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  • Small US Cyber Agencies Are Underfunded & That’s a Problem

    November 20, 2024 at 10:12AM The commentary emphasizes the underfunding of essential U.S. cybersecurity agencies, particularly NIST and the National Vulnerabilities Database (NVD). It argues that inadequate resources jeopardize the nation’s cybersecurity efforts, urging Congress to provide appropriate funding to safeguard critical infrastructure and maintain the U.S.’s status as a cyber superpower. ### Meeting Takeaways:…

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  • ‘Water Barghest’ Sells Hijacked IoT Devices for Proxy Botnet Misuse

    November 20, 2024 at 09:39AM The cybercriminal group “Water Barghest” exploits vulnerabilities in IoT devices to create proxy botnets, already compromising over 20,000 devices. Using automated scripts and proprietary malware, they sell these devices on a residential proxy marketplace. This poses significant security challenges, prompting the need for enhanced IoT protection measures. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1.…

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  • D-Link tells users to trash old VPN routers over bug too dangerous to identify

    November 20, 2024 at 09:38AM D-Link advises owners of older VPN routers to replace their devices due to a serious remote code execution vulnerability. The company won’t issue patches for end-of-life products but offers a 20% discount on a new router. Users are encouraged to update passwords and enable Wi-Fi encryption. ### Meeting Takeaways 1.…

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  • Twine Snags $12M for AI-Powered ‘Digital Employees’ Tech

    November 20, 2024 at 08:59AM SecurityWeek offers comprehensive cybersecurity news and resources, including webcasts, virtual events, and a daily briefing newsletter. Topics covered include malware, data breaches, ransomware, risk management, and more. They also provide insights on industrial cybersecurity and funding in the cybersecurity sector. Subscriptions are available, with an option to unsubscribe. ### Meeting…

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  • Surf Security Adds Deepfake Detection Tool to Enterprise Browser

    November 20, 2024 at 08:52AM SecurityWeek provides comprehensive cybersecurity news, covering various topics such as malware, data breaches, ransomware, and more. They host events, webcasts, and a daily briefing newsletter to keep readers informed on trends and insights. Users can connect, subscribe, or unsubscribe as desired for updates in the cybersecurity landscape. **Meeting Takeaways: SecurityWeek…

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