Tag: infrastructure
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Finland releases Russian ‘spy’ ship but continues to detain three crew members as suspects
Finnish authorities have released the oil tanker Eagle S but are detaining three crew members as the investigation continues into the undersea infrastructure damage caused by the vessel. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/finland-eagle-s-tanker-released-3-crew-still-detained
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JavaGhost: Exploiting Amazon IAM Permissions for Phishing Attacks
Unit 42 researchers have observed a threat actor group known as JavaGhost exploiting misconfigurations in Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments to conduct sophisticated phishing campaigns. Active for over five years, JavaGhost has pivoted from website defacement to leveraging compromised cloud infrastructure for financial gain. The group’s attacks stem from exposed long-term AWS access keys, which…
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Hackers Abused Google and PayPal’s Infrastructure to Steal Users Personal Data
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, data, exploit, finance, google, hacker, infrastructure, phishing, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging Google Ads and PayPal’s infrastructure to deceive users and steal sensitive personal data. The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in Google’s ad policies and PayPal’s “no-code checkout” feature to create fraudulent payment links that appeared legitimate, tricking victims into engaging with fake customer support agents. Exploitation of Google…
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Cybersecurity Impact of DOGE, Apple’s Stand Against Encryption Backdoors
In this episode, Kevin and Tom discuss current events including the latest developments with DOGE and the significant changes happening at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). They also touch on Apple’s decision to refuse creating backdoors for encryption, setting a new precedent in digital security. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the……
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North Korean IT Workers Hide Their IPs Using Astrill VPN
Security researchers have uncovered new evidence that North Korean threat actors, particularly the Lazarus Group, are actively using Astrill VPN to conceal their true IP addresses during cyberattacks and fraudulent IT worker schemes. Silent Push, a cybersecurity firm, recently acquired infrastructure and logs from the Lazarus subgroup known as >>Contagious Interview>Famous Chollima,
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Why cyber attackers are targeting your solar energy systems, and how to stop them
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, backup, best-practice, china, communications, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, firmware, framework, group, infrastructure, iot, mfa, monitoring, network, password, penetration-testing, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilitySmart inverter vulnerabilities threaten the electric grid: The biggest risk occurs during high-demand times. If enough solar DERs suddenly go offline during a critical period, there might not be adequate alternative energy sources that can come online immediately, or the available alternatives are much more expensive to operate. Attackers can produce similar results merely by…
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Die besten XDR-Tools
Tags: attack, business, cloud, computing, container, crowdstrike, cyberattack, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, google, Hardware, ibm, identity, incident response, infrastructure, mail, malware, marketplace, microsoft, ml, network, office, okta, risk, security-incident, service, siem, soar, software, tool, vulnerabilityLesen Sie, worauf Sie in Sachen XDR achten sollten und welche Lösungen sich in diesem Bereich empfehlen.Manuelles, siloartiges Management ist in der modernen IT-Welt unangebracht. Erst recht im Bereich der IT-Sicherheit: Der Umfang von modernem Enterprise Computing und State-of-the-Art-Application-Stack-Architekturen erfordern Sicherheits-Tools, die:Einblicke in den Sicherheitsstatus von IT-Komponenten ermöglichen,Bedrohungen in Echtzeit erkennen, undAspekte der Bedrohungsabwehr automatisieren.Diese…
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How Stable is Your Cloud Infrastructure Security?
Are Your Machine Identities Protected Within Your Cloud Infrastructure? Let’s delve into a thought-provoking question: Within your seemingly secure systems, how comprehensively are your Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets protected? NHIs, as machine identities, play a crucial role in maintaining robust cybersecurity. However, their management often gets overlooked despite holding the key to cloud……
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IT 2025: Im Spannungsfeld zwischen Nachhaltigkeit, Sicherheit, KI und Geopolitik
Neben den Themen IT-Security und künstliche Intelligenz (KI) müssen sich Unternehmen in der IT im Jahr 2025 mit den aktuellen geopolitischen Entwicklungen und Nachhaltigkeit auseinandersetzen. Für seinen jährlich erscheinenden Digital Infrastructure Report hat der Netzwerkanbieter Colt Technology Services 1.500 CIOs und IT-Verantwortliche in Europa, Nord- und Südamerika, Asien und dem Nahen Osten befragt. Der… First…
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Trump’s Staffing Overhauls Hit Nation’s Cyber Defense Agency
Current and Former Officials Express Optimism, Concerns Over Cyber Leadership Picks. Top leadership at the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency may be coming into view as the Trump administration has begun attaching names to senior positions. Karen Evans will be executive assistant director for cybersecurity. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/trumps-staffing-overhauls-hit-nations-cyber-defense-agency-a-27630
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DEF CON 32 Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends In Critical Infrastructure For 2024
Author/Presenter: Mars Cheng Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/def-con-32-top-10-cybersecurity-trends-in-critical-infrastructure-for-2024/
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Critical infrastructure at state, local levels at heightened risk of cyberattacks
State and local governments need additional resources, shared intelligence and coordination, an MS-ISAC report showed. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/critical-infrastructure-state-local-cyber/741273/
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Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats
Tags: attack, control, cyber, cybersecurity, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, russia, threat, vulnerabilityRecent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now'<ul><li>Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/1ja835wd”>Download our free app to get trusted reporting.</li></ul>The <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration”>Trump administration has publicly and privately signaled that it does not believe <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/world/russia”>Russia…
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CISA Appoints Karen Evans as New Cybersecurity Executive Assistant Director
Karen Evans has been appointed as the new Executive Assistant Director (EAD) for Cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In this new role, Evans brings an extensive portfolio of experience spanning decades in federal cyber policy, critical infrastructure protection, and government IT modernization. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/karen-evans-new-executive-assistant-director/
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What is zero trust? The security model for a distributed and risky era
Tags: access, ai, authentication, best-practice, breach, business, ceo, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, control, corporate, credentials, cyberattack, data, detection, framework, government, guide, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, login, monitoring, network, nist, office, password, ransomware, regulation, risk, saas, service, technology, threat, tool, vpn, zero-trustHow zero trust works: To visualize how zero trust works, consider a simple case: a user accessing a shared web application. Under traditional security rules, if a user was on a corporate network, either because they were in the office or connected via a VPN, they could simply click the application and access it; because…
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Schwachstellen managen: Die besten Vulnerability-Management-Tools
Tags: attack, cloud, compliance, data, detection, google, infrastructure, Internet, iot, microsoft, risk, saas, service, software, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementSchwachstellen zu managen, muss keine Schwerstarbeit sein. Wenn Sie die richtigen Tools einsetzen. Das sind die besten in Sachen Vulnerability Management.Nicht nur das Vulnerability Management hat sich im Laufe der Jahre erheblich verändert, sondern auch die Systeme, auf denen Schwachstellen identifiziert und gepatcht werden müssen. Systeme für das Schwachstellen-Management fokussieren heutzutage nicht mehr nur auf…
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5 things to know about ransomware threats in 2025
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, backup, breach, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, iot, law, leak, mfa, monitoring, network, password, ransom, ransomware, risk, scam, service, software, sophos, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-day2. Mid-size organizations are highly vulnerable: Industry data shows mid-size organizations remain highly vulnerable to ransomware attacks. “CISOs need to be aware that ransomware is no longer just targeting large companies, but now even mid-sized organizations are at risk. This awareness is crucial,” says Christiaan Beek, senior director, threat analytics, at Rapid7.Companies with annual revenue…
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Hiding in Plain Sight: The Hidden Dangers of Geolocation in Cloud Security
One of the biggest challenges organizations face today is detecting malicious activity in cloud environments. As highlighted in MixMode’s latest Threat Research Report, cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging trusted cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to disguise their attacks, a strategy known as infrastructure laundering. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/hiding-in-plain-sight-the-hidden-dangers-of-geolocation-in-cloud-security-2/
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2,850+ Ivanti Connect Secure Devices Exposed to Potential Cyberattacks
Tags: cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, flaw, government, infrastructure, ivanti, network, risk, vpn, vulnerabilityA sweeping cybersecurity alert has emerged as researchers identify 2,850+ unpatched Ivanti Connect Secure devices worldwide, leaving organizations vulnerable to exploitation through the critical flaw designated CVE-2025-22467. The findings, published by cybersecurity watchdog Shadowserver Foundation, reveal systemic risks to virtual private network (VPN) infrastructures relied upon by enterprises and government agencies for secure remote access. Vulnerability Scope and…
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CISA Adds Microsoft and Zimbra Flaws to KEV Catalog Amid Active Exploitation
Tags: access, cisa, control, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday placed two security flaws impacting Microsoft Partner Center and Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.The vulnerabilities in question are as follows -CVE-2024-49035 (CVSS score: 8.7) – An improper access control First seen on…
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Geopolitical tensions fuel surge in OT and ICS cyberattacks
New Russian group focused on Ukraine: The second new group to launch attack campaigns against industrial organizations last year, dubbed GRAPHITE, has overlaps with APT28 activities. Also known as Fancy Bear or Pawn Storm, APT28 is believed to be a unit inside Russia’s General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU).GRAPHITE launched constant phishing campaigns against hydroelectric,…
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DeepSeek Lure Using CAPTCHAs To Spread Malware
Tags: ai, attack, botnet, breach, captcha, cloud, control, credentials, crypto, cybercrime, data, detection, exploit, infrastructure, injection, international, login, malicious, malware, network, open-source, powershell, privacy, scam, service, technology, theft, threat, tool, windowsIntroductionThe rapid rise of generative AI tools has created opportunities and challenges for cybercriminals. In an instant, industries are being reshaped while new attack surfaces are being exposed. DeepSeek AI chatbot that launched on January 20, 2025, quickly gained international attention, making it a prime target for abuse. Leveraging a tactic known as brand impersonation,…
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Untangling AWS Networks with Cloud WAN
As organizations grow so does their infrastructure, often without a well-designed underlying infrastructure to support this growth. At GuidePoint Security… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/untangling-aws-networks-with-cloud-wan/
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Lumma Stealer Malware Delivered Through Weaponized Files Disguised as Videos
The Lumma Stealer malware, a sophisticated infostealer, is being actively distributed through malicious files disguised as video content on platforms like YouTube. Researchers at Silent Push have uncovered alarming patterns in the malware’s infrastructure, revealing its use of weaponized files to steal sensitive user data. These files are often embedded in video descriptions, comments, or…
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U.S. CISA adds Adobe ColdFusion and Oracle Agile PLM flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Adobe ColdFusion and Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)added SonicWall SonicOS and Palo Alto PAN-OS vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The two vulnerabilities are: CVE-2017-3066(CVSS score of 9.8) is a…