Recent Security News
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Mandiant’s Twitter account hacked to push cryptocurrency scam
January 3, 2024 at 05:52PM Today, Mandiant’s Twitter account was hijacked by threat actors, who impersonated the Phantom crypto wallet and shared a fraudulent cryptocurrency scam. Mandiant is aware of the incident and is working to resolve it. The attackers rebranded the account and promoted a fake website, posing a phishing threat. The original Mandiant…
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SonicWall Accelerates SASE Offerings; Acquires Proven Cloud Security Provider
January 3, 2024 at 05:19PM SonicWall has acquired Banyan Security, enhancing its cybersecurity solutions by incorporating zero trust security, suited for both large corporations and small businesses transitioning from legacy architectures. The acquisition aligns with SonicWall’s cloud-focused strategy and extends its portfolio to include more flexible and comprehensive offerings. This follows SonicWall’s recent acquisition of…
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SentinelOne to Expand Cloud Security Capabilities With Acquisition of PingSafe
January 3, 2024 at 05:08PM SentinelOne, a leader in AI-powered security, has announced the acquisition of PingSafe to enhance its cloud security capabilities. By integrating PingSafe’s cloud native application protection platform with its own offerings, SentinelOne aims to provide a fully integrated platform for comprehensive cloud security. The acquisition is anticipated to close in the…
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Cybercriminals Flood Dark Web With X (Twitter) Gold Accounts
January 3, 2024 at 05:08PM Cybercriminals are targeting verified “Gold” accounts on X (previously known as Twitter) and selling them on the Dark Web for up to $2,000. CloudSEK researchers have uncovered a surge in these accounts on underground marketplaces, leading to potential risks such as hosting phishing links, launching disinformation campaigns, and financial scams.…