Tag: cyber

  • Hacker News: Hacking Rooftop Solar Is a Way to Break Europe’s Power Grid

    Source URL: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-12/europe-s-power-grid-vulnerable-to-hackers-exploiting-rooftop-solar-panels Source: Hacker News Title: Hacking Rooftop Solar Is a Way to Break Europe’s Power Grid Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the rising cybersecurity threats to Europe’s electric grid, primarily stemming from vulnerabilities in solar panel technology and the increasing digitalization of energy infrastructure. It highlights…

  • Hacker News: The report for the 2024 security audit of the Mullvad app is now available

    Source URL: https://mullvad.net/en/blog/the-report-for-the-2024-security-audit-of-the-app-is-now-available Source: Hacker News Title: The report for the 2024 security audit of the Mullvad app is now available Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text details a comprehensive security audit conducted on the Mullvad VPN app, highlighting findings related to vulnerabilities, overall security posture, and remediation actions taken.…

  • The Register: Lights out for 18 more DDoS booters in pre-Christmas Operation PowerOFF push

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/12/operation_poweroff_ddos_takedowns/ Source: The Register Title: Lights out for 18 more DDoS booters in pre-Christmas Operation PowerOFF push Feedly Summary: Holiday cheer comes in the form of three arrests and 27 shuttered domains The Europol-coordinated Operation PowerOFF struck again this week as cross-border cops pulled the plug on 27 more domains tied to distributed…

  • CSA: Ushered Access is Vital for Third-Party Security

    Source URL: https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/its-time-ushered-access-replace-free-reign-third-party-partners Source: CSA Title: Ushered Access is Vital for Third-Party Security Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the importance of implementing “ushered access” for third-party vendors in organizations to enhance security and compliance. It highlights the risks associated with treating third-party vendors as full employees in terms of…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: The evolution and abuse of proxy networks

    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/the-evolution-and-abuse-of-proxy-networks/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: The evolution and abuse of proxy networks Feedly Summary: Proxy and anonymization networks have been dominating the headlines, this piece discusses its origins and evolution on the threat landscape with specific focus on state sponsored abuse. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the growing…

  • The Register: Citrix goes shopping in Europe and returns with gifts for security-conscious customers

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/12/citrix_acquires_devicetrust_strong_network/ Source: The Register Title: Citrix goes shopping in Europe and returns with gifts for security-conscious customers Feedly Summary: Acquires two companies that offer stuff for those on the nice list to keep naughty list types at bay Citrix has gone on a European shopping trip, and come home with its bag of…

  • The Register: Blocking Chinese spies from intercepting calls? There ought to be a law

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/11/telecom_cybersecurity_standards/ Source: The Register Title: Blocking Chinese spies from intercepting calls? There ought to be a law Feedly Summary: Sen. Wyden blasts FCC’s ‘failure’ amid Salt Typhoon hacks US telecoms carriers would be required to implement minimum cyber security standards and ensure their systems are not susceptible to hacks by nation-state attackers –…

  • Krebs on Security: How Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian Banks

    Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/12/how-cryptocurrency-turns-to-cash-in-russian-banks/ Source: Krebs on Security Title: How Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian Banks Feedly Summary: A financial firm registered in Canada has emerged as the payment processor for dozens of Russian cryptocurrency exchanges and websites hawking cybercrime services aimed at Russian-speaking customers, new research finds. Meanwhile, an investigation into the Vancouver street…

  • Hacker News: X41 Reviewed Mullvad VPN

    Source URL: https://x41-dsec.de/news/2024/12/11/mullvad/ Source: Hacker News Title: X41 Reviewed Mullvad VPN Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text details a white box penetration test conducted by X41 on the Mullvad VPN application, revealing a high security standard with six vulnerabilities identified. The report highlights the complexity of the application running across…

  • Alerts: Ivanti Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/12/10/ivanti-releases-security-updates-multiple-products Source: Alerts Title: Ivanti Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products Feedly Summary: Ivanti released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Ivanti Cloud Service Application, Ivanti Desktop and Server Management (DSM), Ivanti Connect Secure and Police Secure, Ivanti Sentry, and Ivanti Patch SDK. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following Ivanti…