Recent Security News
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In Other News: WEF’s Unsurprising Cybersecurity Findings, KyberSlash Cryptography Flaw
January 12, 2024 at 09:46AM A weekly cybersecurity roundup by SecurityWeek provides a concise compilation of noteworthy stories often overlooked. This week’s round-up includes the WEF’s cybersecurity report, a kyber vulnerability, a self-spreading botnet, Iranian APT attacking Albania, North Korean crypto theft, a new cybersecurity institute, disclosures of vulnerabilities, reports from Cloudflare, and patches for…
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Secure network operations for hybrid working
January 12, 2024 at 09:44AM Webinar on remote working and network security. Remote work is here to stay, but security is crucial. Zscaler offers solutions for secure app access, traffic elimination, issue detection, and cost reduction. Join the webinar on 16 January at 6pm GMT/1pm ET/10am PT to learn more. Sponsored by Zscaler. Register to…
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Nation-State Actors Weaponize Ivanti VPN Zero-Days, Deploying 5 Malware Families
January 12, 2024 at 09:18AM Suspected nation-state actors exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN, deploying multiple malware families to gain backdoor access to devices. The attacks, attributed to a Chinese espionage actor, targeted less than 10 customers and are expected to be highly-targeted. Patches are anticipated on January 22. Mandiant identified the…
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Medusa Ransomware on the Rise: From Data Leaks to Multi-Extortion
January 12, 2024 at 09:18AM The emergence of Medusa ransomware, notorious for targeting various industries, has led to increased activity, including the launch of a data leak site. Victims are given options such as time extension or data deletion, each with a price tag. With a focus on multi-extortion and professional tactics, this highlights the…
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FBI Warns More Election “Chaos” in 2024
January 12, 2024 at 08:51AM FBI Director Christopher Wray and NSA Director Gen. Paul Nakasone highlighted the resilience of the election defense system against illegal interference. They warned about potential chaos caused by foreign adversaries using misinformation and cyber attacks. China was emphasized as a major threat in cyber warfare, with the US focusing on…