Change Healthcare breach There is evidence that the ransomware group behind the Change Healthcare breach, which has caused chaos for hospitals and pharmacies attempting to handle prescriptions, may have received $22 million from UnitedHealth Group. Researchers studying security issues discovered…
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US Congress Bid To Ban TikTok Or Divest Gathers Pace
Upcoming vote by House Committee on Energy and Commerce to ban TikTok in US, or insist on ByteDance divesting the app This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Congress Bid To Ban TikTok Or…
Reach Security taps a company’s existing tools to fight cyber threats
Thanks to an uncertain economy, cybersecurity budgets are in a tight spot. According to a 2023 survey from IANS and recruiting firm Artico Search, more than a third of chief information security officers (CISOs) kept their security spending the same…
Anonymous social apps face another reckoning as UNC System to ban Yik Yik, Fizz, Sidechat & Whisper
Anonymous social apps are in for a reckoning. Yes, again. This week, University of North Carolina (UNC) System President Peter Hans announced a plan to block the use of popular anonymous social apps on campus, including Yik Yak, Fizz, Whisper,…
Five Unintended Consequences of the New SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule
The SEC’s recent regulatory compliance mandate regarding breach disclosures is having some unintended consequences. The post Five Unintended Consequences of the New SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
PSD2, the Future of Open Banking, and API Security
Open Banking Has Accelerated the Use of APIs – and the Need for API Security The landscape of open banking is rapidly evolving, fueled in no small part by the EU’s Revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) aimed at enhancing authentication…
FBI: US Ransomware Losses Surge 74% to $59.6 Million in 2023
Ransomware losses in the US rose by 74% to $59.6m in 2023, according to reported incidents to the FBI This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: FBI: US Ransomware Losses Surge 74% to $59.6 Million in…
Guidelines for selecting and disseminating Sekoia.io IOCs from CTI sources
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the battle against threats demands a multi-faceted approach. Organizations, now more than ever, need to leverage comprehensive Threat Intelligence to stay ahead of adversaries. At the forefront of this defense is Sekoia.io, a leading…
The 3 most common post-compromise tactics on network infrastructure
We discuss three of the most common post-compromise tactics that Talos has observed in our threat telemetry and Cisco Talos Incident Response (Talos IR) engagements. These include modifying the device’s firmware, uploading customized/weaponized firmware, and bypassing security measures. This article…
CISA Announces New Efforts to Help Secure Open Source Ecosystem
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$12.5 billion lost to cybercrime, amid tidal wave of crypto investment fraud
If you have been optimistically daydreaming that losses attributed to cybercrime might have reduced in the last year, it’s time to wake up. The FBI’s latest annual Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report has just been published and makes for…
Apple Releases Security Updates for iOS and iPadOS
Apple released security updates to address vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS. A cyber threat actor could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following security releases and apply the necessary…
PetSmart warns customers of credential stuffing attack
Pet retail company PetSmart has emailed customers to alert them to a recent attack that used reused passwords. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: PetSmart warns customers of credential stuffing attack
5 Simple Steps to Bulletproof Your API Integrations and Keep Hackers at Bay
In today’s tech-driven world, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are like the connective tissue that allows different software to talk to each other, making our digital experiences seamless. But because they are so crucial, they are also prime targets for hackers. …
UnitedHealth’s Cyberattack Should Serve as a ‘Wake-up Call’ for HealthCare Sector
The US Health and Human Services Department (HHS) announced Tuesday that it would assist doctors and hospitals in locating alternate claims processing platforms to help restart the flow of business following a cyberattack on a UnitedHealth Group (UNH) subsidiary…
The Future of Cybersecurity in the Age of Generative AI: Insights and Projections from a recent ESG research
Main Highlights: Security professionals express cautious optimism about the potential of generative AI to bolster cybersecurity defenses, acknowledging its ability to enhance operational efficiency and threat response. Organizations are proactively developing governance structures for generative AI, recognizing the importance of…
Cybercriminals Spoof US Government Organizations in BEC, Phishing Attacks
Threat actor tracked as TA4903 spoofing US government entities in phishing and fraud campaigns. The post Cybercriminals Spoof US Government Organizations in BEC, Phishing Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Cisco Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in VPN Product
High-severity flaws in Cisco Secure Client could lead to code execution and unauthorized remote access VPN sessions. The post Cisco Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in VPN Product appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Nigerian BEC Scammer Pleads Guilty in US Court
Henry Echefu admitted in a US courtroom to participating in a $200,000 business email compromise fraud scheme. The post Nigerian BEC Scammer Pleads Guilty in US Court appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Cayosoft Raises $22.5 Million for Microsoft AD Recovery Tech
Ohio security vendor Cayosoft banks new capital to fuel growth of its flagship Active Directory forest recovery product suite. The post Cayosoft Raises $22.5 Million for Microsoft AD Recovery Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…