Tag: infrastructure
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792 Syndicate Suspects Arrested in Massive Crypto and Romance Scam: The Rise of Cybercrime as a Corporate Enterprise
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently executed a landmark operation in Lagos, Nigeria, arresting 792 suspects for their alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. The raid, conducted at an imposing seven-storey building in Victoria Island, sheds light on the systematic infrastructure and advanced methods employed by these fraud networks…
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BadBox rapidly grows, 190,000 Android devices infected
Experts uncovered a botnet of 190,000 Android devices infected by BadBox bot, primarily Yandex smart TVs and Hisense smartphones. Bitsight researchers uncovered new BADBOX infrastructure, company’s telemetry shows that over 192,000 devices were infected with the BADBOX bot. The botnet includes 160,000 previously unseen devices, notably Yandex 4K QLED Smart TVs and T963 Hisense Smartphones. Most…
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Impart is now available in the AWS Marketplace – Impart Security
Tags: api, attack, data, detection, fraud, infrastructure, injection, kubernetes, marketplace, metric, monitoring, risk, service, strategy, threat, tool, update, wafToday, we are thrilled to announce that Impart is now available in the AWS Marketplace. More Streamlined Contracting AWS customers with existing spend commitments can apply their Impart purchase toward their AWS commitment. This availability simplifies the buying process with streamlined contractual and legal terms, enabling faster procurement. Product Benefits AWS customers can now more easily purchase…
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US order is a reminder that cloud platforms aren’t secure out of the box
Tags: access, best-practice, breach, business, cisa, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, fedramp, google, government, guide, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, software, toolThis week’s binding directive to US government departments to implement secure configurations in cloud applications, starting with Microsoft 365 (M365), is a reminder to all CISOs that cloud platforms, even from major providers, aren’t completely secure out of the box.”Cloud stuff is easy to manage, easy to deploy,” said Ed Dubrovsky, chief operating officer and…
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Federal Cyber Operations Would Downgrade Under Shutdown
Government Shutdown Could See Thousands of Federal Cyber Workers Furloughed. A looming shutdown could sharply reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s operations, furloughing two-thirds of its workforce and exposing critical federal networks to heightened cyber threats, especially as malicious actors target vulnerable systems during the holiday season. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Enhance Microsoft security by ditching your hybrid setup for Entra-only join
Tags: ai, authentication, business, cloud, compliance, conference, credentials, email, firewall, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, microsoft, network, ntlm, office, powershell, risk, service, switch, technology, tool, vpn, windowsArtificial intelligence is top of mind for nearly everything Microsoft is doing these days, but there’s another goal the company would like to see its users strive to attain, one that may not be easily obtained, and that’s to be Entra-joined only.That means no more Active Directory (AD) and no more traditional domain: instead, your…
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US charges Russian-Israeli as suspected LockBit ransomware coder
The US Department of Justice has charged a Russian-Israeli dual-national for his suspected role in developing malware and managing the infrastructure for the notorious LockBit ransomware group. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-russian-israeli-as-suspected-lockbit-ransomware-coder/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Hands Down Cloud Security Directive, While Threat from North Korean IT Workers Gets the Spotlight
Tags: access, ai, authentication, best-practice, business, china, cisa, cisco, cloud, computer, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, extortion, finance, framework, fraud, google, government, guide, hacker, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, jobs, korea, kubernetes, law, lessons-learned, linux, login, malicious, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, north-korea, office, password, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, software, tactics, technology, threat, tool, updateCheck out the new cloud security requirements for federal agencies. Plus, beware of North Korean government operatives posing as remote IT pros. Also, learn how water plants can protect their HMIs against cyberattacks. And get the latest on the U.S. cyber incident response framework; the CIS Benchmarks; and local and state governments’ cyber challenges. Dive…
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Russia fires its biggest cyberweapon against Ukraine
Tags: access, attack, breach, cisa, communications, country, cyber, cyberattack, defense, email, governance, government, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, risk, russia, service, strategy, threat, ukraine, vulnerability, warfareUkraine has faced one of the most severe cyberattacks in recent history, targeting its state registries and temporarily disrupting access to critical government records.Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna attributed the attack to Russian operatives, describing it as an attempt to destabilize the country’s vital digital infrastructure amid the ongoing war.”It’s already clear that the…
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U.S. CISA adds BeyondTrust software flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Tags: access, cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, injection, kev, software, vulnerabilityU.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) Command Injection flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) Command Injection flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-12356 (CVSS score of 9.8) to…
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CISA Urges Encrypted Messaging After Salt Typhoon Hack
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recommended users turn on phishing-resistant MFA and switch to Signal-like apps for messaging First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisa-e2e-messaging-salt-typhoon/
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Neuer Unit 42-Forschungsbericht: Kampagne zielt auf europäische Unternehmen
HubSpot wurde bei dieser Phishing-Kampagne nicht angegriffen und die Free Form Builder-Links wurden nicht über die HubSpot-Infrastruktur an die Betroffenen übermittelt. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/neuer-unit-42-forschungsbericht-kampagne-zielt-auf-europaeische-unternehmen/a39323/
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Is Your Cloud Infrastructure Truly Protected?
Can You Confidently State Your Cloud Infrastructure is Safe? For businesses harnessing the power of the cloud, the pressing question remains: Can you claim to have absolute assurance of your cloud security? As the rapid adoption of cloud technologies continues, the need for efficient management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets to safeguard against the……
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CISA Warns of BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access Exploited in Wild
Tags: access, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, malicious, risk, tool, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has sounded the alarm over a critical vulnerability impacting BeyondTrust’s Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products. This newly uncovered flaw tracked as CVE-2024-12356, could allow attackers to execute malicious commands, posing a severe risk to global enterprises relying on these tools for secure remote access and…
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CISA Adds Critical Flaw in BeyondTrust Software to Exploited Vulnerabilities List
Tags: access, cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, injection, kev, software, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a critical security flaw impacting BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-12356 (CVSS score: 9.8), is a command injection flaw that First…
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Die 10 besten APITools
Tags: ai, api, application-security, cloud, computing, credentials, cyberattack, data, ddos, docker, github, hacker, hacking, infrastructure, injection, mobile, open-source, programming, risk, service, software, sql, tool, vulnerability, wafMithilfe von APIs können verschiedene Software-Komponenten und -Ressourcen miteinander interagieren. Foto: eamesBot shutterstock.comAnwendungsprogrammierschnittstellen (Application Programming Interfaces, APIs) sind zu einem wichtigen Bestandteil von Netzwerken, Programmen, Anwendungen, Geräten und fast allen anderen Bereichen der Computerlandschaft geworden. Dies gilt insbesondere für das Cloud Computing und das Mobile Computing. Beides könnte in der derzeitigen Form nicht existieren, wenn…
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How Infoblox Streamlines Operations Across Hybrid Settings
Infoblox CEO Scott Harrell Pushes Unified Strategy Amid Hybrid Cloud Convergence. Scott Harrell, CEO of Infoblox, explores the convergence of network operations, security operations and cloud operations to tackle hybrid infrastructure complexities. He introduces Universal DDI and emphasizes a shift toward proactive threat management to counter AI-driven malware. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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CISA Releases Mobile Security Guidance After Chinese Telecom Hacking
In light of recent Chinese hacking into US telecom infrastructure, CISA has released guidance on protecting mobile communications. The post CISA Releases Mobile Security Guidance After Chinese Telecom Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cisa-releases-mobile-security-guidance-after-chinese-telecom-hacking/
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CISA orders federal agencies to secure their Microsoft cloud environments
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a binding operational directive (BOD 25-01) requiring federal civilian agencies to secure their … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/19/cisa-bod-25-01-directive-secure-microsoft-cloud-environments/
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US eyes ban on TP-Link routers amid cybersecurity concerns
Tags: attack, business, china, compliance, computer, corporate, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, ddos, defense, espionage, exploit, flaw, government, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, law, malicious, microsoft, network, risk, router, technology, threat, vulnerability, wifiThe US government is investigating TP-Link, a Chinese company that supplies about 65% of routers for American homes and small businesses, amid concerns about national security risks. Reports suggest these routers have vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to compromise sensitive enterprise data.Investigations by the Commerce, Defense, and Justice Departments indicate that the routers may have been…
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CISA Proposes National Cyber Incident Response Plan
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has unveiled a proposed update to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP), inviting public feedback on the draft. This highly anticipated revision, outlined in a pre-decisional public comment draft released this month, aims to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape amidst increasing threats to critical infrastructure, national security,…
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CISA Mandates Cloud Security for Federal Agencies by 2025 Under Binding Directive 25-01
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 25-01, ordering federal civilian agencies to secure their cloud environments and abide by Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) secure configuration baselines.”Recent cybersecurity incidents highlight the significant risks posed by misconfigurations and weak security controls, First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article:…
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Iranian Hackers Launched A Massive Attack to Exploit Global ICS Infrastructure
In a joint cybersecurity advisory, the FBI, CISA, NSA, and partner agencies from Canada, the United Kingdom, and Israel have issued an urgent warning about ongoing malicious cyber activities by advanced persistent threat (APT) actors affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The advisory provides critical new details on tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)…
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CISA Issues Secure Practices for Cloud Services To Strengthen U.S Federal Agencies
In a decisive move to bolster cloud security, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 25-01: Implementing Secure Practices for Cloud Services. This directive mandates federal civilian agencies to adopt stringent security measures for their cloud-based systems in response to the growing threat of cyberattacks targeting cloud environments. CISA…
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CISA Released Secure Mobile Communication Best Practices 2025
Tags: best-practice, china, cisa, communications, cyber, cybersecurity, espionage, infrastructure, malicious, mobile, threatThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new best practice guidance to safeguard mobile communications amid rising concerns over cyber espionage activities linked to People’s Republic of China (PRC)-affiliated threat actors. These malicious actors have been targeting commercial telecommunications infrastructure to intercept call records and compromise the private communications of highly targeted individuals,…
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Opswat Expands Critical Infrastructure Defense With Fend Buy
Data Diodes Enhance Air-Gapped Network Security, Deliver Advanced Network Isolation. Opswat’s acquisition of Fend integrates advanced hardware-based security with Opswat’s platform, delivering robust protection against cyberattacks on critical infrastructure like power grids and water systems. Fend’s small-form-factor data diodes meet the demand for affordable, scalable solutions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/opswat-expands-critical-infrastructure-defense-fend-buy-a-27099
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US CISA Endorses Encrypted Apps Amid Chinese Telecom Hack
CISA Recommends Strict Mobile Security Measures Following Salt Typhoon Telecom Hack. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s latest guidance calls on top U.S. political and government officials to adopt stricter mobile security measures in response to the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, a Chinese espionage effort that has infiltrated major telecom systems. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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A new ransomware regime is now targeting critical systems with weaker networks
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, control, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, fortinet, group, infrastructure, law, lockbit, malware, mfa, network, ransomware, risk, tactics, usa, vmware, vpn, vulnerability, zyxelThe year 2024’s ransomware shake-up, fueled by law enforcement crackdowns on giants like LockBit, has shifted focus to critical operations, with major attacks this year hitting targets like Halliburton, TfL, and Arkansas water plant.A Dragos study for the third quarter of 2024 highlighted a surge in activity from new groups like RansomHub, Play, and Fog,…