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Russian Hackers Introduce ‘Tainted Leaks’ – From Phishing to Propaganda

Recent findings reveal a sophisticated disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting critics of the Russian state while compromising sensitive data. Security researchers have linked these activities to a suspected Russian government-sponsored espionage initiative, though definitive evidence of state involvement remains unproven. Notably, these operations share characteristics with the tactics employed by…

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Seven Steps to Achieve AI Supply Chain Visibility Before a Breach Necessitates Action – VentureBeat

Seven Steps to Achieve AI Supply Chain Visibility Before a Breach Occurs In an era dominated by technological advancement, the vulnerability of supply chains to cyber threats has emerged as a critical concern for businesses. The latest discourse on this issue centers around establishing robust AI-driven visibility into supply chains…

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Cisco Zero-Day Vulnerability Targeted to Deploy Malicious Lua Backdoor on Thousands of Devices

Cisco has issued an urgent warning regarding a severe zero-day vulnerability in its IOS XE software, which is currently being exploited by an unknown actor to introduce a malicious Lua-based implant on affected devices. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2023-20273, carries a CVSS score of 7.2 and is associated with privilege…

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Firefox 67.0.4 Launched — Mozilla Addresses Second 0-Day Vulnerability This Week

A critical update for the Firefox web browser is urgent, as Mozilla has issued a warning to users regarding a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability. This update comes just days after the release of a fix for another actively exploited vulnerability within Firefox 67.0.3. The most recent vulnerability, identified as CVE-2019-11708,…

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LinkedIn Hacker Sought by US and Russia, Potential Extradition to Either Country

The Czech Republic has approved the possibility of extraditing Yevgeniy Aleksandrovich Nikulin, a Russian national, who is associated with a significant 2012 data breach at LinkedIn. Nikulin, apprehended by Czech authorities last October in Prague, faces allegations not only for compromising LinkedIn but also for breaching Dropbox and Formspring, a…

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Webinar | The Impact of Tool Sprawl on Visibility and Response Efficiency

Webinar Highlights: The Hidden Risks of Tool Sprawl on Cybersecurity In recent discussions surrounding cybersecurity challenges, the phenomenon of tool sprawl has emerged as a significant issue undermining visibility and response capabilities for organizations. This webinar delved into how an overabundance of cybersecurity tools can complicate incident response and ultimately…

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