In a shocking revelation, it has been discovered that thousands of IT workers allegedly working on behalf of North Korea managed to deceive U.S. companies into hiring them as remote developers. These workers then used the money they earned to finance North Korean weapons. The methods they used to hide
In today’s cybersecurity news, there are concerning revelations about the state of cybersecurity in mature organizations. A joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) highlights the prevalence of common misconfigurations in federal and state governments, defense industrial base, and critical infrastructure
In recent news, a concerning cybersecurity incident has been reported involving the compromise of secure USB drives used by an Asian government. This Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, believed to be of Chinese origin, managed to hide malware within the USB’s software, allowing it to infect any computer the USB
Good evening, this is your cybersecurity expert with the latest news updates. Today, there are several concerning developments that require immediate attention. Firstly, there is an unpatched Cisco vulnerability that hackers are actively targeting, which can give them full control of networks. Organizations using Cisco devices must patch this vulnerability
In recent news, the Israeli government has issued a warning about the potential risks of security camera hacks, particularly in light of the ongoing military conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah forces. The government is concerned that these cameras could be hacked and used for espionage or intelligence gathering. To address
As a cybersecurity expert, I’ve been following the recent news on artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential risks. One of the pioneers in AI, Geoffrey Hinton, has issued a warning that there is no guaranteed path to safety as AI continues to advance. This emphasizes the need for careful consideration
In today’s news, Microsoft has announced a plan to phase out NT LAN Manager (NTLM) in Windows 11 and replace it with Kerberos for stronger authentication. This move aims to enhance security, but it will require users to adapt to the new authentication system. While this is a positive step,
In recent news, there has been a surge in cyber attacks between Israel and Gaza. Both sides are engaging in DDoS attacks and leaking stolen documents. While the impact on the ground may not be significant, there are attempts to disrupt Israel’s response to rocket attacks. What’s concerning is the
As a cybersecurity expert, I’ve been following the recent news closely, and there are several important developments that require immediate attention. First, a significant risk related to DNS name collision has been identified by Cisco Talos. This flaw in the implementation of controlled interruption in the .kids TLD could potentially
In recent news, Poland’s train system has experienced a cyberattack that has caused widespread disruptions. The attack, believed to be orchestrated by Russia, exploited the lack of encryption and authentication in the trains’ radio system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to critical infrastructure and requires immediate attention. The Polish