Tag: defense
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Forgotten patches: The silent killer
Tags: attack, automation, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, data, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, infrastructure, tool, update, vulnerabilityAccuracy over convenience: It’s tempting to prioritize speed or ease. But making patching easier cannot come at the expense of accuracy. Light enforcement, delays in applying updates, or gaps between tools and policy all introduce risk.Patch management must detect when systems drift out of compliance, whether due to misconfiguration, agent failure, or an unexpected event,…
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China-linked hackers target cybersecurity firms, governments in global espionage campaign
Tags: access, awareness, china, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, detection, espionage, government, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, monitoring, threatDeployed PurpleHaze for broader espionage: Researchers reported that in October 2024, they detected and mitigated a reconnaissance operation targeting SentinelOne, which they identified as part of a broader activity cluster known as PurpleHaze.As noted earlier, this PurpleHaze activity shared infrastructure with the campaign behind the re-compromise of the South Asian government entity, suggesting a stronger…
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Why DNS Security Is Your First Defense Against Cyber Attacks?
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, much of the focus is placed on firewalls, antivirus software, and endpoint detection. While these tools are essential, one critical layer often goes overlooked: the Domain Name System (DNS). As the starting point of nearly every online interaction, DNS is not only foundational – it’s increasingly a target. When left unsecured,…
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Secure Enterprise Browser Adoption to Hit 25% by 2028
Secure enterprise browsers deliver multi-layered security, including web security, protection against malware on the endpoint, and defense against malicious extensions. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/gartner-secure-enterprise-browser-adoption-25-by-2028
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8 things CISOs have learned from cyber incidents
Tags: apt, attack, authentication, backup, breach, business, ciso, compliance, cyber, data, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, incident, incident response, infection, insurance, jobs, malicious, malware, metric, network, ransom, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, skills, tool, training, update, virus, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trust2. You’ll need shift from defense to offence: The role and the CISO won’t be the same after an incident.”My job on December 11 was very different from my job on December 12 and beyond, says Brown.Following an incident, some organizations need to change to such an extent that they need a different CISO with…
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Is attacker laziness enabled by genAI shortcuts making them easier to catch?
Tactics of attackers: The OpenAI report, published in June, detailed a variety of defenses the company has deployed against fraudsters. One, for example, involved bogus job applications.”We identified and banned ChatGPT accounts associated with what appeared to be multiple suspected deceptive employment campaigns. These threat actors used OpenAI’s models to develop materials supporting what may…
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CISA, Microsoft warn of Windows zero-day used in attack on ‘major’ Turkish defense org
Check Point attributed the attack to a group known as Stealth Falcon, a hacking group with longstanding ties to the UAE that has been implicated in dozens of spyware cases and hacking incidents involving governments across the Middle East and Africa. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/microsoft-cisa-zero-day-turkish-defense-org
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Alert overload weakens cloud security defenses
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/alert-overload-weakens-cloud-security-defenses
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Seraphic Security Unveils BrowserTotal Free AI-Powered Browser Security Assessment for Enterprises
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Designing Blue Team playbooks with Wazuh for proactive cyber defense
Blue Team playbooks are essential”, but tools like Wazuh take them to the next level. From credential dumping to web shells and brute-force attacks, see how Wazuh strengthens real-time detection and automated response. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/designing-blue-team-playbooks-with-wazuh-for-proactive-cyber-defense/
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Unmasking the silent saboteur you didn’t know was running the show
Tags: 5G, access, ai, api, attack, authentication, backup, blockchain, breach, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, endpoint, firewall, firmware, GDPR, governance, Hardware, incident response, iot, ISO-27001, login, malicious, network, nis-2, PCI, service, siem, supply-chain, threat, zero-trustCybersecurity depends on accurate clocks : Your logs are only as valuable as your clocks are accurate. If your servers are out of sync, forget to reconstruct timelines. You’ll spend hours chasing phantom alerts. Event correlation and forensics Your SIEM is only as good as the timestamps it gets. Correlating events across endpoints, firewalls and cloud…
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Understanding the evolving malware and ransomware threat landscape
Cyber threats like ransomware and malware are rising fast, hitting firms like Frederick Health and Marks & Spencer. Defense needs layers, adaptability and vigilance. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/spons/understanding-the-evolving-malware-and-ransomware-threat-landscape/750094/
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Kimsuky Strikes Again Coordinated Attacks Target Facebook, Email, and Telegram
A recent investigation by Genians Security Center (GSC) has uncovered a highly sophisticated, multi-channel cyber espionage campaign attributed to the North Korea-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Kimsuky. Between March and April 2025, the group leveraged Facebook, email, and Telegram to infiltrate targets primarily within the defense sector, North Korea-related activists, and cryptocurrency…
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‘There Will Be Pain’: CISA Cuts Spark Bipartisan Concerns
Analysis of Proposed Budget, Workforce Cuts Reveal Risks to Cyber Readiness. The Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal would eliminate over 1,000 positions and nearly $425 million from CISA, gutting cyber ops, risk modeling and election security – prompting warnings that the U.S. is weakening its national cyber defense amid rising global threats. First seen on…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Experts Issue Best Practices for Migrating to Post-Quantum Cryptography and for Improving Orgs’ Cyber Culture
Tags: access, attack, best-practice, business, cio, ciso, communications, computer, computing, conference, corporate, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, encryption, finance, government, group, ibm, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, jobs, lessons-learned, metric, microsoft, mitre, monitoring, nist, risk, service, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, warfareCheck out a new roadmap for adopting quantum-resistant cryptography. Plus, find out how your company can create a better cybersecurity environment. In addition, MITRE warns about protecting critical infrastructure from cyber war. And get the latest on exposure response strategies and on CISO compensation and job satisfaction. Dive into five things that are top of…
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AI becomes key player in enterprise ransomware defense
Ransomware breaches continue to rise even as fewer victims pay, according to a Delinea report. 69% of organizations globally have fallen victim to ransomware, with 27% being … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/06/ransomware-threats-concern/
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5 Takeaways from the “Detect Bad Intent Early” Webinar: How to Stop Fraud Before It Starts
Learn how leading security teams are shifting fraud detection upstream, using intent-based signals and AI-driven defenses to stop fraud before it ever reaches checkout. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/5-takeaways-from-the-detect-bad-intent-early-webinar-how-to-stop-fraud-before-it-starts/
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Mind Gets $30M to Boost AI for Endpoint Data Loss Prevention
Data Defense Startup Focuses on Unstructured Data and On-Device Endpoint Protection. Backed by Paladin and Crosspoint, Seattle-based data security startup Mind aims to double its team and develop small language models that power endpoint classification. The company is carving a niche in data loss prevention by prioritizing unstructured data and actionable enforcement. First seen on…
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OffensiveCon25 Keynote How Offensive Security Made Me Better at Defense
Author/Presenter: Dino Dai Zovi Our sincere appreciation to OffensiveCon by Binary Gecko, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their outstanding OffensiveCon 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Hilton Berlin; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Thanks and a Tip O’ The Hat to Verification Labs :: Penetration Testing Specialists :: Trey…
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Announcing our Series A – Impart Security
Tags: ai, api, application-security, attack, ceo, ciso, cloud, cve, defense, detection, framework, healthcare, infrastructure, monitoring, risk, saas, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, wafToday, we’re announcing our $12 million Series A led by Madrona. This funding represents more than capital”, it validates our solution to what I call the ‘last mile problem’ in application security. Here’s a scenario every security professional will recognize: Your team demos an impressive application security tool that catches sophisticated attacks in real-time. The…
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Hackers Are Stealing Salesforce Data, Google Warns
By Christy Lynch This post summarizes the June 4, 2025 threat intelligence update from Google and offers additional recommendations from Reveal Security based on similar and recently observed attack patterns targeting SaaS applications and cloud infrastructure. Reveal Security monitors the overall cyber landscape for unique threats that can evade legacy detection methodologies. This UNC6040 campaign…
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Cyber defense unit elevated to new command status
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cyber-defense-unit-elevated-to-new-command-status
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Ukraine’s military intelligence agency stole 4.4GB of highly classified internal data from Tupolev
Ukraine’s GUR hacked the Russian aerospace and defense company Tupolev, stealing 4.4GB of highly classified internal data. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency GUR (aka HUR) claims the hack of the Russian aerospace and defense company Tupolev. According to Kyiv Post, Ukraine’s Military Intelligence compromised the United Aircraft Company (UAC) Tupolev division, which is a key developer…
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Security Isn’t A Solo Sport: Community, Burnout, and Identity at BSides312
At BSides312 in Chicago, experts showed that defending systems requires defending people, with trust, inclusion, and communication as key controls. Defense is deeply human. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/security-isnt-a-solo-sport-community-burnout-and-identity-at-bsides312/
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Ukraine claims it hacked Tupolev, Russia’s strategic warplane maker
The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense claims it hacked the Russian aerospace and defense company Tupolev, which develops Russia’s supersonic strategic bombers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-claims-it-hacked-tupolev-russias-strategic-warplane-maker/