April 16, 2024 at 07:42AM The article emphasizes the need for careful selection of modeling, preparation, and fortification techniques to counter the wide array of tools that foreign attackers possess. It highlights the complexity of the offenders’ dilemma in the realm of security. It seems like this meeting discussed the challenges posed by foreign attackers … Read more
April 15, 2024 at 03:30PM Cisco warned that a cyberattack on an unnamed telephony supplier compromised Duo MFA SMS message logs, potentially exposing phone numbers, carriers, and metadata. The breach could facilitate phishing and social engineering attacks. The attacker used an employee’s credentials obtained through a phishing attack to access the provider’s systems. Stolen logs … Read more
April 15, 2024 at 10:58AM Hackers breached a telephony provider used by Cisco Duo, potentially compromising SMS and VoIP MFA logs. No message contents were accessed, but data like phone numbers and location could be used for phishing. The breach was identified, and security measures have been taken. Customers are urged to be vigilant against … Read more
April 12, 2024 at 04:55PM The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has publicly released its Malware Next-Gen Analysis platform. The platform allows users to analyze suspicious files, URLs, and IP addresses for potential threats. CISA aims to enhance threat intelligence with dynamic and static analysis tools. Users can submit artifacts for analysis, with … Read more
April 10, 2024 at 01:04AM MITRE ATT&CK techniques dominate cybersecurity incidents, particularly command and scripting interpreters (T1059) and phishing (T1566). A report by D3 Security reveals these techniques surpass others significantly. The widespread usage of malicious scripts underlines the need for comprehensive incident response plans. Additionally, robust education and multifactor authentication help defend against phishing … Read more
April 8, 2024 at 09:42PM Targus, a laptop and tablet accessories maker, suffered a cyberattack on April 5th, 2024, leading to a temporary disruption of business operations and unauthorized access to file systems. The company initiated incident response and business continuity protocols with assistance from cybersecurity experts. It has not been confirmed whether corporate data … Read more
April 3, 2024 at 11:57AM The U.S. Cyber Safety Review Board criticized Microsoft for security lapses leading to breaches in Europe and the U.S. The DHS found the breach preventable and faulted Microsoft for operational and strategic decisions. The breach occurred due to a validation error in Microsoft’s source code. Recommendations include modern control mechanisms … Read more
March 28, 2024 at 06:06AM The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is seeking input on the implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA), estimated to impact 316,000 entities. The proposed rules’ costs are estimated at $2.6 billion over 11 years, with reporting requirements and the creation of … Read more
March 22, 2024 at 09:54AM CISA, FBI, and MS-ISAC have issued updated joint guidance on defending against DoS and DDoS attacks. The guidance categorizes attacks, provides mitigation recommendations, and outlines differences between DoS and DDoS attacks. Organizations are advised to conduct risk assessments, implement network monitoring, and activate incident response plans to minimize potential damage … Read more
March 21, 2024 at 09:45AM The text emphasizes the growing significance of cybersecurity risk management and the implementation of regulations to improve cybersecurity standards. It highlights the accountability of senior leaders, the challenges in achieving compliance, and the role of threat intelligence in managing cyber risk. Ultimately, it encourages a positive mindset towards cybersecurity compliance … Read more