The healthcare industry is at a pivotal moment. The recent updates to HIPAA represent the most significant overhaul in healthcare data privacy regulations in years. The changes are designed to address the growing need to protect sensitive patient information amidst…
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Mirai Botnet Launches Record 5.6 Tbps DDoS Attack with 13,000+ IoT Device
Web infrastructure and security company Cloudflare on Tuesday said it detected and blocked a 5.6 Terabit per second (Tbps) distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, the largest ever attack to be reported to date. The UDP protocol-based attack took place on October…
T- Mobile buys 200k security keys to banish data breach concerns
T-Mobile, one of the leading telecom providers in the United States, has announced a significant update regarding its efforts to enhance security. In recent months, the company has purchased over 200,000 YubiKey security keys from Yubico to safeguard its systems…
Criminal IP and OnTheHub Partner to Deliver Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions for Education
Torrance, United States / California, 22nd January 2025, CyberNewsWire The post Criminal IP and OnTheHub Partner to Deliver Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions for Education appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Insiders Read the original article:…
China-aligned PlushDaemon APT compromises supply chain of Korean VPN
ESET researchers have uncovered a supply chain attack targeting a South Korean VPN provider, carried out by PlushDaemon, a newly identified China-aligned APT group. In this cyberespionage campaign, the attackers compromised the legitimate installer, replacing it with a malicious version…
Romance scams: Online Impersonator duped a woman out of $850k
Con artist managed to swindle a French woman out of $850k by impersonating a celebrity. Approximately two years ago, an unknown cybercriminal pretending to be… The post Romance scams: Online Impersonator duped a woman out of $850k appeared first on…
IBM i Access Client Solutions Might Be Leaking Your Passwords
A potential security flaw in IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS) has raised serious concerns about password leakage, leaving users vulnerable to exploitation. Research published yesterday by a vulnerability assessment team revealed that the *WINLOGON authentication feature in IBM ACS…
Security Researchers Discover Critical RCE Vulnerability, Earn $40,000 Bounty
Cybersecurity researchers Abdullah Nawaf and Orwa Atyat, successfully escalated a limited path traversal vulnerability into a full-blown remote code execution (RCE). Their discovery earned a massive $40,000 bounty from the targeted organization’s bug bounty program. The team documented their step-by-step…
The Murdoc Botnet: Reinventing Mirai to Exploit IoT Vulnerabilities
In a new and ongoing large-scale cyber campaign, Qualys researchers have uncovered a variant of the infamous Mirai botnet called the Murdoc Botnet. This variant exploits vulnerabilities in widely used AVTECH Cameras and Huawei HG532 routers, allowing malicious actors to…
Weaponized VS Code Impersonate Zoom App Steals Cookies From Chrome
A newly identified extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has been found to impersonate a legitimate Zoom application, enabling cybercriminals to steal sensitive cookies from Google Chrome. This incident marks a significant escalation in the tactics employed by malicious…
Acronis CISO on why backup strategies fail and how to make them resilient
In this Help Net Security interview, Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at Acronis, discusses common backup strategy pitfalls, reasons for backup failures, and offers actionable advice for organizations looking to improve their backup and recovery processes. The post Acronis CISO on why…
Privacy professionals feel more stressed than ever
Despite progress made in privacy staffing and strategy alignment, privacy professionals are feeling increasingly stressed on the job within a complex compliance and risk landscape, according to new research from ISACA. Top three obstacles facing privacy programs ISACA’s State of…
Cybersecurity books on ransomware you shouldn’t miss
This list of ransomware-focused cybersecurity books is tailored for professionals seeking practical insights and deeper knowledge. Covering technical strategies, real-world cases, and the evolving tactics of attackers, these books offer valuable perspectives to help strengthen defenses and refine incident response…
Understanding the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP)
The rule of least privilege, also known as the principle of least privilege (PoLP), is a security measure for safeguarding sensitive systems and data. PoLP ensures that users, applications, and systems have only the minimum access necessary to perform their…
What PCI Attestation of Compliance Is and How to Get It
Every time a customer swipes their credit card, they trust that business to protect their sensitive payment information against mishandling or fraud. But proving that trust in the right place requires certification. The post What PCI Attestation of Compliance Is…
AI Code Generation: The Risks and Benefits of AI in Software
AI code generation is changing how developers approach their work. Modern code completion AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT offer faster development cycles, improved productivity, and the ability to automate repetitive tasks. The post AI Code Generation: The Risks…
GDPR Compliance in the US: Checklist and Requirements
The European Union (EU)’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) isn’t just a European concern. As GDPR-U.S. interactions become more complex, international businesses (including American ones) must comply with this regulation when handling data from EU citizens. If your company collects,…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9290, (Wed, Jan 22nd)
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 Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025…
Mitiga Banks $30M Series B to Expand Cloud and SaaS Security Platform
New York/Israel startup selling threat detection, investigation, and response tools raised $30 million in a Series B led by SYN Ventures. The post Mitiga Banks $30M Series B to Expand Cloud and SaaS Security Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
DEF CON 32 – A (Shallow) Dive Into World Of Aircraft PKI
Author/Presenter: Matt Gaffney Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The…