Tag: cyber
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Signal Confirms Sophisticated Phishing Scheme Caused Account Compromises
The secure messaging platform Signal recently confirmed active, targeted phishing campaigns resulting in severe account takeovers. These sophisticated attacks have successfully compromised the accounts of high-profile individuals, specifically targeting government officials and journalists. Despite these high-profile breaches, Signal explicitly clarified that its underlying infrastructure and end-to-end encryption protocols remain robust and completely uncompromised. The breaches…
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Chinese APT Campaign Uses Middle East Lures to Target Qatar With PlugX
Chinese state-linked cyber espionage groups are actively exploiting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to target organizations in Qatar, according to new findings. The campaign began almost immediately after the recent escalation in the region, highlighting how quickly advanced persistent threat (APT) groups adapt to real-world events to conduct cyber operations. Researchers from Check Point…
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The people behind cyber extortion are often in their forties
Many cybercrime investigations end with arrests or indictments that reveal little about the people behind the operations. When authorities do disclose demographic details, the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/10/cyber-extortion-cybercrime-age-profile/
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Anthropic Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Over Claude Risk Designation
Anthropic has launched an unprecedented lawsuit against the U.S. government after being designated a >>supply chain risk>>. The legal action, filed in a California federal court, targets the executive office of President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and 16 government agencies. The dispute centers on Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s refusal to allow the military…
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Hackers Use Microsoft Teams to Manipulate Employees Into Allowing Remote Access
A newly discovered malware operation is targeting employees at finance and healthcare organizations by posing as internal IT support. Once inside, the attackers deploy a stealthy new tool called the A0Backdoor. Cybersecurity researchers at BlueVoyant have identified a threat group, known as Blitz Brigantine or Storm-1811, using email bombing and Microsoft Teams messages to trick…
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My Really Fun RSA 2026 Presentations!
Tags: ai, apt, automation, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, google, governance, guide, lessons-learned, malware, soc, strategy, threatThis blog is perhaps a little bit more like an ad, so if you don’t want to check the ads, consider not reading it. a very cyber image (Gemini) But this year at RSA 2026, I’m speaking on three topics: securing AI, using AI for SOC, and sharing lessons about how Google applies AI and other technologies…
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Trump nominee to lead Cyber Command, NSA clears key Senate hurdle
Tags: cyberThe Senate voted 68-28 to limit debate on Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, who has been selected for the dual-hat role. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/trump-nominee-nsa-cyber-command-clears-senate-hurdle
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President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America: What It Means for the U.S. and Why It Matters Globally
Tags: access, ai, awareness, business, ceo, cloud, compliance, computing, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, governance, government, healthcare, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, malicious, network, regulation, resilience, risk, skills, startup, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, usa, vulnerability, zero-trustPresident Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America signals a shift toward risk-based security and cooperation across emerging technologies. While centered on U.S. interests, the strategy provides a blueprint to collectively strengthen global cyber resilience. Key takeaways Cybersecurity as a global security imperative: The strategy signals that cybersecurity has evolved beyond a mere “IT issue” to become…
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White House Cyber Strategy Prioritizes Offense
In a seven-page strategy document, the Trump administration signaled a shift to preemption and deterrence to handling cyber threats. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/white-house-cyber-strategy-prioritizes-offense
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White House floats Victims Restoration Program for millions affected by cyber fraud
An executive order calls for the creation of a Victim Restoration Program in 90 days that will provide “restoration or remission to victims of cyber-enabled fraud schemes from funds clawed back, forfeited, or seized from the transnational criminal organizations that perpetrate such schemes.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/white-house-floats-victim-restoration-program-cybercrime-executive-order
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Survey: CISOs Continue to Struggle to Strike Right Risk Balance
A survey of 422 CISOs finds that while well over half (61%) believe their organizations are highly competent when it comes to cybersecurity and cyber resilience, less than half (45%) said their organization’s risk appetite is effectively aligned with cybersecurity risk management even though 57% claimed their communications channels with the line of business units..…
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New White House cyber strategy pledges to ease regulations, ‘impose costs’ on bad actors
The White House unveiled its National Cyber Strategy, pledging more offensive cyber actions against criminal networks and adversarial governments. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/trump-cyber-strategy-released-regulations
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Attackers Probe Critical Infrastructure for Low-Cost Entry
CS4CA USA Summit Speaker Daryl Haegley on Zero Trust and OT Visibility. Critical infrastructure operators face constant cyber probing from state adversaries targeting energy, water and industrial systems. A U.S. Air Force cyber resiliency leader explains why zero trust, IT-OT separation and stronger anomaly detection are essential to defend mission-critical operations. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Trump looks to power up post-quantum, AI security
The US has unveiled a six pillar national cyber security strategy, with developing technological areas such as post-quantum cryptography and artificial intelligence from and centre. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639879/Trump-looks-to-power-up-post-quantum-AI-security
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UK to launch cyber fraud squad in April
The UK’s new Online Crime Centre, launching next month, will bring together government, police, intelligence agencies, banks, mobile networks and tech firms to take coordinated action against cyber fraud. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639897/UK-to-launch-cyber-fraud-squad-in-April
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CVE program funding secured, easing fears of repeat crisis
Transparency questions remain: Despite the apparent funding stability, the contract itself remains largely opaque, even to members of the CVE board.A source close to the CVE program, who requested anonymity to preserve working relationships with CISA and MITRE, described the agreement as reassuring but lacking transparency.”It’s a mystery contract with a mystery number that has…
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Sean Cairncross lays out what’s coming next for Trump’s cyber strategy
The national cyber director is pitching an approach that blends cyber operations with diplomacy, law enforcement and pressure on CEOs to shore up their organizations. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/national-cyber-director-trump-cyber-strategy-interagency-cell-critical-infrastructure-pilots/
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Russia-linked hackers target Signal, WhatsApp of officials globally
Russia-linked hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts of government and military officials worldwide, warns Dutch intelligence. Dutch intelligence agencies (MIVD and AIVD) warn of a global campaign by Russia-linked threat actors aiming to compromise Signal and WhatsApp accounts. The operation targets government officials, civil servants, and military personnel, highlighting growing cyber risks to sensitive…
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Security Risk Advisors Releases “The Purple Perspective 2026” Report
Philadelphia, PA, United States, March 9th, 2026, CyberNewswire Security Risk Advisors (SRA) is proud to announce the release of its inaugural report, The Purple Perspective 2026. This comprehensive analysis examines real-world detection and prevention performance against a curated set of high-priority adversary techniques, providing actionable insights to improve cybersecurity defenses. The report is based on the…
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Chinese Cyber Threat Lurks In Critical Asian Sectors for Years
An undefined Chinese-speaking actor wields a combo of custom malware, open source tools, and LOTL binaries against Windows and Linux, likely for spying. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/chinese-cyber-threat-critical-asian-sectors
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Trump Administration Unveils New Cyber Strategy For America
US national cyber strategy focuses on stronger defenses, countering threats, fostering innovation First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/usa-unveils-new-cyber-strategy/
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Real Attack Alert Analysis: Strengthening Organizational Cyber Defense Through Early Detection
Executive Overview Organizations today face an expanding range of cyber threats targeting sensitive data, operational systems, and critical infrastructure. Attackers continuously refine their techniques to bypass traditional security controls, making proactive monitoring and rapid response essential for preventing major incidents. Modern security platforms such as endpoint detection and response systems and security information and event…
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Iran’s MuddyWater Hackers Target US Firms with New Dindoor Backdoor
Researchers say Iran’s MuddyWater hackers targeted US companies and an Israeli software firm’s department in a cyber campaign using the Dindoor malware – All this amid the ongoing conflict. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/iran-muddywater-hackers-us-dindoor-backdoor/
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026
International Women’s Day is celebrated every year to commemorate the social, economic, political and economic achievements of women. At The IT Security Guru we make it our mission to empower and amplify women all year round! We asked various women from across the cybersecurity industry about their experiences in the cyber industry, as well as…
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Fake CleanMyMac Site Spreads SHub Stealer, Targets Crypto Wallets
Hackers are abusing a fake CleanMyMac download page to infect macOS users with SHub Stealer. This powerful infostealer drains crypto wallets and hijacks sensitive data. Instead of offering a standard installer, the page shows an “advanced” installation step telling users to “Open Terminal and paste the following command,” a pattern known in recent Mac campaigns as…
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UK Launches New Crackdown Unit to Tackle Cyber-Fraud at the Source
New UK Online Crime Centre will combine expertise from a range of sources to takedown online channels cyber-scammers rely on First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-new-crackdown-unit-cyber-fraud/
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AI Security Startups Dominate New Cyber Innovation Awards
Over one in five winners of IT-Harvest’s 2026 Cyber 150 are AI security companies First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ai-security-startups-cyber/