Arctic Wolf this week revealed it has acquired the Cyclance endpoint security platform from Blackberry for $160 million. The post Arctic Wolf Acquires Cylance Endpoint Security Platform to Further AI Ambitions appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Understanding Zero Trust Security in the World of Cybersecurity
When it comes to cybersecurity, the landscape is constantly evolving. With advanced threats and the latest security exploits becoming more sophisticated, it is crucial for organizations to stay ahead of the game. One approach that is gaining traction in the cybersecurity world is the concept of zero trust security. Zero trust security is a security…
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Enhancing Security with Advanced Threat Protection and Zero Trust Security
As technology continues to advance, so do the threats to our online security. Cybersecurity is a critical issue that affects individuals, businesses, and governments alike. In order to protect against the latest security exploits and advanced threats, it is essential to implement a comprehensive security strategy that includes elements such as zero trust security, authentication,…
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The Importance of Zero Trust Security in Today’s Cyber World
In today’s digital age, where advanced threats and the latest security exploits are constantly evolving, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more crucial. One approach that has gained traction in recent years is the concept of zero trust security. Zero trust security is based on the principle of never trusting, always verifying.…
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Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Defense with Advanced Security Measures
As technology continues to advance rapidly, the threat landscape in the digital world has become increasingly sophisticated. Organizations of all sizes are facing advanced threats that can compromise their sensitive data and disrupt their operations. In order to protect against these threats, it is crucial to implement robust cybersecurity measures that can help mitigate the…
Encryption, Malware, Phishing, Exploits, Global Security News
Malware targets Mac users by using Apple’s security tool
A variant of the Banshee macOS infostealer was seen duping detection systems with new string encryption copied from Apple’s in-house algorithm. A Check Point research, which caught the variant after two months of successful evasion, said threat actors distributed Banshee using phishing websites and fake GitHub repositories, often impersonating popular software like Google Chrome, Telegram,…
Cyberattacks, Security, Vulnerabilities, Exploits, Global Security News
China-linked hackers target Japan’s national security and high-tech industries
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) and the National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) have exposed a long-running cyber espionage campaign, “MirrorFace” (also known as Earth Kasha), allegedly linked to China. The campaign, operational since 2019, has targeted Japanese organizations, businesses, and individuals, primarily to exfiltrate sensitive data related to national security…
Enterprise Buyer’s Guides, Incident Response, Unified Threat Management, Global Security News
SOAR buyer’s guide: 11 security orchestration, automation, and response products — and how to choose
Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) has undergone a major transformation in the past few years. Features in each of the words in its description that were once exclusive to SOAR have bled into other tools. For example, responses can be found now in endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. Orchestration is now a joint…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Meet the WAF Squad | Impart Security
Introduction Web applications and APIs are critical parts of your attack surface, but managing WAFs has never been easy. False positives, rule tuning, risks of production outages, and log analysis – all of this work has made WAF historically difficult to operationalize. Well, that time is over. Meet Impart’s WAF Squad – a five-member squad…
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Enhancing Cybersecurity with Zero Trust Security
Cybersecurity has become an increasingly pressing issue in today’s digital age, with advanced threats and the latest security exploits constantly posing risks to organizations and individuals. As such, implementing a robust security strategy is essential to safeguarding sensitive information and preventing cyber attacks. One approach that has gained traction in recent years is the concept…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News
Cross-Domain Attacks: A Growing Threat to Modern Security and How to Combat Them
In the past year, cross-domain attacks have gained prominence as an emerging tactic among adversaries. These operations exploit weak points across multiple domains – including endpoints, identity systems and cloud environments – so the adversary can infiltrate organizations, move laterally and evade detection. eCrime groups like SCATTERED SPIDER and North Korea-nexus adversaries such as FAMOUS
Careers, Certifications, IT Skills, Security, Exploits, Global Security News
12 best entry-level cybersecurity certifications
A UC Berkeley professor recently made headlines when he stated that even his computer science graduates with a perfect 4.0 grade point average were failing to land jobs. Such is the labor market in the AI era. With AI coding assistants in wide use, junior developer roles are in jeopardy. The same may soon be…
Top ~100 Open Source Security Tools
Explore the ultimate guide to the top 100 open-source security tools on Geek-Guy.com! Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional or an enthusiast, this comprehensive list offers powerful tools to enhance your digital defenses. Dive into detailed reviews, features, and expert insights to fortify your cybersecurity arsenal with the best open-source software available. Stay ahead of threats…
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The Importance of Zero Trust Security in Today’s Cyber Threat Landscape
In today’s digital age, the importance of security in protecting valuable data and information cannot be overstated. With the rise of advanced threats and the constant evolution of security exploits, it is crucial for organizations to adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity. One such approach that has gained traction in recent years is zero trust…
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Understanding the Fundamentals of Zero Trust Security in Cybersecurity
With the increasing prevalence of advanced threats and the constant evolution of security exploits, organizations are facing unprecedented challenges in safeguarding their digital assets. In today’s digital landscape, traditional security measures such as firewalls and encryption are no longer sufficient to protect against the sophisticated tactics employed by cybercriminals. This has led to the rise…
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Understanding the Importance of Zero Trust Security in Today’s Cyber Landscape
In today’s digital age, the threat of cyber attacks and security breaches looms larger than ever before. With the rise of advanced threats and the constant evolution of security exploits, it has become imperative for organizations to take a proactive approach to safeguarding their digital assets. One of the most effective strategies in modern cybersecurity…
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Understanding the Latest Trends in Cybersecurity
As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has become more critical than ever before. In today’s digital landscape, organizations are constantly facing advanced threats and security exploits that can compromise their sensitive data and systems. It is essential for businesses to stay ahead of the curve and…
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Understanding Advanced Threats in Cybersecurity: The Importance of Zero Trust Security
In today’s digital age, security threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. From the latest security exploits to advanced malware and ransomware attacks, organizations are facing a growing number of challenges when it comes to protecting their sensitive data and systems. One approach that is gaining traction in the cybersecurity world is the concept…
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Understanding Advanced Threats and Zero Trust Security in Cybersecurity
Security in today’s digital world is more important than ever before. With the rise of advanced threats and the constant evolution of security exploits, organizations must stay vigilant in protecting their sensitive data and systems. This is where concepts like zero trust security come into play. Zero trust is a security model that assumes no…
GeekGuyBlog
Understanding Zero Trust Security in the World of Cybersecurity
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive data has become more critical than ever. With advanced threats constantly emerging, organizations must stay ahead of the curve to safeguard their assets from the latest security exploits. One approach gaining traction in the cybersecurity realm is the concept…
GeekGuyBlog
Exploring the World of Cybersecurity: Understanding Advanced Threats and Zero Trust Security
Security in the digital world has become more critical than ever, with the rise of advanced threats and the constant evolution of cybersecurity measures to combat them. In this article, we will delve into the latest security exploits and the concept of zero trust security, along with key components such as Authentication, Authorization, and Access…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
Vectra AI, Lumifi Partner to Enhance XDR Security and SOC Operations
Vectra AI, a vendor of AI-driven extended detection and response (XDR) has partnered with managed detection and response (MDR) provider Lumifi to bring Vectra AI’s platform to Lumifi customers. Randy Schirman, channel chief of Vectra AI, and David Norlin, CTO at Lumifi spoke with Channel Insider to share more about why and how their partnership…
Global Security News, IT Strategy, Security
Top security solutions being piloted today — and how to do it right
Ask almost any CISO and they will tell you the security landscape just keeps getting more complex. New products arise, technology categories blur, vendors gobble up competitors or venture into adjacent markets, and every once in a while a seismic advance like generative AI comes along to shake up everything. But with threat vectors constantly…
Configuration Management, Security Practices, Security Software, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Exploits, Global Security News
Top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations: Nail the setup to avoid attacks
While cybersecurity headlines are often dominated by the latest zero-day or notable vulnerability in a vendor’s software/product or open-source software library, the reality is that many significant data breaches have been and will continue to be due to misconfigurations. To underscore the serious of this issue, the US National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity…
Cloud Security, Enterprise Buyer’s Guides, Exploits, Global Security News
Cloud Access Security Broker – ein Kaufratgeber
Lesen Sie, worauf es bei der Wahl eines Cloud Access Security Broker ankommt – und welche Anbieter was genau zu bieten haben. Jack the sparow | shutterstock.com Ein Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) sitzt zwischen Enterprise-Endpunkten und Cloud-Ressourcen und fungiert dabei als eine Art Monitoring-Gateway. Eine CASB-Lösung: gewährt Einblicke in Benutzeraktivitäten in der Cloud, setzt…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Stop pushing bad WAF rules | Impart Security
Ever push a bad WAF rule? It’s the worst. For most WAF users, the number one fear isn’t that the WAF is going to get bypassed. It’s that a bad WAF rule will cause an outage. Impart Security is excited to release the WAF Rule Canary Tests to solve this problem. Designed for cloud security engineers focused on…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Stop pushing bad WAF rules | Impart Security
Ever push a bad WAF rule? It’s the worst. For most WAF users, the number one fear isn’t that the WAF is going to get bypassed. It’s that a bad WAF rule will cause an outage. Impart Security is excited to release the WAF Rule Canary Tests to solve this problem. Designed for cloud security engineers focused on…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Stop pushing bad WAF rules | Impart Security
Ever push a bad WAF rule? It’s the worst. For most WAF users, the number one fear isn’t that the WAF is going to get bypassed. It’s that a bad WAF rule will cause an outage. Impart Security is excited to release the WAF Rule Canary Tests to solve this problem. Designed for cloud security engineers focused on…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
API Security is Not a Problem You Can Solve at the Edge
In today’s interconnected digital ecosystems, traditional security mechanisms like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), API gateways, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) act as enforcement points. Think of them as bouncers at the entrance of a high-profile nightclub—they decide who gets in and who doesn’t. However, relying solely on these edge solutions to secure APIs is like…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
API Security is Not a Problem You Can Solve at the Edge
In today’s interconnected digital ecosystems, traditional security mechanisms like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), API gateways, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) act as enforcement points. Think of them as bouncers at the entrance of a high-profile nightclub—they decide who gets in and who doesn’t. However, relying solely on these edge solutions to secure APIs is like…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
API Security is Not a Problem You Can Solve at the Edge
In today’s interconnected digital ecosystems, traditional security mechanisms like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), API gateways, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) act as enforcement points. Think of them as bouncers at the entrance of a high-profile nightclub—they decide who gets in and who doesn’t. However, relying solely on these edge solutions to secure APIs is like…
Cyber security threats, Cyber security tips, Data Security, Global Security News
Cybersecurity Risks of Rushing into Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is the buzzword of the decade. Businesses are racing to modernize their operations, adopt cloud technologies, and embrace automation. It’s an exciting time, no doubt, but in the rush to stay ahead, have you considered the cybersecurity risks that come with it? While digital transformation offers numerous benefits—efficiency, scalability, and improved customer experiences—rushing…
Exploits, Global Security News
People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of State Security APT40 Tradecraft in Action
Overview Background This advisory, authored by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK), the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS),…
business, channel, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
WatchGuard to Acquire ActZero to Boost MDR Services
Network security solutions provider WatchGuard has announced the acquisition of ActZero, a leading provider of managed detection and response (MDR) services, with proactive, rapid, and automated threat response, and cross-platform AI-driven threat analysis designed to outpace threats at machine speed. In a press release, WatchGuard said that the acquisition will assist the organization with expanding…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, services, Tech Analysis
What Top Technologies IT Leaders Want From Solution Providers in 2025
Now that we’ve turned the page over to the new year, organizations will begin to set their sights on what technologies and services they should prioritize this year. Enterprises must deliver successful digital initiatives while navigating budget constraints. According to Gartner’s 2025 CIO Agenda, CIOs should aim to “grow the digital vanguard by making it…
Cyberattacks, Hacking, Security, Exploits, Global Security News
Top 12 ways hackers broke into your systems in 2024
In 2024, hackers had a field day finding sneaky ways into systems — from convincing phishing scams that played on human curiosity to brutal software flaws that exposed gaps in tech upkeep. It was a year of clever breaches, showing just how wide the gap is between user habits and security practices. “While every year…
Best of 2024, Blog, Global Security News, Topic
Best of 2024: The Best SIEM Tools To Consider in 2024
What is a SIEM? SIEM solutions enable enterprises to monitor and analyze security-related data from a variety of sources, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and endpoint security devices. By collecting and analysing this data, companies can spot patterns that may signal a security breach, allowing them to take quick and appropriate action to…
business, channel, Global Security News, Managed Services, services
IT Channel Roundup: Key December Mergers & Acquisitions
As we trend towards the end of the year, the IT channel has continued its push of acquisitions to grow its service offerings and provide for more customers. Channel Insider has been keeping track of major moves within the ecosystem and the varying factors that have driven recent M&As in the MSP industry. Let’s take…
Arctic Wolf, BlackBerry Cylance, Global Security News, Money
Arctic Wolf acquires Cylance from BlackBerry for $160 million
Minnesota-based Arctic Wolf, a cybersecurity operations firm, announced an agreement Monday to acquire BlackBerry’s Cylance business for $160 million, a stark drop from the $1.4 billion BlackBerry initially paid to acquire the startup in 2018. Arctic Wolf is integrating Cylance’s AI-powered endpoint security technology into its platform to broaden its security solutions. With this acquisition,…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Arctic Wolf and BlackBerry announce acquisition agreement for Cylance
Arctic Wolf to enhance its Security Operations Aurora Platform with best-in-class endpoint prevention, detection, and response COMPANY NEWS: Two global leaders in security software and services have announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Arctic Wolf to acquire BlackBerry’s Cylance® endpoint security assets.
Endpoint Protection, Security Software, Global Security News
XDR provider Arctic Wolf buys BlackBerry’s Cylance suite
US provider Arctic Wolf has struck a deal to buy BlackBerry’s Cylance endpoint security suite, which it will integrate into its Aurora extended detection and response (XDR) platform. Arctic Wolf said this morning that if the deal is approved by regulators, the company will be able to offer one of the largest open XDR security…
Global Security News, Mobile Security
BlackBerry’s Critical Communications: The Triple Shield Available to Safeguard Organizations and Governments
From major IT outages and cyberattacks crippling critical infrastructure, to extreme weather testing global resilience, organizations face a relentless barrage of security and communications challenges, with the potential to also impact human safety. Against this backdrop, BlackBerry has emerged as the market leader in innovative technologies that don’t just respond to and manage crises and…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
SonicWall Partners with CrowdStrike to Protect SMBs with New MDR Offering
Recently, SonicWall announced that it would be partnering with CrowdStrike to deliver a new Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offering to bring enterprise-grade security to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). SonicWall and CrowdStrike bring together services and products SonicWall’s trusted Managed Security Services (MSS) combines with CrowdStrike’s Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities from the…
Global Security News, secops, Security Bloggers Network, security-operation-center, SOC
New Paper: “Future of SOC: Transform the ‘How’” (Paper 5)
After a long, long, long writing effort … eh … break, we are ready with our 5th Deloitte and Google Cloud Future of the SOC paper “Future of SOC: Transform the ‘How’.” As a reminder (and I promise you do need it; it has been years…), the previous 4 papers are: “New Paper: “Future of the SOC: Evolution or…
Global Security News
Hands-On Walkthrough: Microsegmentation For all Users, Workloads and Devices by Elisity
Network segmentation remains a critical security requirement, yet organizations struggle with traditional approaches that demand extensive hardware investments, complex policy management, and disruptive network changes. Healthcare and manufacturing sectors face particular challenges as they integrate diverse endpoints – from legacy medical devices to IoT sensors – onto their production networks.
business, channel, channel business model, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, MSPs, MSSPs, Partners, Security
Managed Patch Management: An Opportunity for MSPs
There are various methods to protect against unauthorized access to your company’s networks, and patch management is a simple way to address security vulnerabilities or bugs in the system. Maintaining network security through updates and patches can improve your customers’ experience with their technology, and ensure your services remain valuable to the businesses that you…
Cyberattacks, Security, Europe, Global Security News
SquareX Researchers Expose OAuth Attack on Chrome Extensions Days Before Major Breach
SquareX, an industry-first Browser Detection and Response (BDR) solution, leads the way in browser security. About a week ago, SquareX reported large-scale attacks targeting Chrome Extension developers aimed at taking over the Chrome Extension from the Chrome Store. On December 25th, 2024, a malicious version of Cyberhaven’s browser extension was published on the Chrome Store that…
CSO and CISO, Data and Information Security, Security Practices, Storage Security, Global Security News
Data protection challenges abound as volumes surge and threats evolve
In the global digital economy, data is the most important asset organizations must protect from theft and damage. CISOs are fundamentally guardians of that asset, obligated to keep it secure and available to relevant users when and where they need it. “Every company has become a data company in this day and age; even if…
Communications Security, Hacker Groups, Telecommunications Industry, Windows Security, Global Security News
How are you securing your communications in the wake of the Volt Typhoon revelations?
The FBI recently released information that text messages between Apple and Android texting systems were insecure and that attackers could listen in and access those communications, more fallout from the revelation that a Chinese-affiliated threat actor had breached telecommunications companies. The announcement that the group known as Salt Typhoon had compromised networks of major global…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Vulnerabilities
Top 7 zero-day exploitation trends of 2024
Zero-day vulnerabilities saw big growth once again in 2024. With no patch available, zero-day flaws give attackers a significant jump on cybersecurity defense teams, making them a critical weapon for attacking enterprise systems. But while all zero-days are essential for CISOs and their team to be aware of, and for vendors to remedy in a…
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Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm
Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix, a powerful commercial web app vulnerability scanner, new research finds. The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security, Security Operations Center
From reactive to proactive: Redefining incident response with unified, cloud-native XDR
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity is a constant game of cat and mouse. The average security operations center (SOC) team receives 4,484 alerts every day and can spend up to 3 hours manually triaging to understand which signals represent a genuine threat and which are just noise. However, this model traps SOCs in…
Global Security News, Security
Don’t overlook these key SSE components
Security service edge (SSE) has emerged as a hot topic in the networking and security markets because it provides cloud-delivered security to protect access to websites and applications. This is key for the work-from-anywhere approach enterprises adopted during the pandemic and maintained as hybrid work became the norm. SSE is also a prevalent subject because…
Exploits, Global Security News, Uncategorized
Clop is back to wreak havoc via vulnerable file-transfer software
In what we can assure you is a new cybersecurity incident despite sounding incredibly similar to incidents of past notoriety: threat actors tied to a notorious ransomware and extortion group have exploited file-transfer software to carry out attacks. Clop has claimed responsibility for attacks tied to vulnerabilities in software made by Cleo, an Illinois-based IT…
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News
DORA steht vor der Tür
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Cloud Security, Exploits, Global Security News
Catching the ghost in the machine: Adapting threat detection to cloud speed
The rapid adoption of cloud technology has transformed how businesses operate, offering scalability, agility, and opportunities for innovation. However, this transformation has also introduced a profound challenge: the “ghost in the machine”—elusive and dynamic threats that exploit the complexity and scale of cloud environments to remain hidden, evading traditional detection methods and posing significant risks…
Global Security News, Mobile Security
The Hidden Risks of Mobile Calls and Messages: Why End-to-End Encryption is Just the Starting Line
The recent breaches of sovereign telecom networks in the United States, underscores how highly connected but fragmented public networks are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. Another rising concern is the blind trust organizations and individuals put into consumer-grade messaging apps such as WhatsApp to share government and commercially-sensitive information. Some of the biggest risks concerning…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
WatchGuard CISO on What MSPs Need to Know to Stay Secure in 2025
Security vendor WatchGuard has deep channel connections and years of expertise in network security, endpoint protection, and other specialties. WatchGuard Chief Information Security Officer Corey Nachreiner spoke with Channel Insider to discuss the emerging technology and impending threats MSPs must consider for themselves and their clients as the calendar turns to a new year. Supporting…
Exploits, Global Security News, Vulnerabilities, Zero-day vulnerability
Attackers exploit zero-day RCE flaw in Cleo managed file transfer
Security researchers have warned about in-the-wild attacks that exploit a remote code execution vulnerability in managed file transfer (MFT) solutions developed by enterprise software vendor Cleo Communications.The impacted products include the latest versions of Cleo LexiCom, Cleo VLTrader and Cleo Harmony, with experts advising to temporarily disconnect these systems from the internet until a patch…
Data and Information Security, Endpoint Protection, Malware, Exploits, Global Security News
Attackers can abuse the Windows UI Automation framework to steal data from apps
An accessibility feature built into Windows to facilitate the use of computers by people with disabilities can be abused by malware to steal data from other applications or control them in malicious ways that evades detection by most endpoint protection systems. The Windows UI Automation framework has existed since the days of Windows XP and…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News, Technology
How to Protect Yourself From the Salt Typhoon Hack, No Matter What the FBI Says
Hackers have gained sweeping access to U.S. text messages and phone calls — and in response, the FBI is falling back on the same warmed-over, bad advice about encryption that it has trotted out for years. In response to the Salt Typhoon hack, attributed to state-backed hackers from China, the bureau is touting the long-debunked…
Generative AI, Security, Global Security News
The imperative for governments to leverage genAI in cyber defense
In an era where cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, the need for robust cyber defense mechanisms has never been more critical. Sixty-two percent of all cyberattacks focus on public sector organizations directly and indirectly. Nation-state actors, equipped with generative artificial intelligence (genAI) sophisticated tools and techniques, pose significant threats to national security,…
Uncategorized
New Malware Technique Could Exploit Windows UI Framework to Evade EDR Tools
A newly devised technique leverages a Windows accessibility framework called UI Automation (UIA) to perform a wide range of malicious activities without tipping off endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. “To exploit this technique, a user must be convinced to run a program that uses UI Automation,” Akamai security researcher Tomer Peled said in a…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
GoTo Adds AI Capabilities Plus Automation, Management to Resolve & Rescue
Communications and IT management vendor GoTo announced additions to the GoTo Resolve and LogMeIn Rescue solutions aimed at streamlining IT processes. The solutions now include enhanced AI capabilities, streamlined IT workflows, and improvements to device management tools. “At GoTo, we’re committed to delivering innovative IT management and support solutions that empower teams to work smarter,”…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
GoTo Adds AI Capabilities Plus Automation, Management to Resolve & Rescue
Communications and IT management vendor GoTo announced additions to the GoTo Resolve and LogMeIn Rescue solutions aimed at streamlining IT processes. The solutions now include enhanced AI capabilities, streamlined IT workflows, and improvements to device management tools. “At GoTo, we’re committed to delivering innovative IT management and support solutions that empower teams to work smarter,”…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
GoTo Adds AI Capabilities Plus Automation, Management to Resolve & Rescue
Communications and IT management vendor GoTo announced additions to the GoTo Resolve and LogMeIn Rescue solutions aimed at streamlining IT processes. The solutions now include enhanced AI capabilities, streamlined IT workflows, and improvements to device management tools. “At GoTo, we’re committed to delivering innovative IT management and support solutions that empower teams to work smarter,”…
Global Security News
2023 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities
Summary The following cybersecurity agencies coauthored this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (hereafter collectively referred to as the authoring agencies): United States: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and National Security Agency (NSA) Australia: Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Canada: Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) New…
Europe, Global Security News
Russian Military Cyber Actors Target US and Global Critical Infrastructure
Summary The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and National Security Agency (NSA) assess that cyber actors affiliated with the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) 161st Specialist Training Center (Unit 29155) are responsible for computer network operations against global targets for the purposes of espionage, sabotage, and reputational…
Exploits, Global Security News
#StopRansomware: RansomHub Ransomware
Summary Note: This joint Cybersecurity Advisory is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors. These #StopRansomware advisories include recently and historically observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to help organizations protect against ransomware. Visit stopransomware.gov to see…
Exploits, Global Security News
#StopRansomware: RansomHub Ransomware
Summary Note: This joint Cybersecurity Advisory is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors. These #StopRansomware advisories include recently and historically observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to help organizations protect against ransomware. Visit stopransomware.gov to see…
Global Security News, North America
Enhancing Cyber Resilience: Insights from CISA Red Team Assessment of a US Critical Infrastructure Sector Organization
Executive Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) conducted a red team assessment (RTA) at the request of a critical infrastructure organization. During RTAs, CISA’s red team simulates real-world malicious cyber operations to assess an organization’s cybersecurity detection and response capabilities. In coordination with the assessed organization, CISA is releasing this Cybersecurity Advisory to…
Exploits, Global Security News
North Korea Cyber Group Conducts Global Espionage Campaign to Advance Regime’s Military and Nuclear Programs
Summary The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the following authoring partners are releasing this Cybersecurity Advisory to highlight cyber espionage activity associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB) 3rd Bureau based in Pyongyang and Sinuiju: U.S. Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…
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CISA Red Team’s Operations Against a Federal Civilian Executive Branch Organization Highlights the Necessity of Defense-in-Depth
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In early 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) conducted a SILENTSHIELD red team assessment against a Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) organization. During SILENTSHIELD assessments, the red team first performs a no-notice, long-term simulation of nation-state cyber operations. The team mimics the techniques, tradecraft, and behaviors of sophisticated threat actors and…