Tag: defense
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Threat actors thrive in chaos
Martin delves into how threat actors exploit chaos, offering insights from Talos’ 2024 Year in Review on how to fortify defenses against evolving email lures and frequently targeted vulnerabilities, even amidst economic disruption. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/threat-actors-thrive-in-chaos/
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The State of AI Malware and Defenses Against It
AI has recently been added to the list of things that keep cybersecurity leaders awake. The increasing popularity of and easy access to large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Gemini, have enabled threat actors to scale and personalize their attacks. Organizations need to adapt their cyber defenses based on this trend. But…
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Why Codefinger represents a new stage in the evolution of ransomware
Tags: access, advisory, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, business, cisco, cloud, computer, credentials, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, malicious, network, password, ransom, ransomware, risk, strategy, technology, threat, vmwareA new type of ransomware attack: The fundamentals of the Codefinger attack are the same as those in most ransomware attacks: The bad guys encrypted victims’ data and demanded payment to restore it.However, several aspects of the breach make it stand out from most other ransomware incidents:Attack vector: In traditional ransomware attacks, the attack vector…
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Targeted phishing gets a new hook with real-time email validation
Tags: api, authentication, awareness, ciso, credentials, data-breach, defense, email, infosec, mail, password, phishing, sans, service, spam, spear-phishing, threat, training‘A little bit of hype’: David Shipley, head of Canadian-based security awareness training firm Beauceron Security, said “there’s a little bit of hype” in giving the tactic a fancy name for what is in fact spear phishing, although, he admitted, it’s “rapid-fire spear phishing.”The reason, he said, is that “spray-and-pray” mass phishing campaigns today are…
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Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Tags: access, android, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, blockchain, bug-bounty, business, cisco, cloud, computing, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, iot, jobs, kali, linux, malware, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, network, penetration-testing, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, sap, skills, sql, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windowsExperiential learning Offensive security can’t be fully mastered through lectures alone. Candidates need hands-on training in lab environments to develop practical skills. Ideally, certification exams should include a practical assessment, such as developing an exploit to compromise a system.Because individuals learn OffSec techniques, such as penetration testing, in different ways, the most effective certifications offer…
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AI is Reshaping Cyber Threats: Here’s What CISOs Must Do Now
Assess the risks posed by AI-powered attacks and adopt AI-driven defense capabilities to match. Automate where possible. Use AI to prioritise what matters. Invest in processes and talent that enable real-time response and build long-term trust. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/ai-is-reshaping-cyber-threats-heres-what-cisos-must-do-now/
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AkiraBot Floods 80,000 Sites After Outsmarting CAPTCHAs and Slipping Past Network Defenses
AkiraBot, identified by SentinelLABS, represents a sophisticated spam bot framework that targets website chats and contact forms to promote low-quality SEO services. Since its inception in September 2024, AkiraBot has impacted over 420,000 unique domains, successfully spamming at least 80,000 websites. It leverages both CAPTCHA evasion techniques and network detection evasion to elude website security…
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Precision-validated phishing: The rise of sophisticated credential theft
Tags: api, authentication, awareness, ciso, credentials, data-breach, defense, email, infosec, mail, password, phishing, sans, service, spam, spear-phishing, theft, threat, training‘A little bit of hype’: David Shipley, head of Canadian-based security awareness training firm Beauceron Security, said “there’s a little bit of hype” in giving the tactic a fancy name for what is in fact spear phishing, although, he admitted, it’s “rapid-fire spear phishing.”The reason, he said, is that “spray-and-pray” mass phishing campaigns today are…
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Sweeping cuts to CISA spark warnings of weakened US cyber defenses
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/sweeping-cuts-to-cisa-spark-warnings-of-weakened-us-cyber-defenses
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SideCopy APT Hackers Impersonate Government Officials to Deploy Open-Source XenoRAT Tool
The Pakistan-linked Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as SideCopy has significantly expanded its targeting scope since late December 2024. Initially, the group focused on infiltrating India’s government, defense, maritime sectors, and university students. Recent developments indicate an inclusion of crucial sectors like railways, oil & gas, and external affairs ministries into their cyber activities.…
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AI is challenging the geopolitical status quo
AI-powered cyberattacks are becoming powerful new weapons. Organizations need to act fast to close the gap between today’s defenses and tomorrow’s threats. These attacks are … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/09/ai-geopolitical-status-quo/
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New Double-Edged Email Attack Steals Office 365 Credentials and Delivers Malware
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that employs a double-edged tactic to compromise Office 365 credentials and deliver malware, posing significant risks to organizations worldwide. The campaign, identified by the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC), uses a file deletion reminder as a pretext to trick victims into engaging with what appears to be…
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Cybersecurity Pulse Report 2025: Security Implications of AI
Navigating the Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity in an Era of Accelerating Risk. AI is reshaping cybersecurity, emerging as both a powerful defense mechanism and a sophisticated tool for cyber adversaries. The Cybersecurity Implications of AI Pulse Report 2025 provides an in-depth analysis of how AI is transforming the digital threat landscape. First seen on…
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Accenture Federal Services and Google Public Sector Launch MxDR for Government to Strengthen Cyber Defenses
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/accenture-federal-services-and-google-public-sector-launch-mxdr-for-government-to-strengthen-cyber-defenses
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The Secret Weapon CISOs May Be Overlooking In the Fight Against Cyberattacks
While often relegated to a purely functional role, DNS offers unparalleled opportunities for preemptive defense against cyberattacks. The post DNS: The Secret Weapon CISOs May Be Overlooking In the Fight Against Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/dns-the-secret-weapon-cisos-may-be-overlooking-in-the-fight-against-cyberattacks/
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11 cyber defense tips to stay secure at work and home
Cybersecurity is inextricably tied to the technology it protects. Just as technology continues to grow in variety, quantity, and presence in all of our lives, so too does … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/08/home-work-cyber-defense-tips/
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MSSPs, It’s Time to Own Cyber Brand Defense
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/mssps-its-time-to-own-cyber-brand-defense
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The AI Alibi Defense: How General-Purpose AI Agents Obscure Criminal Liability
As these AI agents become more capable of behaving like autonomous actors, clicking, typing, downloading, exfiltrating, or engaging in arguably criminal behavior, they may also become unintended scapegoats or even tools of plausible deniability. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/the-ai-alibi-defense-how-general-purpose-ai-agents-obscure-criminal-liability/
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EDR Antivirus Solutions Miss Two-Thirds (66%) of Malware Infections SpyCloud Research
Deep visibility into malware-siphoned data can help close gaps in traditional defenses before they evolve into major cyber threats like ransomware and account takeover SpyCloud, the leading identity threat protection company, today released new analysis of its recaptured darknet data repository that shows threat actors are increasingly bypassing endpoint protection solutions: 66% of malware infections…
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How Trump’s tariffs are shaking up the cybersecurity sector
Tags: antivirus, ceo, china, cisa, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, finance, government, Hardware, infrastructure, microsoft, network, service, supply-chain, technology, threat, vulnerabilityCustomer cutbacks and increased costs are major concerns: In addition to the macroeconomic fears and worries over retaliatory measures, US cybersecurity companies are vulnerable to losing revenue under the new tariffs as customers reduce their cybersecurity budgets to cope with their own tariff-induced financial pressures.”What’s happening is that people are looking at cybersecurity through the…
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Crafting Impenetrable Defenses for Your NHIs
Tags: defenseWhy the Buzz about Impenetrable NHIs? You might have heard quite the buzz around impenetrable Non-Human Identities (NHIs). It’s the cornerstone of next-generation cybersecurity. So, is this truly the game-changing approach toward secure defenses we have been looking for? Mastering the Art of Securing Non-Human Identities Seamlessly managing Non-Human Identities is akin to playing a……
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Fast Flux Alert: National Security Agencies Warn of Evasive Tactic
A newly released joint cybersecurity advisory from multiple national security agencies is raising alarms about a sophisticated technique that’s allowing malicious cyber actors to slip past network defenses: Fast Flux. The advisory, issued by agencies including the NSA, CISA, FBI, ASD’s ACSC, CCCS, and NCSC-NZ, warns organizations, ISPs, and cybersecurity providers about the significant threat…
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CMMC Level 2 Documentation: What Auditors Want to See
Tags: defenseIf you’re part of the defense industrial base and you’re seeking CMMC certification, there’s a very good chance you’re aiming for Level 2. Level 1 is mostly meant for businesses with a focus on federal contract information but not CUI, while Level 3 is meant for businesses handling the most sensitive kinds of CUI; since……
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Cyber agencies urge organizations to collaborate to stop fast flux DNS attacks
How to mitigate DNS attacks: Fast flux is one of many types of DNS attack. But there are tactics organizations can use to mitigate them.In the case of fast flux, the report recommends that:defenders should use cybersecurity and PDNS services that detect and block fast flux. “By leveraging providers that detect fast flux and implement…
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Trump Fires NSA, Cyber Command Chief, Fueling Security Fears
Officials Warn Trump’s Abrupt Firings Severely Weaken National Cyber Defenses. President Donald Trump fired National Security Agency and Cyber Command chief Gen. Timothy Haugh after a meeting with far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, sparking concerns among cybersecurity experts and lawmakers that the dismissals weaken national cyber defenses and military readiness. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Cyber Agencies Warn of Fast Flux Threat Bypassing Network Defenses
A joint cybersecurity advisory warns organizations globally about the defense gap in detecting and blocking fast flux techniques, which are exploited for malicious activities First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cyber-agencies-warn-of-fast-flux/
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Surge in threat actors scanning Juniper, Cisco, and Palo Alto Networks devices
Scanning for Palo Alto Networks portals: Meanwhile, researchers at GreyNoise this week reported seeing a recent significant surge in login scanning activity targeting Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect portals. GlobalProtect is an endpoint application that allows employees to access a company’s resources remotely.Over the last 30 days, nearly 24,000 unique IP addresses have attempted to access…
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Operation HollowQuill Unveiled: Weaponized Documents Infiltrate Russia’s Defense Sector
A recent report by SEQRITE Labs APT-Team has shed light on a sophisticated campaign, dubbed Operation HollowQuill, targeting First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/operation-hollowquill-unveiled-weaponized-documents-infiltrate-russias-defense-sector/
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Signalgate: Pentagon watchdog probes Defense Sec Hegseth
Classification compliance? Records retention requirements? How quaint First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/04/hegseth_inspector_general/