Tag: defense
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DoD Cyber Clause Flowdown: What Suppliers Must Do
The Department of Defense DFARS Cybersecurity Clause, more commonly known as the DoD Cyber Clause (or just DFARS 7012), is the long-standing set of rules the DoD has put in place for all members of the DoD supply chain and defense industrial base. It has also spread beyond those boundaries through the use of DFARS……
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Apache Tomcat security defenses potentially evaded with CGI servlet bug
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/apache-tomcat-security-defenses-potentially-evaded-with-cgi-servlet-bug
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US intelligence employee arrested for alleged double-dealing of classified info
The 28-year-old, who’d been employed by the Defense Intelligence Agency since 2019, specialized in insider threats and had top secret security clearance, officials said. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/dia-employee-arrested-nathan-vilas-laatsch/
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Meta yep, Facebook Meta is now a defense contractor
Tags: defenseGiving people the power to build community and bring the world closer together so we can shoot them First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/30/meta_is_now_a_defense/
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US military IT specialist arrested for allegedly trying to leak secrets to foreign government
A 28-year-old civilian IT worker at the Defense Intelligence Agency has been arrested in Northern Virginia on suspicion that he leaked secrets to a foreign government. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/defense-intelligence-agency-it-specialist-suspected-leak-foreign-government
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Threat Actors Exploit Google Apps Script to Host Phishing Sites
The Cofense Phishing Defense Center has uncovered a highly strategic phishing campaign that leverages Google Apps Script a legitimate development platform within Google’s ecosystem to host deceptive phishing pages. This attack, masquerading as an invoice email, exploits the inherent trust users place in Google’s trusted environment to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information. A Sophisticated…
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Smarter Defenses: How AI Improves Security for Low/No-Code and Vibe Coded Applications
Companies want results fast, and low/no-code (LCNC) and Vibe Coding platforms promise just that: rapid application development with either no coding or AI-generated coding. LCNC and Large Language Model (LLM) Vendors quickly release products to get ahead in the AI race. Organizations procure these products to implement right away aiming for quick returns on investment…
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The UK wants you to sign up for £1B cyber defense force
War in Ukraine causes major rethink in policy and spending First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/30/uk_cyber_defense/
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Defense in Depth: So können Unternehmen eine mehrschichtige Cybersicherheitsstrategie aufbauen
Defense in Depth bedeutet mehr als nur Technik es geht um ein Zusammenspiel aus Maßnahmen, Prozessen und Menschen. Von Firewalls über Schwachstellenmanagement und Superuser-Kontrollen bis hin zur Mitarbeiterschulung: Jede einzelne Ebene zählt. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/defense-in-depth-so-koennen-unternehmen-eine-mehrschichtige-cybersicherheitsstrategie-aufbauen/a40967/
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Warning: Threat actors now abusing Google Apps Script in phishing attacks
script[.]google[.]com. The attacker is betting the user will see and trust the Google brand, and therefore trust the content.”By using a trusted platform to host the phishing page, the threat actor creates a false sense of security, obscuring the underlying threat with the goal of getting the recipient to enter their email and password without…
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Webinar | How to Build a Platform-Based Defense Against Evolving Cyber Threats
Palo Alto Networks on How to Construct a Defense for Modern Threats. The rapid evolution of cyber threats, amplified by the integration of AI into adversarial tactics, calls for a shift in defensive strategies. Traditional approaches are no longer sufficient to address the sophistication, scale, and speed of modern attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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UK Launches ‘Kill Web’ Linking Cyber Operations and Military
New Cyber and Electromagnetic Command Pitched as Lessons Learned from Ukraine. The United Kingdom pledged Thursday one billion pounds for a military Digital Targeting Web the government said will enable quick fire targeting of enemy assets, including through offensive cyber operations. Ways of warfare are rapidly changing, said Defense Secretary John Healy. First seen on…
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PureHVNC RAT Uses Fake Job Offers and PowerShell to Evade Security Defenses
A new and highly evasive malware campaign delivering the PureHVNC Remote Access Trojan (RAT) has been identified by Netskope Threat Labs, showcasing a complex multi-layer infection chain designed to bypass modern security defenses. This campaign, active in 2024, leverages fake job offers from well-known global brands like Bershka, Fragrance Du Bois, John Hardy, and Dear…
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Digital Ghosting, The Third Step in Breach Readiness
Learn how Digital Ghosting and microsegmentation strategies can enhance cyber defense, boosting your organization’s breach readiness. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/digital-ghosting-the-third-step-in-breach-readiness/
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A DefenseDepth Approach for the Modern Era
By integrating intelligent network policies, zero-trust principles, and AI-driven insights, enterprises can create a robust defense against the next generation of cyber threats. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/defense-depth-approach-modern-era
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UK military to establish new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command
Britain’s strategic defense review calls for a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command to “lead defensive cyber operations and coordinate offensive cyber capabilities” with the military’s National Cyber Force. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-military-new-cyber-electromagnetic-command
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How CISOs can regain ground in the AI fraud war
Fraudsters are winning the AI arms race, first-party fraud is rising, and siloed systems are holding back defenses, according to DataVisor. Their 2025 Fraud AML … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/29/ciso-ai-fraud-war/
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Separating hype from reality: How cybercriminals are actually using AI
Tags: ai, attack, automation, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, framework, group, incident response, malicious, mitre, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerability, zero-dayThe evolution of AI: Preparing defenders for tomorrow’s threats: As security professionals chart their defensive strategies, we must consider how AI will reshape cybercrime in the coming years. We also need to anticipate the fundamental pivots attackers will make, and what this evolution means for our entire industry. AI will inevitably impact vulnerability discovery, enable…
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Fake AI Video Tool Ads on Facebook, LinkedIn Spread Infostealers
Mandiant Threat Defense uncovers a campaign where Vietnam-based group UNC6032 tricks users with malicious social media ads for… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-ai-video-tool-ads-facebook-linkedin-infostealers/
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FTC Orders GoDaddy to Bolster Its Security After Years of Attacks
Web hosting giant GoDaddy for years has mislead customers about the strength of its security program, but after a series of data breaches, the FTC is ordering the company to implements robust defenses and stop lying about its cybersecurity capabilities. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/ftc-orders-godaddy-to-bolster-its-security-after-years-of-attacks/
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Threat Actors Weaponize Fake AI-Themed Websites to Deliver Python-based infostealers
Mandiant Threat Defense has uncovered a malicious campaign orchestrated by the threat group UNC6032, which capitalizes on the global fascination with artificial intelligence (AI). Since at least mid-2024, UNC6032 has been deploying fake AI video generator websites to distribute malware, specifically targeting users through deceptive social media ads on platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn. These…
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Threat Actors Weaponizing DCOM to Harvest Credentials on Windows Systems
Threat actors are now leveraging the often-overlooked Component Object Model (COM) and its distributed counterpart, Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM), to harvest credentials on Windows systems. As traditional red team methods like direct access to the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) face heightened scrutiny from Microsoft’s enhanced defenses and advanced Endpoint Detection and Response…
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New Russian APT group Void Blizzard targets NATO-based orgs after infiltrating Dutch police
Tags: access, api, apt, attack, authentication, blizzard, cloud, credentials, data, defense, detection, edr, email, fido, framework, group, hacker, identity, least-privilege, login, mfa, microsoft, open-source, passkey, password, phishing, qr, risk, russia, siem, spear-phishing, switch, threat, toolSwitch to spear phishing: In recent months the group seems to have pivoted from password spraying to targeted spear phishing attacks that direct users to fake Microsoft Entra login pages using adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) techniques. Such a campaign led to the compromise of 20 NGOs in April.In its campaign against NGOs, Void Blizzard sent emails masquerading…
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eSkimming Security Driving Bottom Line Results through Fraud Reduction and Revenue Maximization
by Source Defense Even with the PCI DSS 4.0 deadline now behind us, many organizations are still exposed to costly eSkimming threats and compliance gaps. Source Defense recently hosted a webinar to explore how compliance actually drives better business outcomes as seen through the lens of the positive bottom line impacts of implementing PCI First…
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Government Calls on Organizations to Adopt SIEM and SOAR Solutions
In a landmark initiative, international cybersecurity agencies have released a comprehensive series of publications to guide organizations through the implementation and prioritization of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms. These resources aim to help both executives and practitioners navigate the complexities of modern cyber defense, from procurement…
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APT36 and Sidecopy Hackers Target India’s Critical Infrastructure with Malware Attacks
Tags: attack, cyber, defense, government, group, hacker, healthcare, india, infrastructure, malware, threatSeqrite Labs, India’s largest malware analysis facility, has uncovered a sophisticated campaign dubbed Operation Sindoor, orchestrated by Pakistan-aligned threat groups APT36 and Sidecopy. Launched on May 7, 2025, this state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity, combined with coordinated hacktivist operations, targeted India’s critical sectors, including defense, government IT infrastructure, healthcare, telecom, and education. Operation Sindoor…
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Iranian Cybergroup Toufan Targets Organizations to Steal Login Credentials
A pro-Palestinian cybergroup called Cyber Toufan, which means >>cyber storm,
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Miercom zeichnet Harmony-Mobile von Check Point als führende Sicherheitslösung für mobile Endgeräte aus
Check Point Software Technologies hat die Ergebnisse eines unabhängigen Tests von Miercom veröffentlicht, in dem Harmony-Mobile als branchenführende Lösung für Mobile-Threat-Defense (MTD) ausgezeichnet wurde. Die 2025er Ausgabe der Studie bescheinigt Harmony-Mobile herausragende Schutzfähigkeiten gegen Handy-Bedrohungen sowie minimale Auswirkungen auf die Geräteleistung und eine besonders einfache Implementierung. Miercom führte umfassende und praxisnahe Angriffssimulationen durch, bei denen…