Tag: international
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It pays to know how your cybersecurity stacks up
Like all other business leaders, chief information security officers (CISOs) could find themselves on the unemployment line if something on their watch goes seriously sideways.But what if CISOs simply aren’t demonstrating enough business value?With companies cutting costs, proving cybersecurity programs are good for the business has become vital to protecting budgets and jobs. That’s why…
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Musk’s DOGE effort could spread malware, expose US systems to threat actors
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, ceo, cio, computer, computing, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, exploit, governance, government, hacking, infection, infosec, international, jobs, malicious, malware, network, office, privacy, ransomware, risk, service, technology, threat, toolOver the past 10 days, an astonishing series of actions by Elon Musk via his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) project has elevated the cybersecurity risk of some of the most sensitive computing systems in the US government. Musk and his team of young, inexperienced engineers, at least one of whom is not a US…
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New Phishing Attack Hijacks High-Profile X Accounts to Promote Scam Sites
A new wave of phishing attacks has been identified, targeting high-profile accounts on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This campaign, analyzed by SentinelLABS, aims to hijack accounts belonging to prominent individuals and organizations, including U.S. political figures, international journalists, employees of X, and cryptocurrency entities. The compromised accounts are then exploited to promote…
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Justice Department Disrupts Cybercrime Network Selling Hacking Tools to Organized Crime Groups
The Justice Department made a new move in disrupting an international network of cybercriminals by announcing the coordinated seizure of 39 cybercrime websites. These websites, associated with a Pakistan-based operation called the HeartSender, were used to sell hacking tools and fraud-enabling resources to transnational organized crime groups. The action was carried out in collaboration with…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 31
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. ESXi Ransomware Attacks: Stealthy Persistence through SSH Tunneling MintsLoader: StealC and BOINC Delivery Cloud Ransomware Developments – The Risks of Customer-Managed Keys New TorNet backdoor seen in widespread campaign Active Exploitation: New Aquabot Variant Phones Home…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 509 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. A ransomware attack forced New York Blood Center to reschedule appointments Contec CMS8000 patient monitors contain a hidden…
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Researchers Jailbreaked DeepSeek R1 to Generate Malicious Scripts
Researchers have successfully jailbroken DeepSeek R1, a cutting-edge reasoning model originating from China. Dubbed a potential challenger to tech giants like OpenAI, DeepSeek R1 has garnered international attention for its impressive problem-solving abilities in mathematics, logic, and coding. However, the model’s vulnerabilities have raised significant ethical and security concerns, especially after it was manipulated to…
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MGM agrees to pay $45 million to victims of 2019 data breach and 2023 ransomware attack
MGM Resorts International agreed to pay $45 million to settle multiple class action lawsuits related to a data breach in 2019 and a ransomware attack the company experienced in 2023. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/mgm-agrees-45-million-payment-data-breach-ransomware-victims
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New CEO Rob Greer on Scaling ExtraHop’s NDR Product Globally
Greer on Adding Capabilities Adjacent to NDR, Using Channel Partnerships for Scale. New ExtraHop CEO Rob Greer sees massive potential in scaling the company’s network detection and response platform globally. His strategy includes investing in international markets, enhancing channel partnerships and delivering value to large enterprises through seamless technology integration. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Cybersecurity is tough: 4 steps leaders can take now to reduce team burnout
Tags: ai, attack, breach, business, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cybercrime, cybersecurity, group, incident response, international, jobs, risk, soc, tactics, threatWorking in cybersecurity is only getting harder. Cybercriminals continue to up their game as security teams scramble to catch up with attack tactics and techniques. Organizations put near-impossible demands on their security departments, often with little or no support.The “always-on” nature of many roles in cybersecurity (from SOC analyst to incident response to the CISO)…
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Forescout Report Detail Hunters International Ransomware Gang Tactics
An analysis of the operations of Hunters International, the ransomware-as-a-service platform that has been used to compromise more than 200 organizations, conducted by Forescout Technologies reveals the cybercriminal syndicate that created it is employing a wide range of new and old tactics and techniques. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/forescout-report-detail-hunters-international-ransomware-gang-tactics/
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 29
Tags: ai, attack, credit-card, group, injection, international, malware, ransomware, service, wordpressSecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Stealthy Credit Card Skimmer Targets WordPress Checkout Pages via Database Injection Ransomware on ESXi: The mechanization of virtualized attacks FunkSec Alleged Top Ransomware Group Powered by AI Abusing AWS Native Services: Ransomware Encrypting S3 Buckets […]…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 507 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm and actor over federal agency breach tied to Salt Typhoon EU privacy…
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Star Blizzard hackers abuse WhatsApp to target high-value diplomats
Russian nation-state actor Star Blizzard has been running a new spear-phishing campaign to compromise WhatsApp accounts of targets in government, diplomacy, defense policy, international relations, and Ukraine aid organizations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/star-blizzard-hackers-abuse-whatsapp-to-target-high-value-diplomats/
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US Export Control Rules on AI Chips Spark Backlash
Poland, Israel, Nvidia and Oracle Question Need for Restrictions. A decision by the Biden administration to limit international access to American-made advanced artificial intelligence chips is facing backlash from countries whose purchasing power the rule affects. New export controls seeks to choke the supply of advanced chips to China. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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CISA unveils ‘Secure by Demand’ guidelines to bolster OT security
Tags: attack, authentication, breach, ceo, cisa, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, encryption, flaw, framework, infrastructure, international, network, office, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilityThe US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with its international cybersecurity allies, has unveiled the “Secure by Demand” guidelines to safeguard operational technology (OT) environments. The framework provides a blueprint for OT owners and operators to prioritize cybersecurity when procuring digital products.This initiative addresses growing concerns about vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, including energy…
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FBI removed PlugX malware from U.S. computers
The Justice Department announced on Tuesday that, alongside international partners, the FBI deleted >>PlugX
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FBI deleted China-linked PlugX malware from over 4,200 US computers
The FBI has removed Chinese PlugX malware from over 4,200 computers in networks across the United States, the U.S. Department of Justice reported. The Justice Department and FBI, along with international partners, announced they deleted PlugX malware from thousands of infected computers worldwide as part of a multi-month law enforcement operation. The malware was operated…
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13th January Threat Intelligence Report
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), that is part of the UN, confirmed a compromise of its recruitment database that exposed 42,000 recruitment applications. The data contains records from April 2016 to […] First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2025/13th-january-threat-intelligence-report/
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Inside the Black Box of Predictive Travel Surveillance
Behind the scenes, companies and governments are feeding a trove of data about international travelers into opaque AI tools that aim to predict who’s safe”, and who’s a threat. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/inside-the-black-box-of-predictive-travel-surveillance/
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 28
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Finding Malware: Unveiling PLAYFULGHOST with Google Security Operations Scam Sniffer 2024: Web3 Phishing Attacks Wallet Drainers Drain $494 Million EAGERBEE, with updated and novel components, targets the Middle East Gayfemboy: A Botnet Deliver Through a […]…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 506 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. DoJ charged three Russian citizens with operating crypto-mixing services U.S. cannabis dispensary STIIIZY disclosed a data breach A…
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PCI DSS Requirements With v4.0.1 Updates For 2024
PCI DSS refers to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard created by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), an independent entity founded by major payment card brands, including Visa, JCB International, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI DSS is designed to protect cardholder data and ensure security of payment infrastructure. PCI DSS 4.0.1……
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United Nations Aviation Agency Hacked Recruitment Data Exposed
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency responsible for coordinating global aviation standards, has reported a significant information security incident that has exposed the personal data of approximately 42,000 applicants. The agency is actively investigating the breach, which was attributed to a malicious threat actor known for targeting international organizations. United Nations…