The FBI has disrupted the KV botnet, used by People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored hackers (aka “Volt Typhoon”) to target US-based critical infrastructure organizations. A botnet for probing critical infrastructure organizations The threat actors used the KV botnet malware…
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Secureworks Threat Score reduces alert noise and time to respond
Secureworks launched AI-powered Threat Score to silence alert noise and reduce security analyst workload by over 50%. With ransomware dwell times falling, security analysts are under more pressure than ever to make the right decisions about which alerts they investigate.…
The Cost of Not Conducting a Network Infrastructure Risk Assessment: A Costly Gamble
In today’s ever changing digital world, businesses rely on robust network infrastructures to function efficiently and operate securely. With the rise of cyber threats, however, organizations are at a critical point in time where vulnerabilities to their networks are at…
Cisco Revolutionizes Networking with Pay-As-You-Go for Equinix Network Edge and Equinix Fabric
Today Cisco and Equinix have agreed to make Equinix Network Edge, Equinix Fabric and Device Link Groups available as a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) offer through the Cisco Solutions Plus program. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original…
Interview: Former FBI Analyst on the CJIS MFA Mandate & Duo
Hear how law enforcement agencies can more easily meet the new MFA mandates from the FBI CJIS Security Policy using Cisco Duo in this interview. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article: Interview: Former FBI…
10 Best Privileged Identity Management Tools (2024)
The Importance of Choosing the Right Privilege Identity Management Solution The essence of effective Privileged Identity Management (PIM) lies not in identity or management but in privilege. A robust PIM system focuses on identifying those who should, and equally importantly,…
Huber Heights Under Siege: Ransomware Attack Hits 5,000+ Residents
It has been reported in the Dayton suburb of Huber Heights, Ohio this week that the city’s computer system was disabled by a ransomware attack last November, and new details have emerged about that attack. The city manager, Rick…
The Dual Landscape of LLMs: Open vs. Closed Source
AI has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries, influencing decision-making processes, and fundamentally altering how we interact with the world. The field of natural language processing and artificial intelligence has undergone a groundbreaking shift with the introduction of…
US Thwarts Volt Typhoon Cyber Espionage Campaign Through Router Disruption
US government agencies took down the botnet of Chinese APT Volt Typhoon, used to target critical infrastructure for nation-state espionage This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Thwarts Volt Typhoon Cyber Espionage Campaign Through Router…
Ripple Co-Founder’s Personal XRP Wallet Breached in $112 Million Hack
By Deeba Ahmed Ripple’s co-founder Chris Larsen has acknowledged that his personal XRP wallet was hacked. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ripple Co-Founder’s Personal XRP Wallet Breached in $112 Million Hack This article has been…
Pawn Storm APT Launch Hash Relay Attacks on Government Departments
In the analysis by Trendmicro, they dissect the recent maneuvers of this advanced persistent threat (APT) actor, shedding light on its unyielding repetition of tactics and the intricate dance between its seemingly unsophisticated campaigns and the concealed sophistication within. Known…
Grandoreiro Banking Malware Infrastructure Seized by Authorities
The Grandoreiro, a criminal organization that uses banking malware to commit electronic banking fraud against Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, has been seized by authorities. It’s been operating since 2017. Through fraudulent actions, the criminal group is believed to have…
U.S. Feds Shut Down China-Linked “KV-Botnet” Targeting SOHO Routers
The U.S. government on Wednesday said it took steps to neutralize a botnet comprising hundreds of U.S.-based small office and home office (SOHO) routers hijacked by a China-linked state-sponsored threat actor called Volt Typhoon and blunt the impact posed by…
Audio-jacking: Using generative AI to distort live audio transactions
The rise of generative AI, including text-to-image, text-to-speech and large language models (LLMs), has significantly changed our work and personal lives. While these advancements offer many benefits, they have also presented new challenges and risks. Specifically, there has been an…
Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attack
The enemy is using cyber weapons that are hard to track and even harder to fully attribute to an adversary, companies need to act now By Richard Staynings, Chief Security […] The post Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attack appeared…
Ruthless Prioritization Is a Myth: Aim For Risk-Less Prioritization Instead
By Craig Burland, CISO, Inversion6 In a world driven by technology, innovation and rapid change, companies often find themselves touting the mantra of “ruthless prioritization.” The idea sounds pragmatic: with […] The post Ruthless Prioritization Is a Myth: Aim For…
Ditch the Worry – Switch to Secure WhatsApp Alternative
By Nicole Allen, Senior Marketing Executive at Salt Communications Many organisations use WhatsApp for routine business interactions even though it has been designed as a personal and social messaging service. […] The post Ditch the Worry – Switch to Secure…
Why Are Cybersecurity Automation Projects Failing?
The cybersecurity industry has taken limited action to reduce cybersecurity process friction, reduce mundane tasks and improve overall user experience. The post Why Are Cybersecurity Automation Projects Failing? appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Johnson Controls Ransomware Attack: Data Theft Confirmed, Cost Exceeds $27 Million
Johnson Controls confirms that the recent ransomware attack resulted in data theft and says expenses reached $27 million. The post Johnson Controls Ransomware Attack: Data Theft Confirmed, Cost Exceeds $27 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Strengthening Cybersecurity in Local Government: How to Protect Networks Amid an Epidemic
By: Randy Griffith, Senior Security Consultant, Strategy and Risk In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations are constantly striving to enhance their defenses against organized malicious actors. As cyber attacks become more advanced, regulatory bodies have created and enforced compliance requirements…