In the analysis by Trendmicro, they dissect the recent maneuvers of this advanced persistent threat (APT) actor, shedding light on its unyielding repetition of tactics and the intricate dance between its seemingly unsophisticated campaigns and the concealed sophistication within. Known…
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Grandoreiro Banking Malware Infrastructure Seized by Authorities
The Grandoreiro, a criminal organization that uses banking malware to commit electronic banking fraud against Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, has been seized by authorities. It’s been operating since 2017. Through fraudulent actions, the criminal group is believed to have…
U.S. Feds Shut Down China-Linked “KV-Botnet” Targeting SOHO Routers
The U.S. government on Wednesday said it took steps to neutralize a botnet comprising hundreds of U.S.-based small office and home office (SOHO) routers hijacked by a China-linked state-sponsored threat actor called Volt Typhoon and blunt the impact posed by…
Audio-jacking: Using generative AI to distort live audio transactions
The rise of generative AI, including text-to-image, text-to-speech and large language models (LLMs), has significantly changed our work and personal lives. While these advancements offer many benefits, they have also presented new challenges and risks. Specifically, there has been an…
Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attack
The enemy is using cyber weapons that are hard to track and even harder to fully attribute to an adversary, companies need to act now By Richard Staynings, Chief Security […] The post Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attack appeared…
Ruthless Prioritization Is a Myth: Aim For Risk-Less Prioritization Instead
By Craig Burland, CISO, Inversion6 In a world driven by technology, innovation and rapid change, companies often find themselves touting the mantra of “ruthless prioritization.” The idea sounds pragmatic: with […] The post Ruthless Prioritization Is a Myth: Aim For…
Ditch the Worry – Switch to Secure WhatsApp Alternative
By Nicole Allen, Senior Marketing Executive at Salt Communications Many organisations use WhatsApp for routine business interactions even though it has been designed as a personal and social messaging service. […] The post Ditch the Worry – Switch to Secure…
Why Are Cybersecurity Automation Projects Failing?
The cybersecurity industry has taken limited action to reduce cybersecurity process friction, reduce mundane tasks and improve overall user experience. The post Why Are Cybersecurity Automation Projects Failing? appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Johnson Controls Ransomware Attack: Data Theft Confirmed, Cost Exceeds $27 Million
Johnson Controls confirms that the recent ransomware attack resulted in data theft and says expenses reached $27 million. The post Johnson Controls Ransomware Attack: Data Theft Confirmed, Cost Exceeds $27 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Strengthening Cybersecurity in Local Government: How to Protect Networks Amid an Epidemic
By: Randy Griffith, Senior Security Consultant, Strategy and Risk In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations are constantly striving to enhance their defenses against organized malicious actors. As cyber attacks become more advanced, regulatory bodies have created and enforced compliance requirements…
Dynatrace provides end-to-end observability of AI applications
Dynatrace announced it has extended its analytics and automation platform to provide holistic observability and security for LLMs and generative AI-powered applications. This enhancement to the Dynatrace platform enables organizations worldwide to embrace generative AI confidently and cost-effectively as part…
Mark Zuckerberg Apologises To Parents At Senate Hearing
CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other platforms appear before Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss online protections for children This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Mark Zuckerberg Apologises To Parents At Senate Hearing
BackBox introduces ZTNO to automate zero trust security for network operations
In a significant stride towards enhancing network security, BackBox introduces Zero Trust Network Operations (ZTNO). This offering is a best practice framework with six actionable pillars to automate cybersecurity considerations at the network layer for NetOps teams. To simplify ZTNO…
HeadCrab 2.0 Goes Fileless, Targeting Redis Servers for Crypto Mining
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed an updated version of the malware HeadCrab that’s known to target Redis database servers across the world since early September 2021. The development, which comes exactly a year after the malware was first publicly disclosed by Aqua, is a sign…
Why the Right Metrics Matter When it Comes to Vulnerability Management
How’s your vulnerability management program doing? Is it effective? A success? Let’s be honest, without the right metrics or analytics, how can you tell how well you’re doing, progressing, or if you’re getting ROI? If you’re not measuring, how do…
Hiring Kit: Cyber Threat Hunter
Professional cyber threat hunters complement cybersecurity programs focusing on potential threats and vulnerabilities that may breach automated cybersecurity tools and traditional systems. These hunters proactively search for previously unknown or ongoing threats by using their deep understanding of cybersecurity and…
Mobile Device Security Policy
Mobile devices are commonly used to conduct company business, which can render them more susceptible to risk than desktop or even laptop computers. Desktops are routinely stationary devices and laptops are harder to lose than smartphones or tablets, being more…
TechRepublic Premium Editorial Calendar: Policies, Checklists, Hiring Kits and Glossaries for Download
TechRepublic Premium content helps you solve your toughest IT issues and jump-start your career or next project. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: TechRepublic Premium Editorial Calendar: Policies, Checklists, Hiring Kits and Glossaries…
Multiple malware used in attacks exploiting Ivanti VPN flaws
Mandiant spotted new malware used by a China-linked threat actor UNC5221 targeting Ivanti Connect Secure VPN and Policy Secure devices. Mandiant researchers discovered new malware employed by a China-linked APT group known as UNC5221 and other threat groups targeting Ivanti…
Apple Patches Vision Pro Vulnerability as CISA Warns of iOS Flaw Exploitation
Apple releases first security update for Vision Pro VR headset as CISA issues warning about exploitation of iOS vulnerability. The post Apple Patches Vision Pro Vulnerability as CISA Warns of iOS Flaw Exploitation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…