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GitLab Releases Updates to Address Critical Vulnerabilities

Two vulnerabilities are critical, and three others are determined to be of high, medium, and low severity.

https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/gitlab-releases-updates-to-address-critical-vulnerabilities-

CISA Adds 9.8 'Critical' Microsoft SharePoint Bug to its KEV Catalog

It's a tale as old as time: an old, long-since patched vulnerability that remains actively exploited.

https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/cisa-adds-critical-microsoft-sharepoint-bug-kev-catalog

SEC X Account Hack Draws Senate Outrage

Senators from both parties called the Securities and Exchange Commission's lack of MFA "inexcusable" and demand investigation into the regulator's cybersecurity lapse.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/sec-x-account-crypto-hack-draws-senate-ire-

Hyundai MEA X Account Hacked, Followed by Crypto Promotion

Attackers hit more X accounts to promote Overworld Bitcoin registration.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/hyundai-mea-x-account-hacked-spreads-cryptocurrency-promotion

Cybersecurity Incidents Consistently Increase in UAE

Malicious insider threats are increasingly becoming a cause for concern among businesses in the United Arab Emirates.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/cybersecurity-incidents-consistently-increase-in-uae

Your Cybersecurity Budget Is a Horse's Rear End

Are historical budget constraints limiting your cybersecurity program? Don't let old saws hold you back. It's time to revisit your budget with revolutionary future needs front of mind.

https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/your-cybersecurity-budget-is-horses-rear-end

Taking a Page From Data Scientists for Better Security

A security data lake approach can help your enterprise get a better handle on the massive proliferation of data.

https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/taking-a-page-from-data-scientists-for-better-security

FBI Warns More Election "Chaos" in 2024

FBI Director Christopher Wray says to have confidence in the American election system but to expect ongoing information warfare, pointing to China as most formidable threat actor.

https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/fbi-warns-more-election-chaos-in-2024

The Future of IT: Info-Tech LIVE 2024 Conference Announced for September

Info-Tech Research Group has announced the return of Info-Tech LIVE for 2024, an event for IT leaders, exhibitors, and media to explore emerging technology trends and innovative insights.

https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/the-future-of-it-info-tech-live-2024-conference-announced-for-september-

Mandiant, SEC Lose Control of X Accounts Without 2FA

Crypto hacks on Mandiant and SEC X accounts are the predictable result of the social media platform's upcharge for basic cybersecurity protections, experts say.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/mandiant-sec-lose-control-x-accounts-without-2fa

Move Over, APTs: Cybercriminals Now Target Critical Infrastructure Too

Danish energy sector attacks attributed to Russia's Sandworm APT turn out to be the work of a new concern: cyber opportunists.

https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/common-cybercriminals-begin-critical-infrastructure-targeting

OpenAI's New GPT Store May Carry Data Security Risks

Third-party developers of custom GPTs (mostly) aren't able to see your chats, but they can access, store, and potentially utilize some other kinds of personal data you share.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/openai-new-gpt-store-data-security-risks

Volt Typhoon Ramps Up Malicious Activity Against Critical Infrastructure

The Chinese state-sponsored APT has compromised as many as 30% of Cisco legacy routers on a SOHO botnet that multiple threat groups use.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/volt-typhoon-ramps-up-malicious-activity-critical-infrastructure

Ivanti Researchers Report Two Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Patches will be available in late January and February, but until then, customers must take mitigation measures.

https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/ivanti-researchers-report-of-two-critical-zero-day-vulnerabilities

UAE Faces Fresh Plague of Phishing Scams, Poisoned Searches

Dubai Police are issuing warnings about highly indexed websites that mimic popular online destinations, like the city's travel card top-up site.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/uae-phishing-scams-poisoned-searches

Fake Recruiters Defraud Facebook Users via Remote-Work Offers

Scammers are targeting multiple brands with "job offers" on Meta's social media platform, that go as far as to offer what look like legitimate job contracts to victims.

https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/fake-recruiters-defraud-facebook-users-remote-work-offers

Anonymous Sudan Launches Cyberattack on Chad Telco

Hacktivists attack infrastructure, including routers, network administration systems, and devices.

https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/anonymous-sudan-launches-cyberattack-on-chad-telco