Tag: infrastructure
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Energy Regulations Are Rising: Stay Ahead with Modern DCIM
As data centers continue to serve as the backbone of the digital economy, they face an escalating challenge: the tightening grip of global energy consumption regulations. Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are implementing stricter policies to curb carbon footprints, optimize energy use, and enforce sustainability commitments. In this evolving landscape, modern Data Center Infrastructure Management…
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US Coast Guard told to improve its cybersecurity, after warning raised that hacked ports could cost $2 billion per day
The US Coast Guard has been urged to improve the cybersecurity infrastructure of the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), which includes ports, waterways, and vessels essential for transporting over $5.4 trillion worth of goods annually. First seen on tripwire.com Jump to article: www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/us-coast-guard-urged-strengthen-cybersecurity-amid-2b-daily-port-risk
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Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin Let Attackers Hack 30,000 Website
A subgroup of the Russian state-sponsored hacking group Seashell Blizzard, also known as Sandworm, has intensified its cyber operations through a campaign dubbed BadPilot. This multi-year initiative has targeted critical infrastructure worldwide, expanding the group’s reach beyond its traditional focus on Ukraine and Eastern Europe to include North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. Exploiting Vulnerabilities…
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BadPilot Attacking Network Devices to Expand Russian Seashell Blizzard’s Attacks
A newly uncovered cyber campaign, dubbed >>BadPilot,
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Russian hacking group targets critical infrastructure in the US, the UK, and Canada
Tags: access, attack, blizzard, computer, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, espionage, exploit, fortinet, group, hacker, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, international, microsoft, military, network, ransomware, russia, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, ukraine, update, vulnerability, zero-trustWeaponizing IT software against global enterprises: Since early 2024, the hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in widely used IT management tools, including ConnectWise ScreenConnect (CVE-2024-1709) and Fortinet FortiClient EMS (CVE-2023-48788). By compromising these critical enterprise systems, the group has gained undetected access to networks, Microsoft warned.”Seashell Blizzard’s specialized operations have ranged from espionage to information operations…
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CyberArk snaps up Zilla Security for up to $175M
Information security company CyberArk has acquired identity access and governance platform Zilla Security in a deal worth up to $175 million. Founded in 1999, Boston-based CyberArk specializes in access management, including privileged access security which helps organizations protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure from external (and internal) threats. CyberArk went public on the Nasdaq in…
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Harnessing Powerful Tools for Identity Protection
Can We Truly Secure Our Digital Universe? More businesses are realizing the importance of boosting their cybersecurity measures. One such measure that has gained considerable attention due to its efficiency and effectiveness is Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management. But why is this strategy becoming an essential part of cybersecurity infrastructure? The Untapped Potential……
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Russia-linked APT Seashell Blizzard is behind the long running global access operation BadPilot campaign
A subgroup of the Russia-linked Seashell Blizzard APT group (aka Sandworm) ran a global multi-year initial access operation called BadPilot. Microsoft shared findings on research on a subgroup of the Russia-linked APT group Seashell Blizzard behind the global BadPilot campaign, which compromises infrastructure to support Russian cyber operations. Seashell Blizzard (aka Sandworm, BlackEnergy and TeleBots) has been…
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What security teams need to know about the coming demise of old Microsoft servers
Tags: attack, authentication, best-practice, cloud, data, email, guide, infrastructure, mail, microsoft, software, switch, technology, updateManaging an on-premises Exchange server is getting more difficult: Users will have to decide between now and October whether to continue with on-premises mail servers or consider alternatives. The expertise to patch and maintain an on-premises Exchange server is getting tougher all the time. We’ve seen Microsoft introduce bugs into their software causing Exchange administrators…
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Russian Seashell Blizzard Hackers Have Access to Critical Infrastructure: Microsoft
A subgroup of the Russia-linked Seashell Blizzard is tasked with broad initial access operations to sustain long-term persistence. The post Russian Seashell Blizzard Hackers Have Access to Critical Infrastructure: Microsoft appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/russian-seashell-blizzard-hackers-gain-maintain-access-to-high-value-targets-microsoft/
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Microsoft Uncovers Sandworm Subgroup’s Global Cyber Attacks Spanning 15+ Countries
A subgroup within the infamous Russian state-sponsored hacking group known as Sandworm has been attributed to a multi-year initial access operation dubbed BadPilot that stretched across the globe.”This subgroup has conducted globally diverse compromises of Internet-facing infrastructure to enable Seashell Blizzard to persist on high-value targets and support tailored network operations,” the First seen on…
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Getting the Most Value out of the OSCP: Pre-Course Prep
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, finance, framework, guide, hacker, hacking, infosec, infrastructure, jobs, kali, linux, mandiant, metric, microsoft, mitre, network, organized, password, penetration-testing, PurpleTeam, RedTeam, risk, service, skills, software, tactics, technology, tool, training, vulnerability, windowsThe first post in a five-part practical guide series on maximizing the professional, educational, and financial value of the OffSec certification pursuit for a successful career in offensive cybersecurity consulting Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article are solely my own. I have reviewed the content to ensure compliance with OffSec’s copyright policies and agreements.…
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U.S. CISA adds Microsoft Windows, Zyxel device flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Tags: cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, injection, kev, microsoft, vulnerability, windows, zyxelU.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Windows, Zyxel device flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog: The vulnerability CVE-2024-40891 is a command injection issue in Zyxel CPE Series devices that remains unpatched and has not yet…
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UK monitoring group to classify cyber incidents on earthquake-like scale
Risk management: The CMC hopes this increased understanding will spur the development of improved incident response planning. Experts quizzed by CSO on CMC welcomed its launch.Ivan Milenkovich, vice president of cyber risk technology in EMEA at Qualys, said data from the CMC has the potential to allow IT security professionals to make better risk assessments,…
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The Rise of Typhoon Cyber Groups
Tags: access, attack, breach, communications, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, dns, endpoint, espionage, exploit, finance, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, iot, military, monitoring, network, phone, resilience, supply-chain, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day -
Tines Raises $125M to Expand Security Automation, Agentic AI
Workflow Automation Leader Reaches $1.125B Unicorn Valuation, Eyes AI-Driven Growth. Security automation firm Tines has secured $125 million in Series C funding, pushing its valuation to $1.125 billion. CEO Eoin Hinchy says the company will invest in AI, expand beyond security into IT and infrastructure, and enhance agentic AI capabilities to drive mission-critical automation. First…
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Authorities Seize 8Base Ransomware Infrastructure, Arrest Four Russians
With “Operation Phobos Aetor,” international law enforcement, including the US DOJ and Europol, arrest four Russian nationals and seize infrastructure connected to the 8Bbase ransomware group, the largest affiliate of the prolific Phobos RaaS operation. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/authorities-seize-8base-ransomware-infrastructure-arrest-four-russians/
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Adam Khan on the Unique Security Challenges in Education IT
Adam Khan, vice president of global security operations for Barracuda Networks, explains what makes securing schools, such as universities, so much more difficult than the average enterprise IT environment. Unlike traditional enterprises, schools operate on limited budgets, often relying on outdated infrastructure while managing vast amounts of sensitive student, financial, and research data”, making them…
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Two Russian nationals arrested in takedown of Phobos ransomware infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Justice said two Russian nationals were in custody as part of an operation against the Phobos ransomware gang, which has attacked hundreds of organizations and earned millions of dollars in extortion payments. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/phobos-ransomware-takedown-arrests-russian-nationals
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U.S. sanctions bulletproof hosting provider for supplying LockBit infrastructure
Zservers, a Russia-based company, along with two employees, allegedly ran specialized servers tied to ransomware attacks. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/zservers-bulletproof-hosting-sanctions-lockbit-ransomware/
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NIS2 trifft auf SaaS-Infrastruktur Tipps wie die Richtlinie sichergestellt wird
Die NIS2 (Network Information Security Directive) -Richtlinie zur Sicherheit von Netzwerken setzt neue Maßstäbe für die Cybersicherheit. Sie ist bekanntlich für öffentliche und private Einrichtungen in 18 Sektoren bindend, die entweder mindestens 50 Beschäftigte haben oder einen Jahresumsatz und eine Jahresbilanz von mindestens 10 Millionen Euro. Nach Schätzungen sind bis zu 40.000 deutsche Unternehmen von der…
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CISA election security officials placed on leave: report
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has reportedly placed several members of its election security team on administrative leave. The Associated Press, citing a person familiar with the situation, reports that 17 CISA employees have been placed on leave pending review. The employees had worked with election officials to counter a range of…
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Authorities Disrupt 8Base Ransomware, Arrest Four Russian Operators
Law enforcement agencies take down the 8Base ransomware group’s infrastructure, arrest four Russian operators. The post Authorities Disrupt 8Base Ransomware, Arrest Four Russian Operators appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/authorities-disrupt-8base-ransomware-arrest-four-russian-operators/
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US sanctions LockBit ransomware’s bulletproof hosting provider
The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have sanctioned Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) services provider, for supplying essential attack infrastructure for the LockBit ransomware gang. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sanctions-lockbit-ransomwares-bulletproof-hosting-provider/
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Apple issues emergency patches to contain an ‘extremely sophisticated attack’ on targeted individuals
Security researcher uncovers the exploit: The vulnerability was discovered by Bill Marczak, a senior researcher at Citizen Lab, a digital rights research group at the University of Toronto’s Munk School.Marczak took to social media to urge users to update their devices immediately, stating: “Update your iPhones”¦ again! iOS 18.3.1 out today with a fix for…
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The Fallout on AI Chipmakers, Infrastructure From DeepSeek
Manufacturers May Have to Reassess Product Strategy to Maintain Competitive Edge DeepSeek’s entry into the AI market triggered a ripple effect, with a potential major impact on chipmakers. Shares of Nvidia, AMD and Intel took a hit immediately after the Chinese model’s release and is forcing these silicon stalwarts to reassessment of their product strategies.…
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Hackers Are Exploiting Trimble Cityworks, CISA Warns
Tags: cisa, exploit, flaw, government, hacker, infrastructure, microsoft, remote-code-execution, tool, update, vulnerabilityFeds Order Agencies to Patch Critical Flaw in Widely Used Local Government System. Hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in Trimble’s Cityworks platform, an infrastructure management tool used by governments that enables remote code execution on Microsoft IIS web servers. CISA has ordered federal civilian agencies to patch a critical vulnerability by Feb. 28. First…
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Hackers breach Microsoft IIS services using Cityworks RCE bug
Hackers are exploiting a high-severity remote code execution (RCE) flaw in Cityworks deployments, a GIS-centric asset and work order management software, to execute codes on a customers’ Microsoft web servers.In a coordinated advisory with the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Cityworks’ developer Trimble said that the vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0994 with CVSS rating…
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CIO Cloud Summit: Best Practices von Anwendern für Anwender
Tags: ai, best-practice, business, cio, cloud, computing, finance, germany, group, infrastructure, sap, service, strategy, technology, toolsrcset=”https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIO_Cloud_Summit.jpg?quality=50&strip=all 1682w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIO_Cloud_Summit.jpg?resize=300%2C168&quality=50&strip=all 300w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIO_Cloud_Summit.jpg?resize=768%2C432&quality=50&strip=all 768w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIO_Cloud_Summit.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&quality=50&strip=all 1024w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIO_Cloud_Summit.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&quality=50&strip=all 1536w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIO_Cloud_Summit.jpg?resize=1240%2C697&quality=50&strip=all 1240w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIO_Cloud_Summit.jpg?resize=150%2C84&quality=50&strip=all 150w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIO_Cloud_Summit.jpg?resize=854%2C480&quality=50&strip=all 854w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIO_Cloud_Summit.jpg?resize=640%2C360&quality=50&strip=all 640w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIO_Cloud_Summit.jpg?resize=444%2C250&quality=50&strip=all 444w” width=”1024″ height=”576″ sizes=”(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px”>Erfahren Sie auf dem CIO Cloud Summit, wie Sie die nächste Cloud-Welle am besten reiten. IDC FoundryFlexibilität, Agilität und Skalierbarkeit sind die entscheidenden Parameter für das Gelingen der Transformation von…