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Apple Unveils 'Lockdown Mode' to Defend Against Spyware

SecureWorld News

Apple announced plans to launch a new security feature called "Lockdown Mode" that will be available this fall when Apple releases its annual iOS update. The spyware was found on the phone of Jamal Khashoggi's wife just days after his murder. Back in November 2021, the NSO Group was blacklisted by the U.S. Department of State.

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Microsoft warns of more disruptive BlueKeep attacks and urges patch installation

Security Affairs

” A new wave of attacks could exploit the vulnerability to spread more dangerous and destructive malware, like ransomware or spyware. Read our latest blog w/ assist from @GossiTheDog & @MalwareTechBlog [link] — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) November 7, 2019.

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IDS & IPS Remain Important Even as Other Tools Add IDPS Features

eSecurity Planet

Five possible solutions that potentially meet these requirements are: Fidelis Network IPS (software) Part of Fidelis ecosystem Protects endpoints, cloud applications, and containers Palo Alto Networks IPS (virtual or physical appliance, cloud) Integrated into Palo Alto firewalls Integrates vulnerability protection, anti-malware and anti-spyware detection (..)

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NSO Group Placed on U.S. Blacklist

SecureWorld News

The infamous Israel-based NSO Group, known for its hacking spyware Pegasus, was placed on the United States Government's Entity List for engaging in malicious cyber activities, along with three other foreign companies, Candiru, Computer Security Initiative Consultancy PTE (COSEINC), and Positive Technologies.

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Best Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems: Guide to IDPS

eSecurity Planet

NGIPS offers URL-based security intelligence, AMP Threat Grid integration, and is backed by the company’s Talos security research team. The Firepower Management Center provides contextual data on threats to help teams identify what kind of threat they are facing and helps find the root cause of the issue.