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Researchers Uncover Flaws in Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered design weaknesses in Microsoft’s Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen that could enable threat actors to gain initial access to target environments without raising any warnings.
Smart App Control (SAC) is a cloud-powered security feature introduced by Microsoft in Windows 11 to block malicious, untrusted, and potentially unwanted apps from being run

Chinese Hackers Deliver Malware via ISP-Level DNS Poisoning

Chinese group StormBamboo spotted delivering Windows and macOS malware by compromising an ISP and using DNS poisoning.

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Former NSA Director Paul Nakasone Joins Ballistic Ventures as Strategic Advisor

Nakasone will assess the firm’s investments and offer strategic support to portfolio companies in the fight against adversarial advances in the cyber domain.

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Kazakh Organizations Targeted by ‘Bloody Wolf’ Cyber Attacks

Organizations in Kazakhstan are the target of a threat activity cluster dubbed Bloody Wolf that delivers a commodity malware called STRRAT (aka Strigoi Master).
“The program selling for as little as $80 on underground resources allows the adversaries to take control of corporate computers and hijack restricted data,” cybersecurity vendor BI.ZONE said in a new analysis.
The cyber attacks employ

New SLUBStick Attack Makes Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities More Dangerous

A new Linux kernel exploitation technique named SLUBStick makes heap vulnerabilities more dangerous.

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The Loper Bright Decision: How it Impacts Cybersecurity Law

The Loper Bright decision has yielded impactful results: the Supreme Court has overturned forty years of administrative law, leading to potential litigation over the interpretation of ambiguous laws previously decided by federal agencies. This article explores key questions for cybersecurity professionals and leaders as we enter a more contentious period of cybersecurity law.
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Apache OFBiz Users Warned of New and Exploited Vulnerabilities

Organizations are being warned of a newly discovered Apache OFBiz vulnerability as exploitation of another recent flaw is observed.

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Enhancing Incident Response Readiness with Wazuh

Incident response is a structured approach to managing and addressing security breaches or cyber-attacks. Security teams must overcome challenges such as timely detection, comprehensive data collection, and coordinated actions to enhance readiness. Improving these areas ensures a swift and effective response, minimizing damage and restoring normal operations quickly.
Challenges in incident

Justice Department Sues TikTok, Accusing the Company of Illegally Collecting Children’s Data

The US Justice Department has sued TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children’s data and violating an online privacy law.

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Ransomware Attack Cost Keytronic Over $17 Million

Keytronic says the recent ransomware attack resulted in expenses and lost revenue totaling more than $17 million.

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