Tag: defense
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UAC-0020 threat actor used the SPECTR Malware to target Ukraine’s defense forces
Ukraine CERT-UA warned of cyber attacks targeting defense forces with SPECTR malware as part of a cyber espionage campaign dubbed SickSync. The Comput… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/164250/intelligence/spectr-malware-used-in-sicksync-campaign.html
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SPECTR Malware Attacking Defense Forces of Ukraine With a batch script
The government computer emergency response team of Ukraine, CERT-UA, in direct cooperation with the Cyber Security Center of the Armed Forces of Ukrai… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/spectr-malware-attacking/
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CISA Planning JCDC Overhaul as Experts Criticize Slow Start
Top US Cyber Defense Agency Aims to Revamp Its Key Public-Private Collaborative. The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative may get a much-needed facelift … First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cisa-planning-jcdc-overhaul-as-experts-criticize-slow-start-a-25457
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Cisco Extends Cybersecurity Portfolio with Help from AI
Cisco plans to embed AI capabilities into its Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) software and Cisco Security Cloud. The post ans to embed AI capabilities i… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/06/cisco-extends-cybersecurity-portfolio-with-help-from-ai/
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Deepfake AI Defense: Former White House CIO Warns on Misinformation
First seen on scmagazine.com Jump to article: www.scmagazine.com/news/it-nation-secure-keynote-theresa-payton-talks-deepfake-ai-defense
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Code42 seeks to bolster insider threat defenses
First seen on scmagazine.com Jump to article: www.scmagazine.com/brief/code42-seeks-to-bolster-insider-threat-defenses
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Crook brags about US Army and $75b defense biz pwnage
Tags: defenseFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/05/15/us_army_contractor_data_loss/
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Improving cyber defense with open source SIEM and XDR
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/05/15/improving_cyber_defense_with_open/
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The Imperative of Strong Cybersecurity for DIB Companies: Beyond Compliance to Genuine Protection of CUI
In an era marked by escalating cybersecurity threats, companies within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) find themselves at a critical juncture. With … First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/06/the-imperative-of-strong-cybersecurity-for-dib-companies-beyond-compliance-to-genuine-protection-of-cui/
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Pakistani ‘Transparent Tribe’ APT Aims for Cross-Platform Impact
Targeting India’s government, defense, and aerospace sectors, the cyber-threat group now attacks Linux as well as Windows in its quest to compromise t… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/pakistani-transparent-tribe-apt-aims-for-cross-platform-impact
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Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Diversify Cybersecurity Vendors
Concerns Grow Over Department of Defense Plans to Invest More in Microsoft Products. A bipartisan pair of senators sent a letter to the Department of … First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/lawmakers-urge-pentagon-to-diversify-cybersecurity-vendors-a-25401
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Accelerating CMMC 2.0 Compliance for Defense Contractors with Microsoft Azure
stackarmor.com/accelerating-cmmc-2-0-compliance-for-defense-contractors-with-microsoft-azure/ title=Accelerating CMMC 2.0 Compliance for Defen… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/06/accelerating-cmmc-2-0-compliance-for-defense-contractors-with-microsoft-azure/
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Adaptive DDoS Defense’s Value in the Security Ecosystem
As DDoS attackers become more sophisticated and the attack surface grows exponentially, businesses must expand beyond an ideology of prevention to inc… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/05/adaptive-ddos-defenses-value-in-the-security-ecosystem/
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U.S. Health Agency Earmarks $50M for Hospital Cyber Defense
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New Army Cyber Command tool leveraged by Defense Department in achieving federal AI goals
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Novel EDR-Killing ‘GhostEngine’ Malware Is Built for Stealth
The previously unknown malware (aka Hidden Shovel) is a ghost in the machine: It silently attacks kernel drivers to shut down security defense systems… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/novel-edr-killing-ghostengine-malware-stealth
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The Art of Self-Defense: Security Validation Through Attack Simulation
Additional authors: Nic Finn Setting the Stage Organizations looking to develop an increasingly proactive defensive strategy are beginning to incorpor… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/05/the-art-of-self-defense-security-validation-through-attack-simulation/
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Windows 11 to Deprecate NTLM, Add AI-Powered App Controls and Security Defenses
Microsoft on Monday confirmed its plans to deprecate NT LAN Manager (NTLM) in Windows 11 in the second half of the year, as it announced a slew of ne… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/05/windows-11-to-deprecate-ntlm-add-ai.html
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Picking the Right Database Tech for Cybersecurity Defense
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DOD establishes Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy
The federal government recently took a new step toward prioritizing cybersecurity and demonstrating its commitment to reducing risk. On March 20, 2024… First seen on securityintelligence.com Jump to article: securityintelligence.com/news/dod-office-assistant-secretary-defense-cyber-policy/
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Dymium scares ransomware attacks with honeypot specters
Dymium, a security startup that recently emerged from stealth, offers ransomware defense for data stores with a network of honeypot traps for spoofing… First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366582195/Dymium-scares-ransomware-attacks-with-honeypot-specters
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Ransomware and AI-Powered Hacks Drive Cyber Investment
The rise in ransomware and AI generated attacks has contributed to accelerate investment into cyber defenses, Infosecurity Europe found in a new study… First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ransomware-ai-cyber-investment/
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Stronger critical infrastructure defense aimed by Army Cyber Command
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House defense bill expected to include Cyber Force creation
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North Korean Hackers Hijacked Military Officials Personal Email
North Korean hacking groups are suspected of hijacking the personal email accounts of high-ranking military officials. The Defense Ministry confirmed … First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/north-korean-hackers-hijacked/
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Shifting the Security Mindset: From Network to Application Defense
Web application development and usage are at an all-time high, but businesses aren’t sure which APIs to monitor or how to protect them. The post icati… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/05/shifting-the-security-mindset-from-network-to-application-defense/
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Top US Cyber Defense Official Eric Goldstein to Step Down
Eric Goldstein Stepping Down in June After 3 Years at US Cyber Defense Agency. Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at the C… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/top-us-cyber-defense-official-eric-goldstein-to-step-down-a-25265
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Draft of 2025 defense bill includes mobile device cybersecurity evaluation
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QakBot Malware Exploiting Windows Zero-Day To Gain System Privileges
Hackers exploit the Windows zero-day vulnerabilities, as they offer great advantages. This means that no patches or defenses exist for zero-day vulner… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/qakbot-malware-windows-zero-day-exploit/
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Bipartisan Senators Endorse $32M Annually for AI Research
Funding Aimed at Boosting Non-Defense Research and Innovation in AI. A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Wednesday unveiled a road map for artifici… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/bipartisan-senators-endorse-32m-annually-for-ai-research-a-25232