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CISA Adds 6 Vulnerabilities: Apple Also on Attack List
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added six security vulnerabilities to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. This includes a high-severity security vulnerability, CVE-2023-27524 (CVSS score: 8.9), affecting Apache Superset, an open-source...
Botnet Targeting SSH Servers for Crypto Mining: NoaBot
A new botnet called NoaBot, based on Mirai, has been utilized by cyber attackers as part of a crypto mining campaign since the beginning of 2023. Mirai, whose source code was leaked in 2016, became the precursor to numerous botnets;...
The Leading Cybersecurity Agency in The United States was Attacked
US officials discovered last month that a federal agency responsible for cybersecurity was hacked and had to take two important computer systems offline. According to US officials briefed on the matter, the affected systems of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...
Protection against Hidden Threats with Dynamic Artificial Intelligence
Social engineering remains a pervasive cybersecurity risk as deceitful actors craft increasingly sophisticated deceptions. However, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool to identify and thwart these stealthy attacks through proactive monitoring, predictive analysis and automated defenses. Social...
The Importance of Early Warning Systems for Cybersecurity
As cyber attacks grow more sophisticated, detecting threats early has become crucial for effective response and mitigation. Early warning systems (EWS) aim to shorten the time gap between when a vulnerability is exploited by an attacker and when defenders recognize...
SEC Chairman Speaks Bitcoin Community Was Waiting for an Explanation
The Bitcoin and cryptocurrency world was recently thrilled by the hacking of the SEC’s X account and the unsubstantiated announcement of Bitcoin ETF approval. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler was expected to make a statement on the issue. Gensler made this...
Syrian Hackers Distribute RATs to Cybercriminals
Threat actors operating under the name Anonymous Arabic have released a remote access trojan (RAT) called Silver RAT that’s equipped to bypass security software and stealthily launch hidden applications. The actors, assessed to be of Syrian origin and linked to...
Securing Our Digital Lifelines
Critical infrastructure refers to the systems and networks that are essential to the functioning of modern society. This includes sectors like energy, transportation, communications, and more. As these systems become increasingly reliant on digital technologies, the risk of cyberattacks grows....
The Growing Need for University Cybersecurity Education Programs
As cyber threats evolve rapidly, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. However, many organizations struggle to find qualified candidates with the right training. This article explores how universities can help close this talent gap by strengthening...