Agentic AI in SOCs: A Solution to SOAR’s Unfulfilled Promises https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/soc.png Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) was introduced with the promise of revolutionizing Security Operations Centers (SOCs) through automation, reducing manual workloads and enhancing efficiency. However, despite three generations of technology and 10 years of advancements, SOAR hasn’t fully delivered on its potential, leaving SOCs still grappling with many ...
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Kaspersky Exits U.S., Automatically Replaces Software With UltraAV, Raising Concerns
Kaspersky Exits U.S., Automatically Replaces Software With UltraAV, Raising Concerns https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ks.png Sep 24, 2024Ravie LakshmananAntivirus / National Security Antivirus vendor Kaspersky has formally begun pulling back its offerings in the U.S., migrating existing users to UltraAV, effective September 19, 2024, ahead of its formal exit at the end of the month. “Kaspersky antivirus customers received a software update facilitating the ...
Read More »Discover Latest Ransomware Tactics and Zero Trust Strategies in This Expert Webinar
Discover Latest Ransomware Tactics and Zero Trust Strategies in This Expert Webinar https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ransomware.png Sep 24, 2024The Hacker NewsWebinar / Cybersecurity Ransomware is no longer just a threat; it’s an entire industry. Cybercriminals are growing more sophisticated, and their tactics are evolving rapidly. This persistent danger is a major concern for business leaders. But there’s good news: you don’t have to ...
Read More »U.S. Proposes Ban on Connected Vehicles Using Chinese and Russian Tech
U.S. Proposes Ban on Connected Vehicles Using Chinese and Russian Tech https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/car.png Sep 24, 2024Ravie LakshmananNational Security / Regulatory Compliance The U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) said it’s proposing a ban on the import or sale of connected vehicles that integrate software and hardware made by foreign adversaries, particularly that of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Russia. “The ...
Read More »Necro Android Malware Found in Popular Camera and Browser Apps on Play Store
Necro Android Malware Found in Popular Camera and Browser Apps on Play Store https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/android-malware.png Sep 24, 2024Ravie LakshmananMobile Security / Malware Altered versions of legitimate Android apps associated with Spotify, WhatsApp, and Minecraft have been used to deliver a new version of a known malware loader called Necro. Kaspersky said some of the malicious apps have also been found on ...
Read More »Critical Flaw in Microchip ASF Exposes IoT Devices to Remote Code Execution Risk
Critical Flaw in Microchip ASF Exposes IoT Devices to Remote Code Execution Risk https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/chip-hacking.png Sep 23, 2024Ravie LakshmananIoT Security / Vulnerability A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the Microchip Advanced Software Framework (ASF) that, if successfully exploited, could lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7490, carries a CVSS score of 9.5 out of a maximum ...
Read More »Why ‘Never Expire’ Passwords Can Be a Risky Decision
Why ‘Never Expire’ Passwords Can Be a Risky Decision https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/password.png Sep 23, 2024The Hacker NewsPassword Management / Data Breach Password resets can be frustrating for end users. Nobody likes being interrupted by the ‘time to change your password’ notification – and they like it even less when the new passwords they create are rejected by their organization’s password policy. IT ...
Read More »THN Cybersecurity Recap: Last Week’s Top Threats and Trends (September 16-22)
THN Cybersecurity Recap: Last Week’s Top Threats and Trends (September 16-22) https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/recap.png Sep 23, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Cyber Threat Hold on tight, folks, because last week’s cybersecurity landscape was a rollercoaster! We witnessed everything from North Korean hackers dangling “dream jobs” to expose a new malware, to a surprising twist in the Apple vs. NSO Group saga. Even the seemingly ...
Read More »Hacktivist Group Twelve Targets Russian Entities with Destructive Cyber Attacks
Hacktivist Group Twelve Targets Russian Entities with Destructive Cyber Attacks https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/malware.png A hacktivist group known as Twelve has been observed using an arsenal of publicly available tools to conduct destructive cyber attacks against Russian targets. “Rather than demand a ransom for decrypting data, Twelve prefers to encrypt victims’ data and then destroy their infrastructure with a wiper to prevent recovery,” ...
Read More »Disney to stop using Salesforce-owned Slack after hack exposed company data – ET CISO
Disney to stop using Salesforce-owned Slack after hack exposed company data – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113513284,imgsize-19502,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/disney-to-stop-using-salesforce-owned-slack-after-hack-exposed-company-data.jpg Walt Disney plans to transition away from its use of Slack as a companywide workplace collaboration system, after a hacking entity leaked online more than a terabyte of company data, according to a report in the Status media newsletter. Disney’s CFO Hugh Johnston said most ...
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