Tag: cybersecurity
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Paste.ee Turned Cyber Weapon: XWorm and AsyncRAT Delivered by Malicious Actors
The widespread text-sharing website Paste.ee has been used as a weapon by bad actors to spread powerful malware strains like XWorm and AsyncRAT, which is a worrying trend for cybersecurity professional. This tactic represents a significant shift in phishing and malware delivery strategies, exploiting a trusted service to bypass traditional security defenses. Unveiling a New…
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Why IAM should be the starting point for AI-driven cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security interview, Benny Porat, CEO at Twine Security, discusses applying AI agents to security decisions. He explains why identity and access management … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/06/benny-porat-twine-security-ai-driven-security-decisions/
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U.S. CISA adds Google Chromium V8 flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a Google Chromium V8 vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Google Chromium V8 Out-of-Bounds Read and Write Vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-5419, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This week, Google released out-of-band updates to address three vulnerabilities…
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Barracuda Networks Leverages AI to Integrate Cybersecurity Workflows
Barracuda Networks this week added a dashboard that leverages multiple artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to unify the management of its cybersecurity tools and services at no additional cost. Brian Downey, vice president of product management for Barracuda Networks, said BarracudaONE will make it possible to streamline workflows in a way that ultimately makes it simpler..…
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Cybersecurity compliance: a competitive advantage, not a mere obligation
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/cybersecurity-compliance-a-competitive-advantage-not-a-mere-obligation
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Akamai Extends Cybersecurity Reach to DNS Posture Management
Akamai this week launched an agentless posture management offering that provides visibility across multiple domain name servers (DNS) platforms. Sean Lyons, senior vice president and general manager for infrastructure security solutions and services at Akamai, said Akamai DNS Posture Management provides real-time monitoring and guided remediation across all major DNS platforms and services in a..…
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Trump’s national cyber director nominee grilled about his resume, proposed spending cuts
In his Senate confirmation hearing, national cyber director nominee Sean Cairncross faced questions about his lack of cybersecurity experience and how the government would operate with vastly reduced cybersecurity resources. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/sean-cairncross-oncd-nominee-senate-confirmation-hearing
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ViperSoftX Malware Enhances Modularity, Stealth, and Persistence Techniques
The cybersecurity landscape witnessed the emergence of new PowerShell-based malware samples circulating in underground forums and threat-hunting communities, marking a significant evolution of the notorious ViperSoftX stealer. This updated variant, building on its 2024 predecessor, showcases remarkable advancements in modularity, stealth, and persistence mechanisms, posing a heightened threat to cryptocurrency users and enterprises. Detailed analysis…
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#Infosec2025: Cybersecurity Lessons From Maersk’s Former CISO
2017 ransomware attack on shipping company A P Moller Maersk marked a turning point for the cybersecurity industry, according to its former CISO Adam Banks First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-lessons-maersk-ciso/
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Top US cyber officials face divergent paths after Senate confirmation
Tags: china, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, government, incident, incident response, iran, jobs, russia, strategy, technology, threatDivergent strategies moving forward: The road ahead appears paved with opportunity for Cairncross, while Plankey faces a narrower path of contraction and clean-up at CISA.”This is a perfect opportunity for the NCD [national cyber director] position to work,” Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation’s Montgomery said. “You have a National Security Council focused on the…
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Popular Chrome Extensions Leak API Keys, User Data via HTTP and Hardcoded Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged several popular Google Chrome extensions that have been found to transmit data in HTTP and hard-code secrets in their code, exposing users to privacy and security risks.”Several widely used extensions […] unintentionally transmit sensitive data over simple HTTP,” Yuanjing Guo, a security researcher in the Symantec’s Security Technology and Response First…
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Banking groups urge SEC to rescind Biden-era cybersecurity rule
The rule has exposed companies to liability risks while failing to provide investors with;“decision-useful” information, the coalition said in a recent letter. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/banking-groups-urge-sec-rescind-breach-reporting-rule/749928/
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Nearly 94 Billion Stolen Cookies Found on Dark Web
Cybersecurity experts warn of widespread data exposure as a recent investigation reveals a staggering number of internet cookies… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/nearly-94-billion-stolen-cookies-on-dark-web/
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Rep. Garbarino: Ending CISA mobile app security program for feds sends ‘wrong signal’
CyberScoop is first to report on the letter to DHS from the chair of a cybersecurity subcommittee, which also addresses CISA’s role as lead coordinator with the telecom sector. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/rep-garbarino-ending-cisa-mobile-app-security-program-for-feds-sends-wrong-signal/
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Top Cybersecurity Tools for Higher Education: Protecting Institutions
Universities have always been places of learning and innovation. Yet, in today’s digital world, they’re also prime targets for cybercriminals. From online learning platforms to student records, from research databases to financial systems, the amount of sensitive data that higher education institutions store has grown exponentially”, and so have the risks. Between AI-fueled disruption, rising…
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FIPS 140-3 and You, Part Three
Tags: attack, authentication, ccc, compliance, conference, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, data, encryption, firmware, Hardware, international, network, nist, side-channel, software, technology, updateFIPS 140-3 and You, Part Three divya Thu, 06/05/2025 – 07:00 Last spring, in the second installment of this blog series, we were excited to announce that our Luna HSM product line was the first HSM in the industry to achieve FIPS 140-3 level 3 validation certificate. This spring, in this third installment, we happily…
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Microsoft launches European Security Program to counter nation-state threats
Tags: access, ai, attack, blizzard, cloud, control, country, crime, crimes, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, framework, google, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, open-source, resilience, russia, service, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityThree-component strategy: The European Security Program will operate through three main components designed to strengthen continental cyber defenses.The first element centers on enhanced threat intelligence sharing, where Microsoft will provide European governments with AI-enhanced, real-time insights into nation-state tactics.The company’s Digital Crimes Unit will expand intelligence sharing through the Cybercrime Threat Intelligence Program, giving European…
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New evidence links long-running hacking group to Indian government
Two cybersecurity companies issued reports tying a cyber-espionage group known as Bitter or TA397 more directly to the Indian government. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/india-cyber-espionage-bitter-ta397
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Microsoft makes a ‘proactive investment’ in EU cybersecurity amid bloc’s tensions with US
Microsoft announced a new European Security Program as the company faces criticism over security issues and the EU navigates a changing relationship with the U.S. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/microsoft-european-security-program
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Hackers Exploit New HTML Trick to Deceive Outlook Users into Clicking Malicious Links
Cybersecurity researchers have encountered a cleverly crafted phishing email targeting Czech bank customers, employing a lesser-known but highly deceptive technique to bypass security mechanisms and trick users into clicking malicious links. At first glance, the email appears to be a standard phishing attempt, masquerading as a legitimate message from a Czech bank and urging recipients…
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What Really Happened in the Aftermath of the Lizard Squad Hacks
On Christmas Day in 2014 hackers knocked out the Xbox and PlayStation gaming networks, impacting how video game companies handled cybersecurity for years. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/ctrl-alt-chaos-joe-tidy-book-excerpt/
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CISA Releases TTPs IoCs for Play Ransomware That Hacked 900+ Orgs
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), has released detailed Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) for the notorious Play ransomware group. As of May 2025, the FBI has identified approximately 900 entities…
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Get out of the audit committee: Why CISOs need dedicated board time
Tags: ai, business, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, data, framework, mitigation, resilience, risk, risk-management, strategy, technology, threat, updateThe full partnership model between CISO and board: Full and frank security discussions are more than just a ‘nice to have’. The SEC has indicated it expects public companies with senior leadership to be transparent in how they assess and communicate cybersecurity risks.By extension, CISOs have an important role in communicating risks to senior leadership…
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Cybersecurity Training in Africa Aims to Bolster Professionals’ Ranks
The United Nations, Carnegie Mellon University, and private organizations are all aiming to train the next generation of cybersecurity experts, boost economies, and disrupt pipelines to armed groups. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/cybersecurity-training-africa-professionals-ranks
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Independence in Managing Cloud Secrets Safely
Why is the Management of Cloud Secrets Crucial for Security Independence? The relentless pace of digital expansion adds complexity, making managing cloud secrets a necessity for achieving security independence. But why is securing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) so crucial? NHIs are machine identities used in cybersecurity, produced by combining a “Secret” (an encrypted form of unique……
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Feeling Reassured by Your Cybersecurity Measures?
Are Your Cybersecurity Measures Delivering Peace of Mind? When it comes to securing digital assets, peace of mind hinges on the robustness of cybersecurity measures. Robust security solutions provide assurance that all vulnerabilities are addressed, but how can we be certain? The answer lies in the effective management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security….…
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Minimierung von Schwachstellen in OT-Umgebungen
Die OT-Cybersicherheits-Governance-Plattform von TXOne Networks stellt in einzigartiger Weise aussagekräftige Leitlinien bereit, welche CPS-Schwachstellen zur Gewährleistung des Betriebs vorrangig berücksichtigt werden müssen. TXOne Networks, ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich der Sicherheit für Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), kündigt eine erweiterte Version seiner an. wird bereits von zahlreichen führenden Industrieunternehmen aus […] First seen on netzpalaver.de Jump to…
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Why Identity Security Still Lags in Healthcare Sector
Identity security is still one of the most underinvested areas of cybersecurity across the healthcare sector, regardless of the depth of cyber resources available to many different types and sizes of entities, said Hugo Lai, CISO at Temple University Health System. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/identity-security-still-lags-in-healthcare-sector-i-5480
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Microsoft unveils free EU cybersecurity program for governments
Microsoft announced in Berlin today a new European Security Program that promises to bolster cybersecurity for European governments. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-unveils-free-eu-cybersecurity-program-for-governments/