China’s FortiGate attacks more extensive than first thought

June 12, 2024 at 10:06AM The Netherlands’ cybersecurity agency revealed an extensive Chinese state-sponsored malware attack on FortiGate systems, compromising at least 20,000 units, impacting Western governments, defense companies, and international organizations. Coathanger malware provided persistent access and is distinct from other RATs. Dutch intelligence suspects continued Chinese control over infected systems worldwide, highlighting edge … Read more

Locking down the edge

January 16, 2024 at 03:22PM As operational functions move to distributed sites and devices, edge security becomes a growing concern. Hosting data at edge locations presents increased vulnerabilities, especially in sectors like healthcare and manufacturing. Edge breaches can have severe consequences and require high-level cybersecurity protection. Dell Technologies’ webinar discusses these challenges and proposes a … Read more

Locking down the edge

December 6, 2023 at 11:18AM Edge security challenges are escalating as more functions decentralize, increasing the attack surface at network edges. Sectors like healthcare and energy lack dedicated IT security, risking severe breaches. Dell’s webinar tackles this with a Zero Trust strategy, promoting constant verification and automated protection through its NativeEdge platform. Meeting Takeaways: – … Read more

21 Vulnerabilities Discovered in Crucial IT-OT Connective Routers

November 14, 2023 at 02:41PM Researchers have discovered 21 vulnerabilities in a popular brand of industrial router commonly used in the medical and manufacturing sectors. These vulnerabilities range from design flaws like hardcoded credentials to how the device handles potentially malicious inputs. Attackers who exploit these vulnerabilities can bypass security measures and target critical devices … Read more