It can be easy to get caught up in the “big” questions in cybersecurity, like how to stop ransomware globally or keep hospitals up and running when they’re targeted by data theft extortion. This article has been indexed from Cisco…
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What is NIS2, and how can you best prepare for the new cybersecurity requirements in the EU?
Given the increased geopolitical importance of cybersecurity, NIS2 is a logical step in creating more harmonized and stronger defense capabilities across the European Union. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: What is NIS2,…
Spammers abuse Google Forms’ quiz to deliver scams
Cisco Talos has recently observed an increase in spam messages abusing a feature of quizzes created within Google Forms. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: Spammers abuse Google Forms’ quiz to deliver scams
Threat Roundup for October 27 to November 3
Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Oct. 27 and Nov. 3. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've…
You’d be surprised to know what devices are still using Windows CE
The Arid Viper threat actor is actively trying to install spyware on targeted devices in the Middle East, using fake dating apps as lures. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: You’d be surprised…
Attackers use JavaScript URLs, API forms and more to scam users in popular online game “Roblox”
Online video games often make use of in-game virtual currency and give players the ability to purchase, trade or sell items. While these features are often selling points for players and potential revenue streams for the companies that make them,…
Arid Viper disguising mobile spyware as updates for non-malicious Android applications
Since April 2022, Cisco Talos has been tracking a malicious campaign operated by the espionage-motivated Arid Viper advanced persistent threat (APT) group targeting Arabic-speaking Android users. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: Arid…
Kazakhstan-associated YoroTrooper disguises origin of attacks as Azerbaijan
Cisco Talos assesses with high confidence that YoroTrooper, an espionage-focused threat actor first active in June 2022, likely consists of individuals from Kazakhstan based on their use of Kazakh currency and fluency in Kazakh and Russian. This article has been…
9 vulnerabilities found in VPN software, including 1 critical issue that could lead to remote code execution
Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities in the SoftEther VPN solution for individual and enterprise users to force users to drop their connections or execute arbitrary code on the targeted machine. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read…
How helpful are estimates about how much cyber attacks cost?
New YoroTrooper research, the latest on the Cisco IOS vulnerability, and more. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: How helpful are estimates about how much cyber attacks cost?