Tech Republic Security

MAY 22, 2023

Learn technical details about this cyberattack, as well as Check Point Research's tips on how to detect and protect against this security threat. The post Chinese state-sponsored attack uses custom router implant to target European governments appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Microsoft outlined steps it's taken over the past year under its Security Future Initiative, which was launched late last year in the wake of a high-profile attack by Chinese attackers and only months before another serious breach by a Russia-link threat group.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The post CEO Durov Says Telegram Will Provide More Data to Governments appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

EnamelPins, which manufactures and sells medals, pins, and other emblematic accessories, for months left open an Elasticsearch instance that exposed 300,000 customer emails, including 2,500 from military and government personnel. The post Huge Leak of Customer Data Includes Military Personnel Info appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

Amost a dozen state-sponsored threat groups from Russia, China, and North Korea have been exploiting a security flaw in WIndows in attacks on governments and critical infrastructure that date back to 2017. The post China, Russia, North Korea Hackers Exploit Windows Security Flaw appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 29, 2023

Nikita Kislitsin , formerly the head of network security for one of Russia’s top cybersecurity firms, was arrested last week in Kazakhstan in response to 10-year-old hacking charges from the U.S. Burkov was arrested in 2015 by Israeli authorities, and the Russian government fought Burkov’s extradition to the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 11, 2022

The increase in malicious activity detected by Quad9 is the latest chapter in an ongoing series of cyberattacks against Ukrainian government and civilian systems since the outset of the war in the last week of February. In the past week, two major backbone Internet providers said they would stop routing traffic for Russia.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We will continue to share and refine any additional mitigations for the Red Team tools as they become available, both publicly and directly with our security partners. Consistent with a nation-state cyber-espionage effort, the attacker primarily sought information related to certain government customers.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2023

China-linked threat actors breached government organizations worldwide with attacks exploiting Barracuda ESG zero-day. Almost one out of three affected organizations were government agencies, a circumstance that suggests that the attacks were carried out as part of a cyber espionage campaign. reads the report published by Mandiant.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The United States government's continuing disagreement with the Chinese company Huawei underscores a much larger problem with computer technologies in general: We have no choice but to trust them completely, and it's impossible to verify that they're trustworthy. They need government funding, like the internet itself.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 19, 2023

We discussed how the boundaries between in-company and out-of-company IT infrastructure have become increasingly blurred making network security more challenging than ever. Yokohama observed that once clearly defined network boundaries have all but disappeared, making network security a very difficult challenge.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 9, 2025

With a background in IT and a Master's degree in computer science, Masrani secured an internship and later a full-time position at AWS, focusing on data and network security. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in ticketing platforms and the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect consumer interests.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2025

Structured learning paths cover essential skills in network security implementation and monitoring system setup, giving users real-world experience with the tools and techniques required for CMMC compliance. demands a structured approach to implementation and preparation.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 21, 2022

It is no secret that cybersecurity professionals universally recommend that people, businesses, and governments employ strong encryption as one of several methods of protecting sensitive information.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 17, 2023

The government seized four-dozen booter domains, and criminally charged Dobbs and five other U.S. But the government’s core claim — that operating a booter site is a violation of U.S. man charged in the government’s first 2018 mass booter bust-up. men for allegedly operating stresser services. Charles, Ill.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Network security has been radically altered, two-plus years into the global pandemic. Today, it’s feasible for an enterprise or SMB to outsource just about any facet of their security program — much the same as outsourcing payroll or human services functions. The new normal CISOs face today is something of a nightmare.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As head of the Cisco Trust Office , Matt Fussa leads a global team that partners with government agencies, regulators, and customers to help shape cybersecurity regulation and manage cyber risk.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

. “The timing of the attack was especially unfortunate, as we were in the midst of a major recruitment drive following the previous government’s decision to almost double our workforce,” an anonymous intelligence source told Le Soir. “We thought we had bought a bulletproof vest, only to find a gaping hole in it.”

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Performing auditable security reviews on a scheduled basis can provide critical insights not just to improve network security but also to smooth digital convergence. is the stick the federal government is using to hammer cybersecurity best practices into the defense department’s supply chain. Raising the bar.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2024

Government says victims include the “critical infrastructure sector.” The post Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A hard-coded credential catastrophe: The analytics firm kept big companies’ secrets in an insecure AWS bucket.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These systems allow government agencies to monitor communications in criminal investigations — hackers gain access to potentially sensitive, real-time data on investigations and suspects. telecom networks. The targeted systems were part of the telecom companies’ court-authorized wiretapping infrastructure, used primarily by U.S.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2024

Fast enough for government work: The Federal Communications Commission is finally minded to do something about decades-old vulnerabilities. The post FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2022

states have now banned TikTok on government workers’ devices. The post TikTok Ban: Texas is Fourth State to Join; Indiana Sues appeared first on Security Boulevard. Plus, Indiana has sued the app’s owner.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2025

DOJ indicted a dozen Chinese nationals for their role in a years-long hacker-for-hire campaign that included the Chinese government using private companies and freelance hackers to steal data from U.S. and other governments while obscuring its role in the attacks.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 20, 2022

5 showed how the phony profile problem has affected virtually all executive roles at corporations, and how these fake profiles are creating an identity crisis for the businesses networking site and the companies that rely on it to hire and screen prospective employees. A follow-up story on Oct.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

Targeted ads target targets: Patternz and Nuviad enable potentially hostile governments to track individuals by misusing ad bidding. The post Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures. The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Apple Scrambled to Fix 3 More CVEs: Egyptian opposition presidential candidate Ahmed Eltantawy targeted “by the government. The post More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 1, 2025

Despite years of security awareness training, close to half of businesses say their employees wouldnt know what to do if they received a phishing email. According to a US government-backed study, one of the main reasons for the lack of impact of cyber security training is waning engagement and growing indifference.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 17, 2024

While no details were provided about the potential perpetrators, the scam highlights how threat actors exploit the authority of government agencies to trick victims into complying with illicit demands. Companies must employ AI themselves to fight these scams."

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

At an individual level, this will change how we interact with each other as citizens, with our governments, perform our jobs and consume goods and services. Therefore, the cybersecurity community must upskill in network security, threat detection, post-quantum ready encryption, and uncovering vulnerabilities to minimise zero-day scenarios.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2022

A new report by the A10 Networks security research team explores the global state of DDoS weapons and tactics. In a recent example, A10’s security research team observed significant, sustained attacks on Ukrainian government networks and commercial assets beginning February 24, 2022, the first day of the invasion.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Whether you’re in government contracting, healthcare, or other sectors that handle sensitive data, adhering to NIST Cybersecurity Framework guidelines ensures your business operates within the highest standards of regulatory compliance. For example, government contractors must adhere to NIST 800-171 standards.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations today is set to undergo significant changes, impacting businesses, government entities, and individuals alike. For more information on network security threats and how to address them, visit Network Security Threats. What are Federal Cybersecurity Regulations?

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Anton on Security

JANUARY 10, 2024

EP135 AI and Security: The Good, the Bad, and the Magical EP119 RSA 2023 — What We Saw, What We Learned, and What We’re Excited About (well, it was mostly about AI) As a side note, Google Cloud also published SAIF and two exciting papers on AI security and some fun blogs. FUN and GOVERNANCE in the same sentence!). More video!

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 8, 2024

GoldenJackal, a threat group possibly from Russia, has been attacking embassies and other government agencies from Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East with two distinct malicious toolsets designed to steal information from air-gapped systems, ESET researchers said.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 2, 2024

Critical infrastructure and public sector organizations such as government and municipalities, manufacturing units, communication networks, transportation services, power and water treatment plants, et. The post 7 Steps To Secure Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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