Recent Security News
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Microsoft: Hackers target defense firms with new FalseFont malware
December 21, 2023 at 03:30PM Microsoft warns of APT33 Iranian cyber-espionage group using FalseFont backdoor malware to target over 100,000 defense companies globally. Known as Peach Sandstorm, the group has been active since 2013, targeting industries across the US, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. Network defenders are advised to reset credentials and use multi-factor authentication…
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Cisco to Acquire Isovalent, Add eBPF Tech to Cloud Portfolio
December 21, 2023 at 03:27PM Cisco announced the acquisition of Silicon Valley startup Isovalent to bolster its cloud security product portfolio, without disclosing financial terms. Isovalent, which raised $70 million in venture capital, specializes in eBPF open source technology and cloud native solutions for networking and security. The acquisition adds Cilium and Tetragon products to…
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Title insurance giant First American offline after cyberattack
December 21, 2023 at 02:11PM First American Financial Corporation, the second-largest title insurance company in the U.S., experienced a cyberattack, leading to the shutdown of certain systems. This California-based company, with over 21,000 employees and annual revenue of $7.6 billion, faced a $1 million penalty for cybersecurity violations in 2019. Similarly, Fidelity National Financial also…
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Microsoft deprecates Defender Application Guard for some Edge users
December 21, 2023 at 01:14PM Microsoft is deprecating Defender Application Guard and Windows Isolated App Launcher APIs for Edge for Business users. Application Guard uses hardware-based virtualization to isolate and block potential threats, while protecting against malware infections. Users are advised to switch to alternative security measures and to refer to the Microsoft Edge For…