Cyber scammers give new warnings as they do not stop scamming unsuspecting web shoppers through a new phishing campaign posing to be online stores. Many of these fake stores Google has removed from its search results, but links remain…
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Energy Giant Halliburton Reveals $35m Ransomware Loss
Halliburton has reported a $35m loss associated with an August ransomware breach This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Energy Giant Halliburton Reveals $35m Ransomware Loss
Rising Threat of Malware and DDoS Attacks on Government Organizations
In July 2024, the FBI and CISA issued warnings about increasing Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on election infrastructure and related systems. Throughout 2024, SonicWall has tracked a notable rise in DDoS attacks, with a projected 32% increase by…
US Orders TSMC To Halt AI Chip Sales To China
US Commerce Department orders Taiwan’s TSMC to halt sales of advanced AI accelerators to mainland Chinese customers as of Monday This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Orders TSMC To Halt AI Chip Sales…
Dell Enterprise SONiC Flaw Let Attackers Hijack the System
Dell Technologies has disclosed multiple critical security vulnerabilities in its Enterprise SONiC OS, which could allow attackers to gain control of affected systems. These vulnerabilities, identified through the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system, are critical and affect Dell Enterprise…
The PANCCD™ Model: Strengthening Cyber Resiliency and Compliance
by Gary S. Miliefsky, CISSP, fmDHS I came up with this model to simplify cybersecurity, resiliency and regulatory compliance for executives who are not cybersecurity experts. The PANCCD™ model (People,… The post The PANCCD™ Model: Strengthening Cyber Resiliency and Compliance…
Halliburton cyberattack costs, Israel credit card DDoS, Forth announces breach
Cyberattack cost Halliburton $35 million thus far DDoS attack makes credit card readers malfunction in Israel Debt relief firm Forth announces data breach for customers and non-customers Thanks to today’s episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Do zero-day exploits and supply chain attacks…
New Wave of Phishing Attacks Exploits Microsoft Visio Files for Two-Step Credential Theft
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Perception Point have identified a new type of two-step phishing attack that exploits Microsoft Visio files (.vsdx) and Microsoft SharePoint. This strategy uses the .vsdx format to embed malicious URLs, effectively bypassing conventional security measures and…
The PANCCD™ Model: Strengthening Cyber Resiliency and Compliance
by Gary S. Miliefsky, CISSP, fmDHS I came up with this model to simplify cybersecurity, resiliency and regulatory compliance for executives who are not cybersecurity experts. The PANCCD™ model (People,… The post The PANCCD™ Model: Strengthening Cyber Resiliency and Compliance…
Fraudsters Abuse DocuSign API for Legit-Looking Invoices
I didn’t see much visibility on this DocuSign hack. This is a situation where the product features were not vetted to understand if they could be misused by malicious fraudsters. There is not a technical vulnerability, it comes down…
DoD Zero Trust Strategy proves security benchmark years ahead of schedule with Microsoft collaboration
The Navy implementation scored a 100 percent success rate, meeting DoD requirements on all 91 Target-Level activities tested. The post DoD Zero Trust Strategy proves security benchmark years ahead of schedule with Microsoft collaboration appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.…
New Ymir Ransomware Exploits Memory for Stealthy Attacks; Targets Corporate Networks
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new ransomware family called Ymir that was deployed in an attack two days after systems were compromised by a stealer malware called RustyStealer. “Ymir ransomware introduces a unique combination of technical features and tactics that…
Apple iPhone inactivity reboot data security feature and Amazon data breach 2024
Apple Introduces ‘Inactivity Reboot’ Security Feature to Protect iPhones from Theft and Data Breach Apple iPhones running iOS 18.1 are now equipped with an enhanced security feature designed to safeguard personal data in case of device theft. Dubbed the “Inactivity…
The Growing Threat of Ransomware in 2024: What You Need to Know
Ransomware attacks have become a regular fixture in the headlines, wreaking havoc across industries, leaving organizations racing to restore operations, and customers worrying about the safety of their data. The fallout from a ransomware incident reaches well beyond operational disruptions—reputational…
Best Practices in Penetration Testing: Ensuring Robust Security
Penetration testing (or “ethical hacking”) is an essential practice for identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications. By simulating real-world cyberattacks, organizations can proactively assess their defenses and strengthen their cybersecurity posture. However, penetration testing requires skill,…
5 Identity Theft Challenges Every Business Needs to Tackle
As more businesses move online, establishing an e-commerce channel is essential to meet buyer expectations for speed and convenience. But as more activity is conducted online, businesses face a rising threat that can’t be overlooked: business identity theft. This especially…
Amazon Confirms Employee Data Breach Via Third-party Vendor
Amazon has confirmed that sensitive employee data was exposed due to a breach at a third-party vendor. The breach arose from exploiting a critical vulnerability in MOVEit, a widely used file transfer software. The vulnerability, first reported in mid-2023 under…
The PANCCD™ Model: Strengthening Cyber Resiliency and Compliance
by Gary S. Miliefsky, CISSP, fmDHS I came up with this model to simplify cybersecurity, resiliency and regulatory compliance for executives who are not cybersecurity experts. The PANCCD™ model (People,… The post The PANCCD™ Model: Strengthening Cyber Resiliency and Compliance…
2025 Global State of API Security Report – New Data Shows API Breaches Continue to Rise Due to Fraud, Bot Attacks, and GenAI Risks
The landscape of API security is evolving rapidly, driven by increasing complexities in IT environments, the proliferation of third-party APIs, and the rise of generative AI applications. These factors are expanding the attack surface and introducing new vulnerabilities that traditional security…
The PANCCD™ Model: Strengthening Cyber Resiliency and Compliance
by Gary S. Miliefsky, CISSP, fmDHS I came up with this model to simplify cybersecurity, resiliency and regulatory compliance for executives who are not cybersecurity experts. The PANCCD™ model (People,… The post The PANCCD™ Model: Strengthening Cyber Resiliency and Compliance…