Tag: defense
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Pro-Iran Handala group breached Israeli defence contractor PSK Wind Technologies
Iran-linked hackers claim to have breached Israeli air defence contractor PSK Wind, which develops command and control systems. Pro-Iran Handala group announced on April 2 that it breached PSK Wind Technologies, an Israeli engineering and IT firm specializing in integrated systems for defense and critical communications, including command and control solutions. Handala appears as a…
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Qilin Ransomware Deploys Malicious DLL to Disable Most EDR Defenses
The Qilin ransomware group has developed a highly sophisticated infection chain that targets and disables over 300 endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. As defenders improve behavioral detection capabilities, attackers are increasingly targeting the defense layer itself during the early stages of a breach. By deploying a malicious >>msimg32.dll<< file, attackers can bypass traditional antivirus…
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Crowdstrike 2026 Global Threat Report: Adversaries Use AI to Bypass Defenses
The CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report shows how attackers are using AI, trusted access, and faster breakout times to launch stealthier attacks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/crowdstrike-2026-global-threat-report-adversaries-use-ai-to-bypass-defenses/
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Pentagon Commits to Reform of Cyber Talent Management System
Panel Calls for Modernization of Recruiting Processes for About 225,000 Cyber Jobs. The Pentagon’s years-long cyber workforce overhaul needs a Department of Defense-wide talent management system to ensure interoperability and consistency across the entire DoD enterprise, said the CIOs of four military services at a panel last week. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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At RSAC 2026, AI Redefines the Future of Penetration Testing
Penetration testing is undergoing a substantial shift as AI reshapes both attack and defense strategies. At RSA Conference 2026, multiple vendors pointed to the same underlying pressure: Attack surfaces are expanding more quickly, while the time required to detect and address weaknesses is shrinking. That shift is being driven in part by the rise of..…
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Standardize or Suffer: The JCHK Blueprint for MSSPs Defending SMB and SME Clients
Advanced persistent threats don’t discriminate by organization size, they discriminate by defense capability. Nation-state actors and their proxies invest months conducting reconnaissance, moving laterally through networks with surgical patience, and exfiltrating data long before any alert fires. The reality for small and mid-sized businesses and enterprises is particularly brutal: they carry the same exposure.. First…
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Iranian Hacker Group Handal Claims Breach of Israeli Defense Firm
Tags: breach, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, group, hacker, international, iran, military, threatThe international cybersecurity community was alerted to a major data breach involving Israeli military infrastructure. Handala, a recognized Iranian nation-state threat actor, claims to have successfully breached PSK Wind Technologies, a key Israeli defense contractor. The incident has resulted in the public release of highly classified military data, representing a significant compromise of sensitive operational…
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Ransomware Will Hit Hospitals. Rehearsals Are Key to Defense
A chief medical information officer provided a peek into what hospitals face when they inevitably suffer a ransomware attack”, whether it leads to short or long-term outages. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/ransomware-hospitals-preparation-key-defense
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Possible US Government iPhone Hacking Tool Leaked
Tags: data-breach, defense, exploit, google, government, group, hacking, iphone, malware, tool, vulnerabilityWired writes (alternate source): Security researchers at Google on Tuesday released a report describing what they’re calling “Coruna,” a highly sophisticated iPhone hacking toolkit that includes five complete hacking techniques capable of bypassing all the defenses of an iPhone to silently install malware on a device when it visits a website containing the exploitation code.…
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Romania under daily barrage of cyberattacks, defense minister says
Romanian government institutions are facing thousands of cyberattack attempts every day targeting a wide range of public institutions, Defense Minister Radu Miruta said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/romania-cyberattacks-russia-defense-minister
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9 ways CISOs can combat AI hallucinations
Tags: access, ai, breach, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, flaw, framework, GDPR, governance, identity, metric, penetration-testing, regulation, risk, soc, tool, trainingTreat AI outputs as drafts, not finished products: One of the biggest risks is over-trusting AI, according to security experts. Coté says her organization changed its policy so AI-generated content cannot go straight into compliance documentation without a human review.”The moment your team starts treating an AI-generated answer as a finished work product, you have…
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Pentagon’s Zero Trust Push Faces a 2027 Reality Check
Analysts Warn Compliance Goals May Outpace Real Security Outcomes. The Pentagon’s zero trust overhaul aims to unify cyber defenses, but with a small percentage of target activities reportedly complete, persistent gaps in identity, data and governance are raising doubts about whether the 2027 deadline will deliver real security gains. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Supply chain attack on Axios npm package: Scope, impact, and remediations
Tags: access, api, attack, breach, cloud, control, credentials, crypto, data, data-breach, defense, exploit, incident response, macOS, malicious, malware, open-source, rat, risk, security-incident, software, supply-chain, theft, threat, vulnerability, windowsThe Axios npm package has been compromised in a supply chain attack that uploaded new versions of the package containing malicious code. Any environment that downloaded these compromised Axios versions is at risk of severe data theft, including the loss of credentials and API keys. Scan your environment now. Key takeaways This incident is a…
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Rethinking Vulnerability Management Strategies for Mid-Market Security
Intruder’s Chris Wallis argues mid-market teams should prioritize CVE remediation speed over vulnerability counts, while expanding defenses beyond CVEs to include attack surface management. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/rethinking-vulnerability-management-strategies-for-mid-market-security
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Download: 2026 SANS Identity Threats Defenses Survey
New research from the 2026 SANS Identity Threats Defenses Survey shows that 55% of organizations experienced an identity-related compromise last year, while 26% … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/31/enzoic-2026-sans-identity-threats-defenses-survey/
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The external pressures redefining cybersecurity risk
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, email, governance, guide, incident response, injection, network, nist, resilience, risk, risk-management, supply-chain, technology, threat, toolAI is accelerating both the attackers and your defenses, but governance is often missing : What I see generative AI doing in cybersecurity is accelerating what attackers can do and lowering the cost of entry for new criminal gangs. Cyberattacks are more potent because the technology makes it easier to target victims, create deepfake videos or…
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Google Introduces Advanced Ransomware Defense and Recovery Features in Drive
Google has officially moved its advanced ransomware detection and file restoration features for Google Drive out of beta, making them generally available to organizations globally. Originally launched for beta testing in September 2025, these security enhancements are designed to minimize the destructive impact of malware attacks on both personal and corporate endpoints. The general availability…
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National Cyber Resilience Demands Unified Defense
UK NCSC’s Richard Horne on Strengthening Cyber Defense and Incident Response. Cyber risk is rising as digital dependence grows and threat actors expand. NCSC CEO Richard Horne outlines why leaders must treat cybersecurity as mission-critical, strengthen their resilience, and align defense efforts to counter ransomware, AI-driven threats, and supply chain attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Iranian Cyberthreats Test US Infrastructure Defenses
Experts Cite Prepositioning Risk in Iranian Cyber Operations Amid Escalating War. Warnings from Iranian-linked hacking groups targeting U.S. water systems highlight a growing risk of prepositioned cyber access and rapid attack activation, analysts told ISMG, as federal defenders confront rising geopolitical tensions and operational strain across critical infrastructure sectors. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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FIRESIDE CHAT: AI gives rise to a semantic attack surface, forcing a new class of network defense
SAN FRANCISCO, Enterprises rushing to deploy AI in their operations are opening a security exposure most of their existing tools were never designed to address. That’s the hard message coming out of RSAC 2026, and it’s one worth… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/fireside-chat-ai-gives-rise-to-a-semantic-attack-surface-forcing-a-new-class-of-network-defense/
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RSAC 2026 Highlights: From Agentic AI to Active Defense
How can enterprises scale cyber defenses for the coming agentic workforce? What are the top cyber trends and challenges flowing from our new normal? Let’s explore through an RSAC lens. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/rsac-2026-highlights-from-agentic-ai-to-active-defense/
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AI Versus AI: The Future of Cyber Defense
Segura’s Joe Carson on Agentic AI, Cyber Resilience and Estonia’s Lessons. AI is accelerating both attackers and defenders, transforming cybersecurity into an AI-versus-AI battle. Segura’s Joe Carson discusses why organizations must treat agentic AI as a force multiplier, not a replacement, and how to harness it responsibly in a future driven by autonomous agents. First…
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Identity is the first line of defense, especially in an AI-fueled threat landscape
Two new reports illustrate why companies need to do a better job of scrutinizing what their human employees and AI agents are doing. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/identity-governance-ai-cybersecurity/815964/
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Top product launches at RSAC 2026
RSAC 2026 showcased a wave of innovation, with vendors unveiling technologies poised to redefine cybersecurity. From AI-powered defense to breakthroughs in identity … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/27/rsac-2026-top-product-launches/
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Pentagon Piloting Skills-Based Assessments for Cyber Workers
Proponents Favor Performance Tests Over Certs. The U.S. Department of Defense is for the first time piloting new skills-based assessments for its cyber hiring as an alternative to checking paper qualifications. Many certificates, officials say, don’t reflect the skills their cyber teams need in the real world. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/pentagon-piloting-skills-based-assessments-for-cyber-workers-a-31222