We all make mistakes. That is only natural. However, there are cases in which these mistakes can have unexpected consequences. A Twitter user recently found this out the hard way. The ingredients: a cheap USB-C adapter with a network connection,…
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Network Detection and Response (NDR) Done Right from the Ground Up
With an NDR in place, your IT administrators can quickly detect anomalies on the network, from cyberattacks to malfunctioning application servers or network equipment. The post Network Detection and Response (NDR) Done Right from the Ground Up appeared first on…
Ready to Simplify Trust Management? Join Free Webinar to See DigiCert ONE in Action
The digital world is exploding. IoT devices are multiplying like rabbits, certificates are piling up faster than you can count, and compliance requirements are tightening by the day. Keeping up with it all can feel like trying to juggle chainsaws…
Why Security Providers Choose Check Point
For 20 years, Network Technology Partners (NTP) has been protecting their customers from cyber attackers with cutting-edge, real-time cyber security and information technology. NTP gets to know its customers, ranging from SMBs to Fortune 500 enterprises, specializing in advanced security…
FunkSec: The Rising Yet Controversial Ransomware Threat Actor Dominating December 2024
As 2024 ended, a new name surged to the top of the cyber threat charts: FunkSec. Emerging as a leading ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) actor, FunkSec made waves in December by publishing over 85 victim profiles on its Data Leak Site (DLS).…
SWARM: Pioneering The Future of Autonomous Drone Operations and Electronic Warfare
Modern unmanned technologies are experiencing rapid growth, encompassing both civilian and military applications. Autonomous vehicles, delivery drones, and unmanned aerial vehicles for rescue and firefighting services have become an integral… The post SWARM: Pioneering The Future of Autonomous Drone Operations…
Wultra Raises €3 Million for Post-Quantum Authentication
Authentication solutions provider Wultra has raised €3 million (~$3.1 million) for its post-quantum technology. The post Wultra Raises €3 Million for Post-Quantum Authentication appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Wultra Raises…
10 Essential GRC Policy Management Best Practices
Policy management is the sturdy scaffolding that supports governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) objectives while shaping corporate culture and ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations. Yet, many organizations grapple with a fragmented approach—policies scattered across departments, processes misaligned, and technology underutilized.…
What is an Uncensored Model and Why Do I Need It
While the power and potential of GenAI is evident for IT and security, the use cases in the security field are surprisingly immature largely due to censorship and guardrails that hamper many models’ utility for cybersecurity use cases. The post…
New Hacking Group Leaks Configuration of 15,000 Fortinet Firewalls
The leak likely comes from a zero-day exploit affecting Fortinet’s products This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: New Hacking Group Leaks Configuration of 15,000 Fortinet Firewalls
FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from Thousands of Computers
According to a DOJ press release, the FBI was able to delete the Chinese-used PlugX malware from “approximately 4,258 U.S.-based computers and networks.” Details: To retrieve information from and send commands to the hacked machines, the malware connects to a…
North Korean Hackers Targeting Freelance Software Developers
North Korea-linked Lazarus Group is targeting freelance software developers to compromise the supply chain. The post North Korean Hackers Targeting Freelance Software Developers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: North Korean…
Hackers Hide Malware in Images to Deploy VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer
Threat actors have been observed concealing malicious code in images to deliver malware such as VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer as part of separate campaigns. “In both campaigns, attackers hid malicious code in images they uploaded to archive[.]org, a file-hosting…
Researchers Find Exploit Allowing NTLMv1 Despite Active Directory Restrictions
Cybersecurity researchers have found that the Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy that’s designed to disable NT LAN Manager (NTLM) v1 can be trivially bypassed by a misconfiguration. “A simple misconfiguration in on-premise applications can override the Group Policy, effectively negating…
New UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerability Could Allow Attackers to Load Malicious Bootkits
Details have emerged about a now-patched security vulnerability that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot mechanism in Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) systems. The vulnerability, assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2024-7344 (CVSS score: 6.7), resides in a UEFI application…
The $10 Cyber Threat Responsible for the Biggest Breaches of 2024
You can tell the story of the current state of stolen credential-based attacks in three numbers: Stolen credentials were the #1 attacker action in 2023/24, and the breach vector for 80% of web app attacks. (Source: Verizon). Cybersecurity budgets grew…
Hackers Use Image-Based Malware and GenAI to Evade Email Security
HP Wolf highlighted novel techniques used by attackers to bypass email protections, including embedding malicious code inside images and utilizing GenAI This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Hackers Use Image-Based Malware and GenAI to Evade…
GoDaddy Accused of Serious Security Failings by FTC
A proposed settlement order from the FTC will require GoDaddy to strengthen its security practices following multiple data breaches at the web hosting giant This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: GoDaddy Accused of Serious Security…
Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Blasts Off In Challenge To SpaceX
Heavy payload rocket New Glenn successfully blasts off into orbit on Thursday, signalling increased competition for SpaceX This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Blasts Off In Challenge To SpaceX
Hackers Exploiting California Wildfire Sparks to Launching Phishing Attacks
As California grapples with devastating wildfires, communities are rallying to protect lives and property. Unfortunately, these disasters have also created an opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit the chaos and uncertainty. Veriti Research has identified alarming trends in phishing scams linked…