A comprehensive overview of cybersecurity insurance coverage, exploring the different types of policies and coverage limits, to help organizations protect their digital assets. The post Cybersecurity Insurance: Understanding Coverage appeared first on Security Zap. This article has been indexed from…
Quest Diagnostics pays $5M after mixing patient medical data with hazardous waste
Will cough up less than two days of annual profit in settlement – and California calls this a win Quest Diagnostics has agreed to pay almost $5 million to settle allegations it illegally dumped protected health information – and hazardous…
Google, Microsoft, OpenAI make AI pledges ahead of Munich Security Conference
Google today launched an ‘AI Cyber Defense Initiative and made several AI-related commitments, following a charge by Microsoft and OpenAI. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: Google, Microsoft, OpenAI make AI pledges…
Elon Musk’s X Gave Check Marks to Terrorist Group Leaders, Report Says
A new report cited 28 “verified” accounts on X that appear to be tied to sanctioned groups or individuals. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Elon Musk’s X Gave Check Marks to Terrorist Group…
Spyware startup Variston is losing staff — some say it’s closing
In July 2021, someone sent Google a batch of malicious code that could be used to hack Chrome, Firefox, and PCs running Microsoft Defender. That code was part of an exploitation framework called Heliconia. And at the time, the exploits…
Inadequate ID authentication blamed for 2020 data thefts at Canada Revenue, ESDC
Data of 48,000 Canadians stolen, says federal privacy commissioner — and attackers were also able to fraudulently get COVID-19 and unemployment insuranc This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Inadequate ID authentication blamed for…
Don’t Fall for the Latest Changes to the Dangerous Kids Online Safety Act
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> The authors of the dangerous Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) unveiled an amended version this week, but it’s still an unconstitutional censorship bill that continues to empower…
Feds dismantle Russian GRU botnet built on 1,000-plus home, small biz routers
Beijing, now Moscow.… Who else is hiding in broadband gateways? The US government today said it disrupted a botnet that Russia’s GRU military intelligence unit has been using for phishing expeditions, spying, credential harvesting, and data theft against American and…
FBI Shuts Down Warzone RAT; Cybercriminals Arrested
In a major victory against cybercrime, the FBI has successfully taken down the Warzone RAT malware operation. This operation led to the arrest of two individuals involved in the illicit activities. One of the suspects, 27-year-old Daniel Meli from…
Feds Disrupt Botnet Used by Russian APT28 Hackers
Federal law enforcement kicked Russian state hackers off a botnet comprising at least hundreds of home office and small office routers that had been pulled together by a cybercriminal group and co-opted by the state-sponsored spies. APT28, an high-profile advanced…
Cyber Signals: Navigating cyberthreats and strengthening defenses in the era of AI
Today we released the sixth edition of Cyber Signals, spotlighting the remarkable interest and impact driven by AI on the cybersecurity landscape. This includes new, joint threat intelligence Microsoft is sharing with our OpenAI partners, detailing how we are protecting…
Staying ahead of threat actors in the age of AI
Microsoft, in collaboration with OpenAI, is publishing research on emerging threats in the age of AI, focusing on identified activity associated with known threat actors Forest Blizzard, Emerald Sleet, Crimson Sandstorm, and others. The observed activity includes prompt-injections, attempted misuse…
Your Free Upgrade to Cisco Secure Client Awaits
More than ever modern cybersecurity leaders need to strengthen their protection for their remote users with advanced cloud security. Cisco Umbrella provides always-on security on and off the corporate network. If you’re an existing Cisco Umbrella customer, you’re already familiar…
Spyware startup Variston is losing staff, some say it’s closing
In July 2021, someone sent Google a batch of malicious code that could be used to hack Chrome, Firefox, and PCs running Windows Defender. That code was part of an exploitation framework called Heliconia. And at the time, the exploits…
US Gov dismantled the Moobot botnet controlled by Russia-linked APT28
The US authorities dismantled the Moobot botnet, which was controlled by the Russia-linked cyberespionage group APT28. A court order allowed US authorities to neutralize the Moobot botnet, a network of hundreds of small office/home office (SOHO) routers under the control…
Pentagon launches nuke-spotting satellites amid Russian space bomb rumors
Dungeons and Dragons, high-waisted jeans, Cold War sabre rattling – the ’80s are back, baby Last night’s launch of six Pentagon missile-detection satellites was well timed as fears mount that Russia is considering putting nuclear weapons into space.… This article…
How To Monitor Kubernetes Audit Logs
In today’s fast-paced landscape of container orchestration, Kubernetes is a powerful tool for managing and scaling applications. However, ensuring the security and compliance of these environments cannot be overlooked. One crucial aspect of building a successful application includes handling Kubernetes……
Data residency: What is it and why it is important?
Data residency is a hot topic, especially for cloud data. The reason is multi-faceted, but the focus has been driven by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which governs information privacy in the European Union and the European Economic Area.…
9 tips to protect your family against identity theft and credit and bank fraud
Did you know that more than nine million Americans have their identity stolen each year? Your data is stored across countless databases for various purposes, making it a prime target for criminals. With access to your personal information, bad actors…
FBI Dismantles Ubiquiti Router Botnet Controlled by Russian Cyberspies
The US government says it has neutralized a network of hundreds of Ubiquiti Edge OS routers under the control of the Russia’s APT28 hackers. The post FBI Dismantles Ubiquiti Router Botnet Controlled by Russian Cyberspies appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Threat Actor Leverages Compromised Account of Former Employee to Access State Government Organization
SUMMARY The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) conducted an incident response assessment of a state government organization’s network environment after documents containing host and user information, including metadata, were posted…
A cyberattack halted operations at Varta production plants
On February 12, 2023, a cyber attack halted operations at five production plants of German battery manufacturer Varta. On February 13, German battery manufacturer Varta announced that a cyber attack forced the company to shut down IT systems. The attack…
Complexity and software supply chain security: 5 key survey takeaways
Organizations are struggling with software supply chain security. That fact was further exposed this month with the Enterprise Strategy Group’s new study, “The Growing Complexity of Securing the Software Supply Chain.” The post Complexity and software supply chain security: 5…
Why the toothbrush DDoS story fooled us all
There was about a 24-hour period where many news outlets reported on a reported DDoS attack that involved a botnet made up of thousands of internet-connected toothbrushes. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article:…