Tag: cyber
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Three Keys to Modernizing Data Security: DSPM, AI, and Encryption
Tags: access, ai, automation, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, cyber, cybercrime, data, data-breach, detection, encryption, GDPR, incident response, infrastructure, privacy, regulation, risk, saas, security-incident, skills, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilityThree Keys to Modernizing Data Security: DSPM, AI, and Encryption andrew.gertz@t“¦ Tue, 01/21/2025 – 14:56 Organizations worldwide face a “perfect storm” of increasing and ever-evolving cyber threats. Internal and external factors are at play, elevating cyber risks and their consequences and mandating new approaches to safeguard data. A recent study based on responses from over…
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Will the last-minute Biden EO on cyber see the light of day?
Tags: cyberFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/will-the-last-minute-biden-eo-on-cyber-see-the-light-of-day
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TSA chief behind cyber directives for aviation, pipelines and rail ousted by Trump team
TSA administrator David Pekoske, who was appointed during President Donald Trump’s first term and led the way in issuing cybersecurity directives governing the airline, pipeline and rail industries, sent a farewell memo to the agency’s staff Monday.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/tsa-chief-behind-cyber-directives-ousted-trump-administration
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Call to action: Sen. Hickenlooper highlights urgency of strengthening federal cyber resilience
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/call-to-action-sen-hickenlooper-highlights-urgency-of-strengthening-federal-cyber-resilience
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Guilty plea entered by cyber fraudster
Tags: cyberFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/guilty-plea-entered-by-cyber-fraudster
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Treasury Department issues sanctions linked to cyber intrusions, telecom attacks
The Office of Foreign Assets Control took measures against a state-linked hacker and a Shanghai-based cybersecurity firm in response to the recent attacks against critical infrastructure in the U.S. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/treasury-sanctions-linked-cyber-telecom-china/737842/
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Europas neue Cyber-Sicherheitsverordnung stellt nicht nur den Finanzsektor vor Herausforderungen
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PoC Exploit Released for TP-Link Code Execution Vulnerability(CVE-2024-54887)
A security researcher, exploring reverse engineering and exploit development, has successfully identified a critical vulnerability in the TP-Link TL-WR940N router, specifically affecting hardware versions 3 and 4 with all firmware up to the latest version. This vulnerability, which has been documented as CVE-2024-54887, allows for potential arbitrary remote code execution (RCE) through stack buffer overflow…
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2025 Prediction 4: Cyber Attacks Targeting HighWorth Individuals Will Increase, Targeting Not Only Their Financial Lives but also Their Brands And Reputations
On January 7, we published a press release to share our five predictions for cybersecurity in 2025. Over the next few weeks, we’ll publish a blog series that provides additional commentary on each prediction. This is the second blog in the series. Check out the first, second, and third blogs here. Prediction Key Takeaways:……
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From qualitative to quantifiable: Transforming cyber risk management for critical infrastructure
TSA’s new incident disclosure rules are a good fit for cyber risk quantification. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/from-qualitative-to-quantifiable-transforming-cyber-risk-management-for-critical-infrastructure/
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Cyber Insights 2025: Attack Surface Management
SecurityWeek’s Cyber Insights 2025 examines expert opinions to gain their opinions on what to expect in Attack Surface Management in 2025. The post Cyber Insights 2025: Attack Surface Management appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cyber-insights-2025-attack-surface-management/
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CERT-UA warned of scammers impersonating the agency using fake AnyDesk requests
CERT-UA warned of scammers impersonating the agency, using fake AnyDesk requests to conduct fraudulent security audits. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warned of cyber scams involving threat actors impersonating the agency by sending fraudulent AnyDesk connection requests under the guise of security audits. CERT-UA pointed out that it uses the software AnyDesk…
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Brave Browser Vulnerability Allows Malicious Website Appears as Trusted One
A security vulnerability has been identified in Brave Browser, potentially allowing malicious websites to masquerade as trusted ones during file upload or download operations. The issue, tracked under CVE-2025-23086, affects specific versions of the Brave browser on desktop platforms, creating a risk for unsuspecting users. Brave Browser Vulnerability The vulnerability impacts Brave Browser versions 1.70.x…
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Beware! Fake SBI Reward APK Attacking Users to Deliver Android Malware
A recent phishing campaign has targeted customers of SBI Bank through a deceptive message circulating in WhatsApp groups. The message falsely claims that the recipient’s SBI reward points, amounting to Rs 9,980, will expire unless they download a purported >>SBI BANK REWARD App.
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Critical SUSE Linux Distro Injection Vulnerability Allow Attackers Exploits “go-git” Library
A significant security vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-21613, has been discovered in the go-git library, used for Git version control in pure Go applications. This issue affects all versions before 5.13.0 and is characterized by an argument injection vulnerability, enabling potential attackers to modify git-upload-pack flags when utilizing the file transport protocol. This protocol is particularly vulnerable…
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Cyber-Sicherheit: ein Paradigmenwechsel – Willkommen in der Ära der Cyber-Resilienz
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/-cyber-sicherheit-und-resilienz-vorbereitung-auf-cyber-angriffe-a-1de3ecfec17e0d01e550e02f9439692f/
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Microsoft Rolls Out New Administrator Protection Feature Under Windows Security
Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27774 to the Canary Channel. This build comes packed with enhancements, including a significant new feature aimed at bolstering system security”, Administrator Protection. The highlight of this update is the newly integrated Administrator Protection, which can now be activated directly from the Windows Security…
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7 top cybersecurity projects for 2025
Tags: access, advisory, ai, backup, best-practice, breach, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, encryption, framework, google, governance, infrastructure, intelligence, law, mitigation, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityAs 2025 dawns, CISOs face the grim reality that the battle against cyberattackers never ends. Strong and carefully planned cybersecurity projects are the best way to stay a step ahead of attackers and prevent them gaining the upper hand.”Urgency is the mantra for 2025,” says Greg Sullivan, founding partner of cybersecurity services firm CIOSO Global.…
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Cyber Hygiene: Strengthening Your Digital Immune System Through Routine Maintenance
Good cyber hygiene isn’t a one-time effort; it’s an ongoing process that requires diligence, awareness and consistency. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/cyber-hygiene-strengthening-your-digital-immune-system-through-routine-maintenance/
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Apache CXF Vulnerability Triggers DoS Attack
Colm O hEigeartaigh announced a critical vulnerability affecting various versions of Apache CXF, a widely-used framework for building web services. This issue, documented as CVE-2025-23184, poses a significant risk as it can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack due to improper handling of temporary files. The vulnerability has been confirmed in specific versions…
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New Contacto Ransomware Evades AV Detection Uses Windows Console for Execution
In early January 2025, a new ransomware strain identified as Contacto surfaced, showcasing advanced techniques designed to bypass conventional security measures. This analysis provides insights into its operational mechanisms, particularly suited for professionals venturing into ransomware analysis. Operational Mechanisms Upon execution, Contacto ransomware employs the GetConsoleWindow() and ShowWindow() functions to retrieve and conceal its command…
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New Cyber Threat Exposed: Advanced Techniques Used to Target German Systems
A new cyberattack targeting German entities has recently been uncovered by Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL). This attack leverages sophisticated techniques such a First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/sliver-impact-and-dll-sideloading/
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OWASP Smart Contract Top 10 2025 Released What’s new!
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has released its updated Smart Contract Top 10 for 2025, providing essential insights for developers and security teams in the rapidly evolving Web3 environment. This document outlines the most pressing vulnerabilities found in smart contracts, serving as a crucial resource for maintaining security and protecting against exploitation. OWASP’s new release…
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Ransomware Attack Forces UK Brit High School to Close Doors For Students
A ransomware attack has compelled UK Brit, a prominent British high school, to close its doors to students for two days, specifically Monday, January 20, and Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This decision follows an incident that occurred on Friday, January 17, which has left school officials scrambling to address potential security breaches. In a statement…
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EU to take aim at healthcare cyber threat
Tags: attack, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, extortion, healthcare, malicious, ransomware, service, threat, toolThe European Commission is presenting an action plan to strengthen cybersecurity in healthcare as one of its key priorities in the first 100 days of the commission’s new mandate.The healthcare sector has been under increasing pressure from cyberattacks in the past few years, with 309 cybersecurity incidents reported by member states in 2023. Ransomware tops…
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Getting Better: Advances in Secrets Rotation Tech
Why is Secrets Rotation Technology Crucial in the Data Security Landscape? The safety of sensitive information matters more than ever. With the proliferation of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and a marked increase in cyber threats, the management of these identities is an integral part of the data management ecosystem. This is where Secrets Rotation technology shines,……
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PoC Exploit Released for TP-Link Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-54887)
A serious code execution vulnerability in the TP-Link TL-WR940N router, identified as CVE-2024-54887, has become the focus of intense scrutiny following the release of a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the device remotely without authentication, posing significant risks to network security. The following article provides an overview of…
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OpenVPN Easy-rsa Vulnerability Allows Attacker to Bruteforce Private CA key
A significant security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-13454, has been discovered in the OpenVPN Easy-RSA tool, specifically affecting versions from 3.0.5 to 3.2.0 that utilize OpenSSL 3. This flaw pertains to the incorrect encryption of password-protected Certificate Authority (CA) private keys when using the easyrsa build-ca command. Instead of employing the secureaes-256-cbccipher as intended, Easy-RSA incorrectly defaults to…
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PNGPlug Loader Delivers ValleyRAT Malware Through Fake Software Installers
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a series of cyber attacks that have targeted Chinese-speaking regions like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China with a known malware called ValleyRAT.The attacks leverage a multi-stage loader dubbed PNGPlug to deliver the ValleyRAT payload, Intezer said in a technical report published last week.The infection chain commences with a…