Tag: cybersecurity
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BRICKSTORM backdoor exposed: CISA warns of advanced China-backed intrusions
Tags: apt, backdoor, china, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, espionage, infrastructure, threatCISA details BRICKSTORM, a China-linked backdoor used by China-linked APTs to secure long-term persistence on compromised systems. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has disclosed technical details on BRICKSTORM, a backdoor used by China state-sponsored threat actors to gain and maintain long-term persistence on compromised systems, highlighting ongoing PRC cyber-espionage activity. >>The Cybersecurity…
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HPE und Veeam starten nächste Stufe ihrer Partnerschaft
Beide sollen Unternehmen helfen, ihre Cyber-Resilienz realistisch zu bewerten und gezielt zu verbessern. Grundlage sind die Cybersecurity-Services und Referenzarchitekturen von HPE. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/hpe-und-veeam-starten-naechste-stufe-ihrer-partnerschaft/a43076/
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CrowdStrike Extends Scope of AWS Cybersecurity Alliance
CrowdStrike deepens its AWS partnership with automated Falcon SIEM configuration, AI security capabilities, EventBridge integrations and new MSSP-focused advancements. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/crowdstrike-extends-scope-of-aws-cybersecurity-alliance/
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CISA Reports PRC Hackers Using BRICKSTORM for Long-Term Access in U.S. Systems
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday released details of a backdoor named BRICKSTORM that has been put to use by state-sponsored threat actors from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to maintain long-term persistence on compromised systems.”BRICKSTORM is a sophisticated backdoor for VMware vSphere and Windows environments,” the agency said. “…
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15 years in, zero trust remains elusive, with AI rising to complicate the challenge
Legacy systems that weren’t designed for zero trust principles,Fragmented identity and access tools that make unified enforcement difficult, andCultural and organizational resistance to changing long-standing trust models.Kyle Wickert, field CTO at AlgoSec, says zero trust remains one of the most misunderstood transformations in cybersecurity.”Many organizations still hesitate to pursue it because they associate zero trust…
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Building the missing layers for an internet of agents
Cybersecurity teams are starting to think about how large language model agents might interact at scale. A new paper from Cisco Research argues that the current network stack … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/05/cisco-research-internet-of-agents-architecture/
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CISA, NSA Alert on BRICKSTORM Malware Targeting VMware ESXi and Windows Systems
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA), joined by Canadian cyber authorities, have issued a joint alert warning of a sophisticated new malware campaign dubbed >>BRICKSTORM.
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New Stealthy Linux Malware Merges Mirai-based DDoS Botnet with Fileless Cryptominer
Cybersecurity researchers uncover a sophisticated Linux campaign that blends legacy botnet capabilities with modern evasion techniques. A newly discovered Linux malware campaign is demonstrating the evolving sophistication of threat actors by combining Mirai-derived distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) functionality with a stealthy, fileless cryptocurrency mining operation. According to research from Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs (CRIL), the…
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CISA, NSA Alert on BRICKSTORM Malware Targeting VMware ESXi and Windows Systems
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA), joined by Canadian cyber authorities, have issued a joint alert warning of a sophisticated new malware campaign dubbed >>BRICKSTORM.
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U.S. CISA adds a new an OpenPLC ScadaBR flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a new OpenPLC ScadaBR flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an OpenPLC ScadaBR flaw, tracked as CVE-2021-26828 (CVSS Score of 8.7), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The vulnerability is an unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability. >>OpenPLC…
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CISA, NSA warn of China’s BRICKSTORM malware after incident response efforts
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), NSA and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security published an advisory on Thursday outlining the BRICKSTORM malware based off an analysis of eight samples taken from victim organizations. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-nsa-warn-brickstorm-china
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CISA Publishes Security Guidance for Using AI in OT
Global cybersecurity agencies published guidance regarding AI deployments in operational technology, a backbone of critical infrastructure. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/cisa-publishes-security-guidance-ai-ot
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5 Things To Know On VMware ‘Brickstorm’ Attacks
A wave of China-linked espionage attacks has been observed targeting VMware vSphere systems, and have gained long-term persistence in some cases, according to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/5-things-to-know-on-vmware-brickstorm-attacks
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Phishing attempt against Reporters Without Borders attributed to Russia-linked group
The journalism nonprofit Reporters Without Borders and another organization reported phishing attempts to cybersecurity researchers, who tied them to a Russia-linked group known as Callisto, ColdRiver or Star Blizzard. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/phishing-attempt-reporters-without-borders-callisto-coldriver
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CISA warns of Chinese “BrickStorm” malware attacks on VMware servers
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned network defenders of Chinese hackers backdooring VMware vSphere servers with Brickstorm malware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-chinese-brickstorm-malware-attacks-on-vmware-servers/
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From feeds to flows: Using a unified linkage model to operationalize threat intelligence
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, finance, firewall, framework, github, government, iam, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, ISO-27001, malicious, metric, mitre, monitoring, network, nist, open-source, phishing, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, saas, service, siem, soc, software, supply-chain, tactics, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustwhat to watch for, but not why it matters or how it moves through your environment.The result is a paradox of abundance: CISOs have more data than ever before, but less operational clarity. Analysts are overwhelmed by indicators disconnected from context or mission relevance.Each feed represents a snapshot of a potential threat, but it does…
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CISA and International Partners Issue Guidance for Secure AI in Infrastructure
Cybersecurity agencies have issued guidance for securely integrating AI into OT systems First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-guidance-secure-ai-ot/
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AWS Adds Bevy of Tools and Capilities to Improve Cloud Security
Amazon Web Services (AWS) this week made an AWS Security Hub for analyzing cybersecurity data in near real time generally available, while at the same time extending the GuardDuty threat detection capabilities it provides to the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) and Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS). Announced at the AWS re:Invent 2025..…
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Spy vs. spy: How GenAI is powering defenders and attackers
Generative AI is rapidly transforming cybersecurity for both defenders and attackers. This blog highlights current uses, emerging threats, and the evolving landscape as capabilities advance. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/spy-vs-spy-how-genai-is-powering-defenders-and-attackers/
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Cybersecurity-Budgets bleiben angespannt und der Bedarf an Fachkräften wächst
Tags: cybersecurityISC2, die weltweit führende gemeinnützige Mitgliederorganisation für Cybersecurity-Profis, hat die Ergebnisse ihrer ‘2025 Cybersecurity Workforce Study” veröffentlicht, die eine Rekordzahl von 16.029 Fachleuten aus der Cybersecurity-Branche befragte. Das Vorjahr war von einer Welle von Entlassungen, Budgetkürzungen sowie Einstellungs- und Beförderungsstopps geprägt. Die Daten für 2025 zeigen jedoch, dass sich die wirtschaftlichen Bedingungen, die Auswirkungen auf…
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WebXR Flaw Hits 4 Billion Chromium Users, Update Your Browser Now
Cybersecurity startup AISLE discovered a Medium severity flaw in the WebXR component of Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium browsers. Over 4 billion devices were at risk. Update now. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/webxr-flaw-chromium-users-browser-update/
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Marquis Data Breach Exposes Dozens of U.S. Banks and Credit Unions
A significant cybersecurity incident affecting multiple U.S. financial institutions came to light on November 26, 2025, when Marquis Software Solutions notified affected customers of a ransomware attack. The breach, discovered on August 14, 2025, compromised the personal information of thousands of customers across numerous banks and credit unions throughout the United States. Marquis Software Solutions,…
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CISA Issues Five New ICS Advisories on Emerging Vulnerabilities and Exploits
Tags: cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, healthcare, infrastructure, software, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released five critical advisories on December 2, 2025, addressing high-severity vulnerabilities affecting industrial control systems across multiple vendors. The advisories span video surveillance platforms, intelligent metering gateways, medical imaging software, and manufacturing control systems, collectively impacting critical infrastructure sectors worldwide, including energy, healthcare, and water systems. The most…
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CISA Issues Five New ICS Advisories on Emerging Vulnerabilities and Exploits
Tags: cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, healthcare, infrastructure, software, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released five critical advisories on December 2, 2025, addressing high-severity vulnerabilities affecting industrial control systems across multiple vendors. The advisories span video surveillance platforms, intelligent metering gateways, medical imaging software, and manufacturing control systems, collectively impacting critical infrastructure sectors worldwide, including energy, healthcare, and water systems. The most…
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CISA Issues Five New ICS Advisories on Emerging Vulnerabilities and Exploits
Tags: cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, healthcare, infrastructure, software, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released five critical advisories on December 2, 2025, addressing high-severity vulnerabilities affecting industrial control systems across multiple vendors. The advisories span video surveillance platforms, intelligent metering gateways, medical imaging software, and manufacturing control systems, collectively impacting critical infrastructure sectors worldwide, including energy, healthcare, and water systems. The most…
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India Withdraws Order Mandating Pre-Installation of Sanchar Saathi Cybersecurity App on Smartphones
India has reversed its earlier directive requiring mobile phone manufacturers and importers to pre-install the government-backed Sanchar Saathi application on all new smartphones sold in the country. The Communications Ministry announced on Wednesday that the government had “decided not to make the pre-installation mandatory for mobile manufacturers,” marking a notable shift just 48 hours after the original order was issued. First seen…
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Cloudflare mitigates record 29.7 Tbps DDoS attack by the AISURU botnet
Cloudflare blocked a record 29.7 Tbps DDoS attack from the AISURU botnet. The 69-second attack set a new high, though the target remains undisclosed. Cloudflare stopped a record 29.7 Tbps DDoS attack from the AISURU botnet, a 69-second barrage that set a new volume record. The cybersecurity firm did not disclose the name of the…
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CISOs, CIOs and Boards: Bridging the Cybersecurity Confidence Gap
New data shows 90% of NEDs lack confidence in cybersecurity value. CISOs and CIOs must translate cyber risk into business impact. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/cisos-cios-and-boards-bridging-the-cybersecurity-confidence-gap/
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Coach or mentor: What you need depends on where you are as a cyber leader
Tags: access, ai, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, government, jobs, network, programming, risk, risk-management, skills, technologyA good technical base can last decades: While mentees need the most help with aligning to the business, some argue that a technical baseline is equally as important to the role for managing technical staff and enabling business operations, particularly through innovative technologies like cloud and AI.One of those is Cynthia Madden, founder of Artemis…