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The Loper Bright Decision: How it Impacts Cybersecurity Law
/in General NewsThe Loper Bright decision has yielded impactful results: the Supreme Court has overturned forty years of administrative law, leading to potential litigation over the interpretation of ambiguous laws previously decided by federal agencies. This article explores key questions for cybersecurity professionals and leaders as we enter a more contentious period of cybersecurity law.
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New SLUBStick Attack Makes Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities More Dangerous
/in General NewsA new Linux kernel exploitation technique named SLUBStick makes heap vulnerabilities more dangerous.
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Russia’s ‘Fighting Ursa’ APT Uses Car Ads to Install HeadLace Malware
/in General NewsThe scheme, from the group also known as APT28, involves targeting Eastern European diplomats in need of personal transportation, tempting them with a purported good deal on a Audi Q7 Quattro SUV.
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The Top 6 Urban VPN Alternatives for 2024
/in General NewsIf you’re on the hunt for Urban VPN alternatives, check out our in-depth analysis of Proton VPN, TunnelBear and other VPN providers.
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Enhancing Incident Response Readiness with Wazuh
/in General NewsIncident response is a structured approach to managing and addressing security breaches or cyber-attacks. Security teams must overcome challenges such as timely detection, comprehensive data collection, and coordinated actions to enhance readiness. Improving these areas ensures a swift and effective response, minimizing damage and restoring normal operations quickly.
Challenges in incident
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Tech Support Scam Ring Leader Gets Seven Years in Prison, $6M Fine
/in General NewsA tech support fraud leader was sentenced to seven years in prison for scamming over 6,500 victims and making $6 million. The operation targeted elderly victims in the U.S. and Canada by showing fake malware infections on their computers.
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US Releases Russian Hackers and Spies as Part of Prisoner Swap
/in General NewsThe United States, along with Germany and Slovenia, participated in a historic prisoner exchange with Russia, releasing hackers, spies, and an assassin. The swap took place at an airport in Ankara, Turkey.
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How Project 2025 Would Put US Elections at Risk
/in General NewsExperts say the “nonsensical” policy proposal, which largely aligns with Donald Trump’s agenda, would weaken the US agency tasked with protecting election integrity, critical infrastructure, and more.
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Security Bypass Vulnerability Exposed in Rockwell Automation Logix Controllers
/in General NewsA vulnerability in Rockwell Automation’s Logix controllers, CVE-2024-6242, poses a security risk to industrial automation systems worldwide by allowing unauthorized access to PLCs.
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Newly Identified BITSLOTH Backdoor Uses Novel C2 Communication Channel
/in General NewsA new Windows backdoor named BITSLOTH has been discovered by cybersecurity researchers. This malware exploits the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) for stealthy communication, making it difficult to detect.
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