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Overloaded with SIEM Alerts? Discover Effective Strategies in This Expert-Led Webinar

Imagine trying to find a needle in a haystack, but the haystack is on fire, and there are a million other needles you also need to find. That’s what dealing with security alerts can feel like.
SIEM was supposed to make this easier, but somewhere along the way, it became part of the problem. Too many alerts, too much noise, and not enough time to actually stop threats.
It’s time for a change.

N. Korean Hackers Deploy New KLogEXE and FPSpy Malware in Targeted Attacks

Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been observed leveraging two new malware strains dubbed KLogEXE and FPSpy.
The activity has been attributed to an adversary tracked as Kimsuky, which is also known as APT43, ARCHIPELAGO, Black Banshee, Emerald Sleet (formerly Thallium), Sparkling Pisces, Springtail, and Velvet Chollima.
“These samples enhance Sparkling Pisces’ already extensive arsenal

HPE Aruba Networking fixes critical flaws impacting Access Points

HPE Aruba Networking has fixed three critical vulnerabilities in the Command Line Interface (CLI) service of its Aruba Access Points. […]

Google Sees Drop in Memory Safety Bugs in Android as Code Matures

Memory safety bugs in Android have decreased significantly as old code matures and new code uses memory-safe languages.

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Police Are Probing a Cyberattack on Wi-Fi Networks at UK Train Stations

An investigation has been launched into a Wi-Fi service hack that has impacted many train stations in the United Kingdom.

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US Transportation and Logistics Firms Targeted With Infostealers, Backdoors

A malicious campaign is targeting transportation and logistics organizations in North America with various malware families.

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Fortifying the Weakest Link: How to Safeguard Against Supply Chain Cyberattacks

As organizations have fortified their defenses against direct network attacks, hackers have shifted their focus to exploiting vulnerabilities in the supply chain to gain backdoor access to systems.

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EPSS vs. CVSS: What’s the Best Approach to Vulnerability Prioritization?

Many businesses rely on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) to assess the severity of vulnerabilities for prioritization. While these scores provide some insight into the potential impact of a vulnerability, they don’t factor in real-world threat data, such as the likelihood of exploitation. With new vulnerabilities discovered daily, teams don’t have the time – or the budget – to

Watering Hole Attack on Kurdish Sites Distributing Malicious APKs and Spyware

As many as 25 websites linked to the Kurdish minority have been compromised as part of a watering hole attack designed to harvest sensitive information for over a year and a half.
French cybersecurity firm Sekoia, which disclosed details of the campaign dubbed SilentSelfie, described the intrusion set as long-running, with first signs of infection detected as far back as December 2022.
The

Israeli Group Claims Lebanon Water Hack as CISA Reiterates Warning on Simple ICS Attacks

Unsophisticated methods can still be used to hack ICS/OT — even so, many cyberattack claims are likely exaggerated.

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