Tag: cyber
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DNS Predators Exploit >>Sitting Ducks<< Attack to Hijack Domains and Expand Cyber Operation
A recent report from Infoblox Threat Intel sheds light on an underreported yet pervasive cyber threat: the >>Sitting Ducks
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T-Mobile Hit by Chinese Cyber Spies; Sees Minimal Impact
Telco Giant’s Probe Finds ‘No Evidence’ of Customer or Sensitive Data Breach. The world’s largest telecommunications carrier, T-Mobile U.S., said it was targeted as part of a wide-ranging cyberespionage operation the U.S. government attributes to China but has found no sign of data access or theft. Other known victims of the campaign include AT&T, Verizon…
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Why the Demand for Cybersecurity Innovation Is Surging
Companies that recognize current market opportunities, from the need to safely implement revolutionary technology like AI to the vast proliferation of cyber threats, have remarkable growth prospects. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/why-demand-cybersecurity-innovation-is-surging
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Research finds 56% increase in active ransomware groups
Any good news is welcomed when evaluating cyber crime trends year-over-year. Over the last two years, IBM’s Threat Index Reports have provided some minor reprieve in this area by showing a gradual decline in the prevalence of ransomware attacks — now… First seen on securityintelligence.com Jump to article: securityintelligence.com/news/research-finds-56-percent-increase-active-ransomware-groups/
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Swiss Cyber Agency Warns of QR Code Malware in Mail Scam
Switzerland’s National Cyber Security Centre has warned of a new QR code scam in fake MeteoSwiss letters spreading Android malware First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/swiss-cyberagency-qr-code-mail-scam/
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NCSC chief warns of gap in cyber threats and defence capabilities
The UK and its allies must take collective action to improve their cyber resilience and repel the increasing volume of severe cyber attacks, says NCSC… First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366613917/NCSC-chief-warns-of-gap-in-cyber-threats-and-defence-capabilities
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Bipartisan effort to clean up cyber regulations gets a boost in House, but calendar is tight
First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cybersecurity-regulations-legislation-house-version
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Black Friday or Black Fraud-day? A Prime Time for Fraud and Cyberattacks
As Black Friday approaches, shoppers eagerly anticipate major discounts and deals, hoping to snag a bargain. However, the surge in online shopping comes with a darker side: an increase in fraud and cyberattacks. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/ncsc-warns-of-fraud-risk-on-black-friday/
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(g+) Anhörung zur NisRichtlinie: Wer wird als Cyber-Dodo enden?
Die Pläne zur Umsetzung von NIS 2 gehen IT-Experten nicht weit genug. Sie bemängeln weitgehende Ausnahmen und ein fehlendes Schwachstellenmanagement. … First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/anhoerung-zur-nis-2-richtlinie-wer-wird-als-cyber-dodo-enden-2411-190497.html
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18th November Threat Intelligence Report
The FBI and CISA issued a joint statement detailing a major Chinese cyber-espionage campaign targeting U.S. telecommunications infrastructure, led by the APT group Salt Typhoon. This operation compromised networks to steal call […] First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2024/18th-november-threat-intelligence-report/
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T-Mobile is one of the victims of the massive Chinese breach of telecom firms
T-Mobile confirmed being a victim of recent hacking campaigns linked to China-based threat actors targeting telecom companies. T-Mobile confirms it was hacked as part of a long-running cyber espionage campaign targeting Telco companies. Recently, the FBI and CISA announced they are continuing to investigate a large-scale cyber-espionage campaign by China-linked threat actors targeting U.S. telecoms,…
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Beyond Compliance: The Advantage of Year-Round Network Pen Testing
IT leaders know the drill”, regulators and cyber insurers demand regular network penetration testing to keep the bad guys out. But here’s the thing: hackers don’t wait around for compliance schedules.Most companies approach network penetration testing on a set schedule, with the most common frequency being twice a year (29%), followed by three to four…
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Citrix Virtual Apps Desktops Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
A critical new vulnerability has been discovered in Citrix’s Virtual Apps and Desktops solution, which is widely used to facilitate secure remote access to desktop applications now exploited in the wild. The vulnerability, which remains unpatched, was detailed last week by Watchtowr Labs in a blog post . This flaw poses a significant threat, as…
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Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus SQL Injection Vulnerability
Zohocorp, the company behind ManageEngine, has released a security update addressing a critical SQL injection vulnerability in its ADAudit Plus software. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-49574, affects all builds of ADAudit Plus before version 8123 and has been classified as high severity. The vulnerability was resolved with the release of version 8123 on November 8, 2024. The SQL…
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UK Shoppers Lost £11.5m Last Christmas, NCSC Warns
Tags: cyberThe UK’s National Cyber Security Centre is urging shoppers to stay safe this Christmas after revealing they lost £11.5m to fraudsters in 2023 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-warns-uk-shoppers-lost-115m/
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Check Point Software Partners with OffSec to Elevate Cybersecurity Training for IGS Customers
In an era of rapidly evolving cyber threats, the need for continuous cybersecurity training is more critical than ever. Check Point Research (CPR) eve… First seen on itsecurityguru.org Jump to article: www.itsecurityguru.org/2024/11/05/check-point-software-partners-with-offsec-to-elevate-cybersecurity-training-for-igs-customers
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Cyber Insurance Policy
As the digital landscape becomes more interconnected, it brings with it the growing threat of cyberattacks. The purpose of this policy, written by Mar… First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/resource-library/toolstemplates/cyber-insurance-policy/
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NCSC Warns UK Shoppers Lost £11.5m Last Christmas
Tags: cyberThe UK’s National Cyber Security Centre is urging shoppers to stay safe this Christmas after revealing they lost £11.5m to fraudsters in 2023 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ncsc-warns-uk-shoppers-lost-115m/
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Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager Hit by RCE XSS Vulnerability
Sonatype, the company behind the popular Nexus Repository Manager, has issued security advisories addressing two critical vulnerabilities affecting Nexus Repository 2.x OSS/Pro versions. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-5082 and CVE-2024-5083, could potentially allow attackers to exploit the system through remote code execution (RCE) and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. All previous versions up to and including 2.15.1 are affected,…
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Cyber Resilience Act – Sicherheit von Anfang an ins Produktdesign integrieren
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cyber-sicherheit-eu-gesetze-proaktive-massnahmen-a-7da960f770f1d1489df6e5842d5e8489/
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GeoVision 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Tags: authentication, cve, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, injection, vulnerability, zero-dayCybersecurity researchers have detected the active exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in GeoVision devices, which the manufacturer no longer supports. The vulnerability, now designated as CVE-2024-11120, has been assigned a high-severity CVSS score of 9.8 and used by a sophisticated botnet. The security flaw is a pre-authentication command injection vulnerability, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary…
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WezRat: The Modular Infostealer Weaponized by Iranian Cyber Group Emennet Pasargad
In a comprehensive analysis released by Check Point Research (CPR), the WezRat infostealer has been identified as a sophisticated tool in the arsenal of the Iranian cyber group Emennet Pasargad,... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/wezrat-the-modular-infostealer-weaponized-by-iranian-cyber-group-emennet-pasargad/
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PXA Stealer: New Malware Targets Governments and Education Across Europe and Asia
Cisco Talos recently identified a sophisticated cyber campaign targeting sensitive information in government and educational sectors across Europe and Asia. Operated by a Vietnamese-speaking threat actor, this campaign leverages a... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/pxa-stealer-new-malware-targets-governments-and-education-across-europe-and-asia/
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Cyber Crisis Management Plan: Shield for Brand Reputation
Tags: attack, breach, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, technology, vulnerabilityDespite advances in security technology, cybersecurity attacks and data breaches are increasingly common as attackers keep discovering new vulnerabilities and infiltration methods. Organizations now understand that a cyberattack or data breach is often inevitable”, it’s typically a question of when, not if. The positive side is that cybersecurity crisis management plans can help businesses prepare…
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CISA Faces Uncertain Future Under Trump
Trump Administration Picks May Test Bipartisan Support for Cybersecurity Agency. Newly empowered Republicans in U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s orbit appear slated to enact far-reaching changes to the federal cyber defense agency, with one senator pledging to act on his long-standing enmity to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Bitsight Boosts Threat Intel Offerings With Cybersixgill Buy
$115M Deal Fuels Automated Threat Intelligence Capabilities, Risk Rating Platforms. Bitsight’s $115 million acquisition of Cybersixgill will merge automated threat intelligence with risk exposure tools. This strategic move reflects the growing demand for streamlined cybersecurity solutions and aligns with Bitsight’s mission to enhance cyber-risk management. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/bitsight-boosts-threat-intel-offerings-cybersixgill-buy-a-26823
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EU cyber security bill NIS2 hits compliance deadline
The EU’s NIS2 bill will harmonise how companies and member states approach cyber security, but its success will depend on how well it is implemented a… First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366613720/EU-cyber-security-bill-NIS2-hits-compliance-deadline
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Trump Picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Head HHS
Vaccine Skeptic’s Views on Health Privacy Not Well-Known. President elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate prominent vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary to head up the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. His stances on health information privacy, security and healthcare sector cyber matters are not well known. First seen…
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National cyber director calls for streamlined security regulations
Harry Coker Jr. assured critical infrastructure and private sector stakeholders that while standards are necessary, there is a need to harmonize burdensome compliance demands.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/national-cyber-director-streamlined-regulations/732950/