Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) stories
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB tracks major new threat actor GambleForce
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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cybersecurity
Threat actor GambleForce has struck 24 organisations in 8 countries in 3 months, exploiting SQL vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data.
Group-IB warns of rising Android Trojan threat in APAC
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
Group-IB warns of rising cyber threats in Asia-Pacific, with advanced Android Trojan GoldDigger targeting Vietnamese banking apps.
Claroty uncovers vulnerabilities in Akuvox intercom system
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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data protection
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iot
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iam
Claroty has uncovered 13 vulnerabilities in the Akuvox E11 smart intercom system, making the camera and microphone vulnerable and compromising video and images.
Establishment of ASEAN Regional Computer Emergency Response Team
Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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cybersecurity
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cert
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cii
Feasibility Study on the Establishment of an ASEAN Regional CERT as a key initiative in strengthening ASEAN cybersecurity.
Only half of IT security teams optimally prepared for a security incident
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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orchestration
Only 56% of companies are optimally prepared for a security incident, according to a global study by OTRS Group. (1).
No more 'pawswords': Why pet names shouldn't unlock your online accounts
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
15% of Britons use their pet's name as a password, making them easy targets for cybercriminals, warns UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
Security alert: Widespread exploitation on Microsoft Exchange
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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stem
According to an advisory from CERT NZ, widespread exploitation activity has already occurred as a result of the vulnerabilities within the Microsoft Exchange.
Emotet malware is on a rampage after months of silence
Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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malware
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ai security
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CERT agencies around the world are reporting a surge in cyber attacks related to the Emotet malware, which is being distributed by email.
United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is honing in on the North Korean Government's activities known as HIDDEN COBRA.
Vietnam CERT plays major part in ASEAN cyber response drill
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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threat intelligence
Vietnam's VNCERT spearheads an ASEAN cyber exercise to bolster regional defence against cyber threats and enhance multi-nation collaboration.
Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.
Is cyber security insurance really worth it?
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
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bdo
Selecting the right cyber insurance policy is more complicated than ever, says Leon Fouche of advisory firm BDO.