CISO Forum Virtual Summit is Today

November 13, 2024 at 07:21AM The CISO Forum Virtual Summit is scheduled for November 13th at SecurityWeek’s Virtual Conference Center. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Event Name:** CISO Forum Virtual Summit 2. **Date:** November 13th 3. **Location:** SecurityWeek’s Virtual Conference Center 4. **Note:** Post-event coverage or commentary titled “The post CISO Forum Virtual Summit is Today” was … Read more

Citrix, Fortinet Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities

November 13, 2024 at 07:21AM Citrix and Fortinet have issued patches addressing multiple vulnerabilities, including high-severity issues in their NetScaler and FortiOS products. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Patch Releases**: Citrix and Fortinet have issued patches addressing multiple vulnerabilities. 2. **Severity of Vulnerabilities**: The patches include fixes for high-severity vulnerabilities specifically in NetScaler and FortiOS. 3. **Source … Read more

China’s Volt Typhoon Rebuilding Botnet

November 13, 2024 at 07:21AM Security researchers report that China’s Volt Typhoon botnet has re-emerged, utilizing the same core infrastructure and techniques as before. This development highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats linked to the botnet’s resurgence. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Botnet Activity**: The botnet associated with China’s Volt Typhoon has recently resurfaced. 2. **Techniques and Infrastructure**: It … Read more

China’s Volt Typhoon crew and its botnet surge back with a vengeance

November 12, 2024 at 08:01PM China’s Volt Typhoon cyber group has resurfaced, compromising outdated Cisco and Netgear routers to target critical U.S. infrastructure, sparking cyberattacks. Despite previous claims of dismantling the botnet, researchers report increased sophistication, with breaches extending to Singapore Telecommunications. The resurgence highlights rising Chinese cyber espionage threats globally. ### Meeting Takeaways on … Read more

Microsoft Confirms Zero-Day Exploitation of Task Scheduler Flaw

November 12, 2024 at 02:10PM SecurityWeek offers a comprehensive resource for cybersecurity news, covering topics like malware, cybercrime, data breaches, and security strategies. The platform features webcasts, virtual events, and conferences, including ICS Cybersecurity, along with newsletters for updates on threats and insights. Subscription options are available for ongoing information. **Meeting Notes Summary: SecurityWeek Network** … Read more

FBI, CISA, and NSA reveal most exploited vulnerabilities of 2023

November 12, 2024 at 11:54AM The FBI, NSA, and Five Eyes partners identified 15 top vulnerabilities exploited in 2023, urging immediate patching and management. Zero-day exploits increased, with 12 of the 15 vulnerabilities addressed last year. Notably, CVE-2023-3519 was widely targeted, emphasizing the need for proactive security measures to mitigate risks. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more

Volt Typhoon rebuilds malware botnet following FBI disruption

November 12, 2024 at 10:55AM Volt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, is rebuilding its KV-Botnet after earlier disruptions. Targeting outdated Cisco and Netgear routers, they have compromised roughly 30% of exposed devices. Researchers recommend replacing old routers and enhancing security measures to mitigate this persistent threat. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways: 1. **Volt Typhoon Resurgence**: … Read more

IP Spoofing Attack Tried to Disrupt Tor Network

November 12, 2024 at 05:07AM A coordinated IP spoofing attack targeted the Tor network by conducting port scans to get relays added to blocklists, aiming to disrupt its functionality. This incident highlights ongoing security threats faced by the network. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Overview**: There was a coordinated IP spoofing attack aimed at disrupting the … Read more

Cyberattack Cost Oil Giant Halliburton $35 Million

November 11, 2024 at 08:30AM SecurityWeek offers comprehensive cybersecurity news, including insights on malware, data breaches, ransomware, and various security domains such as cloud, network, and IoT security. It features events, webcasts, and newsletters for staying updated on industry developments, along with resources for CISO strategies and funding in cybersecurity. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Key … Read more

THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 04 – Nov 10)

November 11, 2024 at 07:30AM In 2024, hackers exploit trusted cybersecurity tools, posing significant threats to banks and critical systems. A major FBI investigation targets China-linked cyberattacks using custom malware. New vulnerabilities and malware, including ToxicPanda and VEILDrive, are emerging, highlighting the need for urgent updates and enhanced security measures to safeguard against sophisticated threats. … Read more