Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The investigation began in early 2024 after data stolen from a Madrid business association was leaked on dark web cybercrime forums. “Following these events, and during 2024, various cyberattacks against other entities, public bodies and even Spanish universities took place.” ” continues the press release.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2024

The APT group conducted a cyber espionage campaign between April and July 2024 and used Microsoft’s Azure infrastructure for C2 infrastructure. The group also relied on social engineering efforts in attacks against organizations in the higher education, satellite, and defense sectors through LinkedIn.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

What should I be most concerned about – and focus on – in 2024? In 2024, we will see more targeted, sophisticated business email compromise (BEC) attacks, including VIP impersonation, vendor email compromise (VEC), and autonomous agents used for malicious purposes. The comments we received were uniformly insightful and helpful.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 28, 2024

It's a great honor for KnowBe4 to be named the Cyber Security Educator of the Year at the prestigious IT Europa Channel Awards 2024.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2024

Most affected organizations are educational institutions such as schools and universities, healthcare facilities including clinics and doctors’ practices, nursing services, legal and tax advisory firms, local governments, and a multitude of medium-sized enterprises. In February 2024, the U.S.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2024

This activity was especially notable in Q2 2024, with new resources appearing at the beginning of Q3 2024. By July 2024, the number of such resources indexed by Resecurity is almost doubled compared to previous timeframes. Making such information available using Dark Web means created a significant threat for society.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

org pic.twitter.com/QvDTp7WTZk — Dominic Alvieri (@AlvieriD) June 7, 2024 The Community Clinic of Maui, also known as Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center, is a nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to serving the Maui community. “On May 7, 2024, Malama experienced a cybersecurity incident that impacted connectivity to our network.”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The threat actor has been active since July 2022, it was observed targeting organizations in the education, healthcare, IT, and manufacturing sectors. Microsoft observed the financially motivated threat actor tracked as Vanilla Tempest using INC ransomware for the first time to target the healthcare sector in the United States.

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OpenText Information Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

OpenText World 2024 took place in Las Vegas this week and offered more innovation, product announcements, training, learning, and networking than ever before. The panel discussed what it means to be women who inspire, educate, mentor, and advocate for other women. Read more about the innovations unveiled at OpenText 2024.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2024

Microsoft has observed APT28 using GooseEgg in post-compromise activities against various targets, including government, non-governmental, education, and transportation sector organizations in Ukraine, Western Europe, and North America. CISA orders federal agencies to fix this vulnerability by May 14, 2024.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2024

China-linked APT Volt Typhoon exploited a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-39717 , in Versa Director, to deploy a custom webshell on breached networks. Versa Director servers between June 12 and mid-July 2024. ISP on June 12, 2024. Black Lotus Labs detected unusual traffic indicating the exploitation of several U.S.

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2024

GootLoader is still active and efficient Hackers stole OpenAI secrets in a 2023 security breach Hackers leak 170k Taylor Swift’s ERAS Tour Barcodes Polyfill.io GootLoader is still active and efficient Hackers stole OpenAI secrets in a 2023 security breach Hackers leak 170k Taylor Swift’s ERAS Tour Barcodes Polyfill.io

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Return here for more information at: 11:30 GMT on Tuesday 20th Feb” The Operation Cronos operation is still ongoing and NCA’s announced that more information will be published tomorrow, February 20, 2024. “The site is now under the control of law enforcement.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

— Port of Seattle – (@PortofSeattle) August 24, 2024 Passengers were recommended to check with their airlines for the latest information for their flights. The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2024

US CISA, the FBI, and MS-ISAC issued a joint CSA to warn of attacks involving Phobos ransomware variants observed as recently as February 2024 US CISA, the FBI, and MS-ISAC issued a joint cyber security advisory (CSA) to warn of attacks involving Phobos ransomware variants such as Backmydata , Devos, Eight, Elking, and Faust.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

18, 2024, CyberNewsWire — INE Security is proud to announce that it has been named a winner in the prestigious 2024 SC Awards, named Best IT Security-Related Training Program. Warn “We are thrilled to receive the 2024 SC Excellence Award for Best IT Security-Related Training Program. Cary, NC, Sept.18,

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat actors behind the malware claim to have already hacked multiple organizations in multiple industries, including education, finance, and real estate. CISA orders federal agencies to fix this vulnerability CVE-2020-3259 by March 7, 2024.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In March 2024, schools in Scranton, Pennsylvania, experienced a ransomware attack , resulting in IT outages. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, Education) At this time, no cybercrime group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2024

” said Bryan Vorndran, the Assistant Director at the FBI Cyber Division, during the 2024 Boston Conference on Cyber Security. This call to action comes after law enforcement took down LockBit’s infrastructure in February 2024 in an international operation dubbed “ Operation Cronos.” continues the NCA.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2024

OpenAI’s Altman Sidesteps Questions About Governance, Johansson at UN AI Summit Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2024

Security firm Zscaler ThreatLabz this month ranked Dark Angels as the top ransomware threat for 2024, noting that in early 2024 a victim paid the ransomware group $75 million — higher than any previously recorded ransom payment. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 21, 2024. Image: Shutterstock.

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OpenText Information Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Elevate your approach to DevOps and embrace AI-driven transformation at OpenText World 2024. Community of DevOps experts and innovators Beyond the sessions , OpenText World 2024 provides access to a community of experts and innovators shaping the future of information management and software delivery. Register now!

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2024

pic.twitter.com/542Wl9QIgw — Dominic Alvieri (@AlvieriD) August 7, 2024 It isn’t the first time that the Rhysida Ransomware group targeted a hospital. The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors.

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AIIM

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Stories enrich experiences and make education and messaging more memorable. Here's how we are incorporating storytelling at the AIIM Conference 2024 in San Antonio, Texas, April 3-5 and some tips for how you can incorporate storytelling tactics when planning your own meetings and events. And with good reason.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

has a business unit called Securence , which specializes in providing filtered, secure email services to businesses, educational institutions and government agencies worldwide. The Minnesota-based Internet provider U.S. Internet Corp. But until it was notified last week, U.S. ” U.S. Internet/Securence says your email is secure.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2025

ESET disclosed details of a now-patched vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7344 (CVSS score: 6.7), that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot mechanism in UEFI systems. The vulnerability CVE-2024-7344 affects the UEFI application of several real-time system recovery software suites developed by Howyar Technologies Inc., SANFONG Inc.,

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OpenText Information Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Join us at OpenText™ World Europe 2024 to learn how you can reimagine work with AI. You’ll also have the chance to take advantage of hands-on labs, educational sessions, one-on-one meetings, a bustling expo floor including OpenText partners, and fantastic networking opportunities. #3 We look forward to seeing you there!

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2024

Ransomware attacks are the most significant risk for modern organizations, with the Verizon Data Breach Report 2024 reporting that ransomware is a top threat across 92% of industries. Ransomware attacks are the most significant risk for modern organizations, why organizations should avoid paying ransoms.

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Jamf

APRIL 9, 2024

The 2024 Jamf Event showed how to transform learning for students, teachers and parents; better protect students; and maintain seamless, secure access.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 1, 2025

Experts on Ransomware, Deepfakes, AI Innovation and Cyber Defense the in Year Ahead Crippling ransomware attacks, IT outages and relentless nation-state operations dominated headlines in 2024. Our panel of cybersecurity leaders, analysts and educators share their outlook for the top 10 trends to watch in the new year.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 6, 2024

On August 6th, 2024, we celebrate National Social Engineering Day – a new national day established by KnowBe4 and officially recognized by the National Day Calendar. The day aims to educate individuals and organizations about the risks associated with social engineering tactics used in cyber attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Education Educational institutions handle various sensitive information, including student records and research data. Regulations in the education sector, such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), set standards for protecting student data and ensuring privacy. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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IG Guru

JANUARY 8, 2024

What we will learn about: Use of artificial intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT) in our personal lives […] The post Webinar: ARMA Chicago January Educational Series “Issues and Best Practices When Using AI” on January 9th, 2024 at 12pm Central first appeared on IG GURU.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“These operations have targeted various industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Education, Energy & Utilities, Governments, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail, Technology, and Transportation. ” reads the joint report. Additionally, the actors have strategically targeted many individuals in Ukraine.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Solid Data Security: The Foundation of a Safe Digital World madhav Thu, 10/17/2024 - 04:58 It’s that time of year again. The State of Data Security in 2024 However, not only individuals must protect their digital assets; organizations do, too. Oh, and it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The result?

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2024

In January 2024, the Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) reported an increase in Akira ransomware attacks, targeting organizations in the country. We are focused on resolving this as soon as technically possible, in close collaboration with the customers in question.” ” concludes the update.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. 30% data breaches and +23% ransomware for the first two months of 2024. Read on for more details on these threats or jump down to see the linked vendor reports. globally, +19.8%

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