The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Kidd The new Diversified-GroCyber cybersecurity solutions include: •Cyber certification. For this offering, GroCyber works as the independent third party to test and certify that the broadcast environments and components of Diversified customers are operating in accordance with the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF).

Media 100

Media Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Cyber Risk 100

Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The NSA has published an advisory outlining how “malicious cyber actors” are “are manipulating trust in federated authentication environments to access protected data in the cloud.” This SAML forgery technique has been known and used by cyber actors since at least 2017.

Authentication 360

Authentication Hacking Accountability Cybersecurity 360

Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2023

According to a joint advisory published by cybersecurity agencies, the LockBit ransomware group has successfully extorted roughly $91 million in about 1,700 attacks against U.S. The group targeted municipal governments, county governments, public higher education and K-12 schools, and emergency services (e.g., organizations since 2020.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware Cybersecurity Education Government 86

SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2023

CISA, and MS-ISAC—along with the cybersecurity authorities in six countries—have published a joint Cybersecurity Advisory entitled, " Understanding Ransomware Threat Actors: LockBit." According to the advisory summary: "In 2022, LockBit was the most deployed ransomware variant across the world and continues to be prolific in 2023.

Ransomware 75

Ransomware Cybersecurity Cyber threats Government 75

Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2022

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with four international security organizations including the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK), issued an advisory to help managed service providers (MSPs) and customers secure sensitive data.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Security Awareness 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2024

The Five Eyes alliance warns of threat actors exploiting known security flaws in Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure gateways. The Five Eyes intelligence alliance issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of threat actors exploiting known vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure gateways.

Authentication 78

Authentication Cyber threats VPN Government 78

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

A joint advisory published by CISA, the FBI, Europol, and the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) revealed that since early 2023, Akira ransomware operators received $42 million in ransom payments from more than 250 victims worldwide. concludes the advisory that includes indicators of compromise (IoCs).”

Ransomware 104

Ransomware Encryption Antivirus VPN 104

Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2024

Trend Micro researchers reported that the EdgeRouter botnet , called Moobot , used by the APT28 group is still active and is also used by cyber criminal organizations. The threat actors used the botnet harvest credentials, collect NTLMv2 digests, proxy network traffic, and host spear-phishing landing pages and custom tools.

Phishing 95

Phishing Cryptocurrency Internet Internet 95

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The German Interior Minister wants to dismiss the head of the Federal Cyber Security Authority (BSI), Arne Schoenbohm, due to possible contacts with Russian security services. Germany has repeatedly accused Russia-linked threat actors of cyber attacks against its Parliament and infrastructure. Pierluigi Paganini.

Government 103

Government Cyber Attacks Media Hacking 103

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 22, 2024

The post Deloitte Partners with Memcyco to Combat ATO and Other Online Attacks with Real-Time Digital Impersonation Protection Solutions appeared first on Security Boulevard. New York, U.S.A.,

59

59

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 14, 2023

I am honored to be one of the first members of the ITRC’s AIR Advisory Board and contribute to its mission of combatting identity crime,” Scheumack said. “I The establishment of the AIR Advisory Board marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of IDIQ and the ITRC to combat identity crime. “We

Identity Theft 111

Identity Theft Marketing Education Scams 111

SecureWorld News

MARCH 26, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have released an updated joint guide to help organizations defend against the persistent threat of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

DDOS 90

DDOS IoT Cyber threats Cybersecurity 90

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2021

Financial tech offering giant Delloite has made it official that it is going to acquire Cloud Security specialist CloudQuest for an undisclosed amount. Technically, CloudQuest offers tech that helps companies in cutting down their security workflows along with the feature to improve data security.

Cyber threats 110

Cyber threats Threat Detection Technology Risk 110

Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2024

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warned of thousands of Microsoft Exchange servers in the country vulnerable to critical flaws. The BSI urges operators running vulnerable instances to install available security updates and configure them securely. reads the advisory published by Microsoft.

Information Security 108

Information Security Internet Internet Healthcare 108

CSO Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Security agencies from five countries have issued a joint advisory revealing technical details about a sophisticated espionage tool used by Russian cyber actors against their targets.

Malware 97

Malware Encryption Government 97

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2023

They issued an advisory as a part of StopRansomware Campaign and issued some tips that help raise the defense-line against such cyber threats. To avoid these attacks, it is best to use protective security measures and keep data secure with encryption.

Cybersecurity 127

Cybersecurity Encryption Ransomware Password Management 127

The Hacker News

MARCH 25, 2022

government on Thursday released a cybersecurity advisory outlining multiple intrusion campaigns conducted by state-sponsored Russian cyber actors from 2011 to 2018 that targeted the energy sector in the U.S. The [Federal Security Service] conducted a multi-stage campaign in which they gained remote access to U.S.

Hacking 97

Hacking Government Cybersecurity 97

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure conducted by North Korea-linked hacker groups are used by the government of Pyongyang to fund its malicious cyber operations, U.S. US CISA published a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to provide information about the threat actors to network defenders. ” reads the joint advisory.

Ransomware 80

Ransomware Healthcare Cryptocurrency Government 80

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Secretary of Homeland Security, told USA Today that the attack “was intended to distribute contaminated water to residents, and that should have gripped our entire country.”. This is an important step, but it is also up to organizations to ensure they have the right technology and security protocols to defend themselves.

Malware 256

Malware Phishing Technology Ransomware 256

Krebs on Security

APRIL 9, 2024

Microsoft today released updates to address 147 security holes in Windows, Office , Azure ,NET Framework , Visual Studio , SQL Server , DNS Server , Windows Defender , Bitlocker , and Windows Secure Boot. Yes, you read that right. “As far as I can tell, it’s the largest Patch Tuesday release from Microsoft of all time.”

DNS 241

DNS Social Engineering Malware Media 241

Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2023

However, after users register, rather than being given access to cyber crime tools, their data is collated by investigators,” reads an NCA advisory on the program. Users based in the UK will be contacted by the National Crime Agency or police and warned about engaging in cyber crime.

DDOS 72

DDOS Cybercrime 72

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Data breaches 80

Data breaches Cybercrime Firewall Artificial Intelligence 80

Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2024

US CISA, the FBI, and MS-ISAC issued a joint CSA to warn of attacks involving Phobos ransomware variants observed as recently as February 2024 US CISA, the FBI, and MS-ISAC issued a joint cyber security advisory (CSA) to warn of attacks involving Phobos ransomware variants such as Backmydata , Devos, Eight, Elking, and Faust.

Ransomware 122

Ransomware Backups Healthcare Firewall 122

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2022

US authorities have issued a joint advisory warning of North Korea-linked APTs using Maui ransomware in attacks against the Healthcare sector. Treasury Department issued a joint advisory that warn of North-Korea-linked threat actors using Maui ransomware in attacks aimed at organizations in the Healthcare sector. Pierluigi Paganini.

Healthcare 122

Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Government 122

CSO Magazine

JULY 4, 2022

Over two-thirds (69%) of security leaders in Asia are confident about their organization’s cybersecurity resilience, even as 48% also admit that there is still room for improvement, a new joint study by Microsoft and risk advisory firm Marsh has found.

Cybersecurity 125

Cybersecurity CISO Risk Ransomware 125

Heimadal Security

MAY 10, 2021

and Allied Networks” cybersecurity advisory. The advisory provided details on various tools, methods, strategies, and abilities of Russian cybercriminals implicated in the continuing cyber espionage operation against the United States and its partners. Federal Agencies Joint Advisories appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

Cybersecurity 89

Cybersecurity 89

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

US CISA release of a scanner for identifying web services affected by two Apache Log4j remote code execution vulnerabilities. Government experts warn of sophisticated cyber threat actors which are actively scanning networks to potentially exploit the above flaws in vulnerable systems. ” reads the description for the project.

DNS 114

DNS Firewall Cybersecurity Cyber threats 114

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Volt Typhoon, a notorious cyber group linked to the People’s Republic of China, has expanded its operations beyond illegal access and data theft. In February 2024, the CISA, NSA, and FBI warned of PRC cyber actors pre-positioning themselves again to disrupt the IT networks of U.S.

Internet 104

Internet Internet Cybersecurity Network Security 104

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Russian cyberspies are compromising Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to evade detection, warns a joint advisory published by authorities. “As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.”

Energy and Utilities 96

Energy and Utilities Government Firewall Malware 96

SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2021

And the culprit is the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) 85th Main Special Service Center, or GTsSS for short. This, along with various techniques also detailed in the advisory, allowed the actors to evade defenses and collect and exfiltrate various information in the networks, including mailboxes.".

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Passwords Education Government 98

Security Boulevard

MARCH 14, 2022

Threat Actor Update: Iranian State Sponsored APT Conducts Cyber Espionage and Ransomware Activities. Cyber Command Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK). The attribution of MuddyWater to MOIS likely signals the growth of Iranian cyber capabilities.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Government Telecommunications Malware 98

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 1, 2023

based Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) for Defence and Security Studies conducted an extensive 12-month research project , which aimed to examine the role of cyber insurance in addressing the threats posed by ransomware. RUSI's research challenges the notion that cyber insurance is a direct catalyst for ransomware.

Cyber Insurance 91

Cyber Insurance Insurance Marketing Ransomware 91

SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2022

The Five Eyes Alliance—comprised of cybersecurity authorities from the United States, Canada, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom—released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory detailing the top 10 commonly exploited controls and practices. This is one of the most commonly found poor security practices.

VPN 78

VPN Passwords Software Phishing 78

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Microsoft today issued software updates to fix at least five dozen security holes in Windows and supported software, including patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being exploited. Citizen Lab says the bug it discovered was being exploited to install spyware made by the Israeli cyber surveillance company NSO Group.

Spyware 238

Spyware Software Surveillance Authentication 238

Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2023

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently issued an advisory urging organizations to review the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) list of communications equipment and services deemed by the U.S. government to pose an unacceptable risk to national security.

Risk 64

Risk Government Cybersecurity 64

CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Dell Technologies has announced a raft of new cybersecurity resources to help customers simplify zero-trust adoption and improve their cyber resiliency.

Cybersecurity 79

Cybersecurity Firmware Architecture Technology 79

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A joint cybersecurity advisory published by US agencies revealed that three ransomware attacks on wastewater systems this year. A joint cybersecurity advisory published today by the FBI, NSA, CISA, and the EPA revealed three more attacks launched by Ransomware gangs against US water and wastewater treatment facilities (WWS) this year.

Ransomware 92

Ransomware Cyber threats Firmware Backups 92