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Edgeless Systems Raises $5m for Trustworthy Data Processing

German cybersecurity start-up Edgeless Systems raises $5 million to build an open-source stack for confidential computing. The post Edgeless Systems Raises $5m for Trustworthy Data Processing appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…

Talking Cyberinsurance With Munich Re

SecurityWeek spoke to Chris Storer, head of the cyber center of excellence at reinsurance giant Munich Re, for the cyber insurers’ view of cyberinsurance. The post Talking Cyberinsurance With Munich Re appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…

New ATM Malware ‘FiXS’ Emerges

Metabase Q documents FiXS, a new malware family targeting ATMs in Latin America. The post New ATM Malware ‘FiXS’ Emerges appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: New ATM Malware…

European Police, FBI Bust International Cybercrime Gang

Authorities disrupted an international cybercrime gang which has been blackmailing large companies and institutions for years. The post European Police, FBI Bust International Cybercrime Gang appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…

Cybercrime Marketplace Leaks Over 2.1 Million Payment Cards

Carding marketplace BidenCash last week released information on more than 2.1 million credit and debit cards. The post Cybercrime Marketplace Leaks Over 2.1 Million Payment Cards appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 35 Deals Announced in February 2023

Thirty-five cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in February 2023 The post Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 35 Deals Announced in February 2023 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: Cybersecurity M&A Roundup:…

Thousands of Websites Hijacked Using Compromised FTP Credentials

Cybersecurity startup Wiz warns of a widespread redirection campaign in which thousands of websites have been compromised using legitimate FTP credentials. The post Thousands of Websites Hijacked Using Compromised FTP Credentials appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…

White House Cybersecurity Strategy Stresses Software Safety

Some say the White House cybersecurity strategy is largely aspirational. Its boldest initiatives — including stricter rules on breach reporting and software liability — are apt to meet resistance from business and Republicans in Congress. The post White House Cybersecurity…

Industry Experts Analyze US National Cybersecurity Strategy

Feedback Friday: Industry professionals commented on various aspects of the new national cybersecurity strategy, its impact, and implications.  The post Industry Experts Analyze US National Cybersecurity Strategy appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

Organizations Warned of Royal Ransomware Attacks

FBI and CISA have issued an alert to warn organizations of the risks associated with Royal ransomware attacks. The post Organizations Warned of Royal Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…

Critical Vulnerabilities Allowed Booking.com Account Takeover

Booking.com recently patched several vulnerabilities that could have been exploited to take control of a user’s account. The post Critical Vulnerabilities Allowed Booking.com Account Takeover appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…

Webinar Today: Entering the Cloud Native Security Era

Join SecuityWeek and LogRhythm as we dive into security risks associated with SaaS, as well as best practices for mitigating these risks and protecting data. The post Webinar Today: Entering the Cloud Native Security Era appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…

Advancing Women in Cybersecurity – One CMO’s Journey

Anna Tutt, CMO of Oort, shares her experiences and perspectives on how we can accelerate growth of women in cybersecurity. The post Advancing Women in Cybersecurity – One CMO’s Journey appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…

Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerability in IP Phones

Cisco has released patches for a critical remote code execution vulnerability in certain IP phones. The post Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerability in IP Phones appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original…

White House Releases National Cybersecurity Strategy

The U.S. government released its widely anticipated National Cybersecurity Strategy on Tuesday. The post White House Releases National Cybersecurity Strategy appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: White House Releases…

GitHub Secret Scanning Now Generally Available

GitHub this week made secret scanning generally available and free for all public repositories. The post GitHub Secret Scanning Now Generally Available appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: GitHub…

Webinar Tomorrow: Entering the Cloud Native Security Era

Join SecuityWeek and LogRhythm as we dive into security risks associated with SaaS, as well as best practices for mitigating these risks and protecting data. The post Webinar Tomorrow: Entering the Cloud Native Security Era appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…

Cisco to Acquire Valtix for Cloud Network Security Tech

Cisco announced plans to acquire Valtix, an early-stage Silicon Valley startup in the cloud network security business. The post Cisco to Acquire Valtix for Cloud Network Security Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Two Hacking Groups Seen Targeting Materials Sector in Asia

Two APTs, named Winnti and Clasiopa, have been observed targeting Asian organizations in the materials sector. The post Two Hacking Groups Seen Targeting Materials Sector in Asia appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

Ransomware Attacks: Don’t Let Your Guard Down

History has shown that when it comes to ransomware, organizations cannot let their guards down. The post Ransomware Attacks: Don’t Let Your Guard Down appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original…

US Officials Make Case for Renewing FISA Surveillance Powers

The Biden administration urged Congress to renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that the government sees as vital in countering overseas terrorism, and cyberattacks. The post US Officials Make Case for Renewing FISA Surveillance Powers appeared first on SecurityWeek.…

Several Law Firms Targeted in Malware Attacks

In January and February 2023, six law firms were targeted with the GootLoader and SocGholish malware in two separate campaigns. The post Several Law Firms Targeted in Malware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

Dish Network Says Outage Caused by Ransomware Attack

Satellite TV giant Dish Network has confirmed rumors that a recent outage was the result of a cyberattack and admitted that data was stolen. The post Dish Network Says Outage Caused by Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…

Security Defects in TPM 2.0 Spec Raise Alarm

Security defects in the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 reference library specification expose devices to code execution attacks. The post Security Defects in TPM 2.0 Spec Raise Alarm appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Vulnerabilities Being Exploited Faster Than Ever: Analysis

The time from vulnerability disclosure to exploitation is decreasing, according to a new intelligence report from Rapid7. The post Vulnerabilities Being Exploited Faster Than Ever: Analysis appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…

‘Hackers’ Behind Air Raid Alerts Across Russia: Official

Russian authorities said that several television and radio stations that have recently broadcast air raid alerts had been breached by hackers. The post ‘Hackers’ Behind Air Raid Alerts Across Russia: Official appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…

33 New Adversaries Identified by CrowdStrike in 2022

CrowdStrike identified 33 new threat actors and campaigns in 2022, including many cybercrime groups and operations. The post 33 New Adversaries Identified by CrowdStrike in 2022 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…

Cyberattack on Boston Union Results in $6.4M Loss

A cyberattack on the Boston-based Pipefitters Local 537 union’s health fund resulted in the loss of $6.4 million. The post Cyberattack on Boston Union Results in $6.4M Loss appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

LastPass Says DevOps Engineer Home Computer Hacked

LastPass DevOp engineer’s home computer hacked and implanted with keylogging malware as part of a sustained cyberattack that exfiltrated corporate data from the cloud storage resources. The post LastPass Says DevOps Engineer Home Computer Hacked appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…

QNAP Offering $20,000 Rewards via New Bug Bounty Program

New QNAP Systems bug bounty program covers vulnerabilities in applications, cloud services, and operating systems. The post QNAP Offering $20,000 Rewards via New Bug Bounty Program appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…

Palo Alto Networks Unveils Zero Trust OT Security Solution

Palo Alto Networks introduces a new OT security solution for industrial organizations that provides visibility, zero trust and simplified operations. The post Palo Alto Networks Unveils Zero Trust OT Security Solution appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…

Watch on Demand: Attack Surface Management Summit

In this virtual summit, SecurityWeek brings together expert defenders to share best practices around reducing attack surfaces in modern computing. The post Watch on Demand: Attack Surface Management Summit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

Fortinet Shares Clarifications on Exploitation of FortiNAC Vulnerability

Fortinet provides clarifications following ‘sensationalized reports’ related to exploitation attempts targeting the FortiNAC vulnerability CVE-2022-39952 The post Fortinet Shares Clarifications on Exploitation of FortiNAC Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…

11 Countries Take Part in Military Cyberwarfare Exercise

750 cyber specialists have participated in Defence Cyber Marvel 2 (DCM2), the biggest military cyberwarfare exercise in Western Europe. The post 11 Countries Take Part in Military Cyberwarfare Exercise appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

TikTok Banned From EU Commission Phones Over Cybersecurity

The European Union’s executive branch has banned TikTok from phones used by employees as a cybersecurity measure, reflecting widening worries over the Chinese-owned video app. The post TikTok Banned From EU Commission Phones Over Cybersecurity appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…

Stealthy Mac Malware Delivered via Pirated Apps

Cybercriminals are delivering stealthy cryptojacking malware to Macs using pirated apps and they could use the same method for other malware. The post Stealthy Mac Malware Delivered via Pirated Apps appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…

Cisco Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in ACI Components

Cisco has patched DoS and CSRF vulnerabilities in the Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and Nexus 9000 series switches. The post Cisco Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in ACI Components appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Event Today: Attack Surface Management Summit

In this virtual summit, SecurityWeek brings together expert defenders to share best practices around reducing attack surfaces in modern computing. The post Event Today: Attack Surface Management Summit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Metomic Lands $20 Series A for Data Security Platform

Evolution Equity Partners leads a new venture capital raise by the early-stage British data security startup. The post Metomic Lands $20 Series A for Data Security Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

CISA Warns of Two Mitel Vulnerabilities Exploited in Wild

CISA has added two Mitel MiVoice Connect vulnerabilities to its known exploited vulnerabilities catalog and instructed federal agencies to patch them within three weeks. The post CISA Warns of Two Mitel Vulnerabilities Exploited in Wild appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…

VMware Plugs Critical Carbon Black App Control Flaw

VMware issues a critical fix for a vulnerability that allows hacker to gain full access to the underlying server operating system. The post VMware Plugs Critical Carbon Black App Control Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…

Register Now: Attack Surface Management Summit – Feb. 22

In this virtual summit, SecurityWeek brings together expert defenders to share best practices around reducing attack surfaces in modern computing. The post Register Now: Attack Surface Management Summit – Feb. 22 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…

AI Helps Crack NIST-Recommended Post-Quantum Encryption Algorithm

The CRYSTALS-Kyber public-key encryption and key encapsulation mechanism recommended by NIST for post-quantum cryptography has been broken using AI combined with side channel attacks. The post AI Helps Crack NIST-Recommended Post-Quantum Encryption Algorithm appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…

Scrut Automation Raises $7.5 Million for GRC Platform

India-based Scrut Automation has raised money to improve its risk observability and compliance automation platform and expand its presence in the US. The post Scrut Automation Raises $7.5 Million for GRC Platform  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…

Twitter Shuts Off Text-Based 2FA for Non-Subscribers

Twitter started a security ruckus over the weekend with the sudden decision to turn off text message/SMS method of two-factor authentication (2FA) for non-subscribers. The post Twitter Shuts Off Text-Based 2FA for Non-Subscribers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup for February 1-15, 2023

Seventeen cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in the first half of February 2023. The post Cybersecurity M&A Roundup for February 1-15, 2023 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: Cybersecurity…

GoDaddy Says Recent Hack Part of Multi-Year Campaign

GoDaddy recently discovered a hacker attack where a sophisticated threat group infected websites and servers with malware. The post GoDaddy Says Recent Hack Part of Multi-Year Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…