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Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack

Security Affairs

The Government of Bermuda believes that the recent cyberattack against its IT infrastructure was launched by Russian threat actors. This week a cyber attack hit the Government of Bermuda causing the interruption of internet/email and phone services. The attack impacted all the government departments. “The Department of Information and Digital Technology (IDT) is working quickly to restore service.” reads the message published on the official account of the government on X.

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National Student Clearinghouse data breach impacts 890 schools

Bleeping Computer

U.S. educational nonprofit National Student Clearinghouse has disclosed a data breach affecting 890 schools using its services across the United States. [.

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City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 million to mitigate the May Royal ransomware attack

Security Affairs

The City of Dallas revealed that the Royal ransomware gang that hit the city system in May used a stolen account. In May 2023, a ransomware attack hit the IT systems at the City of Dallas , Texas. To prevent the threat from spreading within the network, the City shut down the impacted IT systems. The City confirmed the security incident and is working to recover from the ransomware attack that impacted its services, including the police department.

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Deadglyph: New Advanced Backdoor with Distinctive Malware Tactics

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously undocumented advanced backdoor dubbed Deadglyph employed by a threat actor known as Stealth Falcon as part of a cyber espionage campaign. "Deadglyph's architecture is unusual as it consists of cooperating components – one a native x64 binary, the other a.NET assembly," ESET said in a new report shared with The Hacker News.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.

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Air Canada discloses data breach of employee and 'certain records'

Bleeping Computer

Air Canada, the flag carrier and the largest airline of Canada, disclosed a cyber security incident this week in which hackers "briefly" obtained limited access to its internal systems. The incident resulted in the theft of a limited amount of personal information of some of its employees and "certain records." [.

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The Shocking Data on Kia and Hyundai Thefts in the US

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: MGM hackers hit more than just casinos, Microsoft researchers accidentally leak terabytes of data, and China goes on the PR offensive over cyberespionage.

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Unlocking IoT Endpoint Security in 2023: What You Need to Know

Security Boulevard

Introduction The convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and endpoint security has become a pivotal focal point for small businesses. These businesses are striving to safeguard their digital landscapes. The integration of IoT has revolutionized operational processes. By doing so, they offer unprecedented opportunities for innovation and growth. However, it has also introduced a … Unlocking IoT Endpoint Security in 2023: What You Need to Know Read More » The post Unlocking IoT Endpoint Securi

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New stealthy and modular Deadglyph malware used in govt attacks

Bleeping Computer

A novel and sophisticated backdoor malware named 'Deadglyph' was seen used in a cyberespionage attack against a government agency in the Middle East. [.

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A Guide to Understanding the Three CMMC Levels

Security Boulevard

The Department of Defense created the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework to standardize cybersecurity practices throughout the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). CMMC is designed to increase defense contractors’ accountability and compliance with existing DoD regulations. CMMC has three levels. Once CMMC becomes law, all defense contractors—primes and subs—will need to achieve the CMMC […] The post <span style="color:#f05f2a;">A Guide to Understanding the Three CMM

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2023 OWASP Top-10 Series: API9:2023 Improper Inventory Management

Security Boulevard

Welcome to the 10th post in our weekly series on the new 2023 OWASP API Security Top-10 list, with a particular focus on security practitioners. This post will focus on API9:2023 Improper Inventory Management. In this series we are taking an in-depth look at each category – the details, the impact and what you can [.] The post 2023 OWASP Top-10 Series: API9:2023 Improper Inventory Management appeared first on Wallarm.

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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk

In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.

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Tracking Rite-Aid Store Closures

Security Boulevard

Rite-Aid closed 60+ stores in 2021. They said they’d nuke over 1,000 of them over three years, back in 2022. And, they’re now about to close ~500 due to bankruptcy. FWIW Heyward Donigan, Former President and CEO — in 2023 — took home $1,043,713 in cash, $7,106,993 in equity, and $617,105 in “other” (total $8,767,811). Continue reading → The post Tracking Rite-Aid Store Closures appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cyber Week 2023 & The Israel National Cyber Directorate Presents – AI Governance in the Wake of ChatGPT – Policy and Governance

Security Boulevard

Many thanks to Israel’s Tel Aviv University for publishing their presenter’s tremendous Cyber Week 2023 security content on the Tel Aviv University’s TAUVOD YouTube channel. Permalink The post Cyber Week 2023 & The Israel National Cyber Directorate Presents – AI Governance in the Wake of ChatGPT – Policy and Governance appeared first on Security Boulevard.