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Warning: Tunnel of Love Leads to Scams

Crypto scams reach record $9.9B

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200+by Kristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading / 1d

Romance-baiting losses were up 40% last year, as more and more pig-butchering efforts crop up in the wild.

Roundtable: Is DOGE Flouting Cybersecurity for US Data?

Musk disrupts federal agencies with DOGE

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20by Becky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading / 2d

Cybersecurity experts weigh in on the red flags flying around the new Department of Government Efficiency's handling of the mountains of US data it now has access to, potentially without basic information security protections in place.

President Trump to Nominate Former RNC Official as National Cyber Director

Trump nominates Sean Cairncross

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by Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer / 2d

Sean Cairncross will be one of the primary advisers to the administration on national cybersecurity matters.

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This Security Firm's 'Bias' Is Also Its Superpower

by Mercedes Cardona / 1d

Credible Security's founders bring their varied experiences to help growing companies turn trust into a strategic advantage.

How Banks Can Adapt to the Rising Threat of Financial Crime

by Alena Robertson / 1d

Banking fraud and financial crimes are growing more sophisticated every day. By understanding the threats and building strong collaborations, banks can protect themselves and their clients.

Open Source AI Models: Perfect Storm for Malicious Code, Vulnerabilities

by Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer / 1d

Companies pursing internal AI development using models from Hugging Face and other open source repositories need to focus on supply chain security and checking for vulnerabilities.

Salt Typhoon Exploits Cisco Devices in Telco Infrastructure

6 TTPs

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by Nate Nelson, Contributing Writer / 1d

The China-sponsored state espionage group has exploited known, older bugs in Cisco gear for successful cyber intrusions on six continents in the past two months.

CyberArk Makes Identity Security Play With Zilla Acquisition

CyberArk acquires Zilla Security

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by Jeffrey Schwartz / 1d

CyberArk announces the Zilla deal on the same day leading identity service provider SailPoint returns to the public markets.

Feb 13, 2025

Chinese APT 'Emperor Dragonfly' Moonlights With Ransomware

4 TTPs

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by Kristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading / 2d

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CVE-2024-0012

Pivoting from prior cyber espionage, the threat group deployed its backdoor tool set to ultimately push out RA World malware, demanding $2 million from its victim.

How Public & Private Sectors Can Better Align Cyber Defense

2 TTPs

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by Chris Henderson / 2d

With investment in cybersecurity capabilities and proactive measures to address emerging challenges, we can work together to navigate the complexities of combating cybercrime.

Content Credentials Technology Verifies Image, Video Authenticity

by Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer / 2d

The open technology, which tackles disinformation, has gained steam in the past year, surpassing 500 corporate members and continuing to evolve.

Feb 12, 2025

Japan Goes on Offense With New 'Active Cyber Defense' Bill

Japan passes cybersecurity bill

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by Nate Nelson, Contributing Writer / 2d

Japan is on a mission to catch up to the US standard of national cyber preparedness, and its new legislation is a measure intended to stop escalating Chinese cyber-espionage efforts, experts say.

Feds Sanction Russian Hosting Provider for Supporting LockBit Attacks

3 TTPs

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by Elizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer / 3d

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US UK Australia sanction Russian cyber group

US, UK, and Australian law enforcement have targeted a company called Zservers (and two of its administrators) for providing bulletproof hosting services to the infamous ransomware gang.

Microsoft: Russia's Sandworm APT Exploits Edge Bugs Globally

7 TTPs

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by Nate Nelson, Contributing Writer / 3d

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H-16-056

Sandworm (aka Seashell Blizzard) has an initial access wing called "BadPilot" that uses standard intrusion tactics to spread Russia's tendrils around the world.

Is AI a Friend or Foe of Healthcare Security?

by Claudio Gallo / 3d

When it comes to keeping patient information safe, people empowerment is just as necessary as deploying new technologies.

Gartner: Most Security Leaders Cannot Balance Data Security, Business Goals

by Edge Editors / 3d

The analyst firm recommends defining security and governance processes while reducing friction for business stakeholders.

Drata Acquires SafeBase to Strengthen GRC Portfolio

Drata acquires SafeBase for Trust Management

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by Dark Reading Staff / 3d

The combined companies will create a seamless ecosystem of trust, governance, risk, and compliance.

Feb 11, 2025

India's Cybercrime Problems Grow as Nation Digitizes

by Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer / 3d

More than half of attacks on Indian businesses come from outside the country, while 45% of those targeting consumers come from Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos.

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