Tag: defense

Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/cloud-ciso-perspectives-how-governments-can-use-AI-improve-threat-detection-reduce-cost/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Cloud CISO Perspectives: How governments can use AI to improve threat detection and reduce cost Feedly Summary: Welcome to the second Cloud CISO Perspectives for May 2025. Today, Enrique Alvarez, public sector advisor, Office of the CISO, explores how government agencies can use AI to improve threat detection…

Microsoft Security Blog: Defending against evolving identity attack techniques

May 29, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/05/29/defending-against-evolving-identity-attack-techniques/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Defending against evolving identity attack techniques Feedly Summary: Threat actors continue to develop and leverage various techniques that aim to compromise cloud identities. Despite advancements in protections like multifactor authentication (MFA) and passwordless solutions, social engineering remains a key aspect of phishing attacks. Implementing phishing-resistant solutions, like…

Cisco Talos Blog: Cybercriminals camouflaging threats as AI tool installers

May 29, 2025

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Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/fake-ai-tool-installers/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Cybercriminals camouflaging threats as AI tool installers Feedly Summary: Cisco Talos has uncovered new threats, including ransomware like CyberLock and Lucky_Gh0$t, and a destructive malware called Numero, all disguised as legitimate AI tool installers to target victims. AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text reveals critical…

Cloud Blog: Mark Your Calendar: APT41 Innovative Tactics

May 28, 2025

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Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/apt41-innovative-tactics/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Mark Your Calendar: APT41 Innovative Tactics Feedly Summary: Written by: Patrick Whitsell Google Threat Intelligence Group’s (GTIG) mission is to protect Google’s billions of users and Google’s multitude of products and services. In late October 2024, GTIG discovered an exploited government website hosting malware being used to target…

Cloud Blog: Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) & GDC air-gapped appliance achieve DoD Impact Level 6 (IL6) authorization

May 28, 2025

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Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/public-sector/google-distributed-cloud-gdc-gdc-air-gapped-appliance-achieve-dod-impact-level-6-il6-authorization/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) & GDC air-gapped appliance achieve DoD Impact Level 6 (IL6) authorization Feedly Summary: Today, we’re thrilled to announce another significant milestone for our Google Public Sector business: Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) & GDC air-gapped appliance achieved Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 6 (IL6)…

The Register: New Russian cyber-spy crew Laundry Bear joins the email-stealing pack

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/27/new_russian_cyberspy_crew_laundry_bear/ Source: The Register Title: New Russian cyber-spy crew Laundry Bear joins the email-stealing pack Feedly Summary: Dutch intel services, Microsoft go big-game hunting A previously unknown Kremlin-linked group has conducted cyber-espionage operations against Dutch police, NATO member states, Western tech companies, and other organizations of interest to the Russian government since at…

Cloud Blog: Mandiant M-Trends 2025: 3 key insights for public sector agencies

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Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/public-sector/mandiant-m-trends-2025-3-key-insights-for-public-sector-agencies/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Mandiant M-Trends 2025: 3 key insights for public sector agencies Feedly Summary: The cyber defense and threat landscape demands continuous adaptation, as threat actors continue to refine their tactics to breach defenses. While some adversaries are using increasingly sophisticated approaches with custom malware, zero-day exploits, and advanced evasion…

Cloud Blog: Text-to-Malware: How Cybercriminals Weaponize Fake AI-Themed Websites

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Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/cybercriminals-weaponize-fake-ai-websites/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Text-to-Malware: How Cybercriminals Weaponize Fake AI-Themed Websites Feedly Summary: Written by: Diana Ion, Rommel Joven, Yash Gupta Since November 2024, Mandiant Threat Defense has been investigating an UNC6032 campaign that weaponizes the interest around AI tools, in particular those tools which can be used to generate videos based…

Microsoft Security Blog: New Russia-affiliated actor Void Blizzard targets critical sectors for espionage

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