The Last Watchdog

MAY 16, 2022

You and your cybersecurity team do everything correctly to safeguard your infrastructure, yet the frightening alert still arrives that you’ve suffered a data breach. The same technologies that make supply chains faster and more effective also threaten their cybersecurity,” writes David Lukic , a privacy, security, and compliance consultant.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Hospitality and entertainment company MGM Resorts was hit by a cyber attack that shut down its systems at MGM Hotels and Casinos. Hospitality and entertainment company MGM Resorts was the victim of a cyber attack, the IT infrastructure across the United States was shut down. ” states the New York Times.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 27, 2024

On May 9, Ascension, the largest nonprofit and Catholic health system in the United States, announced that it fell victim to a major cyber attack. This occurs in the wake of the recent massive Change Healthcare cyber incident. The post Ascension Cyber Attack Leaves Healthcare Sector Reeling appeared first on Hyperproof.

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The Hacker News

AUGUST 5, 2024

"The program selling for as little as $80 on underground resources allows the adversaries to take control of corporate computers and hijack restricted data," cybersecurity vendor BI.ZONE said in a new analysis. The cyber attacks employ

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The Hacker News

JUNE 9, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a threat actor known as Sticky Werewolf that has been linked to cyber attacks targeting entities in Russia and Belarus.

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Lohrman on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

As we head into the pivotal 2022 midterm elections this week, how prepared are states to ensure votes are properly counted and protected from cyber attacks? Here’s a roundup of recent developments.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2024

The Japanese video-sharing platform, Niconico, was forced to suspend its services following a cybersecurity incident. “Due to the effects of a large-scale cyber attack, Niconico has been unavailable since early morning on June 8th” reads the incident notice published by the company.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 7, 2020

From an agency memo : A new wave of cyber-attacks is targeting Federal Agency Personnel, required to telework from home, during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. NASA is reporting an increase in cyberattacks.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Statement of the #ICC Spokesperson on recent cybersecurity incident pic.twitter.com/CkPPuoaSHm — Int'l Criminal Court (@IntlCrimCourt) September 19, 2023 The organization immediately activated the incident response plan to mitigate the incident. It was established by the Rome Statute, which entered into force on July 1, 2002.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, marked by both familiar adversaries and emerging threats with newer technologies and improved tactics. We’ve chronicled key developments month […] The post Major cyber attacks and data breaches of 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The cyber attack that hit the cleaning products manufacturer Clorox in August is still affecting the supply of the products to customers. In response to the cyber attack, the company has taken some of its systems offline while it was implementing additional “protections and hardening measures to further secure them”.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2024

A cyber attack has been disrupting operations at Synlab Italia, a leading provider of medical diagnosis services, since April 18. Since April 18, Synlab Italia, a major provider of medical diagnosis services, has been experiencing disruptions due to a cyber attack.

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Lohrman on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2023

There are several cybersecurity trends that truly deserve top attention when we look back at 2023 — and they will get it. Meanwhile, cyber attacks against critical infrastructure quietly grow, despite a lack of major attention.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2023

There is no doubt there is a constant and growing concern amongst CEO’s, and particularly CISO’s, concerning the hiring of the cybersecurity talent their organizations require to safeguard against cyberattacks. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, by 2025 there will exist a gap of over 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

In today’s digitally driven world, in which businesses heavily rely on computer systems and the information living within such systems, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Safeguarding Sensitive Data One of the primary reasons cybersecurity is crucial for business success is the protection of sensitive data.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The risks are real, and the impact of cybersecurity events continues to grow. A cyber catastrophe may seem inevitable, but there are basic practices and actionable steps any healthcare organization can take to begin reducing the clear and present risk of being impacted by a cybersecurity event. Evaluate data inventory.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

In today’s digitally driven world, in which businesses heavily rely on computer systems and the information living within such systems, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Safeguarding Sensitive Data One of the primary reasons cybersecurity is crucial for business success is the protection of sensitive data.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In the digital age, cyber-attacks are a growing concern for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, targeted, and damaging, threatening data privacy, financial stability, and national security. The rise of AI-generated content has made these attacks even more convincing.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

No organization is immune to cybersecurity threats. Even the most well-protected companies can be susceptible to attacks if they are not careful about a proactive approach towards cyber security. A lack of a risk management program or support from senior management is a glaring weakness in your cybersecurity strategy.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 19, 2024

The post Closing the Readiness Gap: How to Ensure a Fast Recovery From the Inevitable Cyber Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard. While many businesses invest heavily in frontline defense tools to keep out bad actors, they spend far less time and money preparing for what happens when the criminals eventually get in.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The outing of China-backed threat actor Volt Typhoon and Microsoft’s compromise by Russia-backed Midnight Blizzard provide important cyber security strategy lessons for Australia, says Tenable.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 21, 2024

CISA advisor Nicole Perlroth closed out ISC2 Security Congress’ keynotes with a wake-up call for security teams to watch for nation-state-sponsored attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Cyber attack targets. Russia isn’t the only cyber actor increasing its pace of cyber operations during this time. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has started a campaign to increase awareness of these risks to U.S. businesses called #ShieldsUp. The efficacy of hygiene.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 21, 2024

Attacks today can be executed through a myriad of communication channels, including emails, social media and mobile applications. The post The Golden Age of Impersonation: The Dual Role of AI in Cyber Attacks & Cyber Defense appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 20, 2024

"TSA's October 2022 directive, as well as the EU's directive from ENISA (the EU Agency for Cybersecurity) in February of the same year, are designed to shore up rail network cyber defenses." A recent market research report from The Business Research Company highlights a growing concern in the railway sector: cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In response, industry professionals must automate their cybersecurity tools to stay ahead. The 2020 SolarWinds cybersecurity incident — which industry experts call the supply chain attack of the decade — was an incredibly high-profile breach affecting massive corporations. Simply put, cyberattacks are on the rise.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Cybersecurity researchers have determined the records are authentic and current as of March 2020. State and federal government officials have denied that the data was acquired via hacking and have maintained that the data was available through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). “[We]

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The Hacker News

JULY 18, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered security shortcomings in SAP AI Core cloud-based platform for creating and deploying predictive artificial intelligence (AI) workflows that could be exploited to get hold of access tokens and customer data. The vulnerabilities we found could have allowed attackers

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The Hacker News

AUGUST 15, 2024

The EDR-killing utility has been dubbed EDRKillShifter by cybersecurity company Sophos, which discovered the tool in

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The Hacker News

MARCH 28, 2024

In October 2023, Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET&nbsp DinodasRAT, also known as XDealer, is a C++-based malware that offers the ability to harvest a wide range of sensitive data from compromised hosts.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s the final installment of leading technologists sharing their observations about cybersecurity developments in the year that’s coming to a close — and the year to come. Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2024

The art of detecting subtle anomalies, predicting emergent vulnerabilities and remediating novel cyber-attacks is becoming more refined, day by day. Leading cybersecurity vendors have recognized this development; and they are innovating clever ways to bring GenAI and LLM to bear.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 7, 2024

These 15 cyber attacks or data breaches impacted large swaths of users across the United States and changed what was possible in cybersecurity.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 15, 2024

A suspected Pakistan-based threat actor has been linked to a cyber espionage campaign targeting Indian government entities in 2024. It is a modified version of the public project

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2024

The company has not yet confirmed whether the incident was the result of a cyberattack, but sources familiar with the situation have indicated that a cyber incident is being considered as a potential cause. Halliburton has stated that it is working with cybersecurity experts to assess and mitigate the issue.

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Lohrman on Security

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Reports from cybersecurity companies in 2023 show mixed trends regarding the number of global data breaches, ransomware attacks, records affected and government costs. But one thing is clear: Cyber attack impacts steadily grow.

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The Hacker News

JULY 16, 2024

The Iranian nation-state actor known as MuddyWater has been observed using a never-before-seen backdoor as part of a recent attack campaign, shifting away from its well-known tactic of deploying legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software for maintaining persistent access.

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