Krebs on Security

JUNE 17, 2020

“The Agency for years has developed and operated IT mission systems outside the purview and governance of enterprise IT, citing the need for mission functionality and speed,” the CIA observed. ” All organizations experience intrusions, security failures and oversights of key weaknesses.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2024

government agencies The post Microsoft Accepts Responsibility for U.S. Government Security Breaches appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Kaspersky MDR customers by region Distribution of incidents by industry In 2024, the MDR team observed the highest number of incidents in the industrial (25.7%), financial (14.1%), and government (11.7%) sectors. in government, 17.8% However, if we consider only high-severity incidents, the distribution is somewhat different: 22.8%

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 19, 2025

A deepfake (video) from a government official spreading misinformation during a crisis. Here’s what we can do to maintain this balance: Foster a Culture of Security Awareness Security awareness is the foundation of any cybersecurity strategy.

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2025

Geographic distribution of incident response requests, 2024 The distribution of IR requests by industry followed the 2023 pattern, keeping industrial (23.5%), government (16.3%) and financial (13.3%) organizations in the top three most targeted industries.

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Veracode Security

MAY 18, 2023

This event marked the beginning of a long journey towards increased cybersecurity awareness and implementation of measures to protect our digital world. The Slow Burn: From L0pht’s Testimony to Government Action L0pht’s 1998 testimony set the stage for the next 25 years of internet security awareness.

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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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Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2024

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

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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

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Growing Need for Cybersecurity Awareness Training (SAT) In todays rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of Cyber Security Awareness Training (SAT) as a fundamental defense strategy.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Train your employees in security awareness, so they can recognize phishing attempts and know what they can and can’t do on company-issued hardware. It may also help to know that your supplier is aligned with a standard of cybersecurity deemed good enough by government organizations.

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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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SecureList

MAY 16, 2023

From an industry perspective, we offered help to government (19.39%), financial (18.37%), and industrial (17.35%) organizations most frequently. Download the full version of the report (PDF) Kaspersky Incident Response in various regions and industries In 2022, 45.9%

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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

MAY 4, 2023

In recent years, digital identities have gained popularity and have been implemented by many national governments to serve as the basis of our modern digital society. The post Protecting the Future of Digital Identities appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

26 posting confirming that the compromise was at the hands of the same nation-state threat group behind the SolarWinds hack and subsequent attacks on various technology companies and federal government agencies. Meanwhile, Mimecast followed its Jan. 12 disclosure of a digital certificate compromise with a Jan.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2023

The ongoing spate of breaches against critical infrastructure and government entities underscores the vulnerability of this sector. In July 2022, officials announced the federal court system had experienced a major data breach via its document filing system – back in 2020.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Numerous strains of this destructive code have been the front-page news in global computer security chronicles for almost a decade now, with jaw-dropping ups and dramatic downs accompanying its progress. inch diskettes. It vanished from the radar in June 2018, when the ransomware plague took another sharp turn.

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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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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Public sector organizations such as schools, hospitals, manufacturing units, essential services and government offices have become a popular target for cybercriminals. appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Why Are So Many Public Sector Organizations Getting Attacked?

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Cloud computing giant AWS, tipped off by Ukrainian security experts, seized domains that were being used by Russian threat group APT29 to send phishing emails to government officials and enterprises that contained malicious files that would grants the hackers access to the victims' systems.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

His common sense approach to cybersecurity has made North Dakota a leader among state and local governments with unique challenges as public entities. He has created partnerships among fellow government peers—from cities to counties to federal to schools—with the private sector, and with vendors.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2024

elections and the security of the systems behind them have been talked and debate for at least a decade and promise to be at the forefront again as the country gears up for what promises to be a pivotal election year in 2024. However, local and state government. The issues of outside interference in U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Earlier this year, Ballistic Ventures invested $7 million in Nudge Security because of its focus on the modern workforce. This startup takes an interesting approach to security. See the Top Employee Security Awareness Training Tools. Kubernetes Security and Observability.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The SEC’s new incident reporting requirements have brought about many questions and concerns among security professionals and government bodies. appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Will Smaller Companies Buckle Under the SEC’s Incident Reporting Requirements?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw bad actors capitalizing on new fears and opportunities to carry out fraud attacks on consumers and businesses alike, posing as health and government organizations to offer health information, testing, and vaccines. Financial organizations will see a rise in BIN attacks.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Plus brillants exploits: Canadian Centre for Cyber Security fingers Chinese state sponsored hackers. China Hacks Canada too, Says CCCS appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Ô!

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The post 100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not cute: $UNH’s Change Healthcare unit paid a big ransom—its IT was as weak as a kitten.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2024

Robust Encryption Algorithms Choose algorithms that are widely regarded as secure and resistant to attacks. Establishing comprehensive data governance policies 1. These standards provide guidelines for data handling, security, and privacy, and non-compliance can result in significant legal and financial repercussions.

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2024

For example, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre reports that around 50% of SMBs in the UK are likely to experience a cybersecurity breach annually. Addressing cybersecurity requires a multifaceted approach, combining technological solutions with fostering a security-aware culture within the organization.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 10, 2025

Common Criteria (CC) At the heart of the SOC 2 framework is the Common Criteria , a set of 33 high-level requirements that form the foundation for the Security category. For example, identifying risks related to third-party integrations might lead to enhanced vendor security evaluations. Tools like Centraleyes streamline this process.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The post Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury appeared first on Security Boulevard. CA/B testing: Ludicrous proposal draws ire from “furious” systems administrators.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Hospitals will be required to implement comprehensive cybersecurity programs, including vulnerability assessments, access controls, and security awareness training for their employees. states have implemented government regulations specifically tailored to enhance cybersecurity practices in hospitals.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The post Here’s Yet Another D-Link RCE That Won’t be Fixed appeared first on Security Boulevard. D-Licious: Stubborn network device maker digs in heels and tells you to buy new gear.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

FCC Gets Tough on Robocall Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. KYC isnt a Thing, claims telco: Commissioner Brendan Carr (pictured) wants $4.5 million fine on Telnyx, for enabling illegal robocall scheme. The post FINALLY!

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2025

The post Insecure Medical Devices Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. IEI-IEI, Oh: Running an obsolete OS, on obsolete hardware, configured with obsolete settings.

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