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Chinese Hackers Breach US Wiretapping Data, Expose Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Companies like Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies were targeted in this attack, allowing unauthorized access to critical systems used for court-authorized wiretapping — a tool vital for law enforcement surveillance. law enforcement for surveillance purposes. The hackers, identified by U.S.

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

eSecurity Planet

This includes using biometric access controls, security personnel, and surveillance systems to monitor and limit who can approach these systems. by bringing unauthorized electronic devices into secure areas) is vital for maintaining air-gap integrity.

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Linux Kernel Security Done Right

Google Security

With the preponderance of malware, botnets, and state surveillance targeting flawed software , it's clear that ignoring all fixes is the wrong "solution." Don't wait another minute If you're not using the latest kernel, you don't have the most recently added security defenses (including bug fixes). Fix nothing?

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Researcher released PoC exploit code for CVE-2019-2215 Android zero-day flaw

Security Affairs

According to the expert, the bug was allegedly being used or sold by the controversial surveillance firm NSO Group. Maddie Stone published technical details and a proof-of-concept exploit for the high-severity security vulnerability, seven days after she reported it to the colleagues of the Android security team. “The

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

eSecurity Planet

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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Cloud Security Fundamentals: Understanding the Basics

eSecurity Planet

Take into account physical data center security, network attack protection, data encryption, and strong access restrictions to prevent unwanted access to data and applications. Organizations that maintain attentive monitoring can quickly detect and address security incidents, minimizing their impact.

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What Is Industrial Control System (ICS) Cyber Security?

eSecurity Planet

Ransomware can cripple essential functions until a ransom is paid, while malware may lead to unauthorized control or surveillance of the system. Explore this network security guide for comprehensive strategies and insights into maintaining robust network security, including protecting your ICS.

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