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ToolShell Attacks Hit 400+ SharePoint Servers, US Government Victims Named

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ToolShell Attacks Hit 400+ SharePoint Servers, US Government Victims Named 2025-07-24 at 12:35 By Eduard Kovacs More information has emerged on the ToolShell SharePoint zero-day attacks, including impact, victims, and threat actors. The post ToolShell Attacks Hit 400+ SharePoint Servers, US Government Victims Named appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek […]

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From Frameworks to Defence: Using the ISM and Essential Eight Strategically

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From Frameworks to Defence: Using the ISM and Essential Eight Strategically 2025-07-23 at 16:20 By Aligning with the Australian Government’s Information Security Manual (ISM) and the Essential Eight (E8) remains a foundational step for organizations working with or alongside government agencies. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original Source React to this

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UK’s Ransomware Payment Ban: Bold Strategy or Dangerous Gamble?

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UK’s Ransomware Payment Ban: Bold Strategy or Dangerous Gamble? 2025-07-23 at 16:20 By Kevin Townsend Critics warn that a ban on ransomware payments may lead to dangerous unintended consequences, including forcing victims into secrecy or incentivizing attackers to shift tactics. The post UK’s Ransomware Payment Ban: Bold Strategy or Dangerous Gamble? appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Phishing campaign targets U.S. Department of Education’s G5 portal

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Phishing campaign targets U.S. Department of Education’s G5 portal 2025-07-23 at 13:04 By Anamarija Pogorelec A new phishing campaign is targeting users of the U.S. Department of Education’s G5 portal, a site used by educational institutions and vendors to manage grants and federal education funding. Threat researchers at BforeAI uncovered a cluster of lookalike domains

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Ports are getting smarter and more hackable

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Ports are getting smarter and more hackable 2025-07-23 at 08:31 By Sinisa Markovic A new policy brief from NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) warns that critical port infrastructure, responsible for 80 percent of global trade, is increasingly under attack by threat actors tied to Russia, Iran, and China. These ports are essential

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UK Sanctions Russian Hackers Tied to Assassination Attempts

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UK Sanctions Russian Hackers Tied to Assassination Attempts 2025-07-22 at 13:34 By Ionut Arghire The UK government has sanctioned three Russian APTs and 18 individuals for their involvement in cyber operations against Ukraine, NATO allies, and EU. The post UK Sanctions Russian Hackers Tied to Assassination Attempts appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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China’s Salt Typhoon Hacked US National Guard

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China’s Salt Typhoon Hacked US National Guard 2025-07-16 at 12:25 By Ionut Arghire Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon targeted a National Guard unit’s network and tapped into communications with other units. The post China’s Salt Typhoon Hacked US National Guard appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React

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Where policy meets profit: Navigating the new frontier of defense tech startups

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Where policy meets profit: Navigating the new frontier of defense tech startups 2025-07-11 at 08:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Thijs Povel, Managing Partner at Ventures.eu, discusses how the firm evaluates emerging technologies through the lens of defense and resilience. He explains how founders from both defense and adjacent sectors are

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3 Considerations for Navigating Australian IRAP Assessments

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3 Considerations for Navigating Australian IRAP Assessments 2025-07-10 at 17:19 By Learn how a risk-focused mindset, rather than striving for perfect compliance, is key to navigating the Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD) Information Security Manual (ISM) guidelines. Discover three crucial considerations for organizations, including those overseas, preparing for an IRAP assessment in Australia. Understand why clarifying

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7 Reasons Why Trustwave’s FedRAMP Status is Key for US Vendors

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7 Reasons Why Trustwave’s FedRAMP Status is Key for US Vendors 2025-07-07 at 16:04 By Bill Rucker While selling technology or services to the U.S. Federal Government offers a tremendous opportunity, it also involves navigating complex requirements—especially in the area of cybersecurity. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original Source React to

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To Report or Not to Report Ransom Payments – Possibly Not Worth the Effort

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To Report or Not to Report Ransom Payments – Possibly Not Worth the Effort 2025-07-03 at 16:03 By Craig Searle Just a recap – Trustwave in no way endorses ransom payments. We believe the best way to deal with a ransomware situation is to: This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original Source

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To Report or Not to Report Ransom Payments – A Helpful and Useful Idea

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To Report or Not to Report Ransom Payments – A Helpful and Useful Idea 2025-07-03 at 16:03 By Ed Williams Just a recap – Trustwave in no way endorses ransom payments. We believe the best way to deal with a ransomware situation is to: This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original Source

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To Report or Not to Report Ransom Payments – Two Diverging Opinions

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To Report or Not to Report Ransom Payments – Two Diverging Opinions 2025-07-03 at 16:03 By This article is part of a three-part Trustwave series examining the efficacy of recently implemented and proposed government regulations requiring organizations victimized by ransomware to report if they make a ransom payment. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave

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NASA Needs Agency-Wide Cybersecurity Risk Assessment: GAO

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NASA Needs Agency-Wide Cybersecurity Risk Assessment: GAO 2025-06-30 at 17:47 By Ionut Arghire NASA needs to perform an agency-wide cybersecurity risk assessment and to complete important cybersecurity tasks for each of its projects. The post NASA Needs Agency-Wide Cybersecurity Risk Assessment: GAO appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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Casie Antalis Named Executive Director of CISA

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Casie Antalis Named Executive Director of CISA 2025-06-30 at 14:39 By Eduard Kovacs Casie Antalis is the new executive director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency after the departure of Bridget Bean. The post Casie Antalis Named Executive Director of CISA appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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Canada Gives Hikvision the Boot on National Security Grounds

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Canada Gives Hikvision the Boot on National Security Grounds 2025-06-30 at 13:18 By Ionut Arghire Canada has ordered Hikvision to cease all operations in the country and prohibited the purchase and use of Hikvision products within government entities. The post Canada Gives Hikvision the Boot on National Security Grounds appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Patrick Ware Named Executive Director of US Cyber Command

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Patrick Ware Named Executive Director of US Cyber Command 2025-06-30 at 12:48 By Eduard Kovacs The NSA’s Patrick Ware has taken up the role of Cybercrom executive director after the departure of Morgan Adamski. The post Patrick Ware Named Executive Director of US Cyber Command appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Block Chinese AI From Federal Agencies

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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Block Chinese AI From Federal Agencies 2025-06-26 at 19:46 By Associated Press The proposal seeks to ban all use of the technology in the U.S. government, with exceptions for use in research and counterterrorism efforts. The post Bipartisan Bill Aims to Block Chinese AI From Federal Agencies appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Predatory Sparrow Burns $90 Million on Iranian Crypto Exchange in Cyber Shadow War

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Predatory Sparrow Burns $90 Million on Iranian Crypto Exchange in Cyber Shadow War 2025-06-19 at 19:46 By Ryan Naraine Israel-linked Predatory Sparrow hackers torched more than $90 million at Iran’s largest cryptobank as Israel-Iran cyberwar escalates. The post Predatory Sparrow Burns $90 Million on Iranian Crypto Exchange in Cyber Shadow War appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Encryption Backdoors: The Security Practitioners’ View

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Encryption Backdoors: The Security Practitioners’ View 2025-06-19 at 14:08 By Kevin Townsend After decades of failed attempts to access encrypted communications, governments are shifting from persuasion to coercion—security experts say the risks are too high. The post Encryption Backdoors: The Security Practitioners’ View appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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