Tag: cyber
-
Medical giant Stryker crippled after Iranian hackers remotely wipe computers
Tags: access, attack, authentication, best-practice, ceo, computer, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, data, flaw, group, hacker, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, jobs, mobile, phone, service, software, supply-chain, theft, threat, updateHandala claims credit: The Handala threat group quickly claimed responsibility for the attack. While the group’s involvement is just a claim for now, Stryker employees reportedly saw a version of the Handala logo a cartoon of a Palestinian boy with his back turned and hands crossed behind him on affected devices.Handala’s identity is hard to…
-
How Medical Device Cyber Challenges Could Become Easier
Medical device cyber challenges are among the most complex for manufacturers and healthcare delivery organizations for a variety of reasons, but there are some promising developments underway that could help ease the pain, said Phil Englert of the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/how-medical-device-cyber-challenges-could-become-easier-i-5536
-
‘Systemic Risk’ Stalks Healthcare Sector
For the U.S. healthcare ecosystem, the 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare proved to be a supply-chain earthquake in showcasing critical third-party risk that entities now must carefully and urgently consider, said Erik Decker, CISO of Intermountain Health and a federal cyber adviser. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/systemic-risk-stalks-healthcare-sector-i-5535
-
Cyber National Mission Force to get new commander amid broader leadership turnover
Tags: cyberBrig. Gen. Matthew Lennox, a senior leader at Army Cyber Command, will take over for Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lorna Mahlock, who had led the force since 2024. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cyber-national-mission-force-new-commander
-
Coalition of information-sharing groups warns of cyber, physical attacks
A joint advisory says Iran-linked groups are targeting U.S. critical infrastructure using DDoS, phishing and other retaliatory techniques. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/information-sharing-groups-warns-cyber-physical-attacks/814539/
-
Officials worry Salt Typhoon apathy is killing momentum for tougher telecom security rules
Cyber officials lamented Wednesday that its a challenge to make the wider population appreciate the gravity of the threat the hacking group presents. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/salt-typhoon-china-telecom-hack-impact-new-jersey/
-
How Cyber Risk Management Builds Resilience – Kovrr
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/how-cyber-risk-management-builds-resilience-kovrr/
-
How Cyber Risk Management Builds Resilience – Kovrr
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/how-cyber-risk-management-builds-resilience-kovrr-2/
-
The White House Got the Cyber Strategy Right, By Knowing What Not to Do
Analysis of the Trump administration’s concise 2024 cybersecurity strategy arguing for policy-led government, private-sector implementation, deregulation to spur innovation, and elevation of AI security as a national priority. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/the-white-house-got-the-cyber-strategy-right-by-knowing-what-not-to-do/
-
4,000+ Routers Compromised by KadNap Malware Exploiting Vulnerabilities
A newly uncovered malware campaign dubbed KadNap has silently conscripted more than 14,000 internet”‘exposed routers and edge devices into a stealth proxy botnet, with Asus routers the primary victims. More than 60% of known victims are located in the United States, with additional infections observed in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Russia, and other countriesHow KadNap Infects Routers The…
-
The State of Cyber Warfare in 2026: Nation-State Attacks, AI Weapons, and the New Digital Battlefield
Cyber operations no longer occur only during wartime. Digital activity now runs continuously alongside diplomacy, sanctions, and military tensions. This has become particularly visible amid escalating hostilities involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, where intelligence agencies have warned of possible retaliatory cyber activity linked to the conflict. In this environment, cyber warfare 2026 is highlighted by persistent nation-state cyberattacks, covert intrusion…
-
Hackers Exploit Remote Management Tools to Gain Initial Access to Corporate Networks
Threat actors are increasingly exploiting legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools to breach corporate networks and establish persistent access. This tactic allows attackers to bypass traditional security defenses by blending malicious activities with routine administrative tasks. The Surge of RMM Abuse The exploitation of remote management software has become a primary initial access vector…
-
Hackers Exploit Remote Management Tools to Gain Initial Access to Corporate Networks
Threat actors are increasingly exploiting legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools to breach corporate networks and establish persistent access. This tactic allows attackers to bypass traditional security defenses by blending malicious activities with routine administrative tasks. The Surge of RMM Abuse The exploitation of remote management software has become a primary initial access vector…
-
Iran-linked group says it hacked US company in retaliation for Minab school bombing
Hacker group Handala claimed responsibility for attack that caused ‘global disruption’ to Stryker Corporation’s systemsAn Iran-linked group said it hacked a US medical company, causing “global disruption” to its systems, in retaliation for the bombing of the Minab school in Iran, in an attack seen as widening the Middle East into the cyber realm.Handala, a…
-
Hackers Exploit CloudFlare Anti-Security to Steal Microsoft 365 Login Credentials
A recent Microsoft 365 credential harvesting campaign shows how attackers are exploiting CloudFlare’s protective features to shield malicious phishing sites from security scanners and threat researchers. CloudFlare is widely used by organizations to improve website performance and protect against attacks such as bots, DDoS, and automated scanning. However, these same protections can also unintentionally benefit…
-
Hackers Exploit CloudFlare Anti-Security to Steal Microsoft 365 Login Credentials
A recent Microsoft 365 credential harvesting campaign shows how attackers are exploiting CloudFlare’s protective features to shield malicious phishing sites from security scanners and threat researchers. CloudFlare is widely used by organizations to improve website performance and protect against attacks such as bots, DDoS, and automated scanning. However, these same protections can also unintentionally benefit…
-
War spreads into cyberspace after Iran-linked hackers hit medtech giant Stryker
An Iran-linked hacking group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on U.S. medical device giant Stryker, marking a potential escalation of cyber activity tied to the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/12/iran-linked-hacking-group-stryker-cyberattack/
-
Palo Alto Cortex XDR Broker Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Sensitive Information Theft and Modification
Palo Alto Networks has issued a security advisory regarding a newly discovered vulnerability in its Cortex XDR Broker Virtual Machine (VM). Tracked as CVE-2026-0231, this medium-severity flaw could allow a threat actor to access and modify sensitive system information. Because the Broker VM acts as a critical bridge between on-premises network assets and the cloud-based…
-
Palo Alto Cortex XDR Broker Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Sensitive Information Theft and Modification
Palo Alto Networks has issued a security advisory regarding a newly discovered vulnerability in its Cortex XDR Broker Virtual Machine (VM). Tracked as CVE-2026-0231, this medium-severity flaw could allow a threat actor to access and modify sensitive system information. Because the Broker VM acts as a critical bridge between on-premises network assets and the cloud-based…
-
Iran Claim Massive Cyber-Attack on MedTech Firm Stryker
The pro-Iran Handala group claims to have wiped 200,000 systems in destructive wiper malware attack on US firm Stryker First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/iran-massive-wiper-attack-medtech/
-
RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox Glide Identity: Building a Next-Generation AI Passwordless Authentication Platform
Tags: access, ai, authentication, conference, control, cyber, identity, intelligence, network, startup, technologyCompany Profile With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology today, identity and access control have leapt from a simple security component to the core control plane of the digital world. Against this backdrop, Glide Identity, a startup shortlisted for the 2026 RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox, stands out. The company is committed to breaking down…The…
-
Ericsson US Hit by Cyber Attack, Hackers Steal Personal Data of Employees and Customers
Ericsson Inc., the United States subsidiary of the Swedish telecommunications giant, has confirmed a data breach affecting 15,661 of its employees and customers. The security incident did not breach Ericsson’s own networks but instead compromised a third-party service provider responsible for handling the company’s sensitive personal data.”‹”‹ Incident Details and Attack Vector The breach traces…
-
Ericsson US Hit by Cyber Attack, Hackers Steal Personal Data of Employees and Customers
Ericsson Inc., the United States subsidiary of the Swedish telecommunications giant, has confirmed a data breach affecting 15,661 of its employees and customers. The security incident did not breach Ericsson’s own networks but instead compromised a third-party service provider responsible for handling the company’s sensitive personal data.”‹”‹ Incident Details and Attack Vector The breach traces…
-
Air-Gap-Schutz und Application-Recovery – Commvault erweitert Cyber-Resilienz-Funktionen für Google Cloud
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/commvault-erweitert-cyber-resilienz-funktionen-fuer-google-cloud-a-cceed8f0c69d048925b2fd4e207235b1/
-
A Cyber Resilience Agenda: Inside the European Central Bank’s 20262028 Priorities
<div cla How Cybersecurity Became the Defining Challenge for European Banks First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/a-cyber-resilience-agenda-inside-the-european-central-banks-2026-2028-priorities/
-
Iran war a melting pot for other cyber threats
State-backed cyber threat actors from non-combatant states are taking advantage of the Israeli-US war on Iran to fulfil their own goals, according to Proofpoint analysts First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639901/Iran-war-a-melting-pot-for-other-cyber-threats
-
Welsh government boosts funding for cyber education
The Welsh government’s Tech Valleys programme is providing three-quarters of a million pounds to help reach thousands of primary school children with security education and careers guidance First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640055/Welsh-government-boosts-funding-for-cyber-education