Tag: cyber
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Cyber-Zwischenfall bei einem Zeitungsverlag in Iowa, USA
Outage hits Lee Enterprises newspapers in Virginia, elsewhere First seen on cardinalnews.org Jump to article: cardinalnews.org/2025/02/04/outage-hits-lee-enterprises-newspapers-in-virginia-elsewhere/
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Secret Taliban records published online after hackers breach computer systems
The Taliban government of Afghanistan is reeling after unidentified hackers successfully carried out a massive cyber attack against its computer systems and published over 50GB of stolen documents and files online. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/taliban-records-online-hackers-breach
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Getting Better at Detecting Cyber Threats
A Question of Preparedness: How Prepared Are You In Detecting Cyber Threats? How confident are you in your organization’s ability in detecting cyber threats? As more and more industries venture on full-scale digitization, the risks associated with cybersecurity also exponentially increase. For this reason, there is a pressing need for a comprehensive security system that……
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Why 24/7 Security Monitoring Matters for Your Company
Gary Perkins, CISO at CISO Global Cyber threats don’t take evenings or weekends off, and neither should your security team. Companies need peace of mind knowing that dedicated professionals are continuously monitoring their infrastructure and data, ensuring both proactive prevention and rapid response to potential incidents. The Role of Expert Analysts in Securing Your Company……
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The week in audio: Mad, Sad and Bad with Paloma Faith; Fin vs History; Welcome to Hell and more
Tags: cyberReasons to cheer, as Paloma Faith cosies up to Mel B and Alan Carr, while comedians Fin Taylor and Horatio Gould have a laugh at Chairman Mao’s expense. Plus, a terrifying case of cyber-stalking with Carole Cadwalladr<strong><a href=”https://linktr.ee/madsadbad”>Mad, Sad and Bad with Paloma Faith</strong> JamPot<a href=”https://linktr.ee/finvshistory”><br><strong><a href=”https://linktr.ee/finvshistory”>Fin vs History</strong> Fin Taylor and Horatio Gould <br><strong><a…
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UK Pressures Apple to Create Global Backdoor To Spy on Encrypted iCloud Access
United Kingdom has reportedly ordered Apple to create a backdoor allowing access to all encrypted content stored in its iCloud service. The demand, issued under the U.K.’s controversial Investigatory Powers Act of 2016, has raised alarm among privacy advocates and tech experts. If implemented, this order would allow British authorities to bypass encryption protections not…
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Lazarus Group Lures Victims with Fake LinkedIn Job Offers, Warns Bitdefender
Bitdefender Labs has uncovered an active cyber espionage campaign by the Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored threat First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/lazarus-group-lures-victims-with-fake-linkedin-job-offers-warns-bitdefender/
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Industrie sollte Cyber-Sicherheit ihrer Geräte, Maschinen und Anlagen dringend auf ihre Agenda 2025 setzen!
Tags: cyberFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/industrie-cyber-sicherheit-geraete-maschinen-anlagen-drang-agenda-2025
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Shortlist Revealed For Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2025 After Record Breaking Number of Entries
Eskenzi PR, the dedicated global cybersecurity PR agency, are proud to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards. This year the organisers received the highest number of nominations since the awards started in 2020, with over 250 nominations. For the first time ever, a shortlist has been announced ahead of…
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The SolarWinds $4.4 billion acquisition gives CISOs what they least want: Uncertainty
Tags: attack, breach, business, cisa, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, government, group, risk, risk-management, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, tool, updateWhen SolarWinds on Friday announced a $4.4 billion cash deal for it to be acquired by private equity (PE) firm Turn/River Capital, it delivered the last thing that nervous enterprise CISOs want: Uncertainty, to be followed by more uncertainty.”Whenever a security company gets acquired by private equity, you never want to throw a party,” said…
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Trump Targets FBI, CISA Cyber Officials in Workforce Purge
White House Ousts Key FBI and CISA Cyber Leaders, Raising Security Concerns. President Donald Trump’s federal workforce purge and sweeping firings have forced out senior FBI cyber officials while sidelining election security experts at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, raising significant security concerns. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/trump-targets-fbi-cisa-cyber-officials-in-workforce-purge-a-27474
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MSPs: Becoming the Trusted Cyber Insurance Advisor
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/native/msps-becoming-the-trusted-cyber-insurance-advisor
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Ransomware payment value fell over 30% in 2024
Several factors, including the impact of law enforcement operations disrupting cyber criminal gangs and better preparedness among users, may be behind a significant drop in the total value of ransomware payments First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366619058/Ransomware-payment-value-fell-over-30-in-2024
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IT Teams Worry About Increasing Cost of Cyber Tools From AI Features, While Criminals Barely Use Them
Most IT leaders believe generative AI will increase the cost of their security tools, according to Sophos research. But, by the looks of cyber crime forums, hackers are barely using AI. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/ai-cybersecurity-costs/
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Securing GAI-Driven Semantic Communications: A Novel Defense Against Backdoor Attacks
Semantic communication systems, powered by Generative AI (GAI), are transforming the way information is transmitted by focusing on the meaning of data rather than raw content. Unlike traditional communication methods, these systems encode semantic features such as text, images, or speech into low-dimensional vectors, significantly reducing bandwidth usage while maintaining the integrity of transmitted information.…
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Autonomous LLMs Reshaping Pen Testing: Real-World AD Breaches and the Future of Cybersecurity
Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming penetration testing (pen testing), leveraging their advanced reasoning and automation capabilities to simulate sophisticated cyberattacks. Recent research demonstrates how autonomous LLM-driven systems can effectively perform assumed breach simulations in enterprise environments, particularly targeting Microsoft Active Directory (AD) networks. These advancements mark a significant departure from traditional pen testing methods,…
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Cybercriminals Target IIS Servers to Spread BadIIS Malware
Tags: china, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, exploit, group, india, Internet, malicious, malware, microsoft, service, threat, vulnerabilityA recent wave of cyberattacks has revealed the exploitation of Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers by threat actors deploying the BadIIS malware. This campaign, attributed to Chinese-speaking groups, leverages IIS vulnerabilities to manipulate search engine optimization (SEO) rankings and distribute malicious content. The attackers have targeted organizations across Asia, including India, Thailand, and Vietnam,…
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Cyber Attack Severity Rating System Established in UK
The U.K.’s new cyberattack rating system ranks incidents from 1 to 5, but experts warn businesses must go beyond awareness and strengthen their defences. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/uk-cyber-attack-severity-rating/
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Ghidra 11.3 Released A Major Update to NSA’s Open-Source Tool
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, linux, macOS, open-source, reverse-engineering, software, tool, update, windowsThe National Security Agency (NSA) has officially released Ghidra 11.3, the latest iteration of its open-source software reverse engineering (SRE) framework. Known for its robust capabilities in analyzing compiled code across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, this release introduces significant enhancements aimed at improving performance and usability for cybersecurity professionals. One of the…
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Hackers Leveraging Image Video Attachments to Deliver Malware
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting image and video files to deliver malware, leveraging advanced techniques like steganography and social engineering. These methods allow attackers to embed malicious code within seemingly harmless multimedia files, bypassing traditional security measures and deceiving unsuspecting users. Hackers have used image-based malware to distribute tools like VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer, which…
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Microsoft Sysinternals 0-Day Vulnerability Enables DLL Injection Attacks on Windows
A criticalzero-day vulnerabilityhas been discovered in Microsoft Sysinternals tools, posing a serious security threat to IT administrators and developers worldwide. The vulnerability enables attackers to exploitDLL injection techniquesto execute malicious code, putting systems at risk of compromise. Despite being disclosed to Microsoft over 90 days ago, the issue remains unresolved, leaving users reliant on manual…
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Check Point erhöht Sicherheitslevel: Beste Cyber-Abwehrquote bei Firewalls laut Miercom
Angesichts eines Anstiegs von Cyber-Angriffen um 44 % im Vergleich zum Vorjahr bestätigt der Miercom-Report, dass Check Point branchenweit die höchste Bedrohungsabwehrrate bietet. Die Firewall-Lösung überzeugt insbesondere durch ihre führende Präventionsleistung gegenüber neuer Malware und kritischen Sicherheitsvorfällen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-erhoeht-sicherheitslevel-beste-cyber-abwehrquote-bei-firewalls-laut-miercom/a39704/
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7-Zip 0-Day Flaw Added to CISA’s List of Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical 0-day vulnerability affecting the popular file compression utility, 7-Zip, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-0411, highlights a severe flaw that allows attackers to bypass the Mark-of-the-Web (MotW) security feature and execute arbitrary code on targeted systems. Details…
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Logsign Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Bypass Authentication
A critical security vulnerability has been identified and disclosed in the Logsign Unified SecOps Platform, allowing remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability tracked asCVE-2025-1044, has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.8, placing it in the >>Critical
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India’s RBI Introduces Exclusive “bank.in” Domain to Combat Digital Banking Fraud
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), said it’s introducing an exclusive “bank.in” internet domain for banks in the country to combat digital financial fraud.”This initiative aims to reduce cyber security threats and malicious activities like phishing; and, streamline secure financial services, thereby enhancing trust in digital banking and payment services,” the RBI…
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New Facebook Fake Copyright Notices to Steal Your FB Accounts
A newly discovered phishing campaign is using fake Facebook copyright infringement notices to trick users into divulging their credentials, potentially compromising business accounts. Phishing Campaign Exploits Facebook Brand to Target Businesses Researchers at Check Point Software Technologies revealed that this campaign, active since December 20, 2024, has already targeted over 12,279 email addresses across hundreds…
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Developers Beware! Malicious ML Models Found on Hugging Face Platform
In a concerning development for the machine learning (ML) community, researchers from ReversingLabs have uncovered malicious ML models on the Hugging Face platform, a popular hub for AI collaboration. Dubbed “nullifAI,” this novel attack method leverages vulnerabilities in the widely used Python Pickle serialization format to execute malicious code on unsuspecting systems. The discovery highlights…