Cyber Defense Advisors

Month: December 2023

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  • December 4, 2023

New P2PInfect Botnet MIPS Variant Targeting Routers and IoT Devices

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of an emerging botnet called P2PInfect that’s capable of targeting routers and IoT devices. The latest version, per Cado Security Labs, is compiled for Microprocessor without Interlocked Pipelined Stages (MIPS) architecture, broadening its capabilities and reach. “It’s highly likely that by targeting MIPS, the P2PInfect developers intend to […]

Cyber News

A Comprehensive Guide to Cyber Security Risk Assessments

A Comprehensive Guide to Cyber Security Risk Assessments In an increasingly interconnected world, where businesses and individuals alike rely heavily on digital technologies, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Cyber threats, ranging from data breaches to ransomware attacks, have become more sophisticated and prevalent, posing significant risks to organizations of all sizes. To effectively […]

High-Level Risk Assessment
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  • December 4, 2023

LogoFAIL: UEFI Vulnerabilities Expose Devices to Stealth Malware Attacks

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) code from various independent firmware/BIOS vendors (IBVs) has been found vulnerable to potential attacks through high-impact flaws in image parsing libraries embedded into the firmware. The shortcomings, collectively labeled LogoFAIL by Binarly, “can be used by threat actors to deliver a malicious payload and bypass Secure Boot, Intel Boot […]

Cyber News
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  • December 4, 2023

Microsoft Warns of Malvertising Scheme Spreading CACTUS Ransomware

Microsoft has warned of a new wave of CACTUS ransomware attacks that leverage malvertising lures to deploy DanaBot as an initial access vector. The DanaBot infections led to “hands-on-keyboard activity by ransomware operator Storm-0216 (Twisted Spider, UNC2198), culminating in the deployment of CACTUS ransomware,” the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team said in a series of posts […]

Cyber News

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Regulatory Compliance Assessments

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Regulatory Compliance Assessments Regulatory compliance assessments are more than just bureaucratic boxes to tick; they’re essential tools for businesses to ensure they remain on the right side of the law, safeguard their operations, and maintain trust with stakeholders. Overlooking their significance can lead to severe repercussions, both legally and financially. Here’s […]

Regulatory Compliance Assessments

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Operational Resilience Programs

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Operational Resilience Programs Operational resilience has rapidly become one of the most discussed topics in the corporate world, yet many still underestimate its importance. Rather than viewing operational resilience programs as a mere checkbox or a regulatory compliance demand, businesses should recognize them as essential drivers of long-term stability and success. […]

Operational Resilience Program

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore ERP/WMS Redeployment

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore ERP/WMS Redeployment Imagine a bustling factory. Workers are producing at their peak, machines humming in the background, and products are flying off the shelves. But there’s a catch: their production software, the nerve center of their operations, is from the previous decade. As a result, there are inefficiencies, delays, and missed […]

ERP/WMS Redeployment

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Enterprise Application Development

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Enterprise Application Development In the vast landscape of modern business solutions, enterprise application development has emerged as a cornerstone of operational success. For many, the term might evoke images of complex IT jargon and in-house tech teams tirelessly coding away. However, in reality, it’s about creating bespoke tools designed to streamline, […]

Enterprise Application Development

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessments

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessments There was a time when the most pressing threats businesses faced were physical in nature, such as theft or damage to property. Now, however, the landscape has evolved dramatically, and cyber threats have taken center stage. Alongside this evolution, the need for cyber insurance has grown, but […]

Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment