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Archives April 2023

  • Apr, Thu, 2023
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Joint Advisory by UK NCSC and US Agencies: APT28 Exploits Cisco Routers in 2021

UK NCSC and US agencies issue joint advisory on APT28’s exploitation of Cisco routers in 2021, highlighting their sophisticated tactics and ties to Russian Military Intelligence Unit 26165 #cybersecurity #APT28 #FancyBear The UK National Cyber Security Centre, the US National Security Agency, US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and US Federal Bureau of Investigation have released a joint…

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  • Apr, Wed, 2023
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IT and Security – A Love Story

Breaking down barriers between IT and Security teams is key to a successful partnership. Learn how to align your priorities and work together towards a safer future. #ITsecurity #cybersecurity #collaboration The article discusses the traditional rivalry between IT and security teams in organizations, which stems from their differing priorities. IT prioritizes stability and availability, while security focuses on…

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  • Apr, Wed, 2023
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DDosia: Uncovering Hacktivist Group NoName057(16)

Beware of NoName057(16)’s DDosia project – their cyber warfare activities threaten the safety of websites in Europe. Don’t support their cause by installing their tool, stay safe and secure online #Cybersecurity #DDoSattacks NoName057(16) is a hacktivist group that uses their DDosia project to conduct DDoS attacks on websites of institutions and companies in European countries. They openly communicate…

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  • Apr, Wed, 2023
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Staying Ahead of State Hackers: The Dutch Challenge

Digital attackers are getting smarter, using existing tools on PCs to breach systems. The Netherlands is a prime target, facing constant attacks from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. #Cybersecurity #Netherlands State hackers are increasingly using “living off the land” technology in their attacks, using existing tools on a PC. The Netherlands is a key country for hosting…

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  • Apr, Wed, 2023
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Secure Your Business with Vulnerability Disclosure Policy Guide

Protect your business and build trust with customers and stakeholders by creating a comprehensive vulnerability disclosure policy! Our ultimate guide shows you how to do it right. #VulnerabilityDisclosure #Cybersecurity #EthicalHacking Learn how to create a strong vulnerability disclosure policy with this ultimate guide. A vulnerability disclosure policy (VDP) allows ethical hackers to report security vulnerabilities to a company…

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  • Apr, Wed, 2023
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9 Common GDPR Cookie Banner Blunders

Stay out of trouble and avoid hefty fines by avoiding these 9 common GDPR cookie banner mistakes! Check out our latest educational content for all the details. #GDPR #cookies #compliance Author Jeffrey Edwards discusses nine common GDPR cookie banner mistakes that businesses make, which can lead to penalties, fines, and restrictions on data processing. These mistakes include not…

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  • Apr, Tue, 2023
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Chat Services Unite Against UK Online Safety Bill: A Threat to Privacy and Security

Privacy is not a privilege, it’s a basic human right. The proposed UK Online Safety Bill threatens to undermine that right for every British citizen and those they communicate with globally. We stand with other chat services in calling for a revision of this dangerous legislation. #PrivacyMatters #OnlineSafetyBill WhatsApp, Signal, Threema, and other chat services have issued an…

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  • Apr, Tue, 2023
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UK police forces reprimanded for unlawful recording of 200k phone calls via app

Privacy matters! Two UK police forces reprimanded for secretly recording 200k phone calls via an app without consent. #dataprotection #privacy #UKpolice Two UK police forces have been reprimanded by the privacy watchdog ICO for recording 200,000 phone calls without informing those on the other end of the line. The app, which automatically recorded all phone calls, was launched…

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  • Apr, Tue, 2023
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NCR’s Aloha POS System Affected by Ransomware Attack

Ransomware hits NCR’s Aloha POS system, affecting a subset of hospitality customers. Find out how the company is responding and restoring services. #NCR #AlohaPOS #RansomwareAttack On April 12, NCR started investigating an issue related to its Aloha restaurant point-of-sale product. On April 15, the company confirmed that a limited number of ancillary Aloha applications for some hospitality customers…

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  • Apr, Mon, 2023
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APT29’s Cyber Espionage Campaign on NATO and EU Countries

New cyber espionage campaign targeting EU countries uncovered by researchers. Diplomatic entities and sensitive information systems among the targets. Stay informed on the latest cybersecurity threats. #cybersecurity #espionage #EU Poland’s Military Counterintelligence Service and Computer Emergency Response Team have connected recent attacks on NATO and EU countries to the Russia-linked APT29 group. This group, also known as SVR…

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