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Ghost Ransomware a Persistent Global Threat to Critical Infrastructure

SecureWorld News

He urges enterprises to implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions and multi-factor authentication (MFA) and to enforce robust password policies to reduce the risk of account compromise. Patching and vulnerability management Apply timely security updates to operating systems, software, and firmware.

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Your Brother printer might have a critical security flaw - how to check and what to do next

Zero Day

First noticed by Rapid7 in May and publicly disclosed on June 25 , this unpatchable vulnerability lets an attacker who knows -- or can find out -- your printer's serial number generate its default administrator password. But the "good" news is you can still protect yourself by changing that default password today.

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Cybersecurity in Aviation: Rising Threats and Modernization Efforts

SecureWorld News

Additionally, a distributed workforce, ranging from remote maintenance technicians to cabin crews, multiplies entry points for social-engineering tactics like phishing. Aircraft themselves are nodes on data networks, constantly transmitting telemetry, engine performance metrics, and passenger connectivity data.

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Fully segregated networks? Your dual-homed devices might disagree

Pen Test Partners

Crucially, due to a combination of outdated firmware resulting in unintended exposure of network services and cleartext transmission of weak, reused and default passwords, these dual-homed devices could enable an attacker to compromise critical control and safety networks from untrusted network zones.

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The Crypto Game of Lazarus APT: Investors vs. Zero-days

SecureList

First vulnerability (CVE-2024-4947) The heart of every web browser is its JavaScript engine. The JavaScript engine of Google Chrome is called V8 — Google’s own open-source JavaScript engine. We started reverse engineering the game’s code and discovered that there was more content available beyond this start menu.

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Unanswered Questions Loom Over Cyber Attacks on M&S, Co-op & Harrods

Jane Frankland

While details remain sparse, reports suggest social engineering tactics like phishing, SIM swapping, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) fatigue attacks may have been used to infiltrate systems. Using strong, unique passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) or preferably passkeys wherever possible remains vital.

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Nastiest Malware 2024

Webroot

The rise of AI-driven phishing and social engineering, increased targeting of critical infrastructure, and the emergence of more sophisticated fileless malware are all trends that have shaped the cybersecurity battlefield this year. Keep Software Updated: Enable automatic updates for your operating system, applications, and security software.

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