Tag: cyber
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Eclypsium Raises $45M to Guard AI and Telecom Infrastructure
Series C Funding Targets Supply Chain Risks in AI, Next-Gen Infrastructure Security. Eclypsium raised $45 million in Series C funding to address emerging cyber threats in AI workloads, GPU systems and the global supply chain. With support from Qualcomm and 1011 Ventures, the company will to tackle advanced cyberthreats from nation-state adversaries like Volt Typhoon.…
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Microsoft Unveils Phishing Attack Protection for Teams Chat
Microsoft has taken a significant step toward enhancing cybersecurity by introducing a new phishing attack protection feature for Microsoft Teams. The feature aims to safeguard users from brand impersonation in chats initiated by external domains, a common tactic used by cybercriminals to launch phishing attacks. The new feature, which proactively alerts users to potential impersonation…
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EU Sanctions Three Russians For 2020 Cyber-Attack on Estonia
The three Russian hackers are believed to be part of Unit 29155 of the GRU, also known as Cadet Blizzard, Ember Bear and Ruinous Ursa First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/eu-sanctions-russians-2020/
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Security Risks of Low-altitude Economy
The low-altitude economy is becoming an important force to promote economic growth by virtue of its innovative ability and huge development potential. From UAV logistics distribution to urban air traffic, from emergency rescue to aerial photography and mapping, the application scenarios of low-altitude economy have been continuously expanded, and the market scale has been expanding…The…
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Apple Security Update Patch for iOS Zero-day, MacOS More
Apple has responded to a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability affecting its operating systems by releasing an array of security updates to protect users from potential exploitation. The updates span iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and Safari, demonstrating Apple’s commitment to user security and privacy. Patch Details The updates, released on January 27, 2025, include…
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E.U. Sanctions 3 Russian Nationals for Cyber Attacks Targeting Estonia’s Key Ministries
The Council of the European Union has sanctioned three individuals for allegedly carrying out “malicious cyber activities” against Estonia.The three Russian nationals Nikolay Alexandrovich Korchagin, Vitaly Shevchenko, and Yuriy Fedorovich Denisov are officers of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU) Unit 29155, it said.Per the council decision, all the…
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Stratoshark A New Wireshark Tool Released for Cloud
The masterminds behind the revolutionary network analyzer Wireshark have unveiled a new tool, Stratoshark, designed to bring their proven methodology to system call analysis. Marking over 25 years since Wireshark’s inception, this latest development continues the legacy of democratizing complex technical processes through accessible, high-quality tools. Revolutionizing Network Visibility Wireshark, released over two decades ago,…
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New Hacker Group Using 7z UltraVNC Tool to Deploy Malware Evading Detection
A sophisticated cyber campaign targeting Russian-speaking entities has been identified by cybersecurity researchers, unveiling a deceptive operation imitating the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) of the Gamaredon APT group. The attackers believed to be part of the GamaCopy group, exploited military-related content as bait, leveraging open-source tools to obscure their activities. The attacks utilized 7z…
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Hackers Use Hidden Text Salting to Bypass Spam Filters and Evade Detection
In the latter half of 2024, Cisco Talos identified a significant increase in email threats leveraging >>hidden text salting,
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New Phishing Scam Targets Amazon Prime Membership to Steal Credit Card Data
A recent investigation has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging malicious PDF files to redirect unsuspecting users to fake Amazon-branded phishing websites. Researchers from Unit 42 reported that this campaign utilizes PDFs containing embedded links as an initial lure to compromise users and steal sensitive information such as login credentials and credit card details. Attack…
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Fortinet Authentication Vulnerability Exploited to Gain Super-Admin Access
Tags: access, authentication, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, fortinet, threat, update, vpn, vulnerabilityA critical authentication vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiGate SSL VPN appliance tracked as CVE-2024-55591, has been weaponized in active attacks. Threat actors have exploited this vulnerability to gainsuper-admin privileges, bypassing the authentication mechanism, and compromising devices globally. Cybersecurity experts warn organizations using vulnerable Fortinet systems to patch immediately to prevent catastrophic breaches. Fortinet’s Authentication Vulnerability Explained The…
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US takes aim at healthcare cybersecurity with proposed HIPAA changes
Tags: access, authentication, best-practice, breach, compliance, control, csf, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dora, encryption, finance, framework, government, group, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, jobs, law, malware, mfa, network, nist, penetration-testing, phishing, privacy, ransom, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, skills, technology, threat, tool, update, usa, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a consultation on stricter rules for the safeguarding of electronic health records.The proposed revamp of security rules covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is designed to address the increased risk from cyberattacks such as ransomware against healthcare environments.The revamped rules…
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Celebrating Data Privacy Day 2025: Why Protecting Your Information Is More Important Than Ever
Data Privacy Day (DPD), observed annually on January 28, is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the critical importance of safeguarding personal information. With cyber threats lurking around every corner of the internet, the day serves as a reminder for individuals and organizations alike to assess their online behavior and take proactive steps…
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Ära hyper-personalisierter Cyber-Angriffe und Identitätsdiebstahl – Deepfake-basierte, bösartige Digital Twins im Anmarsch
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/-sicherheit-trend-micro-vorhersagen-2025-ki-gestuetzte-betrug-phishing-kampagnen-a-650c0ec3978b4de796bacd48d63038d8/
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Former CSRB members largely silent on dismissal
The Cyber Safety Review Board was investigating recent attacks by Chinese state-sponsored threat actor Salt Typhoon when DHS terminated all advisory board memberships. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366618514/Former-CSRB-members-largely-silent-on-dismissal
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The Case for Proactive, Scalable Data Protection
Whether you’re facing growing data demands and increased cyber threats, or simply looking to future-proof your business, it’s time to consider the long-term benefits of transitioning to a cloud-first infrastructure. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/case-proactive-scalable-data-protection
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Hackers hijack emergency sirens in kindergartens across Israel
A hacker group with suspected Iranian links breached an Israeli electronics firm that operates emergency systems in schools and “played songs supporting terrorism” through the devices, Israel’s cyber agency said.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hackers-hijack-sirens-iran-israel
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TalkTalk confirms data breach involving a third-party platform
UK telecommunications firm TalkTalk disclosed a data breach after a threat actor announced the hack on a cybercrime forum. UK telecommunications company TalkTalk confirmed a data breach after a threat actor claimed responsibility for the cyber attack on a cybercrime forum and offered for sale alleged customer data. A threat actor named >>b0nd
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MSSP Market Update: Fenix24 Acquires vArmour for Cyber Resilience
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/mssp-market-update-fenix24-acquires-varmour-for-cyber-resilience
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Three sentenced over OTP.Agency MFA fraud service
Three men have been sentenced over their role in a cyber criminal subscription service that offered access to online accounts using illicitly obtained one-time passcodes First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366618400/Three-sentenced-over-OTPAgency-MFA-fraud-service
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Cyber incident that closed British Museum was inside job
An IT incident that disrupted visitor access to the British Museum last week was the work of a disgruntled contractor who had been let go First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366618460/Cyber-incident-that-closed-British-Museum-was-inside-job
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White House Considers Oracle-Led Takeover of TikTok with U.S. Investors
In a significant development, the Trump administration is reportedly formulating a plan to prevent a nationwide ban on TikTok, involving Oracle and a consortium of private investors. Under the proposed arrangement, ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, would retain a minority stake, while Oracle would oversee critical operations, including algorithm management, data collection, and software updates.…
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Critical Apache Solr Vulnerability Grants Write Access to Attackers on Windows
A new security vulnerability has been uncovered in Apache Solr, affecting versions 6.6 through 9.7.0. The issue, classified as a Relative Path Traversal vulnerability, exposes Solr instances running on Windows to potential risks of arbitrary file path manipulation and write-access. Tracked as SOLR-17543, this vulnerability could permit attackers to exploit the >>configset upload
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GitHub Vulnerability Exposes User Credentials via Malicious Repositories
A cybersecurity researcher recently disclosed several critical vulnerabilities affecting Git-related projects, revealing how improper handling of credential protocols can lead to sensitive data leaks. From GitHub Desktop to Git Credential Manager and Git LFS, these issues were uncovered during a routine bug-hunting session for the GitHub Bug Bounty program, resulting in the assignment of multiple…
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Critical Vulnerability in IBM Security Directory Enables Session Cookie Theft
IBM has announced the resolution of several security vulnerabilities affecting its IBM Security Directory Integrator and IBM Security Verify Directory Integrator products. The vulnerabilities, identified through the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system, expose users to various risks, including sensitive data disclosure and potential cookie theft. The company urges customers to update to the latest…
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Cyber Insights 2025: Cybersecurity Regulatory Mayhem
Cybersecurity regulations are facing a tipping point. There are too many and they are too complex to manage and it’s getting worse. The post Cyber Insights 2025: Cybersecurity Regulatory Mayhem appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cyber-insights-2025-cybersecurity-regulatory-mayhem/
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Critical Isolation Vulnerability in Intel Trust Domain Extensions Exposes Sensitive Data
Researchers from IIT Kharagpur and Intel Corporation have identified a significant security vulnerability in Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX), a foundational technology designed to ensure robust isolation between virtual machines (VMs) in secure environments. The study reveals that hardware performance counters (HPCs), meant for performance monitoring, can be exploited by Virtual Machine Managers (VMMs) to…
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Fenix24 Buys vArmour IP to Boost Cyber Resilience, Recovery
Focus on Pre-Breach Resilience and Post-Breach Recovery Via Mapping Dependencies. By acquiring vArmour’s intellectual property, Phoenix 24 will enhance its recovery services with advanced application visualization and dependency mapping. CEO Mark Grazman said the move will streamline recovery processes during ransomware attacks and improve organizational readiness. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/fenix24-buys-varmour-ip-to-boost-cyber-resilience-recovery-a-27375
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CISOs Boost Crisis Simulation Budgets Amid High-Profile Cyber-Attacks
74% of CISOs plan to increase their cyber crisis simulation budgets in 2025 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ciso-boost-crisis-simulation/