Swiss government websites targeted by pro-Russian hackers following Zelensky's visit to Davos. #Cybersecurity #Hacking #Russia #Ukraine #Government #Cyberattack
Switzerland's National Cyber Security Centre detects and mitigates a cyberattack on government websites linked to Ukrainian President Zelensky's attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos. #Cybersecurity #DDoS #GovernmentWebsites #Zelensky #WEF
The pro-Russian hacker group 'NoName' claims responsibility for the attack, which disrupted access to government ministries and federal offices. #NoName #HackerGroup #Cyberattack #GovernmentWebsites
Switzerland had anticipated an attack and had appropriate security measures in place. #SecurityMeasures #Cybersecurity #Preparedness
The attack follows a previous targeted attack by NoName after Zelensky's remote address to the Swiss parliament. #NoName #Zelensky #SwissParliament #Cyberattack
Switzerland commits to organizing a peace summit to end Russia's war in Ukraine following Zelensky's visit. #PeaceSummit #UkraineWar #Switzerland #Zelensky #Russia
https://www.securityweek.com/swiss-govt-websites-hit-by-pro-russia-hackers-after-zelensky-visit/
Summary: An Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) group with links to Iran's military intelligence has been conducting spear-phishing attacks by impersonating a prominent journalist, targeting individuals involved in Middle Eastern affairs. The attacks, ongoing since November 2023, have targeted high-profile individuals in Belgium, France, Gaza, Israel, the UK, and the US. Microsoft warns that the hackers are skilled social engineers who use legitimate but compromised accounts to send phishing emails and establish trust before delivering malicious content. The hackers have been successful in tricking targets into downloading malicious files.
Hashtags: #IranianAPT #cybersecurity #spearphishing #socialengineering #malware #cyberattacks #Microsoft
Text summary: New York-based vulnerability management firm Vicarius has raised $30 million in a Series B funding round led by Bright Pixel. The funding will be used to accelerate the company's growth and advance Vicarius's AI roadmap. The company provides automated vulnerability management through its vRx product.
Hashtags: #Vicarius #Funding #Cybersecurity #VulnerabilityManagement
https://www.securityweek.com/vulnerability-management-firm-vicarius-raises-30-million/
OpenAI collaborates with NASS to combat misinformation in the 2024 US Presidential Election #OpenAI #NASS #misinformation
OpenAI implements C2PA's digital credentials to prevent deepfakes #OpenAI #C2PA #deepfakes
OpenAI experiments with a provenance classifier for detecting image modifications #OpenAI #provenanceclassifier #imagegenerator
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/openai-combat-misinformation-2024/
Vendor Email Attacks in the Financial Sector surged by 137% in 2023. This was largely due to socially engineered email attacks, with an average of 200 advanced attacks per 1000 mailboxes each week. The peak attack periods occurred in January, September, and December. These attacks involve threat actors impersonating business providers and can result in substantial financial losses for organizations. The financial sector also saw a 71% increase in Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks, where cybercriminals impersonate executives or employees to orchestrate fraud. The sophistication of these attacks poses a significant challenge to security systems and human vigilance. Organizations are adopting sophisticated cloud email security to combat these threats. #VendorEmailAttacks #FinancialSector #SocialEngineering #BusinessEmailCompromise
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/vec-surged-137-financial-sector/
AI, gaming, and FinTech are identified as major cybersecurity threats for kids in 2024. #cybersecurity #AI #gaming #FinTech #kidsafety
The use of AI by kids poses risks of exposure to inappropriate content and security threats to personal data. #AI #cybersecurity #kidssafety
Online gaming presents opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit trust through unmoderated features, leading to potential data extraction or the introduction of malicious files. #onlinegaming #cybersecurity #dataextraction
The FinTech industry for young people introduces financial threats, with cybercriminals targeting children’s trust to obtain sensitive information or execute phishing scams. #FinTech #cybersecurity #phishingscams
The surge in smart home devices raises concerns about compromised cybersecurity, allowing cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities for surveillance or physical attacks. #smarthome #cybersecurity #vulnerabilities
Balancing children's desire for online privacy with effective parental supervision is a key trend in 2024. #kidssafety #onlineprivacy #parentalsupervision
Children seeking unavailable apps outside official stores are at risk of downloading malicious copies. #malware #kidssafety #unavailableapps
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ai-gaming-fintech-kids/
Google Chrome released a security update to fix a zero-day vulnerability that was actively exploited. Hackers take advantage of zero-day flaws to launch undetected attacks. Multiple vulnerabilities, including the zero-day exploit, were identified by cybersecurity researchers. The exploit targets the V8 JavaScript engine. Google has confirmed the active exploitation but hasn't provided details. Users are urged to update their Chrome browser to mitigate the security threat. #Google #Chrome #vulnerability #exploit #cybersecurity
https://cybersecuritynews.com/google-chrome-browser-zero-day-vulnerability/
178,000+ Sonicwall Firewalls Vulnerable to RCE Attacks#Sonicwall #Firewalls #Vulnerability #RCE #Cybersecurity #NetworkSecurity #DataSecurity #CyberAttacks
https://cybersecuritynews.com/sonicwall-firewalls-rce-attack/
GitHub rotated credentials and patched a new bug after a high-severity vulnerability was discovered in December. The bug could have allowed threat actors to access credentials within a production container. Customers using GitHub commit signing key and encryption keys for GitHub Actions, GitHub Codespaces, and Dependabot may need to take additional action. GitHub has released an update to fix the vulnerability on its GitHub Enterprise Server and urges customers to apply the patch. Continuous monitoring of accounts and access controls, along with multi-factor authentication, is crucial for minimizing the attack surface. The cybersecurity landscape of 2023 reveals the top cyber-attacks and the need for patching urgent vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure systems.
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/github-rotates-credentials-patches/
Summary: IoT devices have become popular gifts, but they also come with potential security risks. Some red flags to consider when purchasing IoT devices include the reputation and support of the company, the presence of default passwords that are difficult to change, the frequency and transparency of software updates, and the privacy policy surrounding the data collected by the device. It's important to research the company and understand how your data will be stored and used before purchasing an IoT device.
Hashtags: #IoTsecurity #redflags #privacy #dataprotection #devicequality
Google has released an urgent Chrome browser update to fix high-severity security defects, including a zero-day exploit in the V8 JavaScript engine. The zero-day bug, CVE-2024-0519, is an out-of-bounds memory access issue. There are no details on the attacks using this exploit, and Google reported it anonymously. The update also covers two other high-risk memory safety issues in V8, as well as multiple other fixes. #Google #Chrome #ZeroDay #SecurityUpdate #Vulnerabilities
https://www.securityweek.com/google-warns-of-chrome-browser-zero-day-being-exploited/
Election Security 2024: Biggest Cyber Threats and Practical Solutions. Misinformation and disinformation are the top threats to elections. AI is being used to spread false information. Social media campaigns can influence voters. Governments must protect election technology infrastructure. Cybersecurity tasks should be ongoing processes. The Elections Information Sharing & Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) offers resources. Strengthening trust in elections is a team effort. #ElectionSecurity #CyberThreats #Misinformation #Disinformation #AI #SocialMedia #Cybersecurity #EIISAC #ProtectElections
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/opinions/election-security-2024-biggest/
New tool detects Pegasus and other iOS spyware #iOS #spyware
Kaspersky's GReAT unveils lightweight method to detect iOS spyware #Kaspersky #iOS
Shutdown.log holds potential for identifying infections related to Pegasus, Reign, and Predator #Pegasus #Reign #Predator
Self-check utility developed by Kaspersky to fight against iOS spyware #iOS #spyware
Measures to safeguard against potential iOS spyware attacks: daily reboots, lockdown mode, disable iMessage and FaceTime, prompt iOS updates #iOS #security
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/tool-identifies-pegasus-ios-spyware/
Phemedrone Stealer targets Windows Defender flaw despite patch. Cybersecurity experts discover active exploitation of CVE-2023-36025 vulnerability. Phemedrone Stealer collects data from web browsers and messaging apps. Vulnerability allows attackers to bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings. Malware campaigns incorporate this vulnerability into their attack chains. Attackers use cloud services and URL shorteners to disguise malicious files. Malware achieves persistence through defense evasion techniques. Phemedrone Stealer extracts sensitive information from various applications. Despite patch, threat actors continue to exploit the vulnerability. Organizations urged to update Windows installations promptly. #Phemedrone #WindowsDefender #Cybersecurity #Vulnerability #Malware
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/stealers-target-windows-defender/
1. Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) is a cloud-based security model that replaces traditional firewall solutions.
2. FWaaS providers monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic to protect against cyber threats.
3. Perimeter81, Check Point, Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdSec are among the top FWaaS providers.
4. FWaaS offers features like packet filtering, circuit-level firewalls, proxy servers, and stateful packet inspection.
5. FWaaS can be deployed as part of an infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) or platform-as-a-service (PaaS) model.
6. Each FWaaS provider offers unique features and benefits for network security.
7. The Perimeter81 FWaaS platform provides centralized firewall management, access rights management, and secure remote connections.
8. Check Point NGFWs offer advanced malware prevention, user controls, and intrusion prevention features.
9. Zscaler Internet Access provides cloud-based firewall services, traffic monitoring, and content filtering.
10. Palo Alto Networks' NGFWs utilize advanced traffic identification and threat intelligence technologies.
11. CrowdSec offers server security, IP address intelligence, and community-based threat notifications.
12. FWaaS providers like Sophos, FortiGate, ZoneAlarm, Cisco, and Barracuda also offer reliable firewall solutions.
13. FWaaS providers offer centralized management, security logging, and integration with other security platforms.
14. FWaaS improves network security and scalability for organizations.
15. Choosing the right FWaaS provider depends on the specific needs and requirements of your organization.
#FWaaS #NetworkSecurity #FirewallProviders #CyberSecurity #CloudSecurity #MalwarePrevention #TrafficMonitoring #ThreatIntelligence
https://cybersecuritynews.com/best-firewall-as-a-service-providers/
Hackers are exploiting a Windows Defender SmartScreen flaw to hijack computers. They deceive users and deliver malicious content by creating convincing websites or applications. Social engineering tactics are used to bypass SmartScreen's protection. Cybersecurity researchers have discovered that hackers are actively exploiting this flaw. The flaw allows threat actors to exploit .url files and evade security checks. The hackers use the Control Panel process and PowerShell to execute malware. The malware targets applications and services such as browsers, crypto wallets, and Discord. The connection between open-source malware and public exploits highlights the importance of software updates and robust security solutions. #cybersecurity #malware
https://cybersecuritynews.com/windows-defender-smartscreen-flaw/
#MiraiBotnet #Cybersecurity #InternetSecurity #Botnets #Wired #AndyGreenberg #HistoryOfSecurity
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2024/01/the-story-of-the-mirai-botnet.html
Vulnerabilities in PAX payment terminals allow for hacking and potential execution of arbitrary code. These vulnerabilities can compromise the payment process and allow for modification of transaction data. The vulnerabilities include issues with bootloader downgrade, kernel argument injection, shell command injection, and file overwrite. Patches have been released for all vulnerabilities. #PaymentTerminals #Hacking #Cybersecurity #Vulnerabilities
https://www.securityweek.com/vulnerabilities-expose-pax-payment-terminals-to-hacking/
1. Inferno Drainer impersonated over 100 crypto brands, stealing $80m+ from victims.
2. Fraudsters used phishing sites to trick victims into authorizing fraudulent transactions.
3. Classic social engineering tactics were used to deceive victims.
4. Scammers offered free tokens and rewards as lures.
5. Inferno Drainer operated as a scam-as-a-service for cybercriminals.
6. Users are urged to stay vigilant and report attacks to law enforcement agencies.
7. The dangers of crypto drainers will only increase over time.
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/inferno-drainer-spoofs-100-crypto/
Framework's network was hacked by hackers using a phishing email. The hackers tricked a staff member into revealing customer information. The company is taking steps to address the breach and is urging users to remain vigilant. #cybersecurity #datasecurity