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Cybersecurity companies specialize in protecting organizations from digital threats by offering services such as threat detection, incident response, and risk management, ensuring the security of sensitive data and systems against cyber attacks. They deploy a range of technologies and strategies, including firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems, to safeguard networks and applications from unauthorized access, […]

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A penetration testing tool helps identify vulnerabilities within a system by simulating real-world attacks. This allows organizations to detect and address security weaknesses before malicious actors exploit them. These tools provide comprehensive assessments of network, application, and system security by performing in-depth scans and tests and delivering detailed reports on potential threats and their impact […]

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Security researchers at Avast have uncovered evidence that the notorious North Korean hacker group Lazarus exploited a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability in the Windows AFD.sys driver to gain kernel-level access to targeted systems. The flaw tracked as CVE-2024-38193, was reported to Microsoft and patched as part of the company’s June 2024 Patch Tuesday updates. The notorious Lazarus […]

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The imminent release of Cisco HyperShield this month marks a pivotal evolution in the cybersecurity landscape. As an “AI-native” security architecture, HyperShield promises to redefine traditional security protocols through its automated proactive cybersecurity measures and AI-driven security solutions. However, the effectiveness of this sophisticated technology heavily relies on the skilled deployment by IT and Information […]

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An Android package, “Showcase.apk,” preinstalled on a significant portion of Pixel devices since 2017, possesses extensive system permissions enabling remote code execution and package installation.  It fetches a configuration file via unsecured HTTP from a single US-based AWS domain, rendering it susceptible to tampering, while the combination of excessive privileges and insecure configuration exposes millions […]

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Microsoft has announced a significant security enhancement for its Azure platform: starting in 2024, all Azure sign-in attempts will require multifactor authentication (MFA). This move underscores Microsoft’s commitment to providing its customers the highest level of security. The MFA requirement will apply to several key applications, including the Azure Portal, Microsoft Entra Admin Center, and […]

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is contemplating a historic move to break up Alphabet Inc.’s Google following a significant antitrust ruling. This development marks one of the most aggressive antitrust actions since the attempted breakup of Microsoft two decades ago. The decision comes after a federal judge determined that Google had unlawfully maintained a […]

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A recently discovered vulnerability in Kubernetes has raised significant concerns within the cybersecurity community. Akamai researcher Tomer Peled identified a design flaw in Kubernetes’ sidecar project, git-sync, which could allow attackers to execute command injection attacks. This vulnerability affects default Kubernetes installations across various platforms, including Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, and Google GKE. It will […]

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A critical security flaw has been discovered in the Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS), potentially allowing hackers to execute malicious JavaScript code. This cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw, identified as CVE-2024-33533, has been found in the Zimbra webmail admin interface. The vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation, which permits attackers to inject harmful scripts into the application. […]

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In a recent revelation, law enforcement figures have highlighted a concerning rise in cyber attacks targeting small businesses. The City of London Police reported 1,227 incidents in 2022, which experts believe represents only a fraction of the true scale of the problem. The most prevalent threats include business email compromise, ransomware, phone hacking, and insider […]

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On June 20, 2024, government services were knocked offline as a cyberattack rocked the Indonesian National Data Center. Investigators would attribute the outage to a new hacker group infecting targets with a novel ransomware variant: Brain Cipher. A variant of the LockBit ransomware family, Brain Cipher was created using the leaked LockBit 3.0 Builder. It […]

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A recent Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) report has uncovered various sophisticated tools threat actors employ to bypass major security defenses. These tools have been found to effectively circumvent protections offered by popular antivirus programs such as Windows Defender and Malwarebytes. The report highlights the alarming capability of these tools to delete backups and […]

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Researchers have uncovered a new and previously undocumented malware platform named “Cyclops.” Written in the Go programming language, Cyclops has been linked to the notorious hacking group Charming Kitten, also known as APT 35. This malware platform enables operators to execute arbitrary commands on targeted systems, posing a severe threat to cybersecurity in the Middle […]

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NIST, an agency in the federal government of the United States (US), has finished its first draft of cryptographic algorithms that are immune to quantum computer attacks. Quantum computers use the principle of quantum mechanics, and they are advanced computing systems that perform tasks that normal computers cannot. Instead of using classical bits, these types […]

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The research identifies a critical security vulnerability in GitHub Actions artifacts, enabling unauthorized access to tokens and secrets within CI/CD pipelines.  Misconfigured workflows in major organizations’ public repositories exposed sensitive information, potentially compromising cloud environments and allowing attackers to inject malicious code into production systems.  By exploiting leaked GitHub tokens, adversaries could manipulate repositories and […]

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In collaboration with Access Now and other civil society organizations, Citizen Lab exposed a sophisticated attack dubbed as “Rivers of Phishing,” a new phishing campaign that attacks Russia’s enemies globally. The fact-finding efforts revealed that their coordinated spear-phishing targeted particular individuals across multiple countries and sectors of civil society. The threat actor adopted advanced digital […]

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The Iranian government-backed cyber group APT42 has launched a phishing campaign aimed at disrupting the U.S. presidential election. According to Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), this sophisticated threat actor, associated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been targeting high-profile individuals linked to both the Biden and Trump campaigns. The campaign is part of […]

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Palo Alto Networks has issued a high-severity security update for the Prisma Access Browser, addressing multiple vulnerabilities discovered in the underlying Chromium engine. This update, identified as PAN-SA-2024-0007, supersedes the Talon Browser and incorporates critical security fixes from recent Chromium updates. The vulnerabilities primarily involve “use after free” issues, type confusion, and insufficient data validation […]

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IBM has issued a security bulletin highlighting multiple vulnerabilities in its QRadar Suite Software. These vulnerabilities, affecting various components, have been addressed in the latest software release. IBM QRadar Suite Software is a powerful cybersecurity platform that integrates SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response), network traffic analysis, and vulnerability management into a single, […]

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In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, emerging threats pose significant challenges to organizations worldwide. These threats, characterized by their novelty and complexity, often exploit new vulnerabilities and technologies, making them difficult to predict and defend against. As cybercriminals continually refine their methods, businesses must stay informed and proactive to protect their assets. One powerful […]

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