Critical RCE Vulnerability Uncovered in Juniper SRX Firewalls and EX Switches

January 13, 2024 at 06:54AM Juniper Networks released updates to fix a critical remote code execution vulnerability in its SRX Series firewalls and EX Series switches, tracked as CVE-2024-21591 with a CVSS score of 9.8. The flaw can allow attackers to cause Denial-of-Service or Remote Code Execution, affecting specific Junos OS versions. Juniper also resolved … Read more

FBI Warns More Election “Chaos” in 2024

January 12, 2024 at 08:51AM FBI Director Christopher Wray and NSA Director Gen. Paul Nakasone highlighted the resilience of the election defense system against illegal interference. They warned about potential chaos caused by foreign adversaries using misinformation and cyber attacks. China was emphasized as a major threat in cyber warfare, with the US focusing on … Read more

Trend Micro Defends FIFA World Cup from Cyber Threats

January 12, 2024 at 12:11AM Trend Micro collaborated with INTERPOL to defend the FIFA World Cup, monitoring and reporting on potential cyber threats. They proactively identified and shared detections of malicious websites and scams, such as fake ticket sales, streaming sites, survey scams, and crypto scamming. Trend Micro aims to continue making the digital world … Read more

Cyber insurance requirements: What’s in store for 2024

January 12, 2024 at 12:11AM In 2024, cyber insurance requirements are set to evolve, reflecting the changing threat landscape and increasing data breach costs. Predictions include a shift towards modern attack surface management, prioritization of vulnerabilities, limited coverage for manufacturing breaches, and mandatory incident response plans. Providers emphasize adaptability in the face of evolving regulations … Read more

Build Cyber Resilience with Distributed Energy Systems

January 11, 2024 at 01:06PM The research by Trend Micro focuses on assessing the security vulnerabilities in Distributed Energy Generation (DEG) systems, particularly in solar devices. The study found significant concerns in communication modules and inverters, including issues with passwords, remote shutdown, firmware updates, and data sovereignty. These vulnerabilities pose risks to energy grid stability … Read more

Hospitals Must Treat Patient Data and Health With Equal Care

January 11, 2024 at 10:36AM Hospitals, being custodians of highly sensitive patient data, are prime targets for cyberattacks. The healthcare industry, a gold mine of personal data, faces an 88% likelihood of cyber assaults. Data breaches result in financial losses and reputational damage, necessitating hospitals to fortify their cybersecurity measures and cultivate a culture of … Read more

Infoseccers think attackers backed by China are behind Ivanti zero-day exploits

January 11, 2024 at 10:28AM Chinese nation-state attackers have been exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti’s security products, particularly affecting Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) and Policy Secure. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has advised users to apply the current workaround. Ivanti’s patches for the vulnerabilities are staggered, and organizations are urged to … Read more

Adapting Security to Protect AI/ML Systems

January 10, 2024 at 01:09PM AI/ML libraries increase attack surfaces, requiring advanced security measures beyond traditional IT capabilities. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that AI/ML libraries create larger attack surfaces, and traditional IT security lacks some essential capabilities to protect them effectively. Full Article

Who Is Behind Pro-Ukrainian Cyberattacks on Iran?

January 10, 2024 at 10:07AM Ukrainian cyberattacks against Iranian targets raise questions about a potential new trend. Based on the meeting notes, the question being posed is whether the recent Ukrainian cyberattacks against Iranian targets are a temporary anomaly or the start of a new pattern or trend. This question appears to be seeking an … Read more

Path Traversal Bug Besets Popular Kyocera Office Printers

January 9, 2024 at 04:27PM A printer bug in unsegmented IT networks has the potential to cause severe issues. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that there is a concern about the potential impact of a printer bug in IT networks that lack proper segmentation. This suggests the possibility of significant consequences stemming from … Read more