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  • August 2, 2023

Researchers Uncover AWS SSM Agent Misuse as a Covert Remote Access Trojan

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new post-exploitation technique in Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows the AWS Systems Manager Agent (SSM Agent) to be run as a remote access trojan on Windows and Linux environments “The SSM agent, a legitimate tool used by admins to manage their instances, can be re-purposed by an attacker who […]

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Top Industries Significantly Impacted by Illicit Telegram Networks

In recent years the rise of illicit activities conducted within online messaging platforms has become a growing concern for countless industries. One of the most notable platforms that has been host to many malicious actors and nefarious activities has been Telegram. Thanks to its accessibility, popularity, and user anonymity, Telegram has attracted a large number […]

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Unified XDR and SIEM Alleviate Security Alert Fatigue

By integrating detection response with information and event management, organizations can move beyond protective controls and harden their defenses.

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Industrial Control Systems Vulnerabilities Soar: Over One-Third Unpatched in 2023

About 34% of security vulnerabilities impacting industrial control systems (ICSs) that were reported in the first half of 2023 have no patch or remediation, registering a significant increase from 13% the previous year. According to data compiled by SynSaber, a total of 670 ICS product flaws were reported via the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security […]

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Phishers Exploit Salesforce’s Email Services Zero-Day in Targeted Facebook Campaign

A sophisticated Facebook phishing campaign has been observed exploiting a zero-day flaw in Salesforce’s email services, allowing threat actors to craft targeted phishing messages using the company’s domain and infrastructure. “Those phishing campaigns cleverly evade conventional detection methods by chaining the Salesforce vulnerability and legacy quirks in Facebook’s Web Games platform,”

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New LLM-based SOC tool to help automate security response

Cybersecurity automation solutions provider, Torq, has released an AI-based capability, dubbed Torq Socrates, to help organizations track, prioritize, and respond to critical security threats. The offering combines intelligence signals from across organizations’ security ecosystems to drive autonomous remediation, while learning and evolving as it analyzes security events, according to the company. “Torq Socrates is a […]

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Lame crypto scam attempts…

So I have a technical problem and I get a friend request in Discord followed by me explaining the problem and… ..zero interest to troubleshoot the problem, just send me to a page: Where once you find you crypto wallet: You are asked to give away your keys: If they keep trying, it must be because some people fall […]

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  • August 2, 2023

Tesla Jailbreak Unlocks Theft of In-Car Paid Features

Want heated seats for free? Self-driving in Europe despite a regulatory ban? Researchers have discovered the road to free car-modding on the popular Tesla EVs.

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Utilities Face Security Challenges as They Embrace Data in New Ways

A culture of cybersecurity and implementing industry best practices can go a long way toward protecting a utility.

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