Recent Security News
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Iran-Linked IOCONTROL Malware Targets SCADA and Linux-Based IoT Platforms
December 13, 2024 at 07:33AM Iran-affiliated hackers have developed IOCONTROL, a custom malware targeting IoT and operational technology systems in Israel and the U.S. It can compromise various devices like cameras and PLCs, enabling attackers to shut down services and steal data. The malware functions via MQTT and employs advanced evasion tactics. **Meeting Takeaways –…
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How to Generate a CrowdStrike RFM Report With AI in Tines
December 13, 2024 at 07:33AM The Tines library offers free, pre-built workflows for security operations, including an award-winning automated reporting system for CrowdStrike RFM by Tom Power. This workflow streamlines manual processes, saving over 25 hours annually, enhances decision-making, and reduces errors, thereby allowing analysts to focus on critical cybersecurity tasks. ### Meeting Takeaways 1.…
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Rydox Cybercrime Marketplace Disrupted, Administrators Arrested
December 13, 2024 at 07:02AM The US dismantled Rydox, a cybercrime marketplace for stolen personal information, arresting three Kosovo nationals linked to its administration. Active since 2016, Rydox generated over $230,000 in illicit sales. The US seized its domain and cryptocurrency, while the suspects face serious charges, including identity theft and money laundering. ### Meeting…
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Microsoft Patches Vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, Update CatalogÂ
December 13, 2024 at 06:40AM Microsoft has patched two critical vulnerabilities: one in Windows Defender (CVE-2024-49071) related to information disclosure, and another in the Update Catalog (CVE-2024-49147) involving privilege escalation. These issues have been fully mitigated, requiring no action from users. Transparency remains a priority for Microsoft with CVE identifiers. **Meeting Takeaways: Microsoft Vulnerabilities Update**…
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Germany Sinkholes Botnet of 30,000 BadBox-Infected Devices
December 13, 2024 at 06:26AM Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security reported that over 30,000 media devices sold with pre-installed BadBox malware became part of a botnet. The agency has disrupted communication between infected devices and their command servers, advising users to disconnect and scan devices, while working with internet providers to address the issue.…