The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued ten critical advisories, highlighting vulnerabilities across Siemens’ industrial products. Released on December 12, 2024, these advisories expose multiple flaws in Siemens’ hardware and software platforms critical to industrial control systems (ICS).…
FBI Busts Rydox Marketplace with 7,600 PII Sales, Cryptocurrency Worth $225K Seized
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday announced the shutdown of an illicit marketplace called Rydox (“rydox.ru” and “rydox[.]cc”) for selling stolen personal information, access devices, and other tools for conducting cybercrime and fraud. In tandem, three Kosovo nationals…
Top Phishing Exploits fo 2024: Cyber Security Today for Friday, December 13, 2024
Top 5 Phishing Exploits of 2024: Abnormal Security Report and More | Cybersecurity Today In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into Abnormal Security’s end-of-year report outlining the top five phishing exploits of 2024 and their predictions…
heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Lokales Active Directory gegen Angriffe absichern
Lernen Sie, wie Sie Angriffe auf das Active Directory Ihres Unternehmens sicher erkennen und effektiv verhindern können. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Lokales Active Directory gegen Angriffe absichern
Operation Power Off: International Effort Targets DDoS-for-Hire Networks
A global crackdown, known as Operation Power Off, has successfully disrupted over 27 major platforms that were facilitating Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks for hire. These platforms, often used to launch large-scale cyberattacks on behalf of clients, have now…
How AI will both threaten and protect data in 2025
As we move into 2025, generative AI and other emerging technologies are reshaping how businesses operate, while at the same time giving them different ways of protecting themselves. All these changes mean that a company’s risk of an adverse cyber…
Hackers Target Global Sporting Events with Fake Domains to Steal Logins
New research from Palo Alto Networks has revealed that cybercriminals are taking advantage of high-profile sporting events to conduct scams, phishing, and malware attacks through suspicious domain registrations and other malicious activities. Domain Abuse Surges During Paris Olympics For example,…
It’s Beginning to look a lot like Grinch bots
Almost three-quarters (71%) of UK consumers believe that nefariously named ‘Grinch bots’ are ruining Christmas by acquiring all the best presents. This was one of the findings of new research from Imperva, a Thales company. Grinch bots are automated programs…
FBI Seizes Rydox Marketplace, Arrests Key Administrators
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the seizure of Rydox, an illicit online marketplace that facilitated the buying and selling of stolen personal information and cybercrime tools. Alongside the crackdown, law enforcement arrested three key administrators linked to the…
Not Every Gift Comes from Santa Claus: Avoiding Cyber Scams This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and giving, but amidst the festive cheer lies a growing cyber threat that’s anything but jolly. As we fill our online shopping carts with gifts for loved ones, scammers are busy crafting…
FuzzyAI: Open-source tool for automated LLM fuzzing
FuzzyAI is an open-source framework that helps organizations identify and address AI model vulnerabilities in cloud-hosted and in-house AI models, like guardrail bypassing and harmful output generation. FuzzyAI offers organizations a systematic approach to testing AI models against various adversarial…
CISOs need to consider the personal risks associated with their role
70% of cybersecurity leaders felt that stories of CISOs being held personally liable for cybersecurity incidents have negatively affected their opinion of the role, according to BlackFog. 34% believed that the trend of individuals being prosecuted following a cyberattack was…
Tackling software vulnerabilities with smarter developer strategies
In this Help Net Security interview, Karl Mattson, CISO at Endor Labs, discusses strategies for enhancing secure software development. Mattson covers how developers can address vulnerabilities in complex systems, ways organizations can better support secure coding practices, and the role…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-13 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 4:33 : Snowflake Will Make MFA Mandatory Next Year
Snowflake Will Make MFA Mandatory Next Year
Data warehousing firm Snowflake, which saw a lot of user accounts get hacked due to poor security hygiene, is making MFA mandatory for all user accounts by November 2025. The post Snowflake Will Make MFA Mandatory Next Year appeared first…
New infosec products of the week: December 13, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Cato Networks, Horizon3.ai, SecureAuth, Stamus Networks, Trellix, and Versa Networks. Trellix Drive Encryption enhances security against insider attacks Trellix Drive Encryption offers enhanced security against…
Programmierer programmieren nur 1 Stunde pro Tag – laut Amazon
Einer AWS-Erhebung zufolge verbringen Programmierer:innen nur eine Stunde pro Tag mit dem Programmieren. Der Rest der Zeit geht für langwierige Aufgaben wie Testläufe und Beheben von Fehlern drauf. Es gibt aber eine Lösung für das Problem. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert…
ChatGPT: OpenAI ergänzt Advanced Voice Mode um Live-Video-Funktion
OpenAI hat den Advanced Voice Mode seines KI-Chatbots ChatGPT um eine Live-Video-Funktion und Screensharing ergänzt. Auf das Feature mussten Nutzer:innen lange warten – und nicht alle können es noch 2024 ausprobieren. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de – Software & Entwicklung…
ISC Stormcast For Friday, December 13th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9254, (Fri, Dec 13th)
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 Friday, December 13th, 2024…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-13 03h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 1:8 : North Korea’s fake IT worker scam hauled in at least $88 million over six years 1:8 : What’s a Zero-Day Vulnerability? Prevent Exploits and Attacks 1:8 : 10 Container Security…
North Korea’s fake IT worker scam hauled in at least $88 million over six years
DoJ thinks it’s found the folks that ran it, and some of the ‘IT warriors’ sent out to fleece employers North Korea’s fake IT worker scams netted the hermit kingdom $88 million over six years, according to the US Department…
What’s a Zero-Day Vulnerability? Prevent Exploits and Attacks
Zero-day vulnerabilities are serious threats. They’re completely unknown to both the vendor and the user. That gives attackers a significant advantage, allowing them to attack systems before patches are available. The post What’s a Zero-Day Vulnerability? Prevent Exploits and Attacks…
10 Container Security Best Practices: A Guide
Containers boost your application’s scalability and efficiency. But without proper security, containerized environments can be vulnerable to data breaches, supply chain attacks, and other risks that derail projects. The post 10 Container Security Best Practices: A Guide appeared first on…
Understanding the Role of AI in Cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape—both potential attacks and impactful protections. Understanding how AI can be used in cybersecurity can help you build more efficient and adaptive defenses capable of handling these rapidly evolving threats. The post Understanding…