Tag: defense
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North Korean Cyber Actors TraderTraitor Steal $308 Million in Cryptocurrency: DMM Breach Unveiled
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), and Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) have issued a joint press release detailing a major cryptocurrency theft.... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/north-korean-cyber-actors-tradertraitor-steal-308-million-in-cryptocurrency-dmm-breach-unveiled/
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2025 NDAA Provides $3 Billion Funding for FCC’s RipReplace Program
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has been signed into law and it authorizes several cyber-related initiatives. The post 2025 NDAA Provides $3 Billion Funding for FCC’s Rip-and-Replace Program appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/2025-ndaa-provides-3-billion-funding-for-fccs-rip-and-replace-program/
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US House to Vote on $3 Billion Funding for Removal of Chinese Telecom Equipment
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote next week on a defense bill that includes a provision allocating over $3 billion to remove Chinese telecom equipment from American networks. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/us-house-to-vote-on-rip-and-replace-program/
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FCC ‘rip and replace’ provision for Chinese tech tops cyber provisions in defense bill
The bill allocates $3 billion to a Federal Communications Commission program, commonly called “rip and replace,” to get rid of Chinese networking equipment due to national security concerns.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fcc-rip-and-replace-china-tech-tops-ndaa
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US order is a reminder that cloud platforms aren’t secure out of the box
Tags: access, best-practice, breach, business, cisa, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, fedramp, google, government, guide, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, software, toolThis week’s binding directive to US government departments to implement secure configurations in cloud applications, starting with Microsoft 365 (M365), is a reminder to all CISOs that cloud platforms, even from major providers, aren’t completely secure out of the box.”Cloud stuff is easy to manage, easy to deploy,” said Ed Dubrovsky, chief operating officer and…
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Managed XDR, AI and SMB Defense: Barracuda CEO Shares Vision
Barracuda CEO Hatem Naguib Shares Strategies for Email Protection, Managed Services. With cyberthreats becoming more sophisticated, Barracuda CEO Hatem Naguib explains how managed XDR and AI-driven email protection help SMBs. From stopping phishing attacks to automating incident response, Naguib highlights solutions that streamline operations and address cloud adoption risks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Russia fires its biggest cyberweapon against Ukraine
Tags: access, attack, breach, cisa, communications, country, cyber, cyberattack, defense, email, governance, government, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, risk, russia, service, strategy, threat, ukraine, vulnerability, warfareUkraine has faced one of the most severe cyberattacks in recent history, targeting its state registries and temporarily disrupting access to critical government records.Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna attributed the attack to Russian operatives, describing it as an attempt to destabilize the country’s vital digital infrastructure amid the ongoing war.”It’s already clear that the…
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TA397 Leverages Sophisticated Spearphishing Techniques to Deploy Malware in Defense Sector
Proofpoint researchers have identified a new spearphishing campaign by TA397, a South Asia-based advanced persistent threat (APT) group also known as Bitter. The campaign, observed on November 18, 2024, targets... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/ta397-leverages-sophisticated-spearphishing-techniques-to-deploy-malware-in-defense-sector/
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2035 Quantum Encryption Deadline Still Achievable
CISA Says 2035 Quantum Deadline Remains Achievable Despite Recent Breakthroughs. The federal government’s 2035 mandate to adopt quantum-resistant encryption remains feasible despite technological advancements in quantum computing, a top official for the U.S. cyber defense agency told ISMG, but experts warn challenges such as bureaucratic delays and financial costs persist. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Turkish defense orgs subjected to Bitter cyberespionage intrusions
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/turkish-defense-orgs-subjected-to-bitter-cyberespionage-intrusions
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US eyes ban on TP-Link routers amid cybersecurity concerns
Tags: attack, business, china, compliance, computer, corporate, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, ddos, defense, espionage, exploit, flaw, government, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, law, malicious, microsoft, network, risk, router, technology, threat, vulnerability, wifiThe US government is investigating TP-Link, a Chinese company that supplies about 65% of routers for American homes and small businesses, amid concerns about national security risks. Reports suggest these routers have vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to compromise sensitive enterprise data.Investigations by the Commerce, Defense, and Justice Departments indicate that the routers may have been…
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Hackers Weaponizing LNK Files To Create Scheduled Task And Deliver Malware Payload
TA397, also known as Bitter, targeted a Turkish defense organization with a spearphishing email containing a RAR archive, which included a decoy PDF, a malicious LNK file disguised as a PDF, and an ADS file with PowerShell code. This technique, common for TA397, leverages NTFS ADS to establish persistence and deploy further malware like wmRAT…
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Opswat Expands Critical Infrastructure Defense With Fend Buy
Data Diodes Enhance Air-Gapped Network Security, Deliver Advanced Network Isolation. Opswat’s acquisition of Fend integrates advanced hardware-based security with Opswat’s platform, delivering robust protection against cyberattacks on critical infrastructure like power grids and water systems. Fend’s small-form-factor data diodes meet the demand for affordable, scalable solutions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/opswat-expands-critical-infrastructure-defense-fend-buy-a-27099
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Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill
The National Defense Authorization Act passed today, but lawmakers stripped language that would keep the Trump administration from wielding unprecedented authority to surveil Americans. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/congress-spy-powers-fisa-ndaa-trump-702/
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A new ransomware regime is now targeting critical systems with weaker networks
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, control, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, fortinet, group, infrastructure, law, lockbit, malware, mfa, network, ransomware, risk, tactics, usa, vmware, vpn, vulnerability, zyxelThe year 2024’s ransomware shake-up, fueled by law enforcement crackdowns on giants like LockBit, has shifted focus to critical operations, with major attacks this year hitting targets like Halliburton, TfL, and Arkansas water plant.A Dragos study for the third quarter of 2024 highlighted a surge in activity from new groups like RansomHub, Play, and Fog,…
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From Taiwan to Korea: TIDRONE Threat Actor Targets ERP Software
The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has uncovered a series of cyberattacks on Korean companies orchestrated by the TIDRONE threat actor. Known for its focus on Taiwanese defense and drone... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/from-taiwan-to-korea-tidrone-threat-actor-targets-erp-software/
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Espionage Campaign Targets Turkish Defense Industry
APT Group Uses Sophisticated Attack Chain to Deploy WmRAT and MiyaRAT. A suspected South Asian threat actor targeted a Turkish defense organization, deploying malware via a RAR archive and using alternate data streams to deliver remote access Trojans. The group previously targeted multiple countries including China, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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‘Bitter’ cyberspies target defense orgs with new MiyaRAT malware
A cyberespionage threat group known as ‘Bitter’ was observed targeting defense organizations in Turkey using a novel malware family named MiyaRAT. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitter-cyberspies-target-defense-orgs-with-new-miyarat-malware/
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That cheap webcam? HiatusRAT may be targeting it, FBI warns
Webcams have been a key part of business and home offices everywhere, especially since the COVID pandemic hit. But they are not often high-quality products, especially if used only sporadically, as many consumers and remote workers are content with a cheap one from China. This not only causes regular hardware problems, but it can also be…
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Ransomware Defender Risk: ‘Overconfidence’ in Security Tools
CISOs at Organizations That Fell Victim Have a Different Story, 451 Research Finds Are your defenses against ransomware good enough to survive contact with the enemy? Don’t be so sure. A new study from market researcher 451 Research finds that overconfidence in security tooling remains an issue in the face of ransomware for organizations that…
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CISA’s pre-ransomware alerts nearly doubled in 2024
The federal agency’s efforts to improve defenses surged in fiscal year 2024. Yet, attacks continue to climb. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-pre-ransomware-alerts-double/735785/
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Sophisticated TA397 Malware Targets Turkish Defense Sector
Sophisticated phishing attack targeting Turkey’s defense sector revealed TA397’s advanced tactics First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ta397-malware-targets-turkish/
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Next-gen cybercrime: The need for collaboration in 2025
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, cloud, crime, crimes, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, framework, group, healthcare, infrastructure, intelligence, risk, service, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, training, vulnerabilityCybercrime is a relentless and evolving threat to organizations worldwide. However, with the right insights, we can significantly enhance our security, mitigate risks, and stay ahead of these criminals.FortiGuard Labs’ Cyberthreat Predictions for 2025 report is designed to provide exactly these insights. It identifies emerging threat trends for the coming year and offers actionable guidance…
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Seamless API Threat Detection and Response: Integrating Salt Security and CrowdStrike NG-SIEM
Tags: api, attack, business, compliance, crowdstrike, data, ddos, defense, detection, governance, incident response, injection, intelligence, malicious, mitigation, monitoring, risk, risk-management, siem, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityAPIs are essential for modern digital business operations, enabling smooth connectivity and data exchange between applications. However, the growing dependence on APIs has unintentionally widened the attack surface, making strong API security a vital concern for organizations. Traditional security measures often prove inadequate in effectively safeguarding this changing landscape. To address this challenge, integrating specialized…
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LW ROUNDTABLE, How 2024’s cyber threats will transform the security landscape in 2025
Continuing our look back at 2024, part two of Last Watchdog’s year-ender roundtable turns its focus to emerging threats vs. evolving defense tactics. Part two of a four-part series The explosion of AI-driven phishing, insider threats, and business logic abuse… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/lw-roundtable-how-2024s-cyber-threats-will-transform-the-security-landscape-in-2025/