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CISA Budget Reductions Leave US Critical Infrastructure Vulnerable to Emerging Threats

Critical Infrastructure Security, Government, Industry Specific Does CISA’s Ambiguous Future Increase Risks for Nation-State Cyber Attacks? Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 13, 2025 CISA’s challenges present significant cybersecurity threats to U.S. critical infrastructure. The future of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has come under scrutiny following recent significant…

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Microsoft Exposes ‘BadPilot’ Campaign Amid Seashell Blizzard Targeting the US and UK

Russian GRU-associated hackers have been exploiting known software vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to critical networks around the globe, especially targeting sectors in the United States and the United Kingdom since 2021. A hacking collective linked to Russian military intelligence has been surreptitiously infiltrating computer networks worldwide, including those in…

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Clop Ransomware Lurking in Networks: A Persistent Threat Exploiting Vulnerabilities for Extended Periods

In the realm of cybercrime, ransomware attacks present a particularly insidious challenge. Unlike conventional theft, which typically concludes with the removal of assets, ransomware attacks initiate a cycle of coercion that threatens the very survival of organizations. Cybercriminals often follow a systematic approach: they first infiltrate a network, pilfer sensitive…

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Microsoft Addresses Two Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in February Update

Cybercrime, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Also: Google Addresses YouTube Vulnerabilities That Could Have Compromised User Emails Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • February 13, 2025 Image: Shutterstock ISMG publishes a weekly summary of significant cybersecurity incidents globally. This week’s highlights include crucial updates from Microsoft, Ivanti, and Google to address critical…

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Data Breach Strikes GrubHub, Exposing Users to Phishing Threats – CPO Magazine

Data Breach Exposes GrubHub Customers to Phishing Threats CPO Magazine reports a significant data breach impacting GrubHub, a prominent player in the food delivery industry. This incident raises serious concerns regarding the security of customer data and the potential for increased phishing attacks on affected individuals. The breach has compromised…

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Financially Driven Hackers Collaborate with Espionage Operatives: A Mutual Assistance Network

On Thursday, researchers from Symantec announced a noteworthy development regarding the RA World ransomware group, which allegedly utilized a sophisticated toolset previously associated only with espionage operations linked to a Chinese threat group. This collaboration signifies a troubling convergence of ransomware and state-sponsored hacking capabilities. The toolset in question, identified…

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