December 13, 2024 at 09:42AM The 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluation highlighted Cynet as the only vendor achieving 100% Detection Visibility and Protection, detecting all threats without false positives. The evaluation serves as a critical benchmark for cybersecurity solution effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right vendor for SMEs and MSPs seeking reliable protection. ### … Read more
December 13, 2024 at 04:45AM Researchers have identified a sophisticated Linux rootkit named PUMAKIT, capable of privilege escalation and evasion from detection. It uses multi-stage architecture, advanced stealth techniques, and hooks into system calls to conceal its presence while communicating with command-and-control servers. This highlights increasing malware complexity on Linux systems. **Meeting Takeaways from December … Read more
December 12, 2024 at 05:38PM A newly discovered Linux rootkit malware, Pumakit, incorporates stealth and privilege escalation techniques. It consists of multiple components, including a dropper and kernel/userland rootkits. Discovered by Elastic Security, it targets older Linux kernels for espionage and theft, employing sophisticated infection methods and hiding capabilities from system tools and logs. ### … Read more
December 12, 2024 at 10:10AM Fortinet announced the acquisition of Israeli security company Perception Point for approximately $100 million. Perception Point enhances Fortinet’s security offerings with advanced threat detection and cloud-native solutions for email and collaboration platforms. This marks Fortinet’s third acquisition in 2024, following Next DLP and Lacework. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Acquisition Announcement**: … Read more
December 11, 2024 at 05:48PM In the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluation, Cynet achieved 100% Detection Visibility and 100% Protection, marking a significant milestone. The evaluation highlights the importance of understanding the cybersecurity vendor landscape. Cynet’s effectiveness makes it a preferred choice for SMEs and MSPs seeking robust cybersecurity solutions. ### Meeting Takeaways from 2024 MITRE … Read more
December 11, 2024 at 12:20PM MITRE’s latest evaluation challenges security vendors to demonstrate their protection capabilities against modern attacks, focusing on ransomware and DPRK threats targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS. Trend Vision One achieved impressive detection rates but faced challenges in blocking all threats. The evaluations guide improvement and reinforce the importance of vigilance in … Read more
December 11, 2024 at 09:42AM Cybersecurity researchers have identified an updated version of ZLoader malware, which now uses a DNS tunnel for communication. It features improved resilience against detection, interactive capabilities for attacks, and updates to evade analysis. ZLoader is increasingly linked to Black Basta ransomware, highlighting its role in facilitating cyberattacks. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
December 10, 2024 at 08:44AM Huntress reports widespread exploitation of a vulnerability in Cleo file management products, affecting patched systems. The bug, CVE-2024-50623, allows remote code execution, impacting over 1,700 servers. At least ten customers are compromised, prompting Huntress to recommend firewall protection and other mitigations while awaiting an updated patch from Cleo. ### Meeting … Read more
December 10, 2024 at 07:48AM Chinese hackers are utilizing Visual Studio Code tunnels to maintain persistent remote access to compromised IT service providers in Southern Europe, in a campaign dubbed ‘Operation Digital Eye.’ Initiating access through SQL injection and employing various techniques, these activities were detected by SentinelLabs, raising alarms about this emerging threat. ### … Read more
December 10, 2024 at 05:12AM Cybersecurity threats are evolving, with ongoing zero-day attacks using corrupted files largely undetected, as seen in a recent analysis by ANY.RUN. Additionally, fileless malware and phishing tactics are on the rise. Utilizing advanced tools like ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox helps organizations identify and analyze these threats effectively. ### Meeting Takeaways (Dec … Read more