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"BlackLotus Becomes First UEFI Bootkit Malware to Bypass Secure Boot on Windows 11"BlackLotus, a stealthy Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) bootkit, is the first publicly known malware that can circumvent Secure Boot protections, making it a major cyber threat. According to a report by ESET, this bootkit can operate on… -
"Clemson University Joins Nation's Frontline Defense against Cyberattacks on the Transportation System"Clemson University is opening a National Center where researchers will develop new methods to bolster the transportation system security against cyberattacks. The new National Center for Transportation Cybersecurity and Resilience (TraCR) will receive a…
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"How ChatGPT Can Help Cybersecurity Pros Beat Attacks"There has been much discussion about how hackers might benefit from ChatGPT, the OpenAI-trained Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, but it is important to also examine how cybersecurity experts can use this tool. In 2022, the Large Language Model (LLM…
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"CISA Red Team Shares Key Findings to Improve Monitoring and Hardening of Networks"The US Homeland Security Department's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) titled "CISA Red Team Shares Key Findings to Improve Monitoring and Hardening of Networks," describing a red team…
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"State-Sponsored Hackers Are Diversifying Tactics, Targeting Small Businesses"According to SonicWall's 2023 Cyber Threat Report, state-sponsored threat actors are shifting their attention toward small and midsize businesses (SMBs). While large companies, public services, and crucial national infrastructure have historically been…
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"88 Percent of Organizations Have Suffered Cyber Breaches in the Last Two Years"Pentera surveyed 300 CIOs, CISOs, and security leaders from businesses in Europe and the US, revealing that a cyberattack had impacted 88 percent of organizations over the past two years. The Pentera study finds that this is the case despite companies…
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"US Gov. Agencies Have 30 Days to Remove TikTok, Canada Follows Suit"The White House has given federal agencies 30 days to remove TikTok from all government-issued devices following the December 2022 ban on the social media app. The announcement comes from Shalanda Young, director of the office of management and…
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"Vulnerabilities Being Exploited Faster Than Ever: Analysis"Security researchers at Rapid7 discovered that in 2022, the widespread exploitation of new vulnerabilities was down 15% over the previous year, zero-day attacks declined 52% from 2021, and there were 33% fewer vulnerabilities known to have been exploited…
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"Tech Manufacturers Are Leaving the Door Open for Chinese Hacking, Easterly Warns"Jen Easterly, the head of the US Homeland Security Department's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), recently talked about the cyber threats posed by China, warning of dire consequences if technology manufacturers fail to improve the…
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"London Honeypots Attacked 2000 Times Per Minute"Security experts are warning that remote workers in the UK capital are being bombarded with cyberattacks after recording 91 million threats over a 28-day period in January. Insurer Coalition set up a series of honeypots in a project with police non-…
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"Danish Parliament Urges to Remove TikTok Over Cybersecurity"The Danish parliament recently urged lawmakers and employees with the 179-member assembly against having TikTok on work phones as a cybersecurity measure. The popular video-sharing app, which is Chinese-owned, faces intensifying scrutiny from…
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"Are Our Pets Leaking Information About Us?"According to new research, pet and animal-related apps pose cybersecurity risks to their owners. Many pet owners may find the ability to track their cats and dogs appealing since it can bring peace of mind. However, enabling a third party to track their…