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@unix_root shared
On Jun 13, 2022
Lyceum group of #Iranian state-sponsored hackers has recently been spotted using a new custom .NET-based DNS backdoor in its recent campaigns targeting the Middle East. Read details: https://t.co/vCJZktqhob #infosec #cybersecurity #hacking #malware
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Iranian Hackers Spotted Using a new DNS Hijacking Malware in Recent Attacks

Iranian Hackers Spotted Using a new DNS Hijacking Malware in Recent Attacks

Lyceum group of Iranian state-sponsored hackers has recently been spotted using a new custom .NET-based DNS backdoor in its recent campaigns.

@paulsparrows shared
On Jun 13, 2022
The first May #cyberattacks timeline is out with the war in #Ukraine being the main element: the Anonymous continue their #cyberwar against Russia while the cyber conflict expands to other countries. #Ransomware and #vulnerabilities are also in the list https://t.co/HMR2fCvDr9 https://t.co/G5Vefu6f5O
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1-15 May 2022 Cyber Attacks Timeline

1-15 May 2022 Cyber Attacks Timeline

The first timeline of May 2022 is out. In the first half of the month I collected 101 events, that is an average of 6.73 events/day. The level of activity, reflected by...

@DarkReading shared
On Jun 16, 2022
Android Spyware 'Hermit' Discovered in Targeted Attacks: https://t.co/3EKcmuLipd
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Android Spyware 'Hermit' Discovered in Targeted Attacks

Android Spyware 'Hermit' Discovered in Targeted Attacks

The commercial-grade surveillance software initially was used by law enforcement authorities in Italy in 2019, according to a new report.

@cyber shared
On Jun 14, 2022
RT @NRECANews: CyberShare presents a free industry-wide webinar with @CISAgov: IN ARMS: Combating Cybersecurity Threats to Critical Infrastructure #broadbandsecurity #criticalinfrastructure #cyber #cybersecurity https://t.co/vqlqFklfuO
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IN ARMS: Combating Cybersecurity Threats to Critical Infrastructure Webinar Registration

IN ARMS: Combating Cybersecurity Threats to Critical Infrastructure Webinar Registration

Congress and government agencies have increased their focus on the security of critical infrastructure amid a rise in ransomware attacks and heightened fears of cyberattacks …

@threatpost shared
On Jun 16, 2022
Ryan Witt, @Proofpoint’s Healthcare Cybersecurity Leader, examines the impact of #ransomware on patient care. https://t.co/1Cw2sOcpvx
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Ransomware Risk in Healthcare Endangers Patients

Ransomware Risk in Healthcare Endangers Patients

Ryan Witt, Proofpoint's Healthcare Cybersecurity Leader, examines the impact of ransomware on patient care.

@DarkReading shared
On Jun 13, 2022
3 Big Takeaways From the Verizon DBIR 2022 https://t.co/OebEODBgfD by @ianmcshane #DBIR
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3 Big Takeaways From the Verizon DBIR 2022

3 Big Takeaways From the Verizon DBIR 2022

The annual report is always filled with useful security information. Here are several of the most important lessons from this year's edition.

@SCMagazine shared
On Jun 16, 2022
A decade on, domain-based authentication becomes more critical at financial companies https://t.co/hSwX5RiyB7 #cybersecurity #infosec #fintech https://t.co/NnBsL8Xyqr
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A decade on, domain-based authentication becomes more critical at financial companies

A decade on, domain-based authentication becomes more critical at financial companies

DMARC was born of a need to decrease not only the incidence of business email compromise and other phishing-related scams, but specifically to reduce payments and financial fraud.

@helpnetsecurity shared
On Jun 14, 2022
Once is never enough: The need for continuous penetration testing - https://t.co/tbykKMmXgE - @Cymulateltd #cybersecurity #security #infosecurity #itsecurity #CISO #cybersecuritynews #securitynews #pentesting #penetrationtesting https://t.co/1Qbt0JGM5d
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Once is never enough: The need for continuous penetration testing

Once is never enough: The need for continuous penetration testing

Organizations need continuous penetration testing, and adopt tools and methodologies that can test their environment continuously.