Tag: defense
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What TikTok’s virtual machine tells us about modern bot defenses
A recent Hacker News post looked at the reverse engineering of TikTok’s JavaScript virtual machine (VM). Many commenters assumed the VM was malicious, designed for invasive tracking or surveillance. But based on the VM’s behavior and string patterns, a more plausible explanation is that it’ First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/what-tiktoks-virtual-machine-tells-us-about-modern-bot-defenses/
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The Race to Build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System Is On
Tags: defensePresident Donald Trump has proposed building a massive anti-missile system in space that could enrich Elon Musk if it materializes. But experts say the project’s feasibility remains unclear. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/golden-dome-trump-missiles/
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Cybersecurity’s ‘rare earth’ skills: Scarce, high-value, and critical for future defense
Tags: ai, attack, business, ciso, computing, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, intelligence, jobs, programming, risk, skills, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, trainingAdvanced threat hunting expertise Like the rarest elements, professionals who can proactively identify novel threats and adversary techniques before they cause damage are scarce and extremely valuable. Why are these skills rare? Many factors have led to this scenario:Complex skill requirements: Effective threat hunters need a unique combination of skills, including deep cyber knowledge, programming…
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Trump’s 2026 Budget Guts CISA: Nearly 30% of Jobs and $500M on the Chopping Block
Trump’s 2026 budget proposal seeks to cut nearly 30% of CISA’s workforce and $495M from its budget, slashing key cyber defense and election security programs. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/trump-2026-budget-cuts-cisa/
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Posture ≠Protection
CSPM, DSPM, ASPM, SSPM, ESPM, the alphabet soup of Security Posture Management (SPM) tools promises visibility into risk. They map misconfigurations, surface exposure paths and highlight policy gaps. That can be useful. But let’s not confuse awareness with action. They don’t block threats.They don’t enforce controls.They don’t prevent breaches. SPMs detect, then delegate. A ticket.…
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CrowdStrike and Microsoft Align on Threat Actor Mapping to Support Faster, Unified Defense
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/crowdstrike-and-microsoft-tackle-threat-attribution-confusion-with-unified-mapping-effort
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From automation to agency: The next leap in cyber defense
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/from-automation-to-agency-the-next-leap-in-cyber-defense
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Beyond Perimeter Defense: Making Attack Surface Management a Business Enabler
As cyber threats outpace traditional perimeter defenses, organizations face mounting risks in their digital transformation efforts. This article examines how Outpost24’s continuous attack surface management transforms security into a strategic business enabler, equipping CISOs, CIOs, and IT Directors with automated visibility and insights to pursue innovation with confidence and resilience. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump…
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The Secret Defense Strategy of Four Critical Industries Combating Advanced Cyber Threats
The evolution of cyber threats has forced organizations across all industries to rethink their security strategies. As attackers become more sophisticated, leveraging encryption, living-off-the-land techniques, and lateral movement to evade traditional defenses, security teams are finding more threats wreaking havoc before they can be detected. Even after an attack has been identified, it can First…
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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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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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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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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