Cyber Defense Advisors

Month: September 2024

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  • September 24, 2024

Warnings after new Valencia ransomware group strikes businesses and leaks data

A new ransomware operation has started to leak information it claims has been stolen from organisations it has compromised around the world. In recent days Valencia Ransomware has posted on its dark web leak site’s so-called “Wall of shame” links to gigabytes of downloadable information that has seemingly been exfiltrated from a Californian municipality, a […]

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  • September 24, 2024

The AI Fix #17: Why AI is an AWFUL writer and LinkedIn’s outrageous land grab

In episode 17 of The AI Fix, our hosts meet the worst newsreaders in the world, Graham learns about Big Trak and is shocked by a food delivery robot, Mark explains why he won’t be dressing as a pirate, ChatGPT angelically removes a peanut butter sandwich from a VCR, and everyone thinks they’ve got Ebola. […]

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  • September 24, 2024

U.S. Proposes Ban on Connected Vehicles Using Chinese and Russian Tech

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) said it’s proposing a ban on the import or sale of connected vehicles that integrate software and hardware made by foreign adversaries, particularly that of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Russia. “The proposed rule focuses on hardware and software integrated into the Vehicle Connectivity System (VCS) and […]

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  • September 24, 2024

Discover Latest Ransomware Tactics and Zero Trust Strategies in This Expert Webinar

Ransomware is no longer just a threat; it’s an entire industry. Cybercriminals are growing more sophisticated, and their tactics are evolving rapidly. This persistent danger is a major concern for business leaders. But there’s good news: you don’t have to be defenseless. What if you could gain a strategic edge? Join our exclusive webinar, “Unpacking […]

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  • September 24, 2024

Kaspersky Exits U.S., Automatically Replaces Software With UltraAV, Raising Concerns

Antivirus vendor Kaspersky has formally begun pulling back its offerings in the U.S., migrating existing users to UltraAV, effective September 19, 2024, ahead of its formal exit at the end of the month. “Kaspersky antivirus customers received a software update facilitating the transition to UltraAV,” the company said in a post announcing the move on […]

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  • September 24, 2024

Citing security fears, Ukraine bans Telegram on government and military devices

Graham CLULEY September 24, 2024 Promo Protect all your devices, without slowing them down. Free 30-day trial The government of Ukraine imposed a ban on the Telegram messaging app being used on official devices belonging to government officials, military staff, and critical infrastructure workers, citing security fears. In an announcement on Friday, Ukraine’s National Security […]

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  • September 24, 2024

Israel’s Pager Attacks and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

Israel’s brazen attacks on Hezbollah last week, in which hundreds of pagers and two-way radios exploded and killed at least 37 people, graphically illustrated a threat that cybersecurity experts have been warning about for years: Our international supply chains for computerized equipment leave us vulnerable. And we have no good means to defend ourselves. Though […]

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  • September 24, 2024

The SSPM Justification Kit

SaaS applications contain a wealth of sensitive data and are central to business operations. Despite this, far too many organizations rely on half measures and hope their SaaS stack will remain secure. Unfortunately, this approach is lacking and will leave security teams blind to threat prevention and detection, as well as open to regulatory violations, […]

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  • September 24, 2024

Two men arrested one month after $230 million of cryptocurrency stolen from a single victim

Two men have been arrested by the FBI and charged in relation to their alleged involvement in a scam which saw almost a quarter of a billion dollars worth of cryptocurrency stolen from a single victim. 20-year-old Malone Lam of Miami, and Jeandiel Serrano, 21, of Los Angeles, are charged with conspiring to steal and […]

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