Password policies are a cornerstone of cybersecurity for any organization. A good password policy ensures every end user has a strong and unique password, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. These policies not only protect sensitive…
ENISA Launches First State of EU Cybersecurity Report
The NIS2 directive requires the EU cybersecurity agency to produce a biennial report on the state of cybersecurity in the Union This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: ENISA Launches First State of EU Cybersecurity Report
7 PAM Best Practices to Secure Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments
Are you using the cloud or thinking about transitioning? Undoubtedly, multi-cloud and hybrid environments offer numerous benefits for organizations. However, the cloud’s flexibility, scalability, and efficiency come with significant risk — an expanded attack surface. The decentralization that comes with…
Europol Dismantles Criminal Messaging Service MATRIX in Major Global Takedown
Europol on Tuesday announced the takedown of an invite-only encrypted messaging service called MATRIX that’s created by criminals for criminal purposes. The joint operation, conducted by French and Dutch authorities under the moniker Passionflower, comes in the aftermath of an…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-04 13h : 155 posts
155 posts were published in the last hour 11:37 : PoC exploit for critical WhatsUp Gold RCE vulnerability released (CVE-2024-8785) 11:18 : Credential Guard and Kerberos delegation, (Mon, Dec 2nd) 11:18 : ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9238,…
PoC exploit for critical WhatsUp Gold RCE vulnerability released (CVE-2024-8785)
Researchers have published a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for CVE-2024-8785, a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Progress WhatsUp Gold, a popular network monitoring solution for enterprises. CVE-2024-8785 and the PoC exploit CVE-2024-8785 stems from the incorrect use of a privileged…
Credential Guard and Kerberos delegation, (Mon, Dec 2nd)
The vast majority of red team exercises that I (and my team, of course) have been doing lately are assumed breach scenarios. In an assumed breach scenario (and we cover this in the amazing SEC565: Red Team Operations and Adversary…
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9238, (Tue, Dec 3rd)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024…
Extracting Files Embedded Inside Word Documents, (Tue, Dec 3rd)
I found a sample that is a Word document with an embedded executable. I'll explain how to extract the embedded executable with my tools. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article:…
Data Analysis: The Unsung Hero of Cybersecurity Expertise [Guest Diary], (Wed, Dec 4th)
[This is a Guest Diary by Robert Cao, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program] This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: Data Analysis: The Unsung Hero of…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9240, (Wed, Dec 4th)
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Implementing blocklists in the Sekoia SOC platform
On a calm Friday afternoon, rumors of a new active threat starts hitting the various social network websites. Your CSIRT team starts checking the private channels they have with other CERTs and starts compiling a list of Indicators of Compromise…
The Curious Case of an Egg-Cellent Resume
Key Takeaways Private Threat Briefs: Over 20 private DFIR reports annually. Threat Feed: Focuses on tracking Command and Control frameworks like Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Sliver, etc. All Intel: Includes everything from … Read More This article has been indexed from The…
The Shift to the Edge Continues to Accelerate
The IDC MarketScape report evaluated providers in the edge delivery services category. Read why Akamai was chosen as a Leader. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: The Shift to the Edge Continues to Accelerate
Battling the Emotional Toxicity Within Games: How to Digitally Thrive
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The Year in Review 2024: Today?s Insights, Tomorrow?s Outlook
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Threat Assessment: Howling Scorpius (Akira Ransomware)
Howling Scorpius, active since 2023, uses Akira ransomware to target businesses globally, employing a double-extortion strategy and upgrading tools regularly. The post Threat Assessment: Howling Scorpius (Akira Ransomware) appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from Unit…
CISA, NSA, FBI and International Partners Publish Guide for Protecting Communications Infrastructure
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from CISA News Read the original article: CISA, NSA, FBI and International Partners Publish Guide for Protecting Communications…
UK Ministry of Defense MoD passwords leaked on Dark Web
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) has recently made headlines after it was revealed that over 560 staff members’ passwords were exposed on the dark web, triggering widespread concern within Parliament. The breach is believed to be the work…
How Data Backups Turn Vital in Ransomware Scenarios
Ransomware attacks have become one of the most menacing threats to businesses, governments, and individuals alike. These malicious software programs encrypt vital data and demand a ransom, often in cryptocurrency, to restore access. With the growing sophistication and frequency of…
Apple espionage on its employees iPhones and iCloud accounts
In recent years, we have witnessed a growing trend of surveillance by various entities—ranging from individuals to state actors and organized groups—monitoring both public and private organizations. This trend has also extended to governments using technology like facial recognition to…
Stoli bankruptcy with ransomware, malware distribution via resume and Kash Patel Trump Cyber Attack
Cyber Attack Targets Kash Patel Amid FBI Nomination Speculations Kash Patel, a prominent figure linked to Donald Trump and rumored to be the next head of the FBI, has reportedly become the victim of a cyber attack, potentially originating from…
Can Failing to Log Out from Online Accounts Pose a Cybersecurity Threat?
In today’s digital age, online accounts have become an integral part of our personal and professional lives. From banking to social media, email to work-related platforms, the number of accounts we manage is ever-increasing. However, many users are unaware of…
What Is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?
A Security Operations Center (SOC) specializes in monitoring and analyzing data to detect cyber threats and prevent attacks from them. They work to sort actual threats from false positives before… The post What Is a Security Operations Center (SOC)? appeared…