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  • March 11, 2024

New Banking Trojan CHAVECLOAK Targets Brazilian Users via Phishing Tactics

Users in Brazil are the target of a new banking trojan known as CHAVECLOAK that’s propagated via phishing emails bearing PDF attachments. “This intricate attack involves the PDF downloading a ZIP file and subsequently utilizing DLL side-loading techniques to execute the final malware,” Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researcher Cara Lin said. The attack chain involves the […]

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Charting Success: Crafting a Strategic FedRAMP Roadmap

Charting Success: Crafting a Strategic FedRAMP Roadmap In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) stands as a critical milestone for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) aiming to serve the U.S. federal government. Navigating the complexities of FedRAMP compliance requires more than just a commitment to stringent security standards; […]

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Beginning: The Strategic Imperative of FedRAMP Compliance

Beginning: The Strategic Imperative of FedRAMP Compliance In an era where cloud computing underpins a significant portion of governmental operations, the FedRAMP stands as a bastion of security, dictating a comprehensive framework for CSPs aspiring to service federal agencies. This journey begins with an intrinsic understanding that FedRAMP compliance is not merely a regulatory hoop […]

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  • March 11, 2024

Guide: On-Prem is Dead. Have You Adjusted Your Web DLP Plan?

As the shift of IT infrastructure to cloud-based solutions celebrates its 10-year anniversary, it becomes clear that traditional on-premises approaches to data security are becoming obsolete. Rather than protecting the endpoint, DLP solutions need to refocus their efforts to where corporate data resides – in the browser. A new guide by LayerX titled “On-Prem is […]

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Using LLMs to Unredact Text

Initial results in using LLMs to unredact text based on the size of the individual-word redaction rectangles. This feels like something that a specialized ML system could be trained on. Tags: LLM, machine learning Sidebar photo of Bruce Schneier by Joe MacInnis.  

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BianLian Threat Actors Exploiting JetBrains TeamCity Flaws in Ransomware Attacks

The threat actors behind the BianLian ransomware have been observed exploiting security flaws in JetBrains TeamCity software to conduct their extortion-only attacks. According to a new report from GuidePoint Security, which responded to a recent intrusion, the incident “began with the exploitation of a TeamCity server which resulted in the deployment of a PowerShell implementation […]

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Proof-of-Concept Exploit Released for Progress Software OpenEdge Vulnerability

Technical specifics and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit have been made available for a recently disclosed critical security flaw in Progress Software OpenEdge Authentication Gateway and AdminServer, which could be potentially exploited to bypass authentication protections. Tracked as CVE-2024-1403, the vulnerability has a maximum severity rating of 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system. It impacts OpenEdge […]

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Magnet Goblin Hacker Group Leveraging 1-Day Exploits to Deploy Nerbian RAT

A financially motivated threat actor called Magnet Goblin is swiftly adopting one-day security vulnerabilities into its arsenal in order to opportunistically breach edge devices and public-facing services and deploy malware on compromised hosts. “Threat actor group Magnet Goblin’s hallmark is its ability to swiftly leverage newly disclosed vulnerabilities, particularly targeting public-facing servers and edge devices,” […]

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Streamlining the FedRAMP Remediation Process: A Strategic Approach for CSPs

Streamlining the FedRAMP Remediation Process: A Strategic Approach for CSPs In the domain of cloud computing, especially for services catering to federal agencies, achieving compliance with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) represents a critical threshold. Central to this journey is the remediation process, where Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) address and rectify any […]

FedRAMP Remediation