Tag: service
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Hacktivist Groups Emerge With Powerful Tools for Large-Scale Cyber Operations
Hacktivism, once synonymous with symbolic website defacements and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, has evolved into a sophisticated tool for cyber warfare and influence operations. Recent research highlights how state-sponsored actors are increasingly leveraging hacktivist tactics to conduct large-scale cyber campaigns, blurring the lines between grassroots activism and government-directed operations. These groups, often cloaked in anonymity…
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NHS staff lack confidence in health service cyber measures
NHS staff understand their role in protecting the health service from cyber threats and the public backs them in this aim, but legacy tech and a lack of training are hindering efforts, according to BT First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366619852/NHS-staff-lack-confidence-in-health-service-cyber-measures
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Microsoft confirms it’s killing off Skype in May, after 14 years
Microsoft has confirmed that the Skype video call and messaging service will be shut down in May, 14 years after replacing the Windows Live Messenger. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-its-killing-off-skype-in-may-after-14-years/
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Ransomware-Szene im Umbruch: Aktuelle Entwicklungen und wichtige Trends
Ransomware bleibt eine ständige Bedrohung, verändert sich jedoch stetig. Während große Akteure wie LockBit und ALPHV/BlackCat verschwinden, rücken neue Gruppen nach. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) entwickelt sich weiter, und sogar Staaten wie Russland und Nordkorea nutzen sie als Einnahmequelle. Neben diesem Strukturwandel zeichnen sich markante Trends ab. First seen on itsicherheit-online.com Jump to article: www.itsicherheit-online.com/news/cybersecurity/ransomware-szene-im-umbruch-aktuelle-entwicklungen-und-wichtige-trends/
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Cisco fixed command injection and DoS flaws in Nexus switches
Cisco addressed command injection and denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilities in some models of its Nexus switches. Cisco released security updates to address command injection and DoS vulnerabilities in Nexus switches, including a high-severity flaw. The most severe issue, tracked as CVE-2025-20111 (CVSS Score of 7.4), resides in the health monitoring diagnostics of Cisco Nexus 3000 Series…
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Microsoft Names Suspects in Lawsuit Against AI Hackers
In a lawsuit targeting cybercriminals who abuse AI services, Microsoft has named individuals from Iran, the UK, China and Vietnam. The post Microsoft Names Suspects in Lawsuit Against AI Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/microsoft-names-suspects-in-lawsuit-against-ai-hackers/
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Skalierbare Netzwerklösungen: Warum Unternehmen auf Network as a Service setzen sollten
Die Entlastung interner IT-Abteilungen spielt dabei eine zentrale Rolle. Externe Dienstleister wie Axians übernehmen Wartung, Sicherheitsupdates und das Management komplexer Infrastrukturen, sodass Unternehmen sich auf strategische Aufgaben konzentrieren können. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/skalierbare-netzwerkloesungen-warum-unternehmen-auf-network-as-a-service-setzen-sollten/a40002/
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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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China-linked threat actors stole 10% of Belgian State Security Service (VSSE)’s staff emails
Belgian authorities are investigating Chinese hackers for breaching its State Security Service (VSSE), stealing 10% of emails from 2021 to May 2023. The Belgian federal prosecutor’s office is probing a possible security breach on its State Security Service (VSSE) by China-linked threat actors. Chinese hackers gained access to the VSSE’s email server between 2021 and…
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Fragmentierung und Partnerwechsel: Strukturwandel in der Ransomware-Szene
Das Damoklesschwert Ransomware ist nicht neu, aber es schlägt immer etwas anders aus. Große Akteure wie LockBit und ALPHV/BlackCat sind scheinbar passé, doch in entstehende Lücken drängen neue, noch nicht etablierte Gruppen. Die Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)-Gruppen revidieren zudem ihre interne Arbeitsaufteilung und -organisation. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/ransomware-szene-im-umbruch
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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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DeepSeek Data Leak Exposes 12,000 Hardcoded API Keys and Passwords
A sweeping analysis of the Common Crawl dataset”, a cornerstone of training data for large language models (LLMs) like DeepSeek”, has uncovered 11,908 live API keys, passwords, and credentials embedded in publicly accessible web pages. The leaked secrets, which authenticate successfully with services ranging from AWS to Slack and Mailchimp, highlight systemic risks in AI…
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eCommerce Customer Service Tips For Online Support: The Basics
Strong eCommerce customer service builds trust, boosts loyalty, and drives sales. Learn key strategies, best practices, and tools to enhance online support. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ecommerce-customer-service-online-support-the-basics/
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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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US Employee Background Check Firm Hacked, 3 Million Records Exposed
DISA Global Solutions, a Houston-based provider of employee background checks and workplace safety services, disclosed a significant cybersecurity incident exposing the personal information of over3.3 million individuals, including 15,198 Maine residents. The breach occurred on February 9, 2024, but was not detected until April 22, 2024, according to a data breach notification filed with the…
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Have I Been Pwned Reports Huge Data Leak, Adds 284 Million Stolen Accounts
Cybersecurity service Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has disclosed one of the largest data exposure events in its 11-year history, integrating23 billion rows of stolen credentialsfrom a malware operation dubbed >>ALIEN TXTBASE.
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Have I Been Pwned adds 284M accounts stolen by infostealer malware
The Have I Been Pwned data breach notification service has added over 284 million accounts stolen by information stealer malware and found on a Telegram channel. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/have-i-been-pwned-adds-284m-accounts-stolen-by-infostealer-malware/
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Cyberattacks Hits Leading Russian IT Service Provider’s Subsidiaries
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cyberattacks-hits-leading-russian-it-service-providers-subsidiaries
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Cyberattack hits leading Russian IT service provider’s subsidiaries
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cyberattack-hits-leading-russian-it-service-providers-subsidiaries
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Upselling Managed Services More Effectively: A Guide for MSPs
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/native/upselling-managed-services-more-effectively-a-guide-for-msps
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Russian officials warn of potential compromise of major tech services provider
In an unusual public disclosure, the Russian government said that subsidiaries of LANIT, a major tech services provider, had potentially been breached. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/lanit-russia-government-contractor-potential-compromise
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Background check, drug testing provider DISA suffers data breach
DISA Global Solutions, a Texas-based company that provides employment screening services (including drug and alcohol testing and background checks) for over 55,000 … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/25/background-check-drug-testing-provider-disa-suffers-data-breach/
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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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How Safe Are Online Entertainment Platforms?
The shift towards online entertainment services in the US can be explained by the proliferation of mobile devices and improved internet access. It is estimated that more than 97% of the US population currently has online access, with 96% owning smartphones, resulting in the ability for consumers to access the top streaming, gaming, and social…
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Orange Group confirms breach after hacker leaks company documents
A hacker claims to have stolen thousands of internal documents with user records and employee data after breaching the systems of Orange Group, a leading French telecommunications operator and digital service provider. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/orange-group-confirms-breach-after-hacker-leaks-company-documents/
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How to create an effective incident response plan
Tags: access, advisory, attack, backup, breach, business, ceo, ciso, communications, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, governance, guide, incident, incident response, insurance, law, lessons-learned, malicious, monitoring, network, office, phone, ransomware, risk, security-incident, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, updateEstablish a comprehensive post-incident communications strategy: Another key element that can make or break an incident response strategy is communications. Without clear communications among the major stakeholders of the business, a company might experience much longer downtimes or the loss of vital processes for extended periods.”How are you going to go about communicating? With whom?…
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Russia warns financial sector organizations of IT service provider LANIT compromise
Russia’s NKTsKI warns financial sector organizations about a breach at major Russian IT service and software provider LANIT. Russia’s National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) warns the financial sector of security breach at IT service and software provider LANIT, potentially affecting LANTER and LAN ATMservice. According to the security breach notification published by GosSOPKA,…