GitHub, a cornerstone for programmers worldwide, faces a severe threat as an unknown attacker deploys an automated assault, cloning and creating malicious code repositories. The attack, involving sophisticated obfuscation and social engineering, poses a significant challenge to GitHub’s security…
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Darktrace partners with Xage Security to detect threats deep inside IT and OT systems
Darktrace and Xage Security announced a new partnership to help businesses prevent cyberattacks and insider threats in critical environments. This collaboration brings together Xage Security’s zero trust protection with Darktrace’s AI-powered anomaly-based threat detection. The integration between Darktrace/OT and Xage…
Identiv ScrambleFactor provides privacy and security in restricted access environments
Identiv introduces ScrambleFactor, an addition to its high-security physical access control system (PACS) portfolio. The ScrambleFactor reader reimagines secure entry for the federal market with fingerprint biometrics and a LCD touchscreen keypad, integrating multiple authentication methods to deliver unparalleled security,…
Navigating the Evolution of Cybersecurity: The Leap from NIST 1 to NIST 2
In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats requires constant vigilance and adaptation. As a leader in strategic consulting and provider of comprehensive NIST cyber risk assessments, we’re excited to announce the upcoming release of our modified…
Akamai App & API Protector enhancements detect and mitigate short DDoS attack bursts
Akamai announced significant additions to its flagship Akamai App & API Protector product, including advanced defenses against sophisticated application-layer distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The enhanced Layer 7 DDoS protections now precisely detect and mitigate short DDoS attack bursts and use…
Heather Couk is here to keep your spirits up during a cyber emergency, even if it takes the “Rocky” music
. The bulk of her career was with a manufacturing company working as a security and email administrator, but she uses her criminal justice degree daily now with Talos IR helping to track down bad actors or helping customers understand…
Cyber Security Today, March 4, 2024 – A hacker is trying to trick the U.S. telecom regulator, WhatsApp gets to see Pegasus code and more
This episode reports on the latest IT support scam trying to trick employees This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security Today, March 4, 2024 – A hacker is trying to trick the…
Zyxel Networks introduces affordable WiFi 7 solution for SMBs
Zyxel Networks has released its NWA130BE – BE11000 WiFi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Access Point (AP). With WiFi 7-supported devices ready to go mainstream in 2024, the NWA130BE enables small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to benefit from network speed, capacity and…
Phishers target FCC, crypto holders via fake Okta SSO pages
A new phishing campaign is using fake Okta single sign-on (SSO) pages for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and for various cryptocurrency platforms to target users and employees, Lookout researchers have discovered. The phishing campaign By pretending to be customer…
US Court Orders NSO Group to Handover Code for Spyware, Pegasus to WhatsApp
Meta, the company that owns WhatsApp, filed a lawsuit against NSO Group in 2019. The lawsuit claims that NSO took advantage of a vulnerability in WhatsApp to install the Pegasus spyware on certain user devices without their permission. This means…
New GTPDOOR backdoor is designed to target telecom carrier networks
Researcher HaxRob discovered a previously undetected Linux backdoor named GTPDOOR, designed to target telecom carrier networks. Security researcher HaxRob discovered a previously undetected Linux backdoor dubbed GTPDOOR, which is specifically crafted to carry out stealth cyber operations within mobile carrier…
Remote Stuxnet-Style Attack Possible With Web-Based PLC Malware: Researchers
Researchers demonstrate that remote Stuxnet-style attacks are possible against many modern PLCs using web-based malware. The post Remote Stuxnet-Style Attack Possible With Web-Based PLC Malware: Researchers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
FCC Employees Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attacks
Advanced phishing kit employs novel tactics in attack targeting cryptocurrency platforms and FCC employees. The post FCC Employees Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…
Prescription Insecurity: The Russian Connection to Healthcare Cyber Attacks
Pharmacies and hospitals nationwide are experiencing disruptions as a result of ransomware attacks, which leaves patients with difficulties filling prescriptions or obtaining medical care. UnitedHealth Group, a healthcare provider in the United States, announced on Thursday that it had…
AI-Fueled Cyber-Attacks: A Growing Threat to Critical Infrastructure
In recent years, the landscape of cyber threats has evolved dramatically, with the emergence of AI-powered attacks posing new and formidable challenges. MIT security researchers have made significant strides in simulating cyber-attacks capable of triggering physical damage to vital infrastructure,…
Securing software repositories leads to better OSS security
Malicious software packages are found on public software repositories such as GitHub, PyPI and the npm registry seemingly every day. Attackers use a number of tricks to fool developers or systems into downloading them, or they simply compromise the package…
Silobreaker enhances threat intelligence platform with MITRE ATT&CK TTP detection capabilities
Silobreaker announced an integration with MITRE ATT&CK Matrix for Enterprise, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Mobile, to help organizations better understand threats associated with malware, threat actors and industries. This latest enhancement enables organizations using the Silobreaker platform to leverage…
From 500 to 5000 Employees – Securing 3rd Party App-Usage in Mid-Market Companies
A company’s lifecycle stage, size, and state have a significant impact on its security needs, policies, and priorities. This is particularly true for modern mid-market companies that are either experiencing or have experienced rapid growth. As requirements and tasks continue…
Hackers simulating cyber-attacks in labs
It’s quite alarming to hear about the advancements in cyber-attacks, especially those fueled by AI and capable of causing physical damage to critical infrastructure like dams. The intersection of technology and security has always been a double-edged sword, offering both…
Apple Reverses Course Over EU Ban On Web Apps
Apple to allow iOS web apps in EU after previously planning to disable them as Digital Markets Act ‘compliance’ measure This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Reverses Course Over EU Ban On Web…