Tag: defense
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Rad Security Raises $14 Million for AI, Cloud Security Platform
Rad Security has raised $14 million in Series A funding for a defense platform for AI workloads and cloud infrastructure. The post Rad Security Raises $14 Million for AI, Cloud Security Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/rad-security-raises-14-million-for-ai-cloud-security-platform/
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Three years on, Europe looks to Ukraine for the future of defense tech
Today marks three years since Russia’s illegal, unprovoked, and brutal invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have heroically fought the war with grit and determination, but they have also, against the odds, innovated on and off the battlefield. In addition to establishing a defense tech initiative called BRAVE1, the country has also hosted tech conferences like…
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Becoming Ransomware Ready: Why Continuous Validation Is Your Best Defense
Ransomware doesn’t hit all at once”, it slowly floods your defenses in stages. Like a ship subsumed with water, the attack starts quietly, below the surface, with subtle warning signs that are easy to miss. By the time encryption starts, it’s too late to stop the flood. Each stage of a ransomware attack offers a…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 34
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. You’ve Got Malware: FINALDRAFT Hides in Your Drafts Telegram Abused as C2 Channel for New Golang Backdoor Infostealing Malware Infections in the U.S. Military & Defense Sector: A Cybersecurity Disaster in the Making Analyzing ELF/Sshdinjector.A!tr with…
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Zero Trust World: Viable defense strategies against zero days and supply chain risks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/zero-trust-world-viable-defense-strategies-against-zero-days-and-supply-chain-risks
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NSA Allegedly Hacked Northwestern Polytechnical University, China Claims
Chinese cybersecurity entities have accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of orchestrating a cyberattack on Northwestern Polytechnical University, a prominent Chinese institution specializing in aerospace and defense research. The allegations, published by organizations such as Qihoo 360 and the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC), claim that the NSA’s Tailored Access Operations (TAO)…
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4 Low-Cost Ways to Defend Your Organization Against Deepfakes
Every organization should be exploring a layered approach in which artificial and human intelligences come together to form a rich, dynamic, and multifaceted deepfake defense strategy tailored to its needs. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/4-low-cost-ways-defend-organization-against-deepfakes
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Pentagon fast-tracks ‘Cyber Command 2.0’ review, requests authorities wish list
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given U.S. Cyber Command a few weeks to finish up a Biden-era plan to revamp itself, sources tell Recorded Future News. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hegseth-cyber-command-2-0-review-authorities-wish-list
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Fully Protected: Advanced Measures in Cyber Defense
How Crucial is Advanced Cyber Defense in Today’s Security Landscape? Securing sensitive data is a top concern. This presents a challenge that goes beyond conventional security measures. Organizations are now seeking advanced cyber defense strategies that involve non-human identities (NHIs) and secret security management to bolster their protection. These methodologies are not just the future……
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What is SIEM? Improving security posture through event log data
Tags: access, ai, api, automation, ciso, cloud, compliance, data, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, fortinet, gartner, google, guide, ibm, infrastructure, intelligence, kubernetes, LLM, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, monitoring, network, openai, regulation, risk, router, security-incident, service, siem, soar, soc, software, threat, toolAt its core, a SIEM is designed to parse and analyze various log files, including firewalls, servers, routers and so forth. This means that SIEMs can become the central “nerve center” of a security operations center, driving other monitoring functions to resolve the various daily alerts.Added to this data are various threat intelligence feeds that…
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Amazon Prime Phishing Scam Steals Login, Payment Info
The Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) has identified a new phishing campaign that specifically targets Amazon Prime users, First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/amazon-prime-phishing-scam-steals-login-payment-info/
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Katie Arrington Returns to Pentagon as DoD CISO
New Pentagon CISO Appointed as Pentagon Budget Cuts Loom. The White House appointed a Trump ally and former Department of Defense cybersecurity official as DOD CISO, an unexpected return to the Pentagon for an official previously removed under a cloud of security concerns. Arrington returns to the Pentagon just as it faces budget cuts. First…
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Infostealers Tied to Stolen AI and Defense Credentials
Information-Stealing Malware Continues to Feed Markets for Stolen Credentials. Defense sector and military agency employees, and artificial intelligence service users, all show signs of having been infected by information-stealing malware, as the market for buying and selling stolen credentials continues to thrive, experts warn. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/infostealers-tied-to-stolen-ai-defense-credentials-a-27556
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US Military, Defense Contractors, Subject to Infostealer Attacks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/us-military-defense-contractors-subject-to-infostealer-attacks
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Infostealers target major US defense contractors, military personnel
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/infostealers-target-major-us-defense-contractors-military-personnel
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From Defense to Offense: Inside-Out Data Security Strategies for CISOs in 2025
Challenging the status quo and advocates for “inside-out” security, placing data at the heart of the strategy from the very beginning, rather than securing it last. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/from-defense-to-offense-inside-out-data-security-strategies-for-cisos-in-2025/
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Malware-Infected Signal, Line, and Gmail Apps Alter System Defenses
A recent cybersecurity analysis has uncovered a campaign targeting Chinese-speaking users through malicious installers of popular applications such as Signal, Line, and Gmail. These backdoored executables exploit manipulated search engine results to lure unsuspecting users into downloading malware-laden files. The attackers employ deceptive tactics, including fake download pages hosted on unrelated domains, to distribute these…
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Threat Actors Using $10 Infostealer Malware to Compromise US Security
Tags: access, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, defense, malware, marketplace, military, threatA recent cybersecurity investigation has unveiled a troubling reality: U.S. military personnel and employees of major defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Honeywell, have been compromised by infostealer malware. This inexpensive yet potent cyberweapon, available for as little as $10 per infected device on underground marketplaces, has exposed critical credentials, including access to classified…
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Hundreds of US Military and Defense Credentials Compromised
Hudson Rock has found evidence that infostealers have compromised hundreds of US military and defense contractor credentials First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-military-defense-credentials/
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$10 Infostealers Are Breaching Critical US Security: Military and Even the FBI Hit
A new report reveals how cheap Infostealer malware is exposing US military and defense data, putting national security at risk. Hackers exploit human error to gain access. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/infostealers-breach-us-security-military-fbi-hit/
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Managed healthcare defense contractor to pay $11 million over alleged cyber failings
The settlement with Health Net Federal Services is the latest penalty levied on a federal contractor as part of a 2021 initiative to root out cyber-related fraud. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/managed-health-tricare-false-claims
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US Military, Defense Contractors Infected with Infostealers: Hudson Rock
A report by cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock says hundreds of computers from the U.S. Army and Navy and defense contractors like Honeywell and Boeing are infected with infostealer malware, endangering the security of the systems and threatening third-party players. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/us-military-defense-contractors-infected-with-infostealers-hudson-rock/
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AI Wars Playing Out in Application Attacks and Defenses
Deb Radcliff interviews Bugcrowd founder and white hat hacker, Casey Ellis. As if protecting applications wasn’t tough enough, attackers are now leveraging AI to find and exploit application vulnerabilities faster, outpacing patch efforts and evading security. This especially applies to embedded systems and open-source libraries, and all along the software supply chain. The trend of”¦…
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Password managers under increasing threat as infostealers triple and adapt
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, breach, ceo, cloud, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, email, encryption, exploit, finance, hacker, identity, intelligence, least-privilege, login, malicious, malware, mfa, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, switch, tactics, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustMalware-as-a-service infostealers: For example, RedLine Stealer is specifically designed to target and steal sensitive information, including credentials stored in web browsers and other applications. It is often distributed through phishing emails or by tricking prospective marks into visiting booby-trapped websites laced with malicious downloaders.Another threat comes from Lumma stealer, offered for sale as a malware-as-a-service,…
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How Slashing the SAT Budget Is Appreciated By Hackers
The Growing Need for Cybersecurity Awareness Training (SAT) In today’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of Cyber Security Awareness Training (SAT) as a fundamental defense strategy. Regulatory changes like NIS2 and DORA further emphasize this need for robust cybersecurity initiatives. However, despite this acknowledgment, many organizations are still……
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DEF CON 32 Evading Modern Defenses When Phishing With Pixels
Authors/Presenters: Melvin Langvik Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/def-con-32-evading-modern-defenses-when-phishing-with-pixels/
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Russian State Hackers Target Organizations With Device Code Phishing
Russian hackers have been targeting government, defense, telecoms, and other organizations in a device code phishing campaign. The post Russian State Hackers Target Organizations With Device Code Phishing appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/russian-state-hackers-target-organizations-with-device-code-phishing/
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CISO’s Expert Guide To CTEM And Why It Matters
Cyber threats evolve”, has your defense strategy kept up? A new free guide available here explains why Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is the smart approach for proactive cybersecurity.This concise report makes a clear business case for why CTEM’s comprehensive approach is the best overall strategy for shoring up a business’s cyber defenses in the…