Tech Republic Security

MAY 22, 2023

Learn technical details about this cyberattack, as well as Check Point Research's tips on how to detect and protect against this security threat. The post Chinese state-sponsored attack uses custom router implant to target European governments appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The government agencies released a guide that advises telecom and critical infrastructure defenders on best practices to strengthen network security against PRC-linked and other cyber threats. telecoms, compromising networks to steal call records and access private communications, mainly of government and political figures.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Microsoft outlined steps it's taken over the past year under its Security Future Initiative, which was launched late last year in the wake of a high-profile attack by Chinese attackers and only months before another serious breach by a Russia-link threat group.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The post CEO Durov Says Telegram Will Provide More Data to Governments appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

EnamelPins, which manufactures and sells medals, pins, and other emblematic accessories, for months left open an Elasticsearch instance that exposed 300,000 customer emails, including 2,500 from military and government personnel. The post Huge Leak of Customer Data Includes Military Personnel Info appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2025

government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program expires April 16. The post MITRE Crisis: CVE Cash Ends TODAY CISA says No Lapse appeared first on Security Boulevard. These are interesting times: U.S.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 29, 2023

Nikita Kislitsin , formerly the head of network security for one of Russia’s top cybersecurity firms, was arrested last week in Kazakhstan in response to 10-year-old hacking charges from the U.S. Burkov was arrested in 2015 by Israeli authorities, and the Russian government fought Burkov’s extradition to the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 11, 2022

The increase in malicious activity detected by Quad9 is the latest chapter in an ongoing series of cyberattacks against Ukrainian government and civilian systems since the outset of the war in the last week of February. In the past week, two major backbone Internet providers said they would stop routing traffic for Russia.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We will continue to share and refine any additional mitigations for the Red Team tools as they become available, both publicly and directly with our security partners. Consistent with a nation-state cyber-espionage effort, the attacker primarily sought information related to certain government customers.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2023

China-linked threat actors breached government organizations worldwide with attacks exploiting Barracuda ESG zero-day. Almost one out of three affected organizations were government agencies, a circumstance that suggests that the attacks were carried out as part of a cyber espionage campaign. reads the report published by Mandiant.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The United States government's continuing disagreement with the Chinese company Huawei underscores a much larger problem with computer technologies in general: We have no choice but to trust them completely, and it's impossible to verify that they're trustworthy. They need government funding, like the internet itself.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

Amost a dozen state-sponsored threat groups from Russia, China, and North Korea have been exploiting a security flaw in WIndows in attacks on governments and critical infrastructure that date back to 2017. The post China, Russia, North Korea Hackers Exploit Windows Security Flaw appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 17, 2023

The government seized four-dozen booter domains, and criminally charged Dobbs and five other U.S. But the government’s core claim — that operating a booter site is a violation of U.S. man charged in the government’s first 2018 mass booter bust-up. men for allegedly operating stresser services. Charles, Ill.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 19, 2023

We discussed how the boundaries between in-company and out-of-company IT infrastructure have become increasingly blurred making network security more challenging than ever. Yokohama observed that once clearly defined network boundaries have all but disappeared, making network security a very difficult challenge.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 21, 2022

It is no secret that cybersecurity professionals universally recommend that people, businesses, and governments employ strong encryption as one of several methods of protecting sensitive information.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2025

Structured learning paths cover essential skills in network security implementation and monitoring system setup, giving users real-world experience with the tools and techniques required for CMMC compliance. demands a structured approach to implementation and preparation.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Secret Blizzard and Storm-0156 chain of compromise – Source Microsoft The Russia-linked threat actor used Storm-0156 C2 infrastructure to target Afghan government entities, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and intelligence agencies. The threat actor was able to download their tools to compromised devices.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 4, 2025

In addition to the six critical security controls, SANS also offers advice for deploying AI models, recommending that organizations do it gradually and incrementally, starting with non-critical systems; that they establish a central AI governance board; and that they draft an AI incident response plan. Check out what they said. (41

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2025

The post Microsoft Launches Free Security Program for European Governments appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 9, 2025

With a background in IT and a Master's degree in computer science, Masrani secured an internship and later a full-time position at AWS, focusing on data and network security. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in ticketing platforms and the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect consumer interests.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Network security has been radically altered, two-plus years into the global pandemic. Today, it’s feasible for an enterprise or SMB to outsource just about any facet of their security program — much the same as outsourcing payroll or human services functions. The new normal CISOs face today is something of a nightmare.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

. “The timing of the attack was especially unfortunate, as we were in the midst of a major recruitment drive following the previous government’s decision to almost double our workforce,” an anonymous intelligence source told Le Soir. “We thought we had bought a bulletproof vest, only to find a gaping hole in it.”

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Security Administrator In addition to identifying vulnerabilities and, in general, enforcing the organization’s security posture, security administrators or managers also manage the security and/or information systems team. Network giant Cisco Systems Inc. Salary: $150,000 to $225,000, Mondo.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As head of the Cisco Trust Office , Matt Fussa leads a global team that partners with government agencies, regulators, and customers to help shape cybersecurity regulation and manage cyber risk.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Performing auditable security reviews on a scheduled basis can provide critical insights not just to improve network security but also to smooth digital convergence. is the stick the federal government is using to hammer cybersecurity best practices into the defense department’s supply chain. Raising the bar.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 20, 2022

5 showed how the phony profile problem has affected virtually all executive roles at corporations, and how these fake profiles are creating an identity crisis for the businesses networking site and the companies that rely on it to hire and screen prospective employees. A follow-up story on Oct.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These systems allow government agencies to monitor communications in criminal investigations — hackers gain access to potentially sensitive, real-time data on investigations and suspects. telecom networks. The targeted systems were part of the telecom companies’ court-authorized wiretapping infrastructure, used primarily by U.S.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2025

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

Targeted ads target targets: Patternz and Nuviad enable potentially hostile governments to track individuals by misusing ad bidding. The post Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2024

Government says victims include the “critical infrastructure sector.” The post Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A hard-coded credential catastrophe: The analytics firm kept big companies’ secrets in an insecure AWS bucket.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures. The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 8, 2025

COVID-19 vaccine researchers and exploiting flaws in Microsoft Exchange Server to steal information for the Chinese government. The post Chinese Hacker Linked to Silk Typhoon Charged with Stealing COVID Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. warrant that accuses him of conspiring with others in hacks of U.S.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2024

Fast enough for government work: The Federal Communications Commission is finally minded to do something about decades-old vulnerabilities. The post FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Further classifications may be based on your area of specialization, which can include network security, ethical hacking, cloud security, and more. Security+ by CompTIA: Another highly useful certification for beginners, Security+ focuses on the key principles required to achieve network security.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 25, 2025

The shift toward a secure-by-design philosophy reflects broader federal cybersecurity guidance and is echoed in frameworks from U.S. As an industry , there is a need to unleash innovation by defining new ways to manufacture these devices keeping in mind security and technological advancements in the era of accelerating risk.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 9, 2025

To address the expansive network transmission and coverage demands of enterprise and government institutions, Google has unveiled Cloud WAN at its Google NEXT 25 eventa fully managed, enterprise-grade backbone network service designed to deliver reliable and secure connectivity.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2022

A new report by the A10 Networks security research team explores the global state of DDoS weapons and tactics. In a recent example, A10’s security research team observed significant, sustained attacks on Ukrainian government networks and commercial assets beginning February 24, 2022, the first day of the invasion.

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