Tag: defense
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How Hunters International Used the Browser to Breach Enterprises”Š”, “ŠAnd Why They Didn’t See It”¦
How Hunters International Used the Browser to Breach Enterprises”Š”, “ŠAnd Why They Didn’t See It Coming At RSAC 2025, Cato Networks delivered a presentation that SOC teams and CISOs will want to pay attention to: “Suspicious Minds”Š”, “ŠHunting Threats That Don’t Trigger Security Alerts.” The session showcased ransomware campaigns that bypassed traditional detection. In some cases,…
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DeepTempo Wins Global InfoSec Award for Advanced Threat Identification
It’s been a few weeks since the marketing excesses of the RSA Conference, and a quick glance at any day’s headlines confirms: attackers are collaborating and innovating faster than defenders can keep up. DeepTempo empowers security teams with purpose-built deep learning to detect threats earlier, streamline SOC workflows, and boost overall cyber resilience. While at…
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Operation Endgame 2.0: DanaBusted
Tags: access, attack, backup, banking, breach, business, cloud, communications, control, crypto, cybercrime, data, defense, detection, email, espionage, firewall, fraud, government, group, Hardware, infection, intelligence, international, law, malicious, malware, middle-east, network, programming, ransomware, russia, service, supply-chain, switch, threat, tool, ukraine, update, windowsIntroductionOn May 22, 2025, international law enforcement agencies released information about additional actions that were taken in conjunction with Operation Endgame, an ongoing, coordinated effort to dismantle and prosecute cybercriminal organizations, including those behind DanaBot. This action mirrors the original Operation Endgame, launched in May 2024, which disrupted SmokeLoader, IcedID, SystemBC, Pikabot, and Bumblebee. Zscaler…
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How lean security teams can build resilient defenses
Improving security on a budget with continuous monitoring First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/22/prelude_security_monitoring_threat_exposure/
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Critical infrastructure under attack: Flaws becoming weapon of choice
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, china, citrix, communications, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, dark-web, data-breach, defense, exploit, flaw, fortinet, government, group, hacker, healthcare, ibm, identity, incident, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, kev, login, mfa, monitoring, moveIT, network, ransomware, risk, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayTrade in exploit code: IBM’s X-Force found four of the 10 most mentioned common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) on the dark web were linked to sophisticated threat actor groups, including nation-state intelligence agencies.”Exploit codes for these CVEs were openly traded on numerous forums, fueling a growing market for attacks against power grids, health networks, and…
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Optimistic Security: A New Era for Cyber Defense
Why Optimistic Cybersecurity? Ever wondered how evolving technology could help fortify your entity against cyber threats? Well, this might be the perfect time to introduce the concept of Optimistic Cybersecurity, an innovative approach that’s transforming the perspective of many industries, especially those that operate. Implementing high security standards is no longer an afterthought but a……
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Researchers Warn of ‘Smiao Network’ Cyber Threat Against Taiwan’s Federal Staff
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and cybersecurity firm TeamT5 has exposed an intricate Chinese intelligence operation, dubbed the ‘Smiao Network,’ targeting federal workers in both the United States and Taiwan. This network, linked to the Chinese technology company Smiao Intelligence, employs deceptive online recruitment schemes to extract sensitive information from high-value professionals. Initially…
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Top 12 US cities for cybersecurity job and salary growth
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, blockchain, business, country, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, fintech, government, group, infrastructure, insurance, iot, jobs, metric, microsoft, nvidia, office, okta, privacy, software, startup, strategy, supply-chain, technology, training, warfareWhile major hubs like San Francisco naturally come to mind, and perform well based on the metrics we evaluated, there are many lesser-known cities that may be just as promising, if not more. These emerging destinations can offer easier access to job opportunities, more sustainable career paths, higher pay, and a lower cost of living.Here’s…
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Gaining Certainty in Uncertain Security Landscapes
Why is Security Certainty a Necessity in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? Where data breaches are increasing at an alarming rate, maintaining cybersecurity certainty has become a daunting task. But what if you could ensure certainty? Enter Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management, a data-protection methodology that not only provides a robust defense against cyberattacks but……
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Windows 11 Introduces Enhanced Administrator Protection to Strengthen Security Against Elevated Privilege Attacks
Microsoft has unveiled Administrator Protection, a groundbreaking security feature for Windows 11 designed to safeguard systems against privilege escalation attacks. This new capability creates a security boundary around administrative operations, significantly reducing the attack surface that hackers exploit when targeting elevated processes. According to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report 2024, token theft incidents have escalated to…
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Russian GRU’s APT28 Targets Global Logistics Supporting Ukraine Defense
A new Joint Cybersecurity Advisory issued in May 2025 by a coalition of cybersecurity and intelligence agencies across First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/russian-grus-apt28-targets-global-logistics-supporting-ukraine-defense/
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Trump announces $175B for Golden Dome defense shield over America
In practice, it’ll cost many times that and almost certainly won’t work First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/21/trump_golden_dome/
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Trust becomes an attack vector in the new campaign using trojanized KeePass
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, backup, breach, ceo, control, credentials, defense, edr, identity, open-source, password, ransomware, risk, service, software, veeam, vmware, zero-trustIdentity is the new perimeter: Once KeeLoader stole vault credentials-often including domain admin, vSphere, and backup service accountattackers moved fast. Using SSH, RDP, and SMB protocols, they quietly seized control of jump servers, escalated privileges, disabled multifactor authentication, and pushed ransomware payloads directly to VMware ESXi hypervisors.Jason Soroko of Sectigo called it a “textbook identity…
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Strategic Defense Innovation: Israel and South Korea’s Technological Partnership
The Israel-South Korea defense partnership has evolved from basic procurement relationships into a sophisticated technological alliance. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/strategic-defense-innovation-israel-and-south-koreas-technological-partnership/
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What good threat intelligence looks like in practice
In this Help Net Security interview, Anuj Goel, CEO of Cyware, discusses how threat intelligence is no longer a nice to have, it’s a core cyber defense requirement. But … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/21/anuj-goel-cyware-good-threat-intelligence/
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Account Takeover Scams Are Bypassing Fraud Defenses
FIs Must Invest in AI-Fueled Behavioral Biometrics to Go Beyond Static Credentials. Scammers are increasingly turning to account takeover fraud, as financial institutions ramp up their defenses. Instead of luring victims into making authorized transactions, cybercriminals are bypassing them altogether, hijacking their digital identities and draining accounts from within. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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A Silicon Valley VC Got Israel Starlink Access Within Days of October 7 Attack
During a webinar hosted by Israel’s Defense Ministry, Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire discussed helping connect Israel with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet far earlier than was known. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/shaun-maguire-starlink-idf-israel-gaza/
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How hospitality companies can stay ahead of cyberattacks this summer
Hotels are a popular target for cyberattacks, but industry collaboration and intelligence sharing can serve as defense mechanisms. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/hotel-cyberattack-prevention-oped/748610/
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Former Unilever CISO Kirsten Davies to Take Pentagon Post
Private-Sector Cyber Leader Kirsten Davies Tapped to Lead DoD IT and Security. President Donald Trump has nominated Kirsten Davies to serve as CIO of the Department of Defense – a pivotal role in modernizing the Pentagon’s sprawling digital infrastructure. The nomination was submitted to Congress and has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services…
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4 ways to safeguard CISO communications from legal liabilities
Tags: ciso, communications, corporate, cyber, data, defense, governance, government, incident, jobs, law, privacy, regulation, risk, vulnerabilityPay attention to the medium: CISOs also need to pay attention to what they say based on the medium in which they are communicating. Pay attention to “how we communicate, who we’re communicating with, what platforms we’re communicating on, and whether it’s oral or written,” Angela Mauceri, corporate director and assistant general counsel for cyber…
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Revenue Risk Hidden in Fly by Night New eSkimming Tools
by Source Defense Don’t Trust Your Online Revenue Channel to Sub-par Solutions for eSkimming Security (Beware the big box “me too” solutions) As PCI DSS 4.0.1 enforcement has driven demand for eSkimming security and compliance controls (also known as client-side protection), several big-box CDN and “swiss army knife” security vendors have rushed to capitalize First…
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Japanese Parliament Passes Active Cyber Defense Law
New Cyber Law Enables Agencies to Neutralize Attackers’ Servers Located Abroad. The Japanese Parliament passed the long-delayed active cyber defense bill on Friday, paving the way for government agencies to monitor external telecommunications and preemptively respond to signs of cyberattacks, including neutralizing attackers’ servers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/japanese-parliament-passes-active-cyber-defense-law-a-28430
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A Silicon Valley VC Says He Got the IDF Starlink Access Within Days of October 7 Attack
Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire said in a webinar hosted by Israel’s Defense Ministry that he connected the IDF with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet far sooner than believed. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/shaun-maguire-starlink-idf-israel-gaza/
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Japan passed a law allowing preemptive offensive cyber actions
Japan passed a law allowing preemptive offensive cyber actions, shifting from its pacifist stance to bolster defenses like major Western powers. Japan has enacted the Active Cyberdefense Law, allowing preemptive offensive cyber operations to counter threats before damage occurs. This marks a shift from Japan’s pacifist stance under Article 9, aiming to elevate its cyber…
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CISA Defends Critical Infrastructure With Early Cyber Alerts
Executive Director Bridget Bean on How Proactive Alerts Prevented $8.7B in Damages. As state-sponsored threats become increasingly aggressive, CISA is scaling its proactive cyber defense efforts. Through real-time threat intelligence, joint task forces and pre-emptive alerts, it is shielding critical infrastructure from state-sponsored and ransomware-driven attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cisa-defends-critical-infrastructure-early-cyber-alerts-a-28426
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Don’t let DOGE destroy CISA
Elon Musk’s DOGE isn’t about efficiency, it’s about destruction. We should not let this administration tear down our best defenses against those trying to attack us in cyberspace. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/doge-dismantles-cisa-cybersecurity-trump-elon-musk-eric-swallwell-op-ed/
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Inside MITRE ATTCK v17: Smarter defenses, sharper threat intel
In this Help Net Security video, Adam Pennington, MITRE ATTCK Lead, breaks down what’s new in the ATTCK v17 release. He highlights the addition of the ESXi … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/19/inside-mitre-attack-v17-video/
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DoD SPRS Scores: How Often Should You Update Them?
The overall defense industrial base is growing increasingly aware of the needs of modern information and cyber security. From recent major supply chain attacks to the constant threat of nation-state actors trying to compromise systems, it’s important to be committed to the best security you can implement, no matter where you are in the supply……
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Liongard Launches LiongardIQ to Unify Risk Discovery and Automated Defense
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/liongard-launches-liongardiq-to-unify-risk-discovery-and-automated-defense