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Microsoft Power Pages vulnerability exploited in the wild
The high-severity privilege escalation flaw in Microsoft's website building application was disclosed and patched last week.
By Rob Wright • Feb. 24, 2025 -
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Cisco: Salt Typhoon used new custom malware in telecom attacks
The China-backed hackers used compromised credentials to gain initial access to Cisco devices.
By Rob Wright • Updated Feb. 21, 2025 -
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An esclation of cyber risks facing businesses and government has made cyber resilience a major priority.
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US authorities warn Ghost ransomware leverages older CVEs
The China-linked threat group has targeted critical infrastructure providers in more than 70 countries.
By David Jones • Feb. 20, 2025 -
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Proof-of-concept exploit released for 4 Ivanti vulnerabilities
Critical flaws in Ivanti Endpoint Manager were initially disclosed and patched last month.
By Rob Wright • Updated Feb. 20, 2025 -
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Ransomware gangs shifting tactics to evade enterprise defenses
Threat actors adapted to improved threat detection, law enforcement actions, new Huntress research finds.
By Rob Wright • Feb. 12, 2025 -
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Microsoft warns 3K exposed ASP.NET machine keys at risk of weaponization
An unknown threat actor recently used an exposed key for code injection cyberattacks.
By Rob Wright • Feb. 7, 2025 -
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Suspected botnet targets edge devices using brute force attacks
Researchers warn of a surge in attempted logins targeting devices from SonicWall, Palo Alto Networks and others.
By David Jones • Feb. 7, 2025 -
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Hackers deployed web shells, exploited public-facing applications in Q4
A Cisco Talos report also indicated a sharp increase in remote access tools being leveraged in ransomware.
By David Jones • Feb. 6, 2025 -
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State-linked hackers deploy macOS malware in fake job interview campaign
Actors linked to North Korea bypassed Apple security using malware called FlexibleFerret.
By Robert Wright, Contributing Reporter • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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HPE probes hacker claim involving trove of sensitive company data
The vendor said it has no immediate evidence of operational impacts or compromised customer data.
By David Jones • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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Treasury Department issues sanctions linked to cyber intrusions, telecom attacks
The Office of Foreign Assets Control took measures against a state-linked hacker and a Shanghai-based cybersecurity firm in response to the recent attacks against critical infrastructure in the U.S.
By David Jones • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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Blue Yonder investigating Clop ransomware threat linked to exploited Cleo CVEs
The financially-motivated hacker was previously linked to the mass exploitation of critical vulnerabilities in MOVEit file-transfer software.
By David Jones • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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Cyberattacks, tech disruption rank as top threats to business growth
Two in five executives view data breaches and leaks as the most financially burdensome man-made threats, a Chubb study found.
By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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US Treasury office sanctions firm connected to state-sponsored Flax Typhoon threat group
A Beijing-based cybersecurity company, Integrity Technology Group Inc., is linked to years of exploitation activity targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.
By David Jones • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Rhode Island officials warn residents as ransomware group threatens social services data leak
The personal data of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable residents is at risk after a threat group attacked a state social services database.
By David Jones • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ImprivataFrontline workforce tech predictions for 2025: A new era of efficiency and security
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By Joel Burleson-Davis, SVP Worldwide Engineering, Cyber • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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FBI, CISA warn of heightened risk of BEC attacks during holiday season
Authorities encouraged prompt reporting, which can help recover stolen payments.
By David Jones • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Center for Internet SecurityCountering multidimensional threats: lessons learned from the 2024 election
In 2024, election officials and law enforcement shared intelligence closely to counter complex threats.
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Sponsored by ImprivataThe company you keep: your most trusted vendor could be your biggest security risk
Your trusted vendor might be your biggest security risk. Learn how to mitigate third-party threats.
By Joel Burleson-Davis, SVP Worldwide Engineering, Cyber, Imprivata • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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AI increases fraud risk, fintechs say
Financial firms monitor for fraud by looking for unusual activity, but an artificial intelligence model can be trained to transact like a real person.
By Patrick Cooley • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Enterprise executives cite AI-assisted attacks as top emerging risk, Gartner finds
The analyst firm’s survey underscores growing concern about potential, yet unrealized, scenarios involving AI’s potential role in attacks.
By Matt Kapko • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Iran-linked attackers hit critical infrastructure with brute force
CISA and the FBI warn healthcare, government, IT and other sectors of password spraying and multifactor authentication push bombing.
By Matt Kapko • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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State CISOs up against a growing threat environment with minimal funding, report finds
A report by Deloitte and NASCIO warns that states do not have the resources necessary to fight state-backed and criminal threat groups.
By David Jones • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Phishing remains cloud intrusion tactic of choice for threat groups
The long-lasting effectiveness and success of phishing campaigns underscores the most central challenge in cybersecurity — people are the weakest link.
By Matt Kapko • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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CISA again raises alarm on hacktivist threat to water utilities
The alert comes just days after an attack against a water treatment facility in Kansas.
By David Jones • Sept. 26, 2024
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