Professor Says Being Impersonated by Iranian Hackers Was Stressful But Good For Networking

Professor Says Being Impersonated by Iranian Hackers Was Stressful But Good For Networking

Image: Sobhan Farajvan/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard’s podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet. Iranian hackers with links to the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps impersonated two academics in an attempt to hack journalists, think tank analysts, and other academics, according to a new report. In early 2021, the hackers—dubbed inside the industry as Charming Kitten or TA453—sent emails to targets pretending to be Dr. Hanns Bjoern…

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Gaia-X: Partnering for Europe’s digital future – Cisco Blogs

Gaia-X: Partnering for Europe’s digital future – Cisco Blogs

There are moments in time when leaders put stakes in the ground that define the future for decades to come. Today, as the European Union is working to deliver a green and digital recovery, I believe we are at another crucial milestone. Laying the foundations of Europe’s digital future The pandemic has shown us what can be done digitally must be done digitally, but it can’t happen at the cost of security and privacy. We…

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Gaia-X: partnering for Europe’s digital future – Cisco Blogs

Gaia-X: partnering for Europe’s digital future – Cisco Blogs

There are moments in time when leaders put stakes in the ground that define the future for decades to come. Today, as the European Union is working to deliver a green and digital recovery, I believe we are at another crucial milestone. Laying the foundations of Europe’s digital future The pandemic has shown us what can be done digitally must be done digitally, but it can’t happen at the cost of security and privacy. We…

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Vulnerability in Schneider Electric PLCs allows for undetectable remote takeover

Vulnerability in Schneider Electric PLCs allows for undetectable remote takeover

Dubbed Modipwn, the vulnerability affects a wide variety of Modicon programmable logic controllers used in manufacturing, utilities, automation and other roles. Image: metamorworks, Getty Images/iStockphoto A vulnerability discovered in Schneider Electric’s Modicon programmable logic controllers, used in millions of devices worldwide, could allow a remote attacker to gain total and undetectable control over the chips, leading to remote code execution, malware installation and other security compromises. Discovered by security researchers at asset visibility and security…

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New phishing attack SpoofedScholars targets professors and writers specializing in the Middle East

New phishing attack SpoofedScholars targets professors and writers specializing in the Middle East

Proofpoint security analysis details the latest attack that uses the lure of speaking at a conference to steal credentials. Image: iStock/OrnRin SpoofedScholars is a new credential phishing attack that uses a University of London website to steal information from researchers who specialize in the Middle East, according to new analysis from Proofpoint. Proofpoint reports that senior think tank analysts, journalists focused on Middle Eastern affairs and professors are the targets in this latest attack.  The…

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How visitor management, access control and security innovations are reshaping the look and feel of work in enterprises

How visitor management, access control and security innovations are reshaping the look and feel of work in enterprises

How visitor management, access control and security innovations are reshaping the look and feel of work in enterprises | 2021-07-13 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit…

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4 uses for smart cameras in fast-casual restaurants

4 uses for smart cameras in fast-casual restaurants

4 uses for smart cameras in fast-casual restaurants | 2021-07-13 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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Fostering a healthy workplace environment in the aftermath of trauma

Fostering a healthy workplace environment in the aftermath of trauma

Fostering a healthy workplace environment in the aftermath of trauma | 2021-07-13 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn…

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Biden discussed Russian ransomware gangs with Putin in a phone call

Biden discussed Russian ransomware gangs with Putin in a phone call

President Joe Biden expressed concerns about ransomware attacks carried out by Russian gangs during a phone call with President Vladimir Putin. The recent wave of ransomware attacks carried out by Russian gangs like REvil and Darkside worries US authorities and was discussed by Presidents Biden and Putin during a phone call. The ransomware attacks against Colonial Pipeline, JBS, and Kaseya are just the tip of the iceberg, Russian criminal gangs are targeting organizations worldwide causing…

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Anatomy of a Breach: Preventing the Next Advanced Attack – Cisco Blogs

Anatomy of a Breach: Preventing the Next Advanced Attack – Cisco Blogs

Your company’s stock price nosedives by 15% in a single day. You get a flood of messages from concerned family and friends about your company. Your company’s name is all over the news. Your colleagues exchange hundreds of frantic messages while trying to figure out what happened and how to respond. This is what it looks like when your organization is breached. I know this from firsthand experience because I was working at SolarWinds when…

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