Tag: incident response
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Schneier on Security: FBI Shuts Down Chinese Botnet
Source URL: https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2024/09/fbi-shuts-down-chinese-botnet.html Source: Schneier on Security Title: FBI Shuts Down Chinese Botnet Feedly Summary: The FBI has shut down a botnet run by Chinese hackers: The botnet malware infected a number of different types of internet-connected devices around the world, including home routers, cameras, digital video recorders, and NAS drives. Those devices were used…
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Cloud Blog: UNC1860 and the Temple of Oats: Iran’s Hidden Hand in Middle Eastern Networks
Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/unc1860-iran-middle-eastern-networks/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: UNC1860 and the Temple of Oats: Iran’s Hidden Hand in Middle Eastern Networks Feedly Summary: Written by: Stav Shulman, Matan Mimran, Sarah Bock, Mark Lechtik Executive Summary UNC1860 is a persistent and opportunistic Iranian state-sponsored threat actor that is likely affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security…
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Hacker News: AI agents invade observability: snake oil or the future of SRE?
Source URL: https://monitoring2.substack.com/p/ai-agents-invade-observability Source: Hacker News Title: AI agents invade observability: snake oil or the future of SRE? Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the evolving landscape of observability and monitoring in the context of emerging AI-driven technologies, particularly the role of “agentic” generative AI and large language models…
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CSA: What You Need to Know About Cyber Extortion
Source URL: https://www.veeam.com/blog/cyber-extortion-protection-rapid-recovery-guide.html Source: CSA Title: What You Need to Know About Cyber Extortion Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text provides an in-depth analysis of cyber extortion, detailing various tactics employed by cybercriminals and the evolving nature of threats as organizations increasingly become targets. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness and…
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Slashdot: Fortinet Confirms Data Breach After Hacker Claims To Steal 440GB of Files
Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/09/13/1539247/fortinet-confirms-data-breach-after-hacker-claims-to-steal-440gb-of-files?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Fortinet Confirms Data Breach After Hacker Claims To Steal 440GB of Files Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text reports on a significant data breach impacting cybersecurity firm Fortinet, wherein a considerable amount of data was stolen from its Microsoft Sharepoint server. This incident highlights vulnerabilities…
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The Register: Microsoft is updating Windows to avoid repeat of CrowdStrike catastrophe
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/13/microsoft_is_updating_windows_to/ Source: The Register Title: Microsoft is updating Windows to avoid repeat of CrowdStrike catastrophe Feedly Summary: Existing low-level kernel access for security solutions will undergo a rework Microsoft says it’s working on Windows to allow endpoint security solutions to operate outside of the operating system’s kernel, all with a view to preventing…
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The Register: I stole 20GB of data from Capgemini – and now I’m leaking it, says cyber-crook
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/12/capgemini_breach_data_dump/ Source: The Register Title: I stole 20GB of data from Capgemini – and now I’m leaking it, says cyber-crook Feedly Summary: Allegedly pilfered database has source code, private keys, staff info, T-Mobile VM logs, more A miscreant claims to have broken into Capgemini and leaked a large amount of sensitive data stolen…
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The Register: Transport for London confirms 5,000 user’ bank data exposed, pulls large chunks of IT infra offline
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/12/transport_for_londons_cyber_attack/ Source: The Register Title: Transport for London confirms 5,000 user’ bank data exposed, pulls large chunks of IT infra offline Feedly Summary: Hauling in 30,000 staff IN PERSON to do password resets Breaking Transport for London’s ongoing cyber incident has taken a dark turn as the organization confirmed that some data, including…
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Hacker News: Microsoft hosts a security summit but no press, public allowed
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/28/microsoft_closed_security_summit/ Source: Hacker News Title: Microsoft hosts a security summit but no press, public allowed Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The upcoming security summit hosted by Microsoft in collaboration with CrowdStrike and other endpoint security partners is expected to address crucial issues surrounding security resiliency, particularly in light of…
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The Register: Healthcare giant to pay $65M settlement after crooks stole and leaked nude patient pics
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/12/lvhn_lawsuit_ransom/ Source: The Register Title: Healthcare giant to pay $65M settlement after crooks stole and leaked nude patient pics Feedly Summary: Would paying a ransom – or better security – have been cheaper and safer? A US healthcare giant will pay out $65 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by its own…