Tag: infrastructure
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Switzerland Mandates Cyber-Attack Reporting for Critical Infrastructure
Starting April 2025, Swiss critical infrastructure organizations will have to report cyber-attacks to the country’s authorities within 24 hours of discovery First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/switzerland-mandates-cyber/
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UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup 9 March 2025
Tags: android, attack, backdoor, breach, china, cloud, compliance, computer, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, espionage, exploit, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, international, malware, microsoft, network, ransomware, regulation, resilience, service, skills, software, theft, update, vulnerabilityWelcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. Microsoft Engineer’s Transition to Cybersecurity Ankit Masrani, a 36-year-old software engineer, successfully transitioned into a cybersecurity role at Microsoft. With a background in IT and a Master’s degree in computer science, Masrani secured…
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Service-Accounts die versteckten Hintertüren, die Cyberkriminelle gerne ausnutzen
Service-Accounts sind ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der modernen IT-Infrastruktur und ermöglichen unbemerkt Automatisierung, Anwendungsintegrationen und Systemprozesse im gesamten Unternehmen. Trotz ihrer entscheidenden Bedeutung wird die Sicherheit von Service-Accounts oft übersehen, was sie zu einem beliebten Ziel für Cyberkriminelle macht. Im Gegensatz zu »menschlichen« Benutzerkonten sind Service-Accounts »nicht interaktive« Identitäten, die von IAM-Lösungen (Identity and Access… First…
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CISOs and CIOs forge vital partnerships for business success
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, breach, business, ceo, cio, ciso, cloud, communications, corporate, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, finance, firewall, framework, ibm, infrastructure, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, threatVikram Nafde, EVP and CIO, Webster Bank Webster BankAs is the case at many companies, Webster Bank’s CISO Patty Voight reports into the CIO. While there is a direct line between the executive functions, Nafde says the structure is collaborative, not hierarchical, a significant evolution as the intensity of threats escalate, raising the bar for…
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GUEST ESSAY: Four essential strategies to bolster cyber resilience in critical infrastructure
In 2023, victims reported nearly 900,000 cybercrime complaints to the FBI. Altogether, losses eclipsed $12.5 billion, a significant 22% increase from the losses in 2022. Related: Closing the resiliency gap Unsurprisingly, experts predict this trend will continue to grow… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/guest-essay-four-essential-strategies-to-bolster-cyber-resilience-in-critical-infrastructure/
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What are the cost implications of advanced NHI protection?
What is the True Cost of Not Investing in Non-Human Identities Protection? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are increasingly significant where automated operations and cloud-based infrastructures dominate. But what happens when businesses overlook the value of advanced NHI protection? What are the financial implications your organization can face if such protection is not put in place? These……
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Achtung: Angreifer können Solar-Wechselrichter durchbrennen lassen
Ich hole erneut ein brisantes Thema hier im Blog hoch, was die Energiewende und die gegen Cyberangriffe wenig gesicherte Infrastruktur betrifft. Angriffe per Internet auf Photovoltaik-Wechselrichter können deren Betrieb stören (abschalten oder die Leistung reduzieren). Elektronische Angriffe auf die betreffenden … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/03/09/achtung-cyberangreifer-koennen-solar-wechselrichter-durchbrennen-lassen/
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How can NHIs affect our overall threat landscape?
Are We Overlooking Non-Human Identities in Our Cybersecurity Strategy? How often do we give due consideration to the Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? The role of NHIs and their ‘secrets’ management in creating a robust and secure IT infrastructure is often underestimated. NHIs, primarily machine identities, form the backbone of secure transactions. They are, in a way,……
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EncryptHub’s OPSEC Failures Expose Its Malware Operation
Outpost24’s KrakenLabs reveals EncryptHub’s multi-stage malware campaign, exposing their infrastructure and tactics through critical OPSEC failures. Learn how… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/encrypthub-opsec-failures-expose-malware-operation/
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MITRE EMB3D for OT & ICS Threat Modeling Takes Flight
Manufacturers and infrastructure providers are gaining options to satisfy regulations and boost cyber safety for embedded and industrial control systems, as EMB3D, STRIDE, and ATT&CK for ICS gain traction. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/mitre-emb3d-ot-ics-threat-modeling
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CSA Outlines Data Security Challenges and Best Practices, While ISACA Offers Tips To Retain IT Pros
Tags: advisory, ai, awareness, banking, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, corporate, crime, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, governance, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, iot, jobs, mail, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, network, nis-2, privacy, qr, ransom, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, scam, service, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vmware, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayCheck out best practices for shoring up data security and reducing cyber risk. Plus, get tips on how to improve job satisfaction among tech staff. Meanwhile, find out why Congress wants federal contractors to adopt vulnerability disclosure programs. And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. Dive into six things…
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What is risk management? Quantifying and mitigating uncertainty
Tags: breach, business, cio, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, data, finance, flaw, framework, governance, healthcare, infosec, infrastructure, insurance, international, jobs, mitigation, monitoring, nist, risk, risk-analysis, risk-assessment, risk-management, software, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerabilityHow do organizations structure risk management operations?: Risk management has in some organizations traditionally been multicentric, with different departments or individuals within the org implementing risk management techniques in their work: Risk management is a component of good project management, for instance. IT leaders in particular must be able to integrate risk management philosophies and…
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How can NHIs be incorporated into our overall security strategy?
Do Non-Human Identities Play a Significant Role in Our Security Strategy? Indeed, they do. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are becoming increasingly crucial in the security scenario and their importance in corporate IT ecosystems can’t be overstressed. Incorporating them into your overall cybersecurity strategy has proven to help organizations fortify their infrastructure against potential threats and vulnerabilities,……
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Deciphering Black Basta’s Infrastructure from the Chat Leak
By Oleg Lypko, with Estelle Ruellan and Tammy Harper (Flare Research) This article has originally appeared on Cybercrime Diaries On February 20, 2025, the cybersecurity community received an unexpected stroke of luck as internal strife seemingly spread within the infamous Black Basta ransomware group. On that day, an unknown individual using the alias ExploitWhispers released……
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Detecting Malicious Activities With Traffic Distribution Systems
Traffic Distribution Systems (TDS) have emerged as critical tools for both legitimate and malicious purposes, serving as sophisticated redirection networks that manage traffic flow across multiple endpoints. While businesses use TDS to optimize marketing campaigns and improve service reliability, cybercriminals exploit this infrastructure to orchestrate phishing attacks, malvertising campaigns, and illicit services. These systems obfuscate…
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Identifying Cyber Attack Patterns Through Threat Actor Infrastructure Analysis
Kudelski Security Research recently published an article detailing advanced methods for tracking and analyzing threat actor infrastructure, providing valuable insights into cyber attack patterns and attribution techniques. Decoding Threat Actor Infrastructure: A Case Study The research team demonstrated their approach using a phishing campaign targeting U.S. and Israeli government officials, attributed to the Iranian group…
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Hackers Exploit ‘Any/Any’ Communication Configurations in Cloud Services to Host Malware
Recent research by Veriti has uncovered a disturbing trend in cybersecurity: malicious actors are increasingly leveraging cloud infrastructure to distribute malware and operate command-and-control (C2) servers. This shift in tactics presents significant challenges for detection and exposes organizations to heightened security risks. Cloud Misconfigurations Open Doors for Attackers The study reveals that over 40% of…
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CISA Cuts: A Dangerous Gamble in a Dangerous World
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s role in risk management needs to expand, not shrink. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/cisa-cuts-dangerous-gamble-dangerous-world
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Sicherheitslücken proaktiv erkennen und kompromittierte Systeme identifizieren
Unternehmen stehen täglich vor der Herausforderung, ihre IT-Infrastruktur vor neuen Bedrohungen zu schützen. Eine zentrale Rolle spielt dabei die kontinuierliche Überwachung der Online-Angriffsfläche und potenzieller Angriffspunkte. Ein aktuelles Beispiel für eine kritische Sicherheitslücke ist CVE-2025-23209 im Content-Management-System Craft CMS 4 und 5. Die Schwachstelle birgt große Risiken für Unternehmen und zeigt, wie wichtig es ist,…
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Cybersecurity Requirements of Cloud Computing with Brooke Motta
RAD Security CEO Brooke Motta dives into the unique cybersecurity requirements of cloud computing environments in the wake of the company picking up an additional $14 million in funding. Brooke covers the broader industry trend toward platform-based security solutions and the ongoing debate between specialized tools versus integrated approaches. Motta also highlights how infrastructure security..…
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MixMode Uncovers Nation-State Attacks, Insider Threats, and Regulatory Risks in Critical Infrastructure Environment within 3 Days of Deployment
In our newest MixMode report, we break down how a critical infrastructure provider uncovered active nation-state and insider threats within three days of deploying our AI-driven security platform. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/mixmode-uncovers-nation-state-attacks-insider-threats-and-regulatory-risks-in-critical-infrastructure-environment-within-3-days-of-deployment/
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US charges Chinese hackers linked to critical infrastructure breaches
The US Justice Department has charged Chinese state security officers along with APT27 and i-Soon hackers for network breaches and cyberattacks that have targeted victims globally since 2011. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-chinese-hackers-linked-to-critical-infrastructure-breaches/
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Broadcom Patches Actively Exploited Zero-Days in VMware ESXi
Vulnerabilities Can Apparently Be Chained Together to Execute a Hypervisor Escape. Broadcom’s VMware cloud infrastructure software division has issued updates to patch three actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in all supported versions of its ESXi hypervisor operating system, which can be used to escape from the hypervisor, in what’s also known as a virtual machine escape.…
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CISA Issues Alert on Actively Exploited VMware Vulnerabilities
Tags: cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, linux, mitigation, threat, vmware, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) escalated warnings on March 4, 2025, by adding four severe vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. Federal agencies and private organizations are urged to prioritize mitigation efforts, as threat actors are actively weaponizing these flaws in VMware ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, and the Linux kernel. CVE-2025-22225:…
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CISA Expands Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with Four Critical Issues
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog with four new vulnerabilities, adding to the growing list of cyber risks that have been actively exploited. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cisa-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog-3/
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Tracking Threat Actors: How Infrastructure Analysis Reveals Cyber Attack Patterns
Unmasking Cyber Threats: How Infrastructure Tracking Aids Attribution The main subject of this article is to present our methods for clustering and identifying the purpose First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2025/03/05/tracking-threat-actors-how-infrastructure-analysis-reveals-cyber-attack-patterns/
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Polish Space Agency POLSA disconnected its network following a cyberattack
The Polish space agency POLSA announced it has disconnected its network from the internet following a cyberattack. The Polish space agency POLSA was forced to disconnect its network from the internet in response to a cyberattack. The agency revealed that it has disconnected its infrastructure to contain the attack and secure data, a circumstance that…
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Telegram EvilVideo Vulnerability Exploited to Run Malicious Code on Victims’ Devices
A newly documented exploitation technique targeting Telegram’s file-sharing infrastructure has raised alarms in cybersecurity circles. Dubbed >>EvilVideo,