Recent Security News
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FBI Warns U.S. Healthcare Sector of Targeted BlackCat Ransomware Attacks
February 28, 2024 at 08:39AM The U.S. government warns of BlackCat ransomware attacks targeting healthcare, offering a $15 million reward for information. Law enforcement’s takedown of BlackCat suffered a setback, leading to attacks on critical infrastructure organizations. Threat actors leverage security flaws in remote access software, impacting compromised organizations globally. Ransomware groups employ sophisticated tactics,…
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US Government Urges Cleanup of Routers Infected by Russia’s APT28
February 28, 2024 at 07:45AM The US government has urged organizations and consumers to clean up their Ubiquiti routers following the dismantling of a botnet utilized by a Russian cyberespionage group known as APT28. The group, also called Fancy Bear, had been using compromised routers for covert operations since 2022, targeting various organizations worldwide. The…
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Is XDR Enough? The Hidden Gaps in Your Security Net
February 28, 2024 at 07:45AM Enterprise networks have evolved significantly, with data and applications now spanning a complex array of multi-cloud, on-premises, and legacy infrastructures. Traditional security tools struggle to provide complete visibility amidst this complexity. Extended detection and response (XDR) aims to address these challenges by offering consolidated visibility and advanced threat detection mechanisms,…
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Chinese Cyberspies Use New Malware in Ivanti VPN Attacks
February 28, 2024 at 07:45AM Mandiant reports that Chinese threat actors have exploited recent Ivanti Connect Secure VPN vulnerabilities, deploying new malware for persistence. Despite patches, attackers continued exploiting a vulnerability, deploying new malware families and demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the appliance to persistently execute backdoors. The threat actor, UNC5325, has been observed exploiting…
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Intel Core Ultra vPro Platform Brings New Security Features
February 28, 2024 at 07:45AM Intel announced new security features with the latest vPro platform and premium Core Ultra processors, including AI capabilities and hardware-based authentication. The Silicon Security Engine secures devices against firmware threats, while Device Health goes beyond Microsoft’s Secured PC Core requirement. Threat Detection Technology now uses NPU-assisted anomaly detection, and Hardware…