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Threat actors hacked Taiwan-based Chunghwa Telecom
Threat actors stole sensitive and confidential data from the telecom giant Chunghwa Telecom Company, revealed the Ministry of National Defense. Chunghwa Telecom Company, Ltd. (literally Chinese Telecom Company) is the largest integrated telecom service provider in Taiwan, and the incumbent…
Drugs and Cybercrime Market Busted By German Cops
German police have dismantled the country’s largest underground marketplace: Crimemarket This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Drugs and Cybercrime Market Busted By German Cops
Boarding pass and ID will no longer be required at some of the biggest airports in the USA
Travelers with TSA PreCheck will soon be able to breeze through airport security without showing a boarding pass or an ID document, as long as… The post Boarding pass and ID will no longer be required at some of the…
Multistage RA World Ransomware Uses Anti-AV Tactics, Exploits GPO
The Trend Micro threat hunting team came across an RA World attack involving multistage components designed to ensure maximum impact. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: Multistage RA World Ransomware…
Huge Surge in Ransomware-as-a-Service Attacks targeting Middle East & Africa
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region has witnessed a surge in ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) attacks, posing a grave threat to digital security. This comprehensive report delves into the key findings, attack trends, the impact on businesses, and the crucial preventive…
U.S. Charged Iranian Hacker, Rewards up to $10 Million
The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has charged an Iranian national, Alireza Shafie Nasab, for his alleged involvement in a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign targeting American entities. The indictment, unsealed recently, reveals a multi-year operation that compromised governmental and private…
A week in security (February 26 – March 3)
A list of topics we covered in the week of February 26 to March 3 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (February 26 – March 3)
Risk and Regulation: A Strategic Guide to Compliance Risk Assessment
Compliance Risk Assessments For a Dynamic Regulatory Terrain Crafting an effective compliance program is no one-size-fits-all endeavor; it involves tailoring a comprehensive strategy that addresses your company’s unique needs and confronts specific challenges head-on. In navigating the regulatory landscape, it’s…
New Linux variant of BIFROSE RAT uses deceptive domain strategies
A new Linux variant of the remote access trojan (RAT) BIFROSE (aka Bifrost) uses a deceptive domain mimicking VMware. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers discovered a new Linux variant of Bifrost (aka Bifrose) RAT that uses a deceptive domain…
How-To: NIS2 EU Directive
The NIS2 Directive is a European Union legislative text on cybersecurity that supersedes the first NIS (Network and Information Security) Directive, adopted in July 2016. NIS vs. NIS2 While the first NIS (Network and Information Security) Directive increased the Member…
PyRIT: Open-source framework to find risks in generative AI systems
Python Risk Identification Tool (PyRIT) is Microsoft’s open-source automation framework that enables security professionals and machine learning engineers to find risks in generative AI systems. PyRIT has been battle-tested by Microsoft’s AI red team. It started as a collection of…
Phobos Ransomware Aggressively Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure
U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have warned of Phobos ransomware attacks targeting government and critical infrastructure entities, outlining the various tactics and techniques the threat actors have adopted to deploy the file-encrypting malware. “Structured as a ransomware as a service (RaaS) model,…
Integrating software supply chain security in DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines
NIST released its final guidelines for integrating software supply chain security in DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines (SP 800-204D). In this Help Net Security video, Henrik Plate, Security Researcher at Endor Labs, talks about this report, which provides actionable measures to integrate…
95% believe LLMs making phishing detection more challenging
More than 95% of responding IT and security professionals believe social engineering attacks have become more sophisticated in the last year, according to LastPass. Recent AI advancements, particularly generative AI, have empowered cybercriminals to coordinate social engineering assaults with unprecedented…
New compensation trends in the cybersecurity sector
For several years, cybersecurity leaders have grappled with talent shortages in crucial cyber roles. In the face of escalating financial requirements and expanding responsibilities, these leaders are under heightened pressure to achieve more with fewer resources, creating roles encompassing multiple…
Photos: BSidesZagreb 2024
BSidesZagreb is a complimentary, non-profit conference driven by community participation, designed for information security professionals and enthusiasts to gather, exchange ideas, and collaborate. Help Net Security sponsored the 2024 edition that took place on March 1, and here are photos…
Enhancing security through proactive patch management
Despite its importance, patching can be challenging for organizations due to factors such as the sheer volume of patches released by software vendors, compatibility issues with existing systems, and the need to balance security with operational continuity. To ensure effective…
LockBit’s contested claim of fresh ransom payment suggests it’s been well hobbled
ALSO: CISA warns Ivanti vuln mitigations might not work, SAML hijack doesn’t need ADFS, and crit vulns Infosec in brief The infamous LockBit ransomware gang has been busy in the ten days since an international law enforcement operation took down…
Home Network Security Audits: Protecting Your Wi-Fi
Meta description: Discover how home network security audits can help protect your Wi-Fi and learn practical insights to create a safer digital environment. The post Home Network Security Audits: Protecting Your Wi-Fi appeared first on Security Zap. This article has…