Recent Security News
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How to Identify a Cyber Adversary: What to Look For
March 14, 2024 at 10:07AM Attributing a cyber incident to a specific threat actor involves multiple factors. Based on the meeting notes, it is clear that attributing a cyber incident to a specific threat actor is a complex task with many factors involved. Full Article
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French unemployment agency data breach impacts 43 million people
March 14, 2024 at 09:37AM France Travail, formerly known as Pôle Emploi, disclosed a cyberattack that compromised personal details of 43 million individuals, including job seekers and individuals with a job candidate profile. The breach exposed sensitive information like full names, dates of birth, and social security numbers. The agency warns of identity theft and…
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Microsoft Copilot for Security Official Launch Date Announced
March 14, 2024 at 09:15AM Microsoft’s Copilot for Security, using generative AI, will be available globally starting April 1, 2024, following an invite-only program. It enhances security professionals’ capabilities by assisting in incident response, threat hunting, posture management, and intelligence collection using natural language interaction. The solution is based on OpenAI architecture with access to…
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Cisco Patches High-Severity IOS RX Vulnerabilities
March 14, 2024 at 09:15AM Cisco announced patches for multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in IOS RX software, addressing DoS and privilege elevation risks. Vulnerabilities include flaws in SSH, line cards with Layer 2 services, and PPPoE termination in ASR 9000 series routers. The fixes are part of the March 2024 IOS RX security advisories bundle, also…
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Nissan confirms ransomware attack exposed data of 100,000 people
March 14, 2024 at 09:08AM Nissan Oceania has disclosed a cyberattack in December 2023, attributed to the Akira ransomware operation, affecting 100,000 people. Stolen data includes personal employee information, government IDs, and other personal details. Nissan plans to notify impacted individuals, offering support services and urging vigilance against potential fraudulent activities. From the meeting notes,…