Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Learn how the group tried to stay under the radar using threats perceived to be less alarming: [link] — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) November 30, 2020. The hackers targeted organizations across multiple industries and have also hit foreign governments, dissidents, and journalists. ” Microsoft said.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Over the past year, Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has observed an evolution of the tools, techniques, and procedures employed by Iranian nation-state actors. Learn more from this blog summarizing these trends, as presented at #CyberWarCon : [link] — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) November 16, 2021.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

How better key management can close cloud security gaps troubling US government madhav Thu, 02/29/2024 - 05:38 In my first blog on this topic I noted a Treasury Department report released last year listed six cloud security challenges financial sector firms face. This hack included US Government networks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The Israeli government is moving to harden aviation assets from cyber attacks, it has created a consortium of aviation and is asking cybersecurity firms to identify new attack vectors against the assets in the commercial aviation industry (i.e. airports, airlines, and aircraft) and develop countermeasures.

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Daniel Miessler

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The world’s small businesses, hospitals, schools, and local governments are starved for cybersecurity talent, and there aren’t nearly enough people to fill the roles. The best example of the need for this is national level security intelligence, reconnaisance, and vulnerability assessment.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) discovered a new version of the KmsdBot botnet that employed an updated Kmsdx binary targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The malicious code was used in attacks targeting multiple sectors including the gaming industry, technology industry, and luxury car manufacturers.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

billion by 2026, driven not only by remote working and growing cyber threats but also by a massive cybersecurity skills shortage , the demands of government regulations , and the simple cost benefits of outsourcing. Use Cases: Companies and governments in U.K., DXC Technology. See our in-depth look at DXC Technology.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

The once-great security giant Symantec is now a division of Broadcom. These technologies have become an increasingly important part of access management products. And of course, the work-from-home (WFH) movement has put even greater pressure on access security. A privilege-centric approach to securing identities.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2021

In April 2017, Symantec security experts who analyzed the alleged CIA hacking tools included in the Vault 7 dump that were involved in attacks aimed at least 40 governments and private organizations across 16 countries. According to the firm, the US cyber spies are targeting various industry sectors and government agencies.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2022

Web browsing: Certain complex web technologies, like just-in-time (JIT) JavaScript compilation, are disabled unless the user excludes a trusted site from Lockdown Mode. Lockdown Mode includes these protections: Messages: Most message attachment types other than images are blocked. Some features, like link previews, are disabled.

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

2020 may have been the year of establishing remote connectivity and addressing the cybersecurity skills gap, but 2021 presented security experts, government officials and businesses with a series of unpresented challenges. There was no shortage of discussion surrounding cryptocurrency and its security flaws.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Sixty-four percent of the more than 1,200 senior security executives from around the world, whom we surveyed for the 2018 Thales Data Threat Report (DTR), believe artificial intelligence (AI) “increases data security by recognizing and alerting on attacks,” while 43% believe AI “results in increased threats due to use as a hacking tool.”.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Get TTPs and protection info: [link] — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) October 14, 2022. Sandworm (aka BlackEnergy and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST).

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

As a leading VC, BVP offers budding companies plenty to consider, with a set of roadmaps and tools for today’s technologies and market complexities. Also read : Addressing Remote Desktop Attacks and Security. Notable cybersecurity exits for the company include AVG Technologies, Cognitive Security, OpenDNS, and Carbon Black.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The digital transformation initiatives have shifted the technology landscape and introduced new threats and risks. To address the escalating cyber risks, the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) developed and published guidelines for Secure Tertiary Data Backup (STDB). Tue, 10/05/2021 - 06:55.

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Centraleyes

JULY 8, 2024

Schneier on Security Schneier on Security, curated by renowned security technologist Bruce Schneier, offers thought-provoking analysis and commentary on security trends, policy debates, and emerging threats. Schneier’s blog provides deep insights into the intersection of technology, security, and society.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2024

This act, set to replace the existing frameworks under the Information Technology Act of 2000 and the SPDI Rules of 2011, provides a comprehensive approach to protecting digital personal data. The Bill allows the transfer of personal data outside India, too, except to nations restricted by the central government through notification.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 12, 2022

NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Flashpoint, the trusted leader in threat intelligence and risk prevention, today announced it has acquired Risk Based Security (RBS), a Richmond, Virginia-based company specializing in vulnerability and data breach intelligence, as well as vendor risk ratings. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.

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Lenny Zeltser

MAY 3, 2019

government. I formulated the advice above mostly based on the tactics used against 2016 and 2018 election campaigns in the United States, as publicly described by the news media, cybersecurity companies, and the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

LookingGlass Cyber Solutions is an open source-based threat intelligence platform that delivers unified threat protection against sophisticated cyberattacks to global enterprises and government agencies by operationalizing threat intelligence. It’s augmented by a worldwide team of security analysts who enrich the data feeds.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 5, 2021

Zero trust security is a concept that’s been around for several years, but it may finally be starting to gain traction as a technology product. But buyers are beginning to express interest, and a number of security vendors have assembled some interesting approaches to zero trust security. Learn more about Unisys.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 25, 2023

With modern work depending on SaaS-delivered technologies, SaaS-generated identity sprawl has become a major concern. Rather than every security tool running in a silo, a cybersecurity mesh enables tools to interoperate through several supportive layers, such as consolidated policy management, security intelligence and identity fabric."

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

That’s why we often refer to today’s technology as ‘narrow AI’ However, the long-term goal is for AI to eventually outperform humans in a variety of tasks. Data has to be continually analyzed and this is where modern technology and AI comes in.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations. The contemporary world has witnessed the rise of the Internet and global communication, and collaboration technologies, including mobile data use and the culture of bring your own device [BYOD].

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Businesses, governments, and consumers alike need to be aware of ransomware – a type of malware that can inflict serious damage on your finances and productivity in a very short span of time. Today, we explain this category of malware: how it works, the risks it poses to your organization, and strategies for preventing an attack.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2021

The sprawling reach of the SolarWinds malware attack that hit government agencies and businesses in December inspires new questions about appropriate response from private sector organizations to cyberattacks from nation states. But intent factors into even government’s options. That’s not necessarily true for the former.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The infamous Israel-based NSO Group, known for its hacking spyware Pegasus, was placed on the United States Government's Entity List for engaging in malicious cyber activities, along with three other foreign companies, Candiru, Computer Security Initiative Consultancy PTE (COSEINC), and Positive Technologies.

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Webroot

APRIL 21, 2021

BEC typically targets commercial, government, and nonprofit organizations by impersonating a senior colleague, IT team member, vendor, or trusted customer. They might’ve even checked out your financials, so they know what kind of ransom to demand.” – Kelvin Murray, Sr. Threat Research Analyst. Business email compromise (BEC).

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