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Operation ChattyGoblin: Hackers Targeting Gambling Firms via Chat Apps 09/05/2023 at 18:17 By A gambling company in the Philippines was the target of a China-aligned threat actor as part of a campaign that has been ongoing since October 2021. Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET is tracking the series of attacks against Southeast Asian gambling companies under […]

Researchers Uncover SideWinder’s Latest Server-Based Polymorphism Technique 09/05/2023 at 13:25 By The advanced persistent threat (APT) actor known as SideWinder has been accused of deploying a backdoor in attacks directed against Pakistan government organizations as part of a campaign that commenced in late November 2022. “In this campaign, the SideWinder advanced persistent threat (APT) group

Microsoft Warns of State-Sponsored Attacks Exploiting Critical PaperCut Vulnerability 09/05/2023 at 13:14 By Iranian nation-state groups have now joined financially motivated actors in actively exploiting a critical flaw in PaperCut print management software, Microsoft said. The tech giant’s threat intelligence team said it observed both Mango Sandstorm (Mercury) and Mint Sandstorm (Phosphorus) weaponizing CVE-2023-27350 in

New Ransomware Strain ‘CACTUS’ Exploits VPN Flaws to Infiltrate Networks 09/05/2023 at 10:17 By Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new ransomware strain called CACTUS that has been found to leverage known flaws in VPN appliances to obtain initial access to targeted networks. “Once inside the network, CACTUS actors attempt to enumerate local and

Artificial intelligence bolsters public safety & security in smart cities 09/05/2023 at 08:13 By A growing number of cities and transit organizations are adopting AI-enhanced technologies to identify and respond to security risks more effectively. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

8 ways to optimize operations and support business continuity 09/05/2023 at 08:13 By There are numerous ways to optimize security operations, such as implementing technology, consolidating vendors or harnessing the power of automation. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

68% work in a centralized IT model 08/05/2023 at 21:05 By A recent report by Torii found that 99% of IT professionals say they’re fulfilled in their jobs despite increasing SaaS spend concerns. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Florida city investigated by OSHA for whistleblower treatment 08/05/2023 at 19:35 By A Florida city was investigated by OSHA due to a whistleblower being fired after reporting system faults that led to contaminated drinking water.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Canada provides emergency response recommendations 08/05/2023 at 19:35 By While emergency kits are often recommended for households, security leaders should prepare emergency supplies for employees working extended shifts. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Trustwave’s Alexandra Lloyd-Edwards Named 2023 Women of the Channel Honoree 08/05/2023 at 18:50 By CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Alexandra Lloyd-Edwards, Director of Channel Sales, to its the Women of the Channel list for 2023. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original Source

Public-private partners tackle security at the 88th Annual NFL Draft 08/05/2023 at 18:50 By Local officials, federal agencies and military engineers partnered with NFL to enhance security for the 88th annual draft.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

SideCopy Using Action RAT and AllaKore RAT to infiltrate Indian Organizations 08/05/2023 at 16:49 By The suspected Pakistan-aligned threat actor known as SideCopy has been observed leveraging themes related to the Indian military research organization as part of an ongoing phishing campaign. This involves using a ZIP archive lure pertaining to India’s Defence Research and Development Organization

Join Our Webinar: Learn How to Defeat Ransomware with Identity-Focused Protection 08/05/2023 at 16:49 By Are you concerned about ransomware attacks? You’re not alone. In recent years, these attacks have become increasingly common and can cause significant damage to organizations of all sizes. But there’s good news – with the right security measures in place,

Franklin Jackson named new CIO at CyberCatch Holdings, Inc 08/05/2023 at 16:36 By This week, CyberCatch Holdings, Inc. announced Franklin Jackson will serve as the company’s Vice President, Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Head of Global Security Advisory Services. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

How to Set Up a Threat Hunting and Threat Intelligence Program 08/05/2023 at 15:29 By Threat hunting is an essential component of your cybersecurity strategy. Whether you’re getting started or in an advanced state, this article will help you ramp up your threat intelligence program. What is Threat Hunting? The cybersecurity industry is shifting from

CERT-UA Warns of SmokeLoader and RoarBAT Malware Attacks Against Ukraine 08/05/2023 at 13:56 By An ongoing phishing campaign with invoice-themed lures is being used to distribute the SmokeLoader malware in the form of a polyglot file, according to the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA). The emails, per the agency, are sent using compromised accounts

Using Co-Managed SOC to Derive Maximum Value from a SIEM Investment 07/05/2023 at 18:25 By Security information and event management (SIEM) systems are crucial to cyber security, providing a solution for collecting and analyzing alerts from all manner of security tools, network infrastructure, and applications. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original

Trustwave Briefs Federal Officials on Cybersecurity Trends and Discoveries 07/05/2023 at 18:25 By Karl Sigler, Senior Security Research Manager, SpiderLabs Threat Intelligence, conducted a series of briefings in Washington, D.C., to federal officials on April 12-13, giving an update on what Trustwave SpiderLabs researchers are finding with the Russia-Ukraine War, ChatGPT, and current phishing trends.

MDR Can Bring Value to Your Endpoint Detection and Response Platform 07/05/2023 at 18:25 By Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions are a crucial element of any cyber defense strategy. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original Source

Trustwave Answers 11 Important Questions on ChatGPT 07/05/2023 at 18:25 By ChatGPT can arguably be called the breakout software introduction of the last 12 months, generating both amazement at its potential and concerns that threat actors will weaponize and use it as an attack platform. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original