Tag: detection
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Qualys TotalAppSec Strengthens Application Risk Management
Qualys introduced TotalAppSec, an AI-powered application risk management solution designed to unify API security, web application scanning and web malware detection across on-premises, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/qualys-totalappsec-strengthens-application-risk-management/
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MacOS Ferret operators add a deceptive bite to their malware family
The macOS Ferret family, variants of malware used by North Korean APTs for cyber espionage, has received a new member as samples of a detection-resistant variant, Flexible-Ferret, appear in the wild.The discovery of the samples was made by SentinelOne researchers who noted the variant’s capability to evade the recent XProtect signature update that Apple pushed…
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AWS tightens default security on Redshift
Tags: best-practice, business, cloud, data, defense, detection, intelligence, monitoring, risk, service, technology, threatAmazon’s security improvements for its AWS Redshift managed data warehouse service are welcome additions, says an expert.Loris Degioanni, chief technology officer at Sysdig, told CSO that AWS’s enhanced security defaults for Amazon Redshift are a “necessary evolution for the accelerated cloud adoption we’ve seen across organizations with varying security expertise. Secure configurations are the first…
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ANY.RUN Enhances Malware Detection and Performance to Combat 2025 Cyber Threats
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, ANY.RUN has unveiled a series of updates aimed at improving malware detection, analysis, and overall performance of its platform. These updates, implemented in January 2025, focus on optimizing the platform’s core functionality, enhancing detection capabilities, and addressing the evolving needs of cybersecurity professionals. System Optimizations Strengthen Performance ANY.RUN has…
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Network Detection and Response gegen Cyberrisiken – NDR: 3 Gründe, warum die Visibility nicht vernachlässigt werden darf
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/effektive-nutzung-von-network-detection-and-response-loesungen-a-ecc7d12bb0689b80318c2deb9a3b3b4c/
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New Attack Method Bypasses EDR with Low Privileged Access
A new endpoint detection and response (EDR) evasion technique has been identified that allows attackers with low-privilege access to bypass detection and operate under the radar. Unlike traditional evasion methods that require high privileges, this method exploits masquerading to deceive event monitoring systems, such as Sysmon or Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, without…
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Why logs aren’t enough: Enhancing SIEM with AI-driven NDR
Join cybersecurity expert Jonathan Mayled from 5-hour Energy as he uncovers the limitations of log-based SIEMs and the transformative role of AI-driven Network Detection and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/04/webinar-why-logs-arent-enough-enhancing-siem-with-ai-driven-ndr/
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Mit Abschluss der Secureworks Akquisition übernimmt Sophos Spitzenplatz bei MDR Services
Durch die Übernahme etabliert sich Sophos als führendes Unternehmen für Managed Detection and Response Services (MDR) und betreut weltweit mehr als 28.000 Unternehmen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/mit-abschluss-der-secureworks-akquisition-uebernimmt-sophos-spitzenplatz-bei-mdr-services/a39650/
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7 tips for improving cybersecurity ROI
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, business, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, gartner, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, metric, monitoring, network, privacy, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, siem, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, wafWhen it comes to cybersecurity investments, smart money is directed toward initiatives that deliver the greatest protection at the lowest possible cost. But what appears to be a straightforward calculation can often be anything but.CISOs perennially face challenges securing adequate funding to safeguard the enterprise, placing them often in difficult positions attempting to stretch resources…
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Meet Rule Architect: Your AI-Powered WAF Rule Expert – Impart Security
One of the most complex aspects of running a WAF is managing its security rules effectively. That’s where Rule Architect, our AI-powered WAF rule expert, comes in. With a distinct personality that combines deep security expertise with a dash of wit, Rule Architect takes the headache out of WAF rule management. Think of Rule Architect…
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Sophos finalizes $859 million acquisition of rival Secureworks
Sophos has announced the completion of its $859 million acquisition of Secureworks. The deal makes Sophos one of the largest providers of managed detection and response (MDR) services, with the company now supporting more than 28,000 businesses around the world.According to the companies, the acquisition will enable Sophos to offer a best-in-class, open, and scalable…
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Sophos Closes $859M Acquisition Of XDR Specialist Secureworks
Sophos completed its acquisition of Secureworks Monday as part of its push into offering enhanced threat detection and response. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/sophos-closes-859-million-acquisition-of-xdr-specialist-secureworks
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Deepfake Detection Protecting Identity Systems from AI-Generated Fraud
Advanced deepfake detection combines AI forensic analysis, liveness checks, and behavioral biometrics to combat synthetic fraud. Discover neural anomaly detection and blockchain verification systems to counter AI-generated threats. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/deepfake-detection-protecting-identity-systems-from-ai-generated-fraud/
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5 Encrypted Attack Predictions for 2025
Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, automation, cloud, communications, computer, computing, control, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, detection, email, encryption, exploit, government, group, india, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, malicious, malware, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, tactics, technology, threat, update, vpn, zero-trustThe cyberthreat landscape of 2024 was rife with increasingly sophisticated threats, and encryption played a pivotal role”, a staggering 87.2% of threats were hidden in TLS/SSL traffic. The Zscaler cloud blocked 32.1 billion attempted encrypted attacks, a clear demonstration of the growing risk posed by cybercriminals leveraging encryption to evade detection. ThreatLabz reported that malware…
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Introducing WAF Rule Tester: Test with Confidence, Deploy without Fear – Impart Security
Security teams can now validate WAF rules before they hit production, thanks to Impart Security’s new WAF Rule Tester. No more crossing fingers and hoping for the best when deploying new rules. The Old Way: Hope-Driven Security “ Traditionally, testing WAF rules has been a nerve-wracking experience: – Push rules to production in monitor mode…
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Codefinger Ransomware: Detection and Mitigation Using MixMode
The Codefinger ransomware represents a new frontier in cyber threats, specifically targeting AWS S3 buckets. By exploiting Server-Side Encryption with Customer-Provided Keys (SSE-C), attackers gain control over the encryption process, rendering recovery impossible without their AES-256 keys. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/codefinger-ransomware-detection-and-mitigation-using-mixmode/
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Oligo Raises $50M to Tackle Application Detection and Response
Tags: detectionOligo Security has raised $50 million in Series B funding for its application detection and response (ADR) platform. The post Oligo Raises $50M to Tackle Application Detection and Response appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/oligo-raises-50m-to-tackle-application-detection-and-response/
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New phishing campaign targets users in Poland and Germany
An ongoing phishing campaign, presumably by an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor, is seen dropping a new backdoor on victim systems enabling stealthy C2 operations.The backdoor, which Cisco’s Talos Intelligence Unit is tracking as TorNet, was found connecting victim machines to the decentralized and anonymizing TOR network for C2 communications.”Cisco Talos discovered an ongoing malicious…
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CISOs are moving closer to the board, but budget hurdles remain
In recent years, CISOs have often felt that their board of directors did not take them seriously. This key issue for cybersecurity, however, is turning around, with 82% of CISOs now reporting directly to their CEOs, versus 47% in 2023, according to a survey by Splunk.Splunk’s report, which surveyed 500 CISOs, CSOs, and similar security officers,…
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Hackers Could Bypassing EDR Using Windows Symbolic Links to Disable Service Executables
A groundbreaking technique for exploiting Windows systems has emerged, combining the >>Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver
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write waf rules faster with WAF Rule Writer – Impart Security
Rule Writer is your go-to AI-powered assistant for tackling the messy, time-consuming world of WAF rule creation and management. It’s not just a tool”, it’s like having an extra teammate who never sleeps and always knows exactly what to do. The Truth About WAF Rules “Here’s the thing about WAF rules: most teams barely touch…
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DeepSeek hit by cyberattack and outage amid breakthrough success
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, ceo, china, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, encryption, finance, GDPR, google, group, HIPAA, infrastructure, malicious, nvidia, open-source, risk, saas, service, startup, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityChinese AI startup DeepSeek said it was hit by a cyberattack, prompting the company to restrict user registrations and manage website outages as demand for its AI assistant soared.According to the company’s status page, DeepSeek has been investigating the issue since late evening Beijing time on Monday.”Due to large-scale malicious attacks on DeepSeek’s services, registration…
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New Hacker Group Using 7z UltraVNC Tool to Deploy Malware Evading Detection
A sophisticated cyber campaign targeting Russian-speaking entities has been identified by cybersecurity researchers, unveiling a deceptive operation imitating the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) of the Gamaredon APT group. The attackers believed to be part of the GamaCopy group, exploited military-related content as bait, leveraging open-source tools to obscure their activities. The attacks utilized 7z…
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Hackers Use Hidden Text Salting to Bypass Spam Filters and Evade Detection
In the latter half of 2024, Cisco Talos identified a significant increase in email threats leveraging >>hidden text salting,
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US takes aim at healthcare cybersecurity with proposed HIPAA changes
Tags: access, authentication, best-practice, breach, compliance, control, csf, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dora, encryption, finance, framework, government, group, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, jobs, law, malware, mfa, network, nist, penetration-testing, phishing, privacy, ransom, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, skills, technology, threat, tool, update, usa, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a consultation on stricter rules for the safeguarding of electronic health records.The proposed revamp of security rules covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is designed to address the increased risk from cyberattacks such as ransomware against healthcare environments.The revamped rules…