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Fortinet Users Experience Ongoing Active Zero-Day Alerts: Past and Present

Governance & Risk Management, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Patch Management Warning Issued for Active Zero-Day Vulnerability as Device Configurations Are Exposed Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Fortinet has issued an urgent alert to users of its firewall products, advising them to apply patches for…

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A Comprehensive Biden Executive Order Addresses Cybersecurity, AI, and Beyond

In a significant move just four days before his departure, President Joe Biden has issued a comprehensive cybersecurity directive aimed at enhancing government security protocols. This executive order seeks to reshape how federal agencies monitor their networks, procure software, implement artificial intelligence, and respond to foreign hacking threats. The directive,…

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GitHub’s Ongoing Battle Against Deepfake Porn Fails to Make an Impact

In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the misuse of open-source tools has emerged as a significant threat, particularly regarding intimate image abuse. Ajder highlights that many of these tools are created with good intentions but can swiftly be weaponized by individuals with malicious aims. The journey often begins when a…

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FTC Directs GoDaddy to Enhance Security Measures Following Persistent Data Breaches

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that GoDaddy Inc., a prominent web hosting service, establish a comprehensive information security program following allegations of insufficient protective measures against cyber threats that endangered its customers. The enforcement action arises from a complaint lodged by the FTC, which claims that since…

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Hackers Allegedly Exfiltrated FBI Call Logs from AT&T, Potentially Endangering Informants

In July, AT&T, a major telecommunications provider in the United States, revealed a significant data breach affecting call and text message logs of its customers, covering approximately six months in 2022. This breach potentially compromised the personal communications of nearly all of its over 100 million customers. The situation has…

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