Tag: proactive
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The Cloudflare Blog: Record-breaking 5.6 Tbps DDoS attack and global DDoS trends for 2024 Q4
Source URL: https://blog.cloudflare.com/ddos-threat-report-for-2024-q4/ Source: The Cloudflare Blog Title: Record-breaking 5.6 Tbps DDoS attack and global DDoS trends for 2024 Q4 Feedly Summary: 2024 ended with a bang. Cloudflare mitigated another record-breaking DDoS attack peaking at 5.6 Tbps. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The Cloudflare DDoS Threat Report for Q4 of 2024 provides an in-depth…
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Microsoft Security Blog: New Star Blizzard spear-phishing campaign targets WhatsApp accounts
Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/01/16/new-star-blizzard-spear-phishing-campaign-targets-whatsapp-accounts/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: New Star Blizzard spear-phishing campaign targets WhatsApp accounts Feedly Summary: In mid-November 2024, Microsoft Threat Intelligence observed the Russian threat actor we track as Star Blizzard sending their typical targets spear-phishing messages, this time offering the supposed opportunity to join a WhatsApp group. This is the first…
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Hacker News: Mastercard DNS Error Went Unnoticed for Years
Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/01/mastercard-dns-error-went-unnoticed-for-years/ Source: Hacker News Title: Mastercard DNS Error Went Unnoticed for Years Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The incident involving MasterCard’s DNS misconfiguration underscores the critical importance of accurate DNS management as a security measure in the financial sector. The flaw, which existed for nearly five years, highlights potential…
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Krebs on Security: MasterCard DNS Error Went Unnoticed for Years
Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/01/mastercard-dns-error-went-unnoticed-for-years/ Source: Krebs on Security Title: MasterCard DNS Error Went Unnoticed for Years Feedly Summary: The payment card giant MasterCard just fixed a glaring error in its domain name server settings that could have allowed anyone to intercept or divert Internet traffic for the company by registering an unused domain name. The misconfiguration…
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The Register: Infosec was literally the last item in Trump’s policy plan, yet major changes are likely on his watch
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/22/trump_cyber_policy/ Source: The Register Title: Infosec was literally the last item in Trump’s policy plan, yet major changes are likely on his watch Feedly Summary: Everyone agrees defense matters. How to do it is up for debate Feature The Trump administration came to office this week without a detailed information security policy, but…
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CSA: How Can We Bridge the Cyber Talent Gap with Diversity?
Source URL: https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/solving-cyber-workforce-puzzle Source: CSA Title: How Can We Bridge the Cyber Talent Gap with Diversity? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights the importance of nurturing cyber talent, particularly among women and underrepresented groups, to address the significant cyber workforce gap. It emphasizes collaboration between various sectors and the inclusion…
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Hacker News: Strac (YC W22) Is Hiring Windows Engineer
Source URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/strac/jobs/TJHiaL9-senior-endpoint-security-engineer-windows Source: Hacker News Title: Strac (YC W22) Is Hiring Windows Engineer Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a job opportunity for a Senior Windows Endpoint Security Engineer, emphasizing the role’s relevance in designing advanced endpoint security solutions for Windows devices. This role includes critical security measures…
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Hacker News: Arm releases Chiplet System Architecture spec beta version
Source URL: https://newsroom.arm.com/blog/arm-chiplet-system-architecture-accelerating-evolution-of-silicon Source: Hacker News Title: Arm releases Chiplet System Architecture spec beta version Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the significance of Arm’s newly released Chiplet System Architecture (CSA) which aims to accelerate innovation in custom silicon design for diverse AI workloads across markets. This milestone is…
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Hacker News: DHS removes all members of cyber security advisory boards, halts investigations
Source URL: https://bsky.app/profile/ericjgeller.com/post/3lgbpqmxeok2f Source: Hacker News Title: DHS removes all members of cyber security advisory boards, halts investigations Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the U.S. Treasury Department’s sanctions against a Chinese cyber actor and a cybersecurity company linked to malicious cyber activities threatening U.S. national security. This reflects…
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Slashdot: Microsoft Loses Status as OpenAI’s Exclusive Cloud Provider
Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/01/22/0522224/microsoft-loses-status-as-openais-exclusive-cloud-provider Source: Slashdot Title: Microsoft Loses Status as OpenAI’s Exclusive Cloud Provider Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft’s evolving partnership with OpenAI, transitioning from an exclusive provider to a collaborative role with a “right of first refusal,” reflects shifts in AI infrastructure investments, particularly with the Stargate Project involving major…