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Purple teaming and the role of threat categorization
Organizations constantly work to ensure optimal threat detection and prevention across their systems. One question gets asked repeatedly: “Can we detect the threats we’re supposed to be able to detect?” Red team assessment, penetration testing, and even purple team assessments…
Cisco Fixes High-Risk Vulnerability Impacting Unity Connection Software
Cisco has released software updates to address a critical security flaw impacting Unity Connection that could permit an adversary to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system. Tracked as CVE-2024-20272 (CVSS score: 7.3), the vulnerability is an arbitrary file upload bug residing…
Chinese Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Flaws in Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure
A pair of zero-day flaws identified in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) and Policy Secure have been chained by suspected China-linked nation-state actors to breach less than 10 customers. Cybersecurity firm Volexity, which identified the activity on the network of one of its…
Network connected wrenches are now vulnerable to Ransomware attacks
Network-connected wrenches used globally are now at risk of exposure to ransomware hackers, who can manipulate their functionalities and gain unauthorized access to the connected networks, according to experts. Research conducted by Nozomi reveals that the Bosch Rexroth Handheld Nutrunner,…
Embracing offensive cybersecurity tactics for defense against dynamic threats
In this Help Net Security, Alexander Hagenah, Head of Cyber Controls at SIX, discusses the critical steps in creating effective offensive security operations and their impact on organizational security strategies. What are the critical steps in creating effective offensive security…
The expanding scope of CISO duties in 2024
In this Help Net Security video, Bindu Sundaresan, Director at AT&T Cybersecurity, discusses the ongoing changes we’ll see from the CISO role as digital transformation efforts continue. It is now a position that leads cross-functional teams to match the speed…
Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Worth of Solana Cryptocurrency Assets Stolen in Recent CLINKSINK Drainer Campaigns
On January 3, 2024, Mandiant’s X social media account was taken over and subsequently used to distribute links to a cryptocurrency drainer phishing page. Working with X, we were able to regain control of the account and, based on our…
APIs are increasingly becoming attractive targets
APIs, a technology that underpins today’s most used sites and apps, are being leveraged by businesses more than ever—ultimately opening the door to more online threats than seen before, according to Cloudflare. APIs power the digital world—our phones, smartwatches, banking…
Exploring The Benefits Of Multi-Factor Authentication For Security
I understand that security is a top priority for you. That’s why I want to talk about multi-factor authentication (MFA) benefits, a security protocol that requires multiple methods of verification from independent categories of credentials. As cyber threats become more…
Ransomware prevention a focus for storage stewards in 2024
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: Ransomware prevention a focus for storage stewards…
Beyond the Crystal Ball: What API security may look like in 2024
No soothsayer can predict what the threat landscape may look like in 2024. But check out these predictions of what API security may look like. The post Beyond the Crystal Ball: What API security may look like in 2024 appeared…
Sustainability 101: What are smart grids?
Curious about smart grids? Learn how the digitalization of electric grids is supporting new ways to source and use energy more sustainably. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article: Sustainability 101: What are smart grids?
Fidelity National now says 1.3M customers had data stolen by cyber-crooks
It’s still not calling it ransomware Fidelity National Financial now says criminals got hold of data belonging to 1.3 million customers after breaking into its IT network in November.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read…
ShinyHunters member sentenced to three years in prison
A U.S. District Court sentenced ShinyHunters hacker Sebastien Raoult to three years in prison and ordered him to pay more than $5 million in restitution. The member of the ShinyHunters hacker group Sebastien Raoult was sentenced in U.S. District Court…
Mullvad VPN Review (2023): Features, Pricing, Security & Speed
While its small server suite may be a dealbreaker, Mullvad VPN’s strong focus on privacy sets it apart from other VPNs on the market. Read more below. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article:…
Human Behavior In Digital Forensics, pt III
So far, parts I and II of this series have been published, and at this point, there’s something that we really haven’t talked about. That is, the “So, what?”. Who cares? What are the benefits of understanding human behavior rendered…
Uncle Sam tells hospitals: Meet security standards or no federal dollars for you
Expect new rules in upcoming weeks US hospitals will be required to meet basic cybersecurity standards before receiving federal funding, according to rules the White House is expected to propose in the next few weeks.… This article has been indexed…
Volexity Catches Chinese Hackers Exploiting Ivanti VPN Zero-Days
Ivanti confirms active zero-day exploits, ships pre-patch mitigations, but says comprehensive fixes won’t be available until January 22. The post Volexity Catches Chinese Hackers Exploiting Ivanti VPN Zero-Days appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
7 Tips for Effective Cybersecurity Training for Developers
Cybersecurity is an ever-present concern for organizations across all industries. Threat actors continually seek ways to infiltrate businesses and sell stolen data to the highest bidder. Using updated and relevant security knowledge, your software developers can be the first line…