Tag: communications
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The deepfake dilemma: From financial fraud to reputational crisis
Tags: ai, authentication, business, ceo, communications, control, cyber, data-breach, deep-fake, exploit, finance, fraud, malicious, phone, resilience, risk, threat, toolDeepfakes as tools for financial fraud: Deepfakes have quickly become a powerful enabler of financial fraud. This is largely because most business communication channels, like video and voice calls, remain unauthenticated. A single convincing audio or video call, seemingly from a trusted executive, can bypass established controls in minutes. Employees in these scenarios often follow…
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Russia appears to block social media platform Bluesky amid wider internet restrictions
Russian digital rights organization RKS Global told Recorded Future News that Bluesky had been added to the registry of banned websites maintained by Russia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-cracks-down-bluesky-internet
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Apache Tomcat Flaws Enable EncryptInterceptor Bypass
Tags: apache, communications, cyber, exploit, flaw, open-source, risk, software, update, vulnerabilityThe Apache Software Foundation has released critical security updates for Apache Tomcat to address three newly disclosed vulnerabilities. Because Apache Tomcat is a widely deployed open-source web server, these flaws pose a significant risk to many enterprise environments. The newly discovered vulnerabilities could allow attackers to compromise encrypted communications, exploit flawed patches, and bypass client…
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UK government threatens tech bosses with jail time if they do not adequately fight nudification tools
A U.K. communications regulator, Ofcom, has said it will be cracking down on the spread of the images in the aftermath of the Grok scandal, which led to millions of “nudified” images of women and children to be circulated worldwide. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-threatens-tech-bosses-with-jail-ai-nudification
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The cyber winners and losers in Trump’s 2027 budget
Tags: cisa, communications, compliance, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, government, group, infrastructure, international, network, office, risk, service, strategy, threatFigure 1- Top gainers in Trump’s 2027 budget. Compilation from OMB cross-cut tables. CSOSeveral smaller agencies, including the EPA, Department of Education, Tennessee Valley Authority, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, also stand to post modest gains under the 2027 budget. Losers: DHS, VA, and research programs…
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What to Know About CyberAv3ngers: The IRGC-Linked Group Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Tags: access, advisory, ai, attack, authentication, automation, backup, cctv, chatgpt, cisa, communications, compliance, control, credentials, crypto, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, dns, email, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, iran, kev, leak, linux, malicious, malware, mitigation, mitre, monitoring, network, office, openai, password, radius, resilience, risk, router, service, siem, software, strategy, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAn Iran-affiliated threat group has evolved from defacing water utility displays to deploying custom ICS malware and exploiting Rockwell Automation PLCs across multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors. Key takeaways: CyberAv3ngers is a state-directed threat group operating under Iran’s IRGC Cyber-Electronic Command. The U.S. Treasury sanctioned six named officials in February 2024 and the State Department…
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Cloudflare ‘actively adjusting’ quantum priorities in wake of Google warning
Tags: android, attack, awareness, browser, chrome, ciso, communications, compliance, computer, computing, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, data, encryption, google, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, Internet, ml, mobile, regulation, risk, service, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerabilityNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has set a 2030 deadline for depreciating legacy encryption algorithms ahead of their planned retirement in 2035.Late last month Google brought forward its own post-quantum cryptography (PQC) deadline a year to 2029 because advances in quantum computers mean that legacy encryption and digital signature systems are at greater…
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Authentication is broken: Here’s how security leaders can actually fix it
Tags: access, attack, authentication, backup, business, communications, control, credentials, cryptography, data, exploit, fido, firmware, Hardware, healthcare, identity, login, mfa, microsoft, okta, passkey, privacy, resilience, risk, soc, technology, update, windowsSector snapshots: Where it breaks (and why that matters): Healthcare. Clinicians need tap and go speed with zero tolerance for downtime. One large hospital attempted to pair advanced HID SEOS credentials, which use privacy-preserving randomized IDs, with a clinical SSO platform that expects static IDs for user recognition. This architectural mismatch forced a choice between…
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Cyberattack Disrupts Massachusetts Emergency Dispatch, 911 Services Remain Active
A Massachusetts emergency cyberattack has temporarily disrupted the operations of the Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center, affecting several small towns in northern Massachusetts. The breach, which began on Tuesday, has compromised town and public safety computer systems, though 9-1-1 emergency phone lines remain operational. Non-emergency and business phone lines, however, are currently out of service. First seen on thecyberexpress.com…
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US military contractor open sources tool for validating hidden communications networks
Maude-HCS from RTX (formerly Raytheon) helps model and validate hidden communication systems First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/02/maude_hcs_rtx_raytheon_hcn/
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5 critical steps to achieve business resilience in cybersecurity
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, backup, breach, business, communications, control, credentials, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, identity, malicious, mfa, msp, password, ransomware, resilience, soc, threat, tool, updateLooking for end-to-end coverage of your environment? Check out N-able Unified Security Solutions. 2. Transition from manual to automated response : SOC teams can’t keep up with the flood of alerts”, N-able handled 2 alerts per minute on average in 2025. That’s why automation and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) saw a 500% YoY surge”, almost one in four responses are now…
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Massachusetts emergency communications system impacted by cyberattack
An emergency communications system used across a handful of small towns in northern Massachusetts was impacted by a cyberattack. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/massachusetts-emergency-alert-cyberattack
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Pro-Iran Handala group breached Israeli defence contractor PSK Wind Technologies
Iran-linked hackers claim to have breached Israeli air defence contractor PSK Wind, which develops command and control systems. Pro-Iran Handala group announced on April 2 that it breached PSK Wind Technologies, an Israeli engineering and IT firm specializing in integrated systems for defense and critical communications, including command and control solutions. Handala appears as a…
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How certain can you be about Agentic AI’s security capabilities?
What Are Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity? Have you ever considered how well your organization manages machine identities? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) serve as the backbone of cybersecurity, safeguarding machine-to-machine communications across various industries. But with their intricate nature, managing these identities and the secrets associated with them”, like encrypted passwords and tokens”, is as crucial as…
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ICE says it bought Paragon’s spyware to use in drug trafficking cases
The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told lawmakers that the use of Paragon spyware is necessary to counter terrorists’ “thriving exploitation of encrypted communications platforms.” First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/ice-says-it-bought-paragons-spyware-to-use-in-drug-trafficking-cases/
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Latest Xloader Obfuscation Methods and Network Protocol
Tags: api, automation, breach, cloud, communications, credentials, data, detection, email, encryption, framework, google, Internet, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, password, powershell, software, threat, tool, update, windowsIntroduction Xloader is an information stealing malware family that evolved from Formbook and targets web browsers, email clients, and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) applications. Additionally, Xloader may execute arbitrary commands and download second-stage payloads on an infected system. The author of Xloader continues to update the codebase, with the most recent observed version being 8.7. Since…
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ShinyHunters claims the hack of the European Commission
The European Commission has allegedly been breached by ShinyHunters, with reported data dumps including content from mail servers. The European Commission has allegedly been breached by ShinyHunters, with reported data dumps including content from mail servers and internal communications systems. The cybercrime group added the Commission to its Tor data leak site, claiming the theft…
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Is the FCC’s Router Ban the Wrong Fix?
The agency put foreign-made consumer routers on its list of prohibited communications devices, but the ban could create more problems down the road. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/fcc-router-ban-wrong-fix
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Xiaomi Phishing Attempt Red Flags You Can’t Afford to Ignore
The blog describes a phishing campaign targeting Xiaomi users, where attackers send realistic emails posing as official communications to trick recipients into clicking malicious links and entering credentials on a fake login page. It highlights how these attacks use convincing branding, urgency, and polished design, often enhanced by AI, to exploit user trust rather than…
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Xiaomi Phishing Attempt Red Flags You Can’t Afford to Ignore
The blog describes a phishing campaign targeting Xiaomi users, where attackers send realistic emails posing as official communications to trick recipients into clicking malicious links and entering credentials on a fake login page. It highlights how these attacks use convincing branding, urgency, and polished design, often enhanced by AI, to exploit user trust rather than…
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Xiaomi Phishing Attempt Red Flags You Can’t Afford to Ignore
The blog describes a phishing campaign targeting Xiaomi users, where attackers send realistic emails posing as official communications to trick recipients into clicking malicious links and entering credentials on a fake login page. It highlights how these attacks use convincing branding, urgency, and polished design, often enhanced by AI, to exploit user trust rather than…
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FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers Over National Security Concerns
The US Federal Communications Commission has placed all “consumer-grade” internet routers produced outside the US on its “covered list” First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-fcc-bans-foreign-made-routers/
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US targets foreign-made routers as security concerns rise, but experts warn risks go further
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has expanded its “Covered List” to include certain foreign-made consumer routers, a move that will block new models from receiving equipment authorisation and prevent them from being imported or sold in the United States. The decision reflects growing concern around supply chain security and the potential for foreign state…
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FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Routers Over Supply Chain and Cyber Risk Concerns
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Monday that it was banning the import of new, foreign-made consumer routers, citing “unacceptable” risks to cyber and national security.The action was designed to safeguard Americans and the underlying communications networks the country relies on, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in a post on X. The development…
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FCC Blocks New Foreign Consumer Router Models Citing Serious Security Risks
On March 23, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially updated its Covered List to ban all new consumer-grade routers produced in foreign countries from receiving equipment authorisation. This regulatory action, driven by a White House-convened Executive Branch interagency determination, aims to mitigate severe cybersecurity risks and supply chain vulnerabilities threatening U.S. critical infrastructure. The…
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FCC bans new routers made outside the USA over security risks
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to include all consumer routers made in foreign countries, banning the sale of new models in the U.S. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fcc-bans-new-routers-made-outside-the-usa-over-security-risks/
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FCC bans new routers made outside the USA over security risks
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to include all consumer routers made in foreign countries, banning the sale of new models in the U.S. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fcc-bans-new-routers-made-outside-the-usa-over-security-risks/
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FCC bans foreign-made routers from US market over ‘unacceptable risk’
The Federal Communications Commission has banned all consumer routers produced outside of the U.S. from being imported unless their manufacturers obtain an exemption due to what the agency called an “unacceptable risk” to national security. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fcc-routers-banned-security-china
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US government bans imported routers, raising tough questions
The US communications regulator has enacted a ban on all router hardware made outside America citing security concerns, but experts say the move may risk creating more issues than it solves First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640628/US-government-bans-imported-routers-raising-tough-questions
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Uncle Sam closes the door on all new foreign-made routers
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed a ban on all new routers manufactured overseas being imported into and sold within the United States. First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/24/united-states-foreign-routers-ban/