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  • June 30, 2023

Command-and-control framework PhonyC2 attributed to Iran’s Muddywater group

A previously unseen command-and-control (C2) framework called PhonyC2 has been attributed to the Iranian state-sponsored group MuddyWater.  The custom-made, and continuously developing PhonyC2 was used by the threat actor to exploit the log4j vulnerability in the Israeli SysAid software, the attack against Technion, an Israeli institution, and the ongoing attack against the PaperCut print management […]

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  • June 30, 2023

Iranian Hackers Charming Kitten Utilize POWERSTAR Backdoor in Targeted Espionage Attacks

Charming Kitten, the nation-state actor affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been attributed to a bespoke spear-phishing campaign that delivers an updated version of a fully-featured PowerShell backdoor called POWERSTAR. “There have been improved operational security measures placed in the malware to make it more difficult to analyze and collect intelligence,”

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  • June 30, 2023

CISA BOD 23-01: What Agencies Need to Know About Compliance

The new network visibility mandate provides a good foundation for identifying risks and building better security programs at federal agencies.

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  • June 30, 2023

3 Ways to Build a More Skilled Cybersecurity Workforce

With the right collaboration among employers, educators, and policymakers, we can come together to create a more secure environment for all. 

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5 Patch Management Best Practices for Success in 2023

Patching remains a difficult task for many organizations – but it’s critical for security. Discover 5 patch management best practices for 2023. The post 5 Patch Management Best Practices for Success in 2023 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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5 Patch Management Best Practices for Success in 2023

Patching remains a difficult task for many organizations – but it’s critical for security. Discover 5 patch management best practices for 2023. The post 5 Patch Management Best Practices for Success in 2023 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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5 Patch Management Best Practices for Success in 2023

Patching remains a difficult task for many organizations – but it’s critical for security. Discover 5 patch management best practices for 2023. The post 5 Patch Management Best Practices for Success in 2023 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The US Is Spying on the UN Secretary General

The Washington Post is reporting that the US is spying on the UN Secretary General. The reports on Guterres appear to contain the secretary general’s personal conversations with aides regarding diplomatic encounters. They indicate that the United States relied on spying powers granted under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to gather the intercepts. Lots […]

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The US Is Spying on the UN Secretary General

The Washington Post is reporting that the US is spying on the UN Secretary General. The reports on Guterres appear to contain the secretary general’s personal conversations with aides regarding diplomatic encounters. They indicate that the United States relied on spying powers granted under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to gather the intercepts. Lots […]

Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends