Tag: cyber
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Cyber Threats Against Energy Sector Surge as Global Tensions Mount
First seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/cyber-threats-against-energy-sector-surge-global-tensions-mount
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Introducing Wyo Support ADAMnetworks LTP
Tags: attack, best-practice, business, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, email, endpoint, finance, GDPR, government, guide, healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, law, linkedin, PCI, phishing, radius, ransomware, regulation, service, skills, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, zero-trustADAMnetworks is excited to announce Wyo Support to the family of Licensed Technology Partners. “After working with the various systems and technologies, there are few that compare with the protection that ADAMnetworks provides. It reduces the attack surface from the broad side of a barn down to the size of a keyhole. No other technology…
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AI leveraged in illicit tax season-themed cyber activity
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/ai-leveraged-in-illicit-tax-season-themed-cyber-activity
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CISA Faces Massive Cuts, Sparking Security Fears and Political Blowback
Massive layoffs loom at CISA, with 40% of staff at risk. Critics warn the cuts could cripple U.S. cyber defenses and threaten national security. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/cisa-faces-massive-cuts/
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China names alleged US snoops over Asian Winter Games attacks
Beijing claims NSA went for gold in offensive cyber, got caught in the act First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/15/china_nsa_winter_games/
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Hertz warns UK customers of Cleo-linked data breach
Car hire giant Hertz reveals UK customer data was affected in a cyber incident orchestrated via a series of vulnerabilities in Cleo managed file transfer products First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622655/Hertz-warns-UK-customers-of-Cleo-linked-data-breach
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UK’s Cyber Crime Down in 2024: Better ‘Cyber Hygiene Among Small Businesses
A UK government survey of 2024 data shows phishing remains the top cyber threat, ransomware cases doubled, and fewer boards include cyber experts despite steady attack rates. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cyber-attacks-uk-businesses/
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Präventive Cybersicherheit mit Threat-Hunting und Attack-Surface-Management
Censys ist als Aussteller auf der diesjährigen Cyber Threat Intelligence Conference des Verbands FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams) vertreten. Als Aussteller präsentiert Censys auf der Veranstaltung seine Plattform zur umfassenden Erkennung, Analyse und Überwachung von internetbasierten Assets und Online-Angriffsflächen. Mit den Lösungen können Kunden einschließlich Unternehmen und Behörden verborgene IT-Risiken aufdecken, schädliche…
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Trump vs. Biden Cyber Strategy, According to AI
We asked an AI agent to analyze the latest shift in U.S. cybersecurity policy, comparing past strategies under Biden to the new 2025 Trump Executive Order. The result? A surprisingly structured analysis that maps out the core philosophical and operational differences, from federal-led resilience to localized risk ownership. But this raises a more provocative question:……
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Online-Dating-Verhalten der Deutschen Manipulation mit KI
Pünktlich zum Frühlingsbeginn und zum Start der neuen Dating-Serie ‘Pop the Balloon” auf Netflix hat die Cyber-Safety-Marke Norton das Online-Dating-Verhalten der Deutschen unter die Lupe genommen mit spannenden Ergebnissen: Sie sehen einfach zu gut aus, um wahr zu sein? Stimmt oft aber nicht immer. Mehr als die Hälfte der Frauen (54 Prozent), die […] First…
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Microsoft Teams File Sharing Unavailable Due to Unexpected Outage
Microsoft Teams users across the globe are experiencing significant disruptions in file-sharing capabilities due to an unexpected outage, impacting workplace communication and collaboration. A wave of reports began surfacing from organizations and individuals unable to share files within Microsoft Teams”, the popular collaboration platform used by businesses, schools, and organizations worldwide. Users attempting to send…
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China alleges US cyber espionage during the Asian Winter Games, names 3 NSA agents
Tags: attack, breach, china, cloud, cyber, cyberattack, espionage, exploit, government, hacker, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, international, service, sql, vulnerabilityA deliberate and coordinated campaign: The NCVERC report revealed that between January 26 and February 14, 2025, the Games’ information systems were struck by 270,167 attacks from abroad, with activity peaking on February 8, the day after the event’s formal opening. Of these, 170,864 attacks (63.24%) originated from US-based IP addresses.The cyber onslaught primarily targeted…
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Cloud Misconfigurations A Leading Cause of Data Breaches
Cloud computing has transformed the way organizations operate, offering unprecedented scalability, flexibility, and cost savings. However, this rapid shift to the cloud has also introduced new security challenges, with misconfigurations emerging as one of the most significant and persistent threats. Cloud misconfigurations occur when cloud resources are set up with incorrect or suboptimal security settings,…
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DOGE ‘Big Balls’ Ransomware Utilizes ZIP-Based LNK Shortcuts and BYOVD Techniques for Stealthy Attacks
A new and highly sophisticated ransomware campaign, dubbed “DOGE BIG BALLS Ransomware,” has recently come to light, demonstrating a blend of technical innovation and psychological manipulation. This operation stands out for its multi-stage infection chain, which begins with a seemingly innocuous ZIP file and culminates in the deployment of a customized ransomware payload, all while…
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How to Conduct a Cloud Security Assessment
As organizations accelerate their adoption of cloud technologies, the need for robust cloud security has never been more urgent. Cloud environments offer scalability, flexibility, and cost savings, but they also introduce new security challenges that traditional on-premises solutions may not address. A cloud security assessment is a structured process that helps organizations identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations,…
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Compliance Now Biggest Cyber Challenge for UK Financial Services
Regulatory compliance and data protection were the biggest cybersecurity challenges cited by UK financial organizations, according to a Bridewell survey First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/compliance-cyber-challenge-uk/
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Cybercriminals Exploit Search Results to Steal Credit Card Information
Everyday internet searches, a routine activity for billions, harbor a hidden risk: cybercriminals are increasingly manipulating search engine results to lure unsuspecting users into traps designed to steal credit card details and other sensitive information. This manipulation often involves pushing malicious websites, disguised as legitimate entities, to the top of search results pages where users…
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MIWIC25: Sochima Okoye, Cybersecurity Consultant at CSA Cyber
Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Top 20 women selected by an esteemed panel of judges. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are…
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Bridewell research finds UK Financial Services under pressure from cyber security challenges and mounting regulatory requirements
Research from Bridewell, a leading UK-based cyber security services provider, has found compliance with regulation as the chief challenge, as well as the main stimulus, for increasing cyber security maturity in the financial services sector. The study, entitled Cyber Security in Financial Services: 2025, also shows that response times to cyber threats like ransomware are…
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Security Awareness Metrics That Matter to the CISO
Security awareness has become a critical component of organizational defense strategies, particularly as companies adopt zero-trust architectures. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly challenged to demonstrate the effectiveness of security awareness programs through meaningful metrics that resonate with leadership. With human error contributing to approximately 95% of data breaches, quantifying the impact of security…
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From ISO to NIS2 Mapping Compliance Requirements Globally
The global regulatory landscape for cybersecurity is undergoing a seismic shift, with the European Union’s NIS2 Directive emerging as a critical framework for organizations operating within its jurisdiction. While ISO 27001 has long been the gold standard for information security management, the mandatory nature of NIS2 introduces new complexities for leaders navigating compliance across borders.…
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Unmasking Xworm Payload Execution Path through Jailbreaking a Malicious JScript Loader
Security researchers are analyzing a sophisticated malware delivery mechanism that uses a JScript loader to deploy different payloads based on the victim’s geographic location. This loader initiates a complex chain involving obfuscated PowerShell scripts, ultimately executing potent malware like the XWorm Remote Access Trojan (RAT) or the Rhadamanthys information stealer. The attack often begins via…
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ChatGPT Image Generator Abused for Fake Passport Production
OpenAI’s ChatGPT image generator has been exploited to create convincing fake passports in mere minutes, highlighting a significant vulnerability in current identity verification systems. This revelation comes from the 2025 Cato CTRL Threat Report, which underscores the democratization of cybercrime through the advent of generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT. Historically, the creation of fake…
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Cybercriminals Exploit EC2 Instance Metadata Vulnerability to Launch Attacks on Hosted Websites
Cybercriminals have launched a sophisticated campaign targeting websites hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2 instances. This campaign, observed in March 2025, exploits a vulnerability in EC2 Instance Metadata through Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), allowing attackers to access sensitive information and potentially escalate their attacks. The Exploitation Technique The attackers are leveraging a combination of…
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NSFOCUS WAF New UI Showcase: Brand New Policy and Template Management Workflow
Three-Tier Protection Rules “¢ Basic Protection: Pre-configured, general and popular security rules for out-of-box deployment.”¢ Optional/Advanced Protection: Advanced rules, customized for specific Web/API applications for optimum protection. Basic Protection HTTP Protocol Verification Server Plug-in Crawler Web General Illegal Upload Information Disclosure Semantic Engine Scan Protection Optional Protection HTTP Access Control Sensitive Information Filter Smart Engine…The…
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Paragon Hard Disk Manager Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation and DoS Attacks
Tags: access, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, dos, exploit, flaw, microsoft, ransomware, service, software, vulnerabilityParagon Software’s widely used Hard Disk Manager (HDM) product line has been found to contain five severe vulnerabilities in its kernel-level driver, BioNTdrv.sys, enabling attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM-level access or trigger denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. The flaws, now patched, were actively exploited in ransomware campaigns leveraging Microsoft-signed drivers, according to cybersecurity researchers. Overview of the Vulnerabilities The…
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Hertz Data Breach Exposes Customer Personal Information to Hackers
The Hertz Corporation has confirmed that sensitive personal information belonging to customers of its Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands was compromised after hackers targeted a vendor’s file transfer platform. The breach has sparked concerns about identity theft and privacy, prompting Hertz to offer free identity monitoring services for affected individuals. According to an official notice…
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The Future of Authentication: Moving Beyond Passwords
Traditional passwords have been the cornerstone of digital security for six decades, but their reign is coming to an end. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and our digital footprints expand, the limitations of password-based authentication including vulnerability to phishing, credential stuffing, and poor password hygiene have become impossible to ignore. The majority of hacking-related…