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Cryptojacking soars as cyberattacks increase, diversify

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Cryptojacking soars as cyberattacks increase, diversify 27/07/2023 at 05:03 By Help Net Security Digital threat actors are adopting evolving tactical behaviors, opting for different types of malicious attacks compared to previous years, according to SonicWall. Overall intrusion attempts were up, led by the highest year on record for global cryptojacking volume recorded by SonicWall, as […]

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SEC adopts new cybersecurity incident disclosure rules for companies

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SEC adopts new cybersecurity incident disclosure rules for companies 26/07/2023 at 21:01 By Help Net Security The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today adopted rules requiring registrants to disclose material cybersecurity incidents they experience and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance. The Commission also adopted

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Ex-NSA Official Harry Coker Tapped for National Cyber Director Job

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Ex-NSA Official Harry Coker Tapped for National Cyber Director Job 26/07/2023 at 20:19 By Ryan Naraine The Biden administration has nominated former Navy commander Harry Coker to replace the retired Chris Inglis. The post Ex-NSA Official Harry Coker Tapped for National Cyber Director Job appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Overcoming the cybersecurity talent shortage with upskilling initiatives

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Overcoming the cybersecurity talent shortage with upskilling initiatives 26/07/2023 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Lindsey Polley de Lopez, Director of Cyber & Space Intelligence at MACH37, proposes strategies for companies, educational institutions, and governments on how to address the ongoing shortage of cybersecurity talent through the introduction of

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Ivanti zero-day exploited to target Norwegian government (CVE-2023-35078)

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Ivanti zero-day exploited to target Norwegian government (CVE-2023-35078) 25/07/2023 at 13:37 By Zeljka Zorz A zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-35078) affecting Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) has been exploited to carry out an attack that affected 12 Norwegian ministries, the Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) has confirmed on Tuesday. What is known about the attacks? On Monday,

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Apple Patches Another Kernel Flaw Exploited in ‘Operation Triangulation’ Attacks

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Apple Patches Another Kernel Flaw Exploited in ‘Operation Triangulation’ Attacks 25/07/2023 at 03:03 By Ryan Naraine Apple patches another zero-day flaw used in the ‘Operation Triangulation’ exploit chain. iOS and macOS-powered devices are affected. The post Apple Patches Another Kernel Flaw Exploited in ‘Operation Triangulation’ Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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US companies commit to safe, transparent AI development

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US companies commit to safe, transparent AI development 24/07/2023 at 16:30 By Helga Labus Seven US artificial intelligence (AI) giants – Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI – have publicly committed to “help move toward safe, secure, and transparent development of AI technology.” The commitments “Companies that are developing these emerging technologies have

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Microsoft Cloud Hack Exposed More than Exchange, Outlook Emails

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Microsoft Cloud Hack Exposed More than Exchange, Outlook Emails 21/07/2023 at 20:19 By Ryan Naraine Cloud security researcher warns that stolen Microsoft signing key was more powerful and not limited to Outlook.com and Exchange Online. The post Microsoft Cloud Hack Exposed More than Exchange, Outlook Emails appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Tech Titans Promise Watermarks to Expose AI Creations

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Tech Titans Promise Watermarks to Expose AI Creations 21/07/2023 at 14:32 By AFP Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI and other tech firms have voluntary agreed to AI safeguards set by the White House. The post Tech Titans Promise Watermarks to Expose AI Creations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Thanks Storm-0558! Microsoft to expand default access to cloud logs

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Thanks Storm-0558! Microsoft to expand default access to cloud logs 20/07/2023 at 13:31 By Zeljka Zorz Starting in September 2023, more federal government and commercial Microsoft customers will have access to expanded cloud logging capabilities at no additional charge, Microsoft and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have announced on Wednesday. The announcements come

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Microsoft Bows to Pressure to Free Up Cloud Security Logs

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Microsoft Bows to Pressure to Free Up Cloud Security Logs 19/07/2023 at 19:49 By Ryan Naraine Facing intense pressure after Chinese APT hack, Microsoft plans to expand logging defaults for lower-tier M365 customers. The post Microsoft Bows to Pressure to Free Up Cloud Security Logs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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U.S. Cyber Trust Mark labeling program raises the bar for smart devices’ cybersecurity

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U.S. Cyber Trust Mark labeling program raises the bar for smart devices’ cybersecurity 19/07/2023 at 13:33 By Help Net Security The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a cybersecurity certification and labeling program to help Americans more easily choose smart devices that are safer and less vulnerable to cyberattacks. The new “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” program proposed

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US Gov Mercenary Spyware Clampdown Hits Cytrox, Intellexa

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US Gov Mercenary Spyware Clampdown Hits Cytrox, Intellexa 19/07/2023 at 02:02 By Ryan Naraine The two foreign companies are being sanctioned for “for trafficking in cyber exploits used to gain access to information systems.” The post US Gov Mercenary Spyware Clampdown Hits Cytrox, Intellexa appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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VirusTotal leaked data of 5,600 registered users

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VirusTotal leaked data of 5,600 registered users 18/07/2023 at 15:47 By Helga Labus VirusTotal has suffered a data leak that exposed the names and email addresses of 5,600 of its registered users. The leaked data reportedly includes information about employees of US and German intelligence agencies (among others). VirusTotal data leak exposed exploitable information Google-owned

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White House Unveils Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices

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White House Unveils Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices 18/07/2023 at 15:16 By Ionut Arghire New US cyber program will label smart devices that are considered safer and less vulnerable to attacks. The post White House Unveils Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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US Publishes Implementation Plan for National Cybersecurity Strategy

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US Publishes Implementation Plan for National Cybersecurity Strategy 14/07/2023 at 13:06 By Ionut Arghire The Biden-⁠Harris administration has laid out the plan for implementing the National Cybersecurity Strategy. The post US Publishes Implementation Plan for National Cybersecurity Strategy appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React

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Chinese hackers forged authentication tokens to breach government emails

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Chinese hackers forged authentication tokens to breach government emails 12/07/2023 at 13:17 By Zeljka Zorz Sophisticated hackers have accessed email accounts of organizations and government agencies via authentication tokens they forged by using an acquired Microsoft account (MSA) consumer signing key, the company has revealed on Tuesday. “The threat actor Microsoft links to this incident

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TPG to Acquire Forcepoint’s Government Cybersecurity Business Unit

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TPG to Acquire Forcepoint’s Government Cybersecurity Business Unit 10/07/2023 at 20:01 By Ryan Naraine Private equity giant plans to buy Forcepoint’s Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI) business unit for $2.5 billion. The post TPG to Acquire Forcepoint’s Government Cybersecurity Business Unit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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Promoting responsible AI: Balancing innovation and regulation

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Promoting responsible AI: Balancing innovation and regulation 06/07/2023 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz As AI technology advances, it is essential to remain mindful of familiar and emerging risks. Education is critical to fostering responsible AI innovation, as understanding the technology and its limitations raises standards and benefits everyone. In this Help Net Security interview, Nadir

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Apple, Civil Liberty Groups Condemn UK Online Safety Bill

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Apple, Civil Liberty Groups Condemn UK Online Safety Bill 03/07/2023 at 14:16 By Kevin Townsend Fears mount that UK Online Safety Bill may include a requirement for an encrypted message scanning capability. The post Apple, Civil Liberty Groups Condemn UK Online Safety Bill appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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