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Orange Spain Faces BGP Traffic Hijack After RIPE Account Hacked by Malware
Mobile network operator Orange Spain suffered an internet outage for several hours on January 3 after a threat actor used administrator credentials captured by means of stealer malware to hijack the border gateway protocol (BGP) traffic. “The Orange account in…
Exposed Secrets are Everywhere. Here’s How to Tackle Them
Picture this: you stumble upon a concealed secret within your company’s source code. Instantly, a wave of panic hits as you grasp the possible consequences. This one hidden secret has the power to pave the way for unauthorized entry, data…
$22 Million Wake-up Call to Improve Security
$22 Million Wake-up Call to Improve SecurityA former Jacksonville Jaguars staff member is facing the possibility of a 30-year prison sentence after admitting guilt to financial crimes, including embezzling over $22 million from the NFL team.Amit Patel entered a guilty…
Russian Hackers Had Covert Access to Ukraine’s Telecom Giant for Months
Ukrainian cybersecurity authorities have disclosed that the Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as Sandworm was inside telecom operator Kyivstar’s systems at least since May 2023. The development was first reported by Reuters. The incident, described as a “powerful hacker attack,” first came to light last…
Alert: Ivanti Releases Patch for Critical Vulnerability in Endpoint Manager Solution
Ivanti has released security updates to address a critical flaw impacting its Endpoint Manager (EPM) solution that, if successfully exploited, could result in remote code execution (RCE) on susceptible servers. Tracked as CVE-2023-39336, the vulnerability has been rated 9.6 out…
Sandworm’s Kyivstar attack should serve as a reminder of the Kremlin crew’s ‘global reach’
‘Almost everything’ wiped in the telecom attack, says Ukraine’s top cyber spy Russia’s Sandworm crew appear to have been responsible for knocking out mobile and internet services to about 24 million users in Ukraine last month with an attack on…
How Can Data Breach Be A Trouble For Your Industry?
Recent developments in the modern world have brought attention to the significance of cybersecurity, as information is both valued and inclined. Records show that, in the year prior, a startling 53% of businesses experienced a data breach involving third-party occurrences.…
FBI says Capitol Bomb Threat hackers are hard to identify
Over the recent days, the FBI and various law enforcement agencies have been inundated with emails claiming bomb threats targeting Capitol buildings throughout the United States. Authorities express their frustration in attempting to trace the culprits behind these threats, as…
What is the qualification to become a Cybersecurity Analyst
Becoming a cybersecurity analyst typically requires a combination of education, skills, and practical experience. Here’s a general guide to the qualifications needed for this role: 1. Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree: Many employers prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a…
January 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A Focus on Printing
Happy 2024 Everyone! I hope everyone is looking forward to another exciting year in the ever-changing world of IT operations and software security. This article aims to provide a quick summary of some of the latest trends, announcements, and changes…
New Bandook RAT Variant Resurfaces, Targeting Windows Machines
A new variant of remote access trojan called Bandook has been observed being propagated via phishing attacks with an aim to infiltrate Windows machines, underscoring the continuous evolution of the malware. Fortinet FortiGuard Labs, which identified the activity in October 2023, said…
Artificial Deception: The State Of “AI” In Defense and Offense
By Ken Westin, Field CISO, Panther Labs If you have seen any of my talks, I often say that the infosec industry wouldn’t exist without deception. Although I’ve seen enough […] The post Artificial Deception: The State Of “AI” In…
Master Security by Building on Compliance with A Risk-Centric Approach
By Meghan Maneval, Vice President of Product Strategy and Evangelism, RiskOptics In recent years, a confluence of circumstances has led to a sharp rise in IT risk for many organizations. […] The post Master Security by Building on Compliance with…
Charting a Trustworthy AI Journey
Sound cybersecurity principles for responsible generative AI innovation By Lisa O’Connor, Managing Director—Accenture Security, Cybersecurity R&D, Accenture Labs As companies turn to generative AI to transform business operations, traditional notions […] The post Charting a Trustworthy AI Journey appeared first…
Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention
The motivations behind cyberattacks are as diverse as the methods employed. Whether driven by financial gain, political agendas, or sheer malice, cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses, seeking entry points to compromise sensitive data, disrupt critical systems, or hold organizations…
Breaking down the state of authentication
In this Help Net Security video, Bassam Al-Khalidi, co-CEO of Axiad, discusses the results of Axiad’s recent State of Authentication Survey. Key findings from the survey revealed: – 39% indicated phishing is the most feared cyberattack, while 49% said it…
Budget cuts take a toll on IT decision makers’ mental health
60% of IT decision-makers agreed that budget cuts have negatively impacted their mental health and wellbeing, according to Integrity360. To add to that, 55% noted that the current economic climate has reduced access to mental health and wellbeing resources within…
Cybersecurity Challenges in Remote Learning
The increasing prevalence of remote learning in the education sector has brought about new cybersecurity challenges that must be addressed. As virtual classrooms become the… The post Cybersecurity Challenges in Remote Learning appeared first on Security Zap. This article has…
Online Assessment Security Best Practices for Educators
In today’s digital age, online assessment security has become a critical concern for educators. As online learning and remote testing continue to gain popularity, it… The post Online Assessment Security Best Practices for Educators appeared first on Security Zap. This…