Pegasystems, a global leader in AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation, is a strategic partner for many of the world’s leading brands. The company’s role as an enterprise software provider means it often operates under the radar of the general public — but that doesn’t shield it from cyberattacks. Upon joining Pegasystems (Pega) in 2019, Director of Corporate … [Read more...] about Pegasystems Consolidates Endpoint, Identity and Cloud Security with CrowdStrike
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Hamas-Affiliated WIRTE Employs SameCoin Wiper in Disruptive Attacks Against Israel
Nov 13, 2024Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Cyber Espionage A threat actor affiliated with Hamas has expanded its malicious cyber operations beyond espionage to carry out disruptive attacks that exclusively target Israeli entities. The activity, linked to a group called WIRTE, has also targeted the Palestinian Authority, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, Check … [Read more...] about Hamas-Affiliated WIRTE Employs SameCoin Wiper in Disruptive Attacks Against Israel
November 2024 Patch Tuesday: Updates and Analysis
Microsoft Discloses Vulnerability within Airlift.microsoft.com In an effort to provide additional transparency for Microsoft-hosted services, Microsoft has disclosed a Critical privilege escalation vulnerability within airlift.microsoft.com (CVE-2024-49056). This vulnerability has been fully mitigated by Microsoft and requires no customer interaction. Microsoft has stated … [Read more...] about November 2024 Patch Tuesday: Updates and Analysis
New Flaws in Citrix Virtual Apps Enable RCE Attacks via MSMQ Misconfiguration
Nov 12, 2024Ravie LakshmananVirtualization / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed new security flaws impacting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop that could be exploited to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) The issue, per findings from watchTowr, is rooted in the Session Recording component that allows system administrators to capture user … [Read more...] about New Flaws in Citrix Virtual Apps Enable RCE Attacks via MSMQ Misconfiguration
THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 04
Nov 11, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News ⚠️ Imagine this: the very tools you trust to protect you online—your two-factor authentication, your car's tech system, even your security software—turned into silent allies for hackers. Sounds like a scene from a thriller, right? Yet, in 2024, this isn't fiction; it's the new cyber reality. Today's attackers have … [Read more...] about THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 04
Palo Alto Advises Securing PAN-OS Interface Amid Potential RCE Threat Concerns
Nov 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network Security Palo Alto Networks on Friday issued an informational advisory urging customers to ensure that access to the PAN-OS management interface is secured because of a potential remote code execution vulnerability. "Palo Alto Networks is aware of a claim of a remote code execution vulnerability via the PAN-OS management … [Read more...] about Palo Alto Advises Securing PAN-OS Interface Amid Potential RCE Threat Concerns
Bitcoin Fog Founder Sentenced to 12 Years for Cryptocurrency Money Laundering
Nov 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananCryptocurrency / Cybercrime The 36-year-old founder of the Bitcoin Fog cryptocurrency mixer has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for facilitating money laundering activities between 2011 and 2021. Roman Sterlingov, a dual Russian-Swedish national, pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering and operating an unlicensed … [Read more...] about Bitcoin Fog Founder Sentenced to 12 Years for Cryptocurrency Money Laundering
Learn How Storytelling Can Make Cybersecurity Training Fun and Effective
Nov 08, 2024The Hacker NewsCybersecurity Awareness / Webinar Let's face it—traditional security training can feel as thrilling as reading the fine print on a software update. It's routine, predictable, and, let's be honest, often forgotten the moment it's over. Now, imagine cybersecurity training that's as unforgettable as your favorite show. Remember how "Hamilton" made … [Read more...] about Learn How Storytelling Can Make Cybersecurity Training Fun and Effective
Kaspersky uncovers a crypto game created by Lazarus APT
Battle City, colloquially known as “that tank game”, is a symbol of a bygone era. Some 30 years ago, gamers would pop a cartridge into their console, settle in front of a bulky TV, and obliterate waves of enemy tanks until the screen gave out. Today, the world’s a different place, but tank games remain popular. Modern iterations offer gamers not just the thrill of gameplay but … [Read more...] about Kaspersky uncovers a crypto game created by Lazarus APT
CrowdStrike to Acquire Adaptive Shield to Deliver Integrated SaaS Security Posture Management
Today, at the inaugural Fal.Con Europe, I’m excited to announce CrowdStrike’s agreement to acquire SaaS security leader Adaptive Shield. This acquisition will propel CrowdStrike to become the only cybersecurity vendor to provide full protection against identity-based attacks across the modern cloud ecosystem — from on-premises Active Directory to cloud-based identity providers … [Read more...] about CrowdStrike to Acquire Adaptive Shield to Deliver Integrated SaaS Security Posture Management