Threat detection and response
Just as malicious actors' threats and attack techniques evolve, so too must enterprise threat detection and response tools and procedures. From real-time monitoring and network forensics to IDS/IPS, NDR and XDR, SIEM and SOAR, read up on detection and response tools, systems and services.
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News
03 Feb 2025
NSFocus: DeepSeek AI hit with 'well planned' DDoS attacks
Cybersecurity vendor NSFocus said AI startup DeepSeek endured multiple waves of DDoS attacks from attackers since its reasoning model was released Jan. 20. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2025
German police disrupt Cracked, Nulled cybercrime forums
Cracked and Nulled had a combined community of approximately 10 million users who used the sites to discuss cybercrime and sell malware and hacking tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Aug 2024
5 open source Mitre ATT&CK tools
Security teams that use the Mitre ATT&CK framework should consider using these open source tools to help map attacker techniques to the knowledge base. Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Aug 2024
How does DMARC affect email marketing?
Marketers must prepare for DMARC to ensure their emails reach customers' inboxes -- rather than their spam or junk folders -- and to build trust between consumers and the brand. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
23 Aug 2024
The latest from Black Hat USA 2024
Use this guide to Black Hat 2024 to keep up on breaking news, trending topics and expert insights from one of the world's top cybersecurity conferences. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Aug 2024
What is cloud detection and response (CDR)?
Cloud computing requires a security approach that is different than traditional protections. Where does cloud detection and response fit into a cybersecurity strategy? Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Aug 2024
Guide to data detection and response (DDR)
Data is one of the most important assets in any organization. To truly protect it, you need a DDR strategy. Here's what you need to know, with tips on buying DDR tools. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Aug 2024
Cyber-risk management: Key takeaways from Black Hat 2024
Product updates announced at Black Hat USA 2024 can help security teams better manage constantly changing attack surfaces and ensure new AI projects won't pose security risks. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2024
New deepfake audio detector released as U.S. election nears
The tool can identify AI-generated speech. The release follows wide circulation of deepfakes of vice president Kamala Harris and X owner Elon Musk. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Aug 2024
How to select an MDR security service
With the threat landscape as challenging as it is, organizations are looking for reinforcements. One option is to bolster detection and response via third-party MDR services. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2024
Flashpoint CEO: Cyber, physical security threats converging
Although Flashpoint is known for their cybersecurity threat intelligence services, the vendor also provides physical security intelligence to its clientele. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Aug 2024
EDR testing: How to validate EDR tools
Cutting through an EDR tool's marketing hype is difficult. Ask vendors questions, and conduct testing before buying a tool to determine if it solves your organization's pain points. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2024
Veracode highlights security risks of GenAI coding tools
At Black Hat USA 2024, Veracode's Chris Wysopal warned of the downstream effects of how generative AI tools are helping developers write code faster. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2024
Researchers unveil AWS vulnerabilities, 'shadow resource' vector
During a Black Hat USA 2024 session, Aqua Security researchers demonstrated how they discovered six cloud vulnerabilities in AWS services and a new attack vector. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Aug 2024
What is endpoint security? How does it work?
Endpoint security is the protection of endpoint devices against cybersecurity threats. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2024
Microsoft confirms DDoS attack disrupted cloud services
Microsoft suffered a DDoS attack on Tuesday that caused massive outages for customers around the world. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Jul 2024
Be prepared for breach disclosure and a magnitude assessment
Organizations need to take a proactive approach to monitoring data stores continuously, and in the case of a breach, assess the magnitude quickly and accurately. DSPM can help you. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jul 2024
6 types of DNS attacks and how to prevent them
DNS servers are vulnerable to a variety of attacks, but there are steps you can take to secure them from danger. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jul 2024
The differences between open XDR vs. native XDR
Extended detection and response tools are open or native. Learn the differences between them, and get help choosing the right XDR type for your organization. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2024
KnowBe4 catches North Korean hacker posing as IT employee
KnowBe4 says it hired a new principal security engineer for its internal AI team, but quickly detected suspicious activity originating from the employee's workstation. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jul 2024
AT&T data breach: What's next for affected customers?
Another breach has affected millions of people -- this time it is AT&T customers. Learn more about this AT&T breach and what to do if you were part of this attack. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jul 2024
How to implement an attack surface management program
Keeping attackers away from corporate assets means keeping constant vigilance over the organization's attack surface. An attack surface management program can help. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
23 Jul 2024
Intro: How to use BlackArch Linux for pen testing
BlackArch Linux offers a lot of pen testing and security benefits, but it requires knowledgeable and independent professionals who can put the distribution to work. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jul 2024
The ultimate guide to cybersecurity planning for businesses
This in-depth cybersecurity planning guide provides information and advice to help organizations develop a successful strategy to protect their IT systems from attacks. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jul 2024
Cloud detection and response: CDR vs. EDR vs. NDR vs. XDR
Cloud detection and response is the latest detection and response tool. Explore how it differs from endpoint, network and extended detection and response tools. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2024
Fin7 helps ransomware gangs with EDR bypass
SentinelOne found the Russia-based cybercriminal group is helping other threat actors, including ransomware gangs, to evade detection with a custom tool named AvNeutralizer. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
18 Jul 2024
How to use Pwnbox, the cloud-based VM for security testing
Pwnbox offers users the chance to hone their skills about security concepts and tools without having to build a costly lab environment. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Jul 2024
What is an intrusion detection system (IDS)?
An intrusion detection system monitors (IDS) network traffic for suspicious activity and sends alerts when such activity is discovered. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2024
Ransomware gangs increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities
New research from Cisco Talos highlighted three of the most popular known vulnerabilities that were exploited by ransomware gangs for initial access during 2023 and 2024. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2024
Check Point sheds light on Windows MSHTML zero-day flaw
A Check Point Software Technologies researcher who discovered CVE-2024-38112 said the Windows spoofing vulnerability may have been exploited as far back at January 2023. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Jul 2024
CISOs on how to improve cyberthreat intelligence programs
Organizations need to take a focused approach to gain visibility into targeted threats for cyber-risk mitigation and incident response. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2024
Governments issue warning on China's APT40 attacks
Government agencies say APT40 continues to pose significant risk to organizations across the globe by exploiting vulnerabilities in public-facing applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2024
How AI-driven SOC tech eased alert fatigue: Case study
Alert fatigue is real, and it can cause big problems in the SOC. Learn how generative AI can improve security outcomes and reduce analysts' frustration in this case study. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jul 2024
16 common types of cyberattacks and how to prevent them
To stop cybercrime, companies must understand how they're being attacked. Here are the most damaging types of cyberattacks and what to do to prevent them. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Jul 2024
What is a cyber attack? How they work and how to stop them
A cyber attack is any malicious attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer, computing system or computer network with the intent to cause damage. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2024
Critical OpenSSH vulnerability could affect millions of servers
Exploitation against CVE-2024-6387, which Qualys nicknamed 'regreSSHion,' could let attackers bypass security measures and gain root access to vulnerable servers. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2024
TeamViewer breached by Russian state actor Midnight Blizzard
TeamViewer says a Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as Midnight Blizzard gained accessed to the company's corporate network via compromised employee credentials. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
28 Jun 2024
How to use Social-Engineer Toolkit
Testing system components for vulnerabilities is just one part of the network security equation. What's the best way to measure users' resilience to social engineering threats? Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2024
LockBit claim about hacking U.S. Federal Reserve fizzles
Evolve Bank & Trust confirmed that it was affected by a cybersecurity-related incident, but has not yet said whether the LockBit ransomware gang was responsible. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2024
MoveIt Transfer vulnerability targeted amid disclosure drama
Progress Software's MoveIt Transfer is under attack again, just one year after a Clop ransomware actor exploited a different zero-day MoveIt flaw against thousands of customers. Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Jun 2024
SPF, DKIM and DMARC: What are they and how do they work together?
Internet protocols for email authentication -- SPF, DKIM and DMARC -- coordinate defense against spammers, phishing and other spoofed email problems. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2024
CISA discloses breach of Chemical Security Assessment Tool
The breach, which CISA first disclosed in March, stemmed from Ivanti zero-day vulnerabilities that a Chinese nation-state threat actor first exploited in January. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Jun 2024
What is security information and event management (SIEM)?
Security information and event management (SIEM) is an approach to security management that combines security information management (SIM) and security event management (SEM) functions into one security management system. Continue Reading
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Video
21 Jun 2024
Benefits of dark web monitoring
Dark web monitoring helps organizations stay ahead of cybersecurity threats by detecting proprietary data breaches, securing accounts and ensuring compliance. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2024
SolarWinds Serv-U vulnerability under attack
The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium observed exploitation against CVE-2024-28995, a high-severity vulnerability in SolarWind's Serv-U file transfer product. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Jun 2024
Port scan attacks: What they are and how to prevent them
Port scans provide data on how networks operate. In the wrong hands, this info could be part of a larger malicious scheme. Learn how to detect and defend against port scan attacks. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2024
Black Basta might have exploited Microsoft flaw as zero-day
While investigating a ransomware attack, Symantec found evidence that suggests Black Basta threat actors exploited a Microsoft vulnerability as a zero-day. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2024
Acronis XDR expands endpoint security capabilities for MSPs
Extended detection and response capabilities for the Acronis platform can automatically lock accounts and generate incident summaries for MSPs looking for additional security. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Jun 2024
communications intelligence (COMINT)
Communications intelligence (COMINT) is information gathered from the communications between individuals or groups of individuals, including telephone conversations, text messages, email conversations, radio calls and online interactions. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Jun 2024
electronic intelligence (ELINT)
Electronic intelligence (ELINT) is intelligence gathered using electronic sensors, usually used in military applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jun 2024
How to conduct an API risk assessment and improve security
APIs are essential, but hackers find them attractive targets. A comprehensive API risk assessment strategy helps you identify potential vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2024
Critical Progress Telerik vulnerability under attack
Threat actors are targeting vulnerable Progress Telerik Report Server systems just days after a proof of concept was published detailing a vulnerability exploit chain. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Mandiant: Ransomware investigations up 20% in 2023
The cybersecurity company observed a sharp rise in activity on data leak sites in 2023 as well as an increase in ransomware actors using legitimate commercial tools during attacks. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2024
Hugging Face tokens exposed, attack scope unknown
After detecting unauthorized access on its Spaces platform, Hugging Face disclosed that customer secrets might have been exposed and began revoking access tokens. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2024
Using ChatGPT as a SAST tool to find coding errors
ChatGPT is lauded for its ability to generate code for developers, raising questions about the security of that code and the tool's ability to test code security. Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2024
Law enforcement conducts 'largest ever' botnet takedown
An international law enforcement effort called 'Operation Endgame' disrupted several infamous malware loaders and botnets used by ransomware gangs and other cybercriminals. Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2024
93% of vulnerabilities unanalyzed by NVD since February
New research from VulnCheck shows the NIST's National Vulnerability Database has struggled to manage a growing number of reported vulnerabilities this year. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 May 2024
5 Mitre ATT&CK framework use cases
The Mitre ATT&CK framework helps security teams better protect their organizations. Read up on five Mitre ATT&CK use cases to consider adopting, from red teaming to SOC maturity. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2024
Rapid7 warns of alarming zero-day vulnerability trends
The cybersecurity vendor tracked vulnerabilities that were used by threat actors in mass compromise events and found more than half were exploited as zero days. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 May 2024
ATM jackpotting
ATM jackpotting is the exploitation of physical and software vulnerabilities in automated banking machines that result in the machines dispensing cash. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2024
What LockBitSupp charges mean for ransomware investigations
At RSA Conference 2024, Recorded Future's Allan Liska discussed evolving ransomware trends and how authorities recently exposed the LockBit ransomware group ringleader. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 May 2024
Lessons learned from high-profile data breaches
Equifax. Colonial Pipeline. Sony. Target. All are high-profile data breaches, and all offer key lessons to learn that prevent your organization from falling victim to an attack. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 May 2024
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is a public framework for rating the severity and characteristics of security vulnerabilities in information systems. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 May 2024
cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP)
Cloud-native application protection platform, or CNAPP, is a software product that bundles multiple cloud security tools into one package, thereby delivering a holistic approach for securing an organization's cloud infrastructure, its cloud-native applications and its cloud workloads. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2024
Google discloses 2 zero-day vulnerabilities in less than a week
Google released fixed versions to address the two vulnerabilities in its Chrome web browser, but the updates will roll out in stages with no specific dates available. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 May 2024
5 key takeaways from RSA Conference 2024
At RSA Conference 2024, the infosec industry showed their efforts to push forward in AI and to fill gaps that should help security practitioners do their jobs more effectively. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 May 2024
threat actor
A threat actor, also called a malicious actor or bad actor, is an entity that is partially or wholly responsible for an incident that affects -- or has the potential to affect -- an organization's security. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2024
Experts highlight progress, challenges for election security
Infosec professionals at RSA Conference 2024 discuss digital and physical security challenges for election cycles across the globe in a post-COVID-19 landscape. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2024
SentinelOne: Ransomware actors are adapting to EDR
At RSA Conference 2024, SentinelOne's Alex Stamos discussed ongoing global threats such as ransomware and how threat actors are changing their techniques. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2024
Authorities identify, sanction LockBit ransomware ringleader
After weeks of waiting, authorities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia publicly identified 'LockBitSupp,' the mysterious operator behind the prolific LockBit ransomware gang. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2024
U.S. agencies continue to observe Volt Typhoon intrusions
A panel of experts at RSA Conference 2024 discussed Volt Typhoon and warned the Chinese nation-state threat group is still targeting and compromising U.S. organizations. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2024
How to detect deepfakes manually and using AI
Deepfakes rely on AI to generate realistic but counterfeit content. A variety of automated tools and manual hints can help organizations pinpoint deepfake videos and images. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2024
Recorded Future observes 'concerning' hacktivism shift
At RSA Conference 2024, Recorded Future detailed alarming trends as nation-state attackers operate under the guise of hacktivism to cover real threats to organizations. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2024
Splunk details Sqrrl 'screw-ups' that hampered threat hunting
At RSA Conference 2024, Splunk's David Bianco emphasizes that enterprises need revamped threat hunting frameworks to help with threat detection and response challenges. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 May 2024
social engineering penetration testing
Social engineering penetration testing is the practice of deliberately conducting typical social engineering scams on employees to ascertain the organization's level of vulnerability to this type of exploit. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 May 2024
cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM)
Cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM) is a discipline for managing identities and privileges in cloud environments. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 May 2024
What to know about hybrid data center security strategies
Cybersecurity is critical to protect data and systems. Admins of hybrid data centers must understand the risks of a hybrid model and how specific cyberattacks can be prevented. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2024
Dropbox discloses data breach involving Dropbox Sign
A threat actor accessed Dropbox Sign customer names, emails, hashed passwords, API keys, OAuth tokens, multifactor authentication information and other data. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2024
U.S. warns of pro-Russian hacktivist attacks against OT systems
CISA calls on OT device manufacturers to implement more effective security protocols as attacks against critical infrastructure organizations continue. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
01 May 2024
RSA Conference 2024 focuses on collaboration, resilience
Follow TechTarget Security's RSAC 2024 guide for pre-conference insights and the most pressing presentations and breaking news at the world's biggest infosec event. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Change Healthcare breached via Citrix portal with no MFA
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty's opening statement for Wednesday's congressional hearing shed more light on the ransomware attack against Change Healthcare. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Apr 2024
Security updates from Google Cloud Next '24 center on GenAI
Google has infused Gemini into its security tools and while GenAI isn’t going to solve every security problem right away, its assistive capabilities save much needed time. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Apr 2024
RSAC 2024: Real-world cybersecurity uses for GenAI
Security pros can expect a lot of buzz around GenAI at RSA 2024, where vendors and experts will share how the latest generative AI tools can enhance cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2024
Dymium scares ransomware attacks with honeypot specters
Dymium, a security startup that recently emerged from stealth, offers ransomware defense for data stores with a network of honeypot traps for spoofing attackers. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2024
Cisco zero-day flaws in ASA, FTD software under attack
Cisco revealed that a nation-state threat campaign dubbed 'ArcaneDoor' exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in its Adaptive Security Appliance and Firepower Threat Defense products. Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2024
Critical CrushFTP zero-day vulnerability under attack
While a patch is now available, a critical CrushFTP vulnerability came under attack as a zero-day and could allow attackers to exfiltrate all files on the server. Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2024
GitHub vulnerability leaks sensitive security reports
The vulnerability is triggered when GitHub users correct code or other mistakes they discover on repositories. But GitHub does not believe it warrants a fix. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Mandiant: Attacker dwell time down, ransomware up in 2023
Mandiant's 'M-Trends' 2024 report offered positive signs for global cybersecurity but warned that threat actors are shifting to zero-day exploitation and evasion techniques. Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2024
CISA: Akira ransomware extorted $42M from 250+ victims
The Akira ransomware gang, which utilizes sophisticated hybrid encryption techniques and multiple ransomware variants, targeted vulnerable Cisco VPNs in a campaign last year. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2024
Cisco discloses high-severity vulnerability, PoC available
The security vendor released fixes for a vulnerability that affects Cisco Integrated Management Controller, which is used by devices including routers and servers. Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2024
Mandiant upgrades Sandworm to APT44 due to increasing threat
Over the past decade, Sandworm has been responsible for high-severity attacks that highlight the group's persistence, evasion techniques and threat to government bodies. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Apr 2024
Pros and cons of 7 breach and attack simulation tools
Breach and attack simulation software can significantly beef up an organization's network defense strategy. But not all tools are made equally. Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2024
Palo Alto Networks discloses RCE zero-day vulnerability
Threat actors have exploited the remote code injection flaw, which affects the GlobalProtect gateway in Palo Alto Networks' PAN-OS software, in a 'limited' number of attacks. Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2024
CISA discloses Sisense breach, customer data compromised
CISA is investigating a breach of data analytics vendor Sisense that may have exposed customers' credentials and secrets and could impact critical infrastructure organizations. Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2024
Supply chain attack abuses GitHub features to spread malware
Checkmarx warned developers to be cautious when choosing which repositories to use, as attackers are manipulating GitHub features to boost malicious code. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Apr 2024
fraud detection
Fraud detection is a set of activities undertaken to prevent money or property from being obtained through false pretenses. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2024
Why the Keitaro TDS keeps causing security headaches
Keitaro insists it is on the side of the law, but threat actors continue to flock to the software company's traffic distribution system to redirect users to malicious domains. Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2024
Sophos: Ransomware present in 70% of IR investigations
Sophos' Active Adversary Report said securing remote desktop protocols and Active Directories and hardening credentials can help limit the influx of successful ransomware attacks. Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2024
Cyber Safety Review Board slams Microsoft security failures
The Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Safety Review Board said a 'cascade' of errors at Microsoft allowed nation-state hackers to access U.S. government emails last year. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2024
Microsoft Copilot for Security brings GenAI to SOC teams
Microsoft's latest AI-powered tool, now generally available, has been beneficial for security teams regarding efficiency, but infosec experts see some room for improvements. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2024
Spyware vendors behind 75% of zero-days targeting Google
Google observed 97 zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in the wild last year, which was more than a 50% increase over the 62 exploited zero-day vulnerabilities tracked in 2022. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2024
Unpatched flaw in Anyscale's Ray AI framework under attack
Oligo Security researchers say thousands of Ray servers have been compromised through the flaw, but Anyscale said it has received no reports of exploitation. Continue Reading