-related lures and the use of Windows MSC (Microsoft Management Console) files to deploy a stealthy... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/tax-themed-campaign-exploits-windows-msc-files-to-deliver-stealthy-backdoor/
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Sophos discloses critical Firewall remote code execution flaw
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in SecurityNewsSophos has addressed three vulnerabilities in its Sophos Firewall product that could allow remote unauthenticated threat actors to perform SQL injection, remote code execution, and gain privileged SSH access to devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sophos-discloses-critical-firewall-remote-code-execution-flaw/
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AI-Powered Actions Cybersecurity Leaders Are Taking to Outwit Bad Actors
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in SecurityNewsAs a cybersecurity executive, your job is clear: protect business operations, safeguard consumers and ensure the security of your employees. But in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, these responsibilities are more challenging than ever. The rise of AI-powered attacks demands that you take decisive, specific actions to not only improve efficiency but also enhance your……
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Impart is now available in the AWS Marketplace – Impart Security
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Tags: api, attack, data, detection, fraud, infrastructure, injection, kubernetes, marketplace, metric, monitoring, risk, service, strategy, threat, tool, update, wafToday, we are thrilled to announce that Impart is now available in the AWS Marketplace. More Streamlined Contracting AWS customers with existing spend commitments can apply their Impart purchase toward their AWS commitment. This availability simplifies the buying process with streamlined contractual and legal terms, enabling faster procurement. Product Benefits AWS customers can now more easily purchase…
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Federal Cyber Operations Would Downgrade Under Shutdown
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in SecurityNewsGovernment Shutdown Could See Thousands of Federal Cyber Workers Furloughed. A looming shutdown could sharply reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s operations, furloughing two-thirds of its workforce and exposing critical federal networks to heightened cyber threats, especially as malicious actors target vulnerable systems during the holiday season. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Rubrik enables rapid cyber recovery through Turbo Threat Hunting
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/rubrik-enables-rapid-cyber-recovery-through-turbo-threat-hunting
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US Ban on TP-Link Routers More About Politics Than Exploitation Risk
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in SecurityNewsWhile a number of threat groups have used TP-Link bugs to infiltrate networks, a proposed ban of the company’s popular routers is more about geopolitics than actual cybersecurity, and that may not be a bad thing. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/us-ban-tp-link-routers-politics-exploitation-risk
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How Nation-State Cybercriminals Are Targeting the Enterprise
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in SecurityNewsCombating nation-state threat actors at the enterprise level requires more than just cyber readiness and investment, it calls for a collaborative effort. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/how-nation-state-cybercriminals-target-enterprise
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Malicious Rspack, Vant packages published using stolen NPM tokens
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in SecurityNewsThree popular npm packages, @rspack/core, @rspack/cli, and Vant, were compromised through stolen npm account tokens, allowing threat actors to publish malicious versions that installed cryptominers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-rspack-vant-packages-published-using-stolen-npm-tokens/
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Mandiant traces Cleo file-transfer exploits back to October
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in SecurityNewsThe threat intelligence firm observed deployment of backdoors, but has not seen mass data theft thus far. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/mandiant-cleo-exploits-october/736042/
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How to Prevent DDoS Attacks: 5 Steps for DDoS Prevention
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in SecurityNewsDDoS attacks are security threats that seek to cripple network resources such as applications, websites, servers, and routers, which can lead to heavy losses for victims. However, they can be prevented through implementation of security best practices and advanced preparation, like hardening your networks, provisioning your resources, deploying strong protections, planning ahead, and actively monitoring…
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North Korean Hackers Stole $1.34 Billion in Crypto in 2024
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in SecurityNewsNorth Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, more than half of the $2.2 billion stolen in all crypto hacks, and the attacks by threat groups linked to the rogue nation are becoming more frequent and are happening more quickly. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/north-korean-hackers-stole-1-34-billion-in-crypto-in-2024/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Hands Down Cloud Security Directive, While Threat from North Korean IT Workers Gets the Spotlight
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Tags: access, ai, authentication, best-practice, business, china, cisa, cisco, cloud, computer, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, extortion, finance, framework, fraud, google, government, guide, hacker, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, jobs, korea, kubernetes, law, lessons-learned, linux, login, malicious, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, north-korea, office, password, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, software, tactics, technology, threat, tool, updateCheck out the new cloud security requirements for federal agencies. Plus, beware of North Korean government operatives posing as remote IT pros. Also, learn how water plants can protect their HMIs against cyberattacks. And get the latest on the U.S. cyber incident response framework; the CIS Benchmarks; and local and state governments’ cyber challenges. Dive…
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What is Security Testing? A Beginner’s Guide
Explore how security testing safeguards your applications, tackles threats like SQL injection, and ensures robust protection with advanced tools and techniques. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/what-is-security-testing-a-beginners-guide/
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Sophos Firewall vulnerable to critical remote code execution flaw
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in SecurityNewsSophos has addressed three vulnerabilities in its Sophos Firewall product that could allow remote unauthenticated threat actors to perform SQL injection, remote code execution, and gain privileged SSH access to devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sophos-firewall-vulnerable-to-critical-remote-code-execution-flaw/
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Managing Threats When Most of the Security Team Is Out of the Office
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in SecurityNewsDuring holidays and slow weeks, teams thin out and attackers move in. Here are strategies to bridge gaps, stay vigilant, and keep systems secure during those lulls. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/managing-threats-when-security-on-vacation
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Threat Actors Selling Nunu Stealer On Hacker Forums
A new malware variant calledNunu Stealeris making headlines after being advertised on underground hacker forums and Telegram channels. Priced at $100 per month, this malicious tool is gaining attention for its extensive capabilities and potential to wreak havoc on individuals and organizations alike. According to a post shared by a ThreatMon on X, the malware…
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Russia fires its biggest cyberweapon against Ukraine
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Tags: access, attack, breach, cisa, communications, country, cyber, cyberattack, defense, email, governance, government, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, risk, russia, service, strategy, threat, ukraine, vulnerability, warfareUkraine has faced one of the most severe cyberattacks in recent history, targeting its state registries and temporarily disrupting access to critical government records.Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna attributed the attack to Russian operatives, describing it as an attempt to destabilize the country’s vital digital infrastructure amid the ongoing war.”It’s already clear that the…
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Lazarus Group Spotted Targeting Nuclear Engineers with CookiePlus Malware
The Lazarus Group, an infamous threat actor linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has been observed leveraging a “complex infection chain” targeting at least two employees belonging to an unnamed nuclear-related organization within the span of one month in January 2024.The attacks, which culminated in the deployment of a new modular backdoor…
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Insider Threat Indicators
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in SecurityNewsNisos Insider Threat Indicators Security threats can come from trusted individuals within your organization or partners, contractors, and service providers with authorized access to sensitive systems and data… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/insider-threat-indicators-2/
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Stay Ahead: Key Tactics in Identity Protection
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in SecurityNewsWhy is Identity Protection a Crucial Component of Cybersecurity? As cyber threats grow increasingly complex and sophisticated, organizations face an urgent need to bolster their security architecture. One critical aspect that often gets overlooked is Non-Human Identity (NHI) management. But, why is it so important? NHI refers to machine identities used for cybersecurity purposes. These……
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How Data Classification Reduces Insider Threats
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in SecurityNewsCompanies can significantly reduce insider threat risks with a suitable data classification strategy that adequately manages and protects sensitive information. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/how-data-classification-reduces-insider-threats/
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NotLockBit Previously Unknown Ransomware Attack Windows macOS
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in SecurityNewsA new and advanced ransomware family, dubbed NotLockBit, has emerged as a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape, closely mimicking the behavior and tactics of the notorious LockBit ransomware. NotLockBit notably distinguishes itself by being one of the first ransomware strains designed to effectively attack both macOS and Windows operating systems, showcasing powerful cross-platform capabilities.…
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Earth Koshchei’s Rogue RDP Campaign: A Sophisticated APT Attack Targets Governments and Enterprises
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in SecurityNewsTrend Micro has unveiled a large-scale rogue remote desktop protocol (RDP) campaign conducted by the threat group Earth Koshchei. Known for their espionage operations, Earth Koshchei leveraged spear-phishing emails and... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/earth-koshcheis-rogue-rdp-campaign-a-sophisticated-apt-attack-targets-governments-and-enterprises/
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TA397 Leverages Sophisticated Spearphishing Techniques to Deploy Malware in Defense Sector
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in SecurityNewsProofpoint researchers have identified a new spearphishing campaign by TA397, a South Asia-based advanced persistent threat (APT) group also known as Bitter. The campaign, observed on November 18, 2024, targets... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/ta397-leverages-sophisticated-spearphishing-techniques-to-deploy-malware-in-defense-sector/
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How Infoblox Streamlines Operations Across Hybrid Settings
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in SecurityNewsInfoblox CEO Scott Harrell Pushes Unified Strategy Amid Hybrid Cloud Convergence. Scott Harrell, CEO of Infoblox, explores the convergence of network operations, security operations and cloud operations to tackle hybrid infrastructure complexities. He introduces Universal DDI and emphasizes a shift toward proactive threat management to counter AI-driven malware. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms Names Leading Cyber Orgs
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has announced that it has been named as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms (ESP). Check Point provides email security through Harmony Email Collaboration, protecting email and collaboration apps from advanced threats, seamlessly integrating with the Check Point Infinity Platform for unified protection. As…
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Rhode Island officials warn residents as ransomware group threatens social services data leak
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in SecurityNewsThe personal data of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable residents is at risk after a threat group attacked a state social services database. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/rhode-island-ransomware-social-services/735912/