Tag: defense
-
CERT-UA Warns of Phishing Attacks Targeting Ukraine’s Defense and Security Force
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new set of cyber attacks that it said were aimed at defense companies in the country as well as its security and defense forces.The phishing attacks have been attributed to a Russia-linked threat actor called UAC-0185 (aka UNC4221), which has been active since…
-
APT53 Weaponizing LNK Files To Deploy Malware Into Target Systems
Gamaredon, a persistent threat actor since 2013, targets the government, defense, diplomacy, and media sectors of their victims, primarily through cyberattacks, to gain sensitive information and disrupt operations. It continues to employ sophisticated tactics, leveraging malicious LNK and XHTML files alongside intricate phishing schemes to carry out cyberattacks. Phishing emails with four distinct attack payloads…
-
Bug bounty programs: Why companies need them now more than ever
Tags: attack, best-practice, bug-bounty, business, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, finance, guide, hacker, hacking, jobs, malicious, ransom, strategy, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-dayIn the fast-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the need for proactive measures has become more pressing than ever.When I first entered the cybersecurity field, the primary threats were largely opportunistic hackers exploiting known vulnerabilities and multi-million-dollar ransoms were unheard of. Today, the stakes are significantly higher. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime is expected to cost the…
-
Ukraine says Russian hackers are targeting country’s defense contractors
Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) said in a report published over the weekend that a hacking group has been targeting the country’s defense and military companies with phishing attacks. The CERT identified the hacking group as UAC-0185, also known as UNC4221, without saying who was behind the group. Earlier this year, however, […] First…
-
Suspected Russian hackers target Ukrainian defense enterprises in new espionage campaign
Ukraine’s military computer emergency response team said the group sent phishing emails disguised as invitations to a legitimate defense conference that took place in Kyiv last week.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/suspected-russian-hackers-target-ukrainian-enterprises-espionage
-
Phishing Scam Targets Ukrainian Defense Companies
CERT-UA has issued a warning about phishing emails targeting Ukrainian defense companies and security forces First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/phishing-scam-targets-ukrainian/
-
Proposal for Cyber Force study is watered down in final defense bill
The final National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2025, released on Saturday, scraps much of the language proposed earlier this year by the House and Senate to require the Pentagon to commission an independent study focused solely on creating a U.S. Cyber Force as a potential seventh military branch.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to…
-
From Europe to South Africa: Where Is the World on Cyber Defense?
As we wrap up 2024, two new reports suggest that Europe and leading African nations share many of the same cyber threats and potential cybersecurity solutions as their U.S. counterparts. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/from-europe-to-south-africa-where-is-the-world-on-cyber-defense/
-
What is Red Teaming?
Red teaming is like staging a realistic rehearsal for a potential cyber attack to check an organization’s security resilience before they become actual problems. The exercise has three key phases: getting inside the system, maintaining their presence undetected, and acting to achieve their goals. The job is to test an organization’s defenses, challenge security assumptions,……
-
EndYear PTO: Days Off and Data Exfiltration with Formbook
The holiday season is a time of joy and relaxation, but it often brings an influx of corporate emails ranging from leave approvals to scheduling paid time off. The Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) has recently intercepted a malicious phishing email masquerading as a legitimate end-of-year leave approval notice. Disguised as a formal HR communication,…
-
News alert: One Identity wins 2024 Cyber Defense Award: Hot Company PAM category
Alisa Viejo, Calif., Dec. 5, 2024, CyberNewswire, One Identity proudly announces it has been named a winner in the Hot Company: Privileged Access Management (PAM) category in the 12th annual Cyber Defense Awards by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/news-alert-one-identity-wins-2024-cyber-defense-award-hot-company-pam-category/
-
New Malware Campaign Exposes Gaps in Manufacturing Cybersecurity Defenses
In a recent analysis by Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL), a multi-stage cyberattack campaign has been identified, targeting the manufacturing industry. The attack, which heavily relies on process injection techniques, aims to deliver dangerous payloads, includ First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/lumma-stealer-amadey-bot-target-manufacturing/
-
US may plan legislation to contain Chinese cyber espionage
US senators were briefed behind closed doors this week on the scale of “Salt Typhoon,” an alleged Chinese cyber-espionage campaign targeting the nation’s telecommunications networks.The FBI, CISA, and other key agencies, who were part of the briefing, revealed that the sophisticated operation compromised at least eight US telecom firms, stealing metadata and call intercepts, including…
-
The CISO: Guardian of Data while Navigating Risk Strategic Insights for the Boardroom and Shaping Future Business
Tags: access, ai, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, computing, control, cyber, data, defense, detection, encryption, guide, incident, monitoring, resilience, risk, risk-management, software, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityThe CISO: Guardian of Data while Navigating Risk Strategic Insights for the Boardroom and Shaping Future Business madhav Thu, 12/05/2024 – 06:03 CISOs have one of the most vital roles in organizations today. It is also one of the most challenging. That’s because, regardless of industry or location, organizational data has become a precious asset.…
-
Dear CEO: It’s time to rethink security leadership and empower your CISO
Tags: access, application-security, breach, business, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, defense, finance, governance, jobs, resilience, risk, strategy, toolAs a CISO, I’ve spent years navigating the delicate balance of responsibility and authority, accountability, and autonomy. After writing “The CISO Paradox,” I was struck by how deeply the article resonated with others in the cybersecurity field.Many reached out to share their own stories and frustrations, all pointing to the same glaring misalignment: CISOs are…
-
European law enforcement breaks high-end encryption app used by suspects
Tags: awareness, backdoor, ciso, communications, computing, crime, crimes, cryptography, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, flaw, group, hacker, infrastructure, international, jobs, law, malware, monitoring, service, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityA group of European law enforcement agencies were able to crack a high-level encryption app that a group of suspects created to avoid law enforcement monitoring, according to a statement issued Tuesday by Europol. Europol, understandably, did not provide any specifics about how they broke the app, but encryption experts said that the most likely method…
-
OpenAI inks deal to upgrade Anduril’s anti-drone tech
OpenAI plans to team up with Anduril, the defense startup, to supply its AI tech to systems the U.S. military uses to counter drone attacks. The Wall Street Journal reports that Anduril will incorporate OpenAI tech into software that assesses and tracks unmanned aircraft. Anduril tells the publication that OpenAI’s models could improve the accuracy…
-
Senators say US military is failing to secure its phones from foreign spies
Senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt are demanding the Department of Defense to do more to secure its telecommunications. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/04/senators-say-u-s-military-is-failing-to-secure-its-phones-from-foreign-spies/
-
Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking
In a letter to the Department of Defense, senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt are calling for an investigation into fallout from the Salt Typhoon espionage campaign. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/senators-warn-pentagon-salt-typhoon-china-hacking/
-
Senators say U.S. military is failing to secure its phones from foreign spies
Senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt are demanding the Department of Defense to do more to secure its telecommunications. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/04/senators-say-u-s-military-is-failing-to-secure-its-phones-from-foreign-spies/
-
Chinese-Made LiDAR Systems a National Security Risk, Think Tank Says
China’s growing presence in the global market for LiDAR, a remote sensing technology widely used in defense and commercial system, presents a national security risk for the United States, which already is dealing with intrusions into critical infrastructure networks by China-backed threat groups, according to a reporte. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/chinese-made-lidar-systems-a-national-security-risk-think-tank-says/
-
Hackers Use Corrupted ZIPs and Office Docs to Evade Antivirus and Email Defenses
Cybersecurity researchers have called attention to a novel phishing campaign that leverages corrupted Microsoft Office documents and ZIP archives as a way to bypass email defenses.”The ongoing attack evades #antivirus software, prevents uploads to sandboxes, and bypasses Outlook’s spam filters, allowing the malicious emails to reach your inbox,” ANY.RUN said in a series of posts…
-
Sixgen’s Kyrus Acquisition Boosts National Cybersecurity
Buy of Washington D.C.-Area Firm Adds Reverse Engineering, Data Analytics Expertise. Sixgen will enhance its cybersecurity operations through the purchase of Washington D.C.-area Kyrus. The move introduces reverse engineering and analytics expertise to Sixgen’s portfolio, aligning with its mission to protect critical infrastructure and bolster American cyber defense capabilities. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
-
EU enacts new laws to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and coordination
Tags: ai, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, framework, healthcare, infrastructure, law, network, penetration-testing, privacy, regulation, risk, service, soc, technology, threat, vulnerabilityThe European Union has enacted two new laws to bolster its cybersecurity defenses and coordination mechanisms. The measures, part of the cybersecurity legislative package, include the Cyber Solidarity Act and amendments to the Cybersecurity Act (CSA).These steps aim to improve the EU’s ability to detect, prepare for, and respond to cyber threats while fostering uniformity…
-
Chinese LIDAR Dominance a Cybersecurity Threat, Warns Think Tank
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies has warned that Chinese-made LIDAR sensors could be weaponized for espionage First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/chinese-lidar-dominance/