Tag: communications
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Recognizing and responding to cyber threats: What differentiates NDR, EDR and XDR
Tags: access, attack, automation, breach, cloud, communications, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, intelligence, iot, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, siem, software, sql, strategy, technology, threat, tool, windowsEDR identifies noticeable changes at the endpoint EDR, the oldest of the three detection technologies, monitors endpoints to mitigate attacks on them. Endpoints are network devices such as PCs, file servers, smartphones and IoT devices that connect to the network to communicate. A software agent is used to inventory EDR malware and suspicious activity detected…
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Recognizing and responding to cyber threats: What differentiates NDR, EDR and XDR
Tags: access, attack, automation, breach, cloud, communications, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, intelligence, iot, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, siem, software, sql, strategy, technology, threat, tool, windowsEDR identifies noticeable changes at the endpoint EDR, the oldest of the three detection technologies, monitors endpoints to mitigate attacks on them. Endpoints are network devices such as PCs, file servers, smartphones and IoT devices that connect to the network to communicate. A software agent is used to inventory EDR malware and suspicious activity detected…
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FCC rolls back cybersecurity rules for telcos, despite state-hacking risks
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rolled back a previous ruling that required U.S. telecom carriers to implement stricter cybersecurity measures following the massive hack from the Chinese threat group known as Salt Typhoon. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fcc-rolls-back-cybersecurity-rules-for-telcos-despite-state-hacking-risks/
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$5M Settlement in Geisinger Health, Nuance Insider Breach
Class Action Litigation and Criminal Case Focus on Actions of an Ex-Tech Worker. A federal court has granted preliminary approval of a $5 million settlement in class action litigation filed against Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health and Nuance Communications – now part of Microsoft – involving a 2023 insider data breach affecting more than 1 million Geisinger…
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Sturnus: New Android banking trojan targets WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal
The Android trojan Sturnus targets communications from secure messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal. Sturnus is a new Android banking trojan with full device-takeover abilities. It bypasses encrypted messaging by capturing on-screen content and can steal banking credentials, remotely control the device, and hide fraudulent actions from the user. ThreatFabric analysis shows Sturnus malware…
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Cyble and BOCRA Sign MoU to Strengthen Botswana’s National Cybersecurity Framework
Cyble and the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) have announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Cyble and BOCRA MoU is designed to provide stronger defenses, improved detection capabilities, and faster incident response for critical sectors across Botswana. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cyble-bocra-mou-botswana-cybersecurity/
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What defines a smart approach to Non-Human Identity management
Why Are Non-Human Identities Crucial to Cloud Security? Where cloud technologies dominate operations across industries, how can organizations ensure robust security and optimal efficiency? A strategic approach to Non-Human Identity (NHI) management provides the answer. These machine identities, vital in cybersecurity frameworks, serve as the backbone for secure communications and data exchanges. NHIs, encompassing machine……
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The Countdown to Q-Day
Quantum Advances Are Outpacing Global Readiness, Cybersecurity Leaders Warn. While quantum computing promises advances in fields such as healthcare and financial modeling, cybersecurity experts say Q-Day also poses a fundamental risk to the cryptographic standards that secure communications, digital signatures and transactions worldwide. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/countdown-to-q-day-a-30048
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Lumma Stealer Leverages Browser Fingerprinting for Data Theft and Stealthy C2 Communications
Following the doxxing of Lumma Stealer’s alleged core members last month, the notorious infostealer initially experienced a significant decline in activity as customers migrated to rival platforms like Vidar and StealC. However, recent telemetry data reveals a concerning resurgence of Lumma Stealer operations beginning the week of October 20, 2025, accompanied by sophisticated new capabilities…
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Lazarus Group Deploys Weaponized Documents Against Aerospace Defense
Security researchers at ENKI have uncovered a sophisticated espionage campaign targeting aerospace and defense organizations, in which the Lazarus Group is weaponizing a new variant of the Comebacker backdoor to infiltrate high-value targets. The threat actor has been actively conducting phishing operations since at least March 2025, distributing malicious documents disguised as legitimate communications from…
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Crypto-less Crypto Investment Scams: A California Case
Tags: access, apt, blockchain, breach, business, china, communications, control, crime, crypto, cybercrime, data, email, finance, group, intelligence, international, jobs, network, office, organized, scam, theft, tool, usaMy readers will know by now that I am addicted to PACER – the Public Access to Court Electronic Records. When I see headlines like this one, I am compelled to dive in and read every publicly released document related to the case. USAO Central California The headline last month was that Shengsheng He, a…
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Crypto-less Crypto Investment Scams: A California Case
Tags: access, apt, blockchain, breach, business, china, communications, control, crime, crypto, cybercrime, data, email, finance, group, intelligence, international, jobs, network, office, organized, scam, theft, tool, usaMy readers will know by now that I am addicted to PACER – the Public Access to Court Electronic Records. When I see headlines like this one, I am compelled to dive in and read every publicly released document related to the case. USAO Central California The headline last month was that Shengsheng He, a…
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Why can’t enterprises get a handle on the cloud misconfiguration problem?
Tags: access, ai, authentication, awareness, breach, business, cloud, communications, computing, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, governance, hacker, infrastructure, least-privilege, mfa, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, technology, tool, training, usa, zero-trustStop. Reassess. Reconfigure: Last year, according to Ayan Roy, EY Americas cybersecurity competency leader, the highest number of breaches were caused by shared cloud repositories. “That’s where we saw the maximum amount of data exfiltration,” he says. “A lot was from shared cloud stores and SaaS applications.” That’s despite the fact that the clients have…
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Why can’t enterprises get a handle on the cloud misconfiguration problem?
Tags: access, ai, authentication, awareness, breach, business, cloud, communications, computing, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, governance, hacker, infrastructure, least-privilege, mfa, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, technology, tool, training, usa, zero-trustStop. Reassess. Reconfigure: Last year, according to Ayan Roy, EY Americas cybersecurity competency leader, the highest number of breaches were caused by shared cloud repositories. “That’s where we saw the maximum amount of data exfiltration,” he says. “A lot was from shared cloud stores and SaaS applications.” That’s despite the fact that the clients have…
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Why can’t enterprises get a handle on the cloud misconfiguration problem?
Tags: access, ai, authentication, awareness, breach, business, cloud, communications, computing, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, governance, hacker, infrastructure, least-privilege, mfa, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, technology, tool, training, usa, zero-trustStop. Reassess. Reconfigure: Last year, according to Ayan Roy, EY Americas cybersecurity competency leader, the highest number of breaches were caused by shared cloud repositories. “That’s where we saw the maximum amount of data exfiltration,” he says. “A lot was from shared cloud stores and SaaS applications.” That’s despite the fact that the clients have…
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Why can’t enterprises get a handle on the cloud misconfiguration problem?
Tags: access, ai, authentication, awareness, breach, business, cloud, communications, computing, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, governance, hacker, infrastructure, least-privilege, mfa, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, technology, tool, training, usa, zero-trustStop. Reassess. Reconfigure: Last year, according to Ayan Roy, EY Americas cybersecurity competency leader, the highest number of breaches were caused by shared cloud repositories. “That’s where we saw the maximum amount of data exfiltration,” he says. “A lot was from shared cloud stores and SaaS applications.” That’s despite the fact that the clients have…
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New Phishing Campaign Targets Travelers via Compromised Hotel Booking.com Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that exploits compromised hotel booking accounts to defraud travellers worldwide. The campaign, which has been active since at least April 2025, leverages stolen credentials from hotel administrators to impersonate legitimate Booking.com communications and direct unsuspecting customers toward fraudulent billing pages. Security analysts from Sekoia.io, in partnership with…
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New Phishing Campaign Targets Travelers via Compromised Hotel Booking.com Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that exploits compromised hotel booking accounts to defraud travellers worldwide. The campaign, which has been active since at least April 2025, leverages stolen credentials from hotel administrators to impersonate legitimate Booking.com communications and direct unsuspecting customers toward fraudulent billing pages. Security analysts from Sekoia.io, in partnership with…
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Agency that provides budget data to Congress hit with security incident
Suspected foreign hackers reportedly breached Congressional Budget Office, possibly exposing communications with lawmakers. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/congressional-budget-office-cybersecurity-incident/
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Agency that provides budget data to Congress hit with security incident
Suspected foreign hackers reportedly breached Congressional Budget Office, possibly exposing communications with lawmakers. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/congressional-budget-office-cybersecurity-incident/
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Italian communications executive reveals he was targeted with Paragon spyware
A prominent Italian communications executive and political adviser has revealed that he was targeted with Paragon spyware, making him the fifth Italian to come forward in a scandal that has rocked the Italian government. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/italy-comms-exec-spyware
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Italian communications executive reveals he was targeted with Paragon spyware
A prominent Italian communications executive and political adviser has revealed that he was targeted with Paragon spyware, making him the fifth Italian to come forward in a scandal that has rocked the Italian government. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/italy-comms-exec-spyware
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Building an Impenetrable Cloud with NHI Strategies
How Secure Are Your Cloud-Based Systems With NHI Management? Where data breaches are becoming increasingly common, how secure are your organization’s machine identities? With the rise of Non-Human Identities (NHIs), ensuring airtight security for machine-based communications and transactions has become essential. NHIs, which essentially involve machine identities, are crucial in securing digital interactions, just as……
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Building an Impenetrable Cloud with NHI Strategies
How Secure Are Your Cloud-Based Systems With NHI Management? Where data breaches are becoming increasingly common, how secure are your organization’s machine identities? With the rise of Non-Human Identities (NHIs), ensuring airtight security for machine-based communications and transactions has become essential. NHIs, which essentially involve machine identities, are crucial in securing digital interactions, just as……