Tag: cybersecurity
-
Trump’s Staffing Overhauls Hit Nation’s Cyber Defense Agency
Current and Former Officials Express Optimism, Concerns Over Cyber Leadership Picks. Top leadership at the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency may be coming into view as the Trump administration has begun attaching names to senior positions. Karen Evans will be executive assistant director for cybersecurity. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/trumps-staffing-overhauls-hit-nations-cyber-defense-agency-a-27630
-
How to Responsibly Bring AI Into Cybersecurity
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/native/how-to-responsibly-bring-ai-into-cybersecurity
-
DEF CON 32 Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends In Critical Infrastructure For 2024
Author/Presenter: Mars Cheng Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/def-con-32-top-10-cybersecurity-trends-in-critical-infrastructure-for-2024/
-
Fake CAPTCHA PDFs Spread Lumma Stealer via Webflow, GoDaddy, and Other Domains
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a widespread phishing campaign that uses fake CAPTCHA images shared via PDF documents hosted on Webflow’s content delivery network (CDN) to deliver the Lumma stealer malware.Netskope Threat Labs said it discovered 260 unique domains hosting 5,000 phishing PDF files that redirect victims to malicious websites.”The attacker uses SEO to trick victims…
-
Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats
Tags: attack, control, cyber, cybersecurity, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, russia, threat, vulnerabilityRecent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now'<ul><li>Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/1ja835wd”>Download our free app to get trusted reporting.</li></ul>The <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration”>Trump administration has publicly and privately signaled that it does not believe <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/world/russia”>Russia…
-
Is your enterprise ‘cyber resilient’? Probably not. Here’s how other boards fixed that
Tags: backup, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, endpoint, finance, framework, governance, incident, metric, monitoring, nist, resilience, risk, service, strategy, supply-chain, tool, training, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementLockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin introduced its Cyber Resiliency Level (CRL) Framework and corresponding Scoreboard in 2018, illustrating a more formalized approach to measuring cyber resilience during this period. The company’s Cyber Resiliency Scoreboard includes tools like a questionnaire and dashboard for measuring the maturity levels of six categories, including Cyber Hygiene and Architecture.MIT: The Balanced Scorecard for Cyber Resilience (BSCR) provides…
-
Chinese Hackers Breach Belgium State Security Service as Investigation Continues
Belgium’s State Security Service (VSSE) has suffered what is being described as its most severe security breach to date. For nearly two years, a group of Chinese hackers exploited a vulnerability in Barracuda’s Email Security Gateway Appliance, a cybersecurity tool used by the VSSE, to access approximately 10% of the agency’s email traffic. The breach,…
-
5,000 Phishing PDFs on 260 Domains Distribute Lumma Stealer via Fake CAPTCHAs
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a widespread phishing campaign that uses fake CAPTCHA images shared via PDF documents hosted on Webflow’s content delivery network (CDN) to deliver the Lumma stealer malware.Netskope Threat Labs said it discovered 260 unique domains hosting 5,000 phishing PDF files that redirect victims to malicious websites.”The attacker uses SEO to trick victims…
-
Belgium investigating alleged cyberattack on intelligence agency by China-linked hackers
Tags: access, china, cyberattack, cybersecurity, email, exploit, flaw, hacker, intelligence, softwareThe hackers reportedly exploited a flaw in US cybersecurity firm Barracuda’s software to access VSSE’s email server First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/28/belgium-investigating-alleged-cyberattack-on-intelligence-agency-by-china-linked-hackers/
-
CISA Appoints Karen Evans as New Cybersecurity Executive Assistant Director
Karen Evans has been appointed as the new Executive Assistant Director (EAD) for Cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In this new role, Evans brings an extensive portfolio of experience spanning decades in federal cyber policy, critical infrastructure protection, and government IT modernization. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/karen-evans-new-executive-assistant-director/
-
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: SolarWinds Acquired for $4.4bn
In February 2025, Sophos completed the Secureworks deal and SolarWinds went private First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cybersecurity-ma-roundup-february/
-
New PassCookie Attacks Bypass MFA, Giving Hackers Full Account Access
Multi-factor authentication (MFA), long considered a cornerstone of cybersecurity defense, is facing a formidable new threat:>>Pass-the-Cookie
-
Chinese Hackers Exploit Check Point VPN Zero-Day to Target Organizations Globally
Tags: attack, china, cyber, cyberespionage, cybersecurity, exploit, hacker, malware, usa, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayA sophisticated cyberespionage campaign linked to Chinese state-sponsored actors has exploited a previously patched Check Point VPN vulnerability (CVE-2024-24919) to infiltrate organizations across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, according to cybersecurity researchers. The attacks, observed between June 2024 and January 2025, primarily targeted the manufacturing sector, deploying ShadowPad malware and, in limited cases, the NailaoLocker…
-
North Korean Hackers Deploy RustDoor and Koi Stealer to Target Cryptocurrency Developers on macOS
A recent cybersecurity report from Unit 42 has revealed a new wave of North Korean-linked cyberattacks targeting macOS First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/north-korean-hackers-deploy-rustdoor-and-koi-stealer-to-target-cryptocurrency-developers-on-macos/
-
Optimistic About Future Cybersecurity Trends?
Can We Be Optimistic About Future Cybersecurity Trends? Driven by the incessant need for safer digital environments where data and machine identities form the core of many organizational operations. A seasoned data management expert and cybersecurity specialist, must ponder, how promising are the future cybersecurity trends? Can we remain optimistic about the future of security?……
-
Do Powerful Tools Enhance Your Data Security?
How Can Powerful Security Tools Impact Your Data Protection Strategy? Has it ever occurred to you how critical it is to have a robust data protection framework in massive digitalization? The need for advanced cybersecurity measures becomes more critical. One aspect of data security that demands attention from organizations operating in the cloud is the……
-
Mimic Gets $50M to Fight Ransomware with Millisecond Defense
Series A Investment Expands AI-Driven Cybersecurity and Threat Deflection. Mimic got $50 million in Series A funding to expand its ransomware defense solutions. Backed by Google Ventures and Menlo Ventures, the company will enhance AI-driven threat detection, automate security for proprietary apps, and grow internationally to protect enterprises from ransomware attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
-
GHOSTR Hacker Linked to 90+ Data Breaches Arrested
A hacker using the alias GHOSTR, linked to 90+ data breaches, was arrested in a joint effort by law enforcement in Thailand, Singapore, and cybersecurity firm Group-IB. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ghostr-hacker-linked-to-90-data-breaches-arrested/
-
What CISOs need from the board: Mutual respect on expectations
Tags: business, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, framework, governance, metric, risk, risk-management, skills, strategy, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilityPart 500. While this legislation was groundbreaking for being very prescriptive in what cyber controls are required, there was in earlier drafts indications that each board should have suitably cyber-qualified members.Similar guidelines were established with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) drafting its Cyber Governance Principles, which were recently refreshed. The timing of this…
-
2,850+ Ivanti Connect Secure Devices Exposed to Potential Cyberattacks
Tags: cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, flaw, government, infrastructure, ivanti, network, risk, vpn, vulnerabilityA sweeping cybersecurity alert has emerged as researchers identify 2,850+ unpatched Ivanti Connect Secure devices worldwide, leaving organizations vulnerable to exploitation through the critical flaw designated CVE-2025-22467. The findings, published by cybersecurity watchdog Shadowserver Foundation, reveal systemic risks to virtual private network (VPN) infrastructures relied upon by enterprises and government agencies for secure remote access. Vulnerability Scope and…
-
US Employee Background Check Firm Hacked, 3 Million Records Exposed
DISA Global Solutions, a Houston-based provider of employee background checks and workplace safety services, disclosed a significant cybersecurity incident exposing the personal information of over3.3 million individuals, including 15,198 Maine residents. The breach occurred on February 9, 2024, but was not detected until April 22, 2024, according to a data breach notification filed with the…
-
Have I Been Pwned Reports Huge Data Leak, Adds 284 Million Stolen Accounts
Cybersecurity service Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has disclosed one of the largest data exposure events in its 11-year history, integrating23 billion rows of stolen credentialsfrom a malware operation dubbed >>ALIEN TXTBASE.
-
CISA Adds Microsoft and Zimbra Flaws to KEV Catalog Amid Active Exploitation
Tags: access, cisa, control, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday placed two security flaws impacting Microsoft Partner Center and Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.The vulnerabilities in question are as follows -CVE-2024-49035 (CVSS score: 8.7) – An improper access control First seen on…
-
Expanding Seceon’s Reach: A Strategic Partnership with Tech First Gulf
At Seceon’s 2025 Q1 Innovation and Certification Days, Khaled Al Najjar of Seceon engaged in an insightful discussion with Tech First Gulf (TFG) leaders Ram Reddy, Dolly Lakhani, and Pratik Patel about their partnership and the expansion of Seceon’s cybersecurity solutions across the Middle East, Africa, and India. The conversation highlighted the growing demand for…
-
Seceon’s AI-Driven Cybersecurity: Insights from Bhabani Prasad, Deeptesh Chandra, and German Moreno
At Seceon’s 2025 Q1 Innovation and Certification Days, Seceon’s Bhabani Prasad engaged in a conversation with cybersecurity experts Deeptesh Chandra and German Moreno about the evolving threat landscape and how Seceon’s AI-powered platform is setting new standards in cybersecurity. The discussion explored Seceon’s competitive strengths, AI-driven threat prevention, and the platform’s ability to consolidate multiple…
-
10 Cybersecurity CEOs On AI’s Impact On The Market In 2025
Here’s what the CEOs of 10 top cybersecurity companies told CRN about AI’s impact on the market and AI partner opportunities in 2025. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/10-cybersecurity-companies-on-ai-s-impact-on-the-market-in-2025
-
Are False Positives Killing Your Cloud Security? Veriti Research Reveals
Veriti’s latest research identifies key false positive triggers in cloud environments, their underlying causes, and their impact on businesses. By understanding these issues, security teams can refine their defenses and reduce unnecessary alerts without compromising protection. Two Main Causes of False Positives in Cybersecurity Protections Brute Force and Protocol-Based False Positives False positives often stem……
-
Sophos’ bold move: Is this the future of cybersecurity consolidation?
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/sophos-bold-move-is-this-the-future-of-cybersecurity-consolidation