Tag: communications
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Ransomware Hackers Exploiting Cleo Software Zero-Day
Tags: attack, communications, exploit, flaw, hacker, ransomware, software, update, vulnerability, zero-dayAttackers Target Managed File Transfer Software Vulnerabilities. File transfer software made by Cleo Communications is under active attack and a patch meant to stymie hackers doesn’t fix the flaw, say security researchers from Huntress. Hackers exploit an arbitrary file-write vulnerability along with a feature that automatically executes files. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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US Senator announces new bill to secure telecom companies in wake of Chinese hacks
U.S. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden announced a new draft bill with the goal of securing American telephone networks and Americans’ communications in response to the massive hack of telecom providers allegedly done by Chinese government hackers. In a press release on Tuesday, Wyden announced the Secure American Communications Act. The bill would order the Federal…
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Decoding SMS Pumping Fraud: Protecting Your Communications
In the digital-first world, SMS messaging remains a common security mechanism for second factor and other verification communication. Whether verifying accounts through one-time passwords (OTPs), notifying customers about transactions, or sharing promotions, organizations across industries often rely on SMS as a reliable channel. Yet, this trust has been exploited by cybercriminals through SMS pumping fraud,……
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FCC Takes Action to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Response to Salt Typhoon Cyberattack
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking decisive action to bolster the cybersecurity of U.S. telecommunications networks in the wake of the Salt Typhoon cyberattack, a sophisticated intrusion attributed to... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/fcc-takes-action-to-strengthen-cybersecurity-in-response-to-salt-typhoon-cyberattack/
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Attackers Can Use QR Codes to Bypass Browser Isolation
Researchers demonstrate a proof-of-concept cyberattack vector that gets around remote, on-premises, and local versions of browser isolation security technology to send malicious communications from an attacker-controlled server. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/attackers-qr-codes-bypass-browser-isolation
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Seven Bolt-Ons to Make Your Entra ID More Secure for Critical Sessions
Identity security is all the rage right now, and rightfully so. Securing identities that access an organization’s resources is a sound security model.But IDs have their limits, and there are many use cases when a business should add other layers of security to a strong identity. And this is what we at SSH Communications Security…
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Resecurity introduces AI-powered GSOC at NATO Edge 2024
Resecurity, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, unveiled its advanced Government Security Operations Center (GSOC) during NATO Edge 2024, the NATO Communications and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/06/resecurity-gsoc/
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What is PHI? (Protected Health Information)
Protected Health Information (PHI) is a critical aspect of healthcare, encompassing any data that can identify an individual and is used in the context of medical care. Examples of PHI include personal identifiers (name, address, Social Security number), medical records, health insurance information, and even communications containing health details. The post What is PHI? (Protected…
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8 US telcos compromised, FBI advises Americans to use encrypted communications
FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officials have advised Americans to use encrypted call and messaging apps to protect their communications from … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/05/us-telcos-compromised-fbi-advises-use-of-encrypted-communications/
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8+ US telcos compromised, FBI advises Americans to use encrypted communications
FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officials have advised Americans to use encrypted call and messaging apps to protect their communications from … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/05/us-telcos-compromised-fbi-advises-use-of-encrypted-communications/
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European law enforcement breaks high-end encryption app used by suspects
Tags: awareness, backdoor, ciso, communications, computing, crime, crimes, cryptography, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, flaw, group, hacker, infrastructure, international, jobs, law, malware, monitoring, service, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityA group of European law enforcement agencies were able to crack a high-level encryption app that a group of suspects created to avoid law enforcement monitoring, according to a statement issued Tuesday by Europol. Europol, understandably, did not provide any specifics about how they broke the app, but encryption experts said that the most likely method…
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CISA Issues Guidance to Telecom Sector on Salt Typhoon Threat
Individuals concerned about the privacy of their communications should consider using encrypted messaging apps and encrypted voice communications, CISA and FBI officials say. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/cisa-issue-guidance-telecoms-salt-typhoon-threat
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Security teams should act now to counter Chinese threat, says CISA
Tags: 5G, access, apple, at&t, attack, authentication, china, cisa, cisco, communications, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, espionage, exploit, google, government, hacker, infrastructure, linux, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, monitoring, network, nist, password, risk, service, siem, technology, theft, threat, vpn, vulnerabilitySecurity teams and individuals across the US need to take immediate precautions to counter the surveillance threat posed by Chinese ‘Salt Typhoon’ hackers, who have burrowed deep into telecoms infrastructure, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).CISA issued an official alert recommending defensive measures on December 3, as federal officials briefed journalists…
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Senators urge DOD watchdog to probe ‘failure to secure’ communications amid Salt Typhoon hacks
Tags: communicationsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/senators-urge-dod-probe-salt-typhoon
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CISA, FBI urge Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to combat Chinese telco hackers
U.S. government officials urged Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to avoid having their communications tapped by Chinese spies. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/04/fbi-recommends-encrypted-messaging-apps-combat-chinese-hackers/
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FBI recommends encrypted messaging apps to combat Chinese hackers
U.S. government officials urged Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to avoid having their communications tapped by Chinese spies. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/04/fbi-recommends-encrypted-messaging-apps-combat-chinese-hackers/
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CISA, FBI Issue Guidance for Securing Communications Infrastructure
The caution comes after Chinese-state-affiliated breaches of American telecommunication networks. Organizations with Cisco infrastructure should take particular note. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/communications-breach-cisa-fbi-security-guidance/
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BlackBerry Highlights Rising Software Supply Chain Risks in Malaysia
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, espionage, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, malware, mobile, monitoring, phishing, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn 2024, BlackBerry unveiled new proprietary research, underscoring the vulnerability of software supply chains in Malaysia and around the world.According to the study, 79% of Malaysian organizations reported cyberattacks or vulnerabilities in their software supply chains during the past 12 months, slightly exceeding the global average of 76%. Alarmingly, 81% of respondents revealed they had…
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With Threats to Encryption Looming, Signal’s Meredith Whittaker Says ‘We’re Not Changing’
At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the president of the Signal Foundation talked about secure communications as critical infrastructure and the need for a new funding paradigm for tech. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/big-interview-meredith-whittaker-signal-2024/
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ElizaRAT Exploits Google, Telegram, Slack Services For C2 Communications
APT36, a Pakistani cyber-espionage group, has recently upgraded its arsenal with ElizaRAT, a sophisticated Windows RAT that, initially detected in 2023, employs advanced evasion tactics and robust C2 capabilities to target Indian government agencies, diplomatic personnel, and military installations. The group leverages multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and Android, to broaden its attack surface as…
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Telcos required to block or flag scam texts under Labor crackdown
New register to prevent fraudsters from using trusted business names to dupe Australians<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>Telcos will be required to block scam texts or warn recipients they come from unregistered senders, under new rules to be introduced by the Albanese government.The communications minister, Michelle Rowland,…
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New register to prevent SMS scammers from using trusted business names to dupe Australians
Telcos will be required to either block scam texts or warn recipients they come from unregistered senders in Labor crackdown<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>Telcos will be required to block scam texts or warn recipients they come from unregistered senders, under new rules to be introduced by…
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Fahmi Fadzil Proposes Major Updates to Malaysia’s Cyber Laws
Malaysian minister Fahmi Fadzil has tabled two crucial pieces of legislation aimed at addressing the rising threats of online harassment and cybercrimes. These proposed changes, part of the Communications and Multimedia (Amendments) Bill 2024 and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) (Amendment) Bill 2024, were introduced in the Dewan Rakyat for their first reading.…
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Working in critical infrastructure? Boost your effectiveness with these cybersecurity certifications
Tags: attack, automation, awareness, china, cisa, communications, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, finance, germany, governance, government, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, international, jobs, network, PCI, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, risk-management, russia, sans, service, skills, soc, supply-chain, technology, training, ukraine, update, warfareHybrid warfare between nation-states is imperilling critical infrastructure around the world, both physically and electronically. Since the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, hybrid cyber/physical attacks on satellite and communications, energy, transportation, water, and other critical sectors have spread across Europe and beyond.Chinese perpetrators are actively infiltrating telecommunications networks in the US and abroad, according to…
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New Backdoor Used By Iranian State-Sponsored Group
The backdoor is being used for intelligence gathering campaigns against U.S. organizations in the government, communications equipment, oil and gas an… First seen on duo.com Jump to article: duo.com/decipher/new-backdoor-used-by-iranian-state-sponsored-group
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RF Fortune Telling: Frequency Hopping Predictability
In the world of wireless communications, security vulnerabilities in implemented protocols canremain hidden behind layers of complexity. What appears secure due to the intricate nature ofRF communications may harbor fundamental weaknesses. Let’s dive into a fascinating casethat reveals how a seemingly minor cryptographic weakness in frequency hopping algorithmscan compromise an entire wireless communication stream. Understanding……
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17 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
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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FBI pierces ‘anonymity’ of cryptocurrency, secret domain registrars in Scattered Spider probe
The US Justice Department on Wednesday announced the arrest of five suspected members of the notorious Scattered Spider phishing crew, but the most interesting part of the case was a US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document detailing how easily the feds were able to track the phishers’ movements and activities. In recent years, services that push…