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Chinese Hackers Breach US Wiretapping Data, Expose Vulnerabilities

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In a significant cybersecurity breach — not as big as the NPD breach , though — Chinese hackers recently infiltrated the networks of major U.S. cybersecurity experts became alarmed when they noticed unusual data traffic linked to Chinese actors, specifically a hacker group identified as “Salt Typhoon.” The hackers, identified by U.S.

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The RAMBO Attack Explained: Risks, Implications, & Mitigations for RSA Security

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Air-gapped systems have long been the go-to solution for sensitive operations, especially in sectors like defense, finance, and critical infrastructure. However, the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats has brought new methods to breach even these fortified digital fortresses.

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VulnRecap 3/4/24 – Ivanti, Ubiquiti, AppLocker Under Attack

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The problem: The US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced that Ivanti’s vulnerability updates and tools to check for compromise might not detect and remove all attacker presence on affected Connect Secure and Policy Secure gateways. and a medium (CVSS 4.3) level vulnerability.

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What Is Industrial Control System (ICS) Cyber Security?

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Let’s dive into what ICS cybersecurity entails, why it’s vital, and the best practices to secure your systems against increasingly prevalent cyberthreats. What is the Importance of Cybersecurity in an Industrial Control System (ICS)? How Does ICS Security Work? How Does ICS Security Work?

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Cloud Security Fundamentals: Understanding the Basics

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While cloud providers often deploy strong security features such as encryption, access controls, and regular audits, the shared responsibility model requires users to also implement appropriate standards to ensure the security of the cloud.

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

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Evaluate the network architecture: Determine whether the SaaS provider uses network segmentation to separate client data and apps from one another, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and lateral movement in the event of a security breach. Internal actors also play a substantial role in cybersecurity breaches.

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Vulnerability Recap 7/8/24 – Intel, Cisco & More Face Risks

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To improve security against side-channel attacks, securely use indirect branch predictor barrier (IBPB) and enhance the branch prediction unit (BPU) with more complicated tags, encryption, and randomization. July 3, 2024 Threat Actors Exploit MSHTML Flaw to Deploy MerkSpy Surveillance Tool Type of vulnerability: Remote code execution.

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