July, 2023 - Security World Trend Now

The White House’s Dual Approach: Immigration Reform and National Collaboration to Empower the Cyber Workforce

Reynolds Alex1 year ago09 mins

Promoting Collaboration to Boost Cybersecurity Workforce The Biden administration has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address the shortage of cybersecurity workers in the United States. The strategy, outlined in a document called the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy, emphasizes the need for collaboration between government, industry, and civil-society groups to increase the number of…

Striking a Balance: Safeguarding Intellectual Property in an Era of Collaboration

Patel Maya1 year ago014 mins

Protecting Intellectual Property in Collaborative Environments Safeguarding Intellectual Property in the Digital Age In an increasingly interconnected business landscape, companies often find themselves in a position where they need to collaborate with business partners to thrive. However, sharing intellectual property (IP) in such collaborative environments can pose significant challenges for organizations. The risk of IP…

China’s Volt Typhoon APT: Unearthing Deeper Threats to US Critical Infrastructure

Reynolds Alex1 year ago012 mins

The Growing Concerns of Cybersecurity Threats to the US Military Chinese Malware Infests Critical US Networks The US military is currently facing two significant cybersecurity concerns. The first is a widespread and unresolved Chinese cyber campaign known as Volt Typhoon, which specifically targets military bases. The second issue involves an insider breach that has affected…

The Hidden Threat: Targeted Malware Breaches Air-Gapped ICS Systems

Emma Thompson1 year ago07 mins

Cybersecurity Threats: Worm Evades Air-Gapped Defenses in Industrial Control Systems Introduction In recent years, cybersecurity threats have become increasingly sophisticated and pose a significant risk to critical infrastructure and industrial control systems (ICS). Researchers from Kaspersky ICS-CERT have recently uncovered a novel second-stage malware that bypasses the typical data security provided by air-gapped systems. This…

The Rise of Virtual Warfare: How a Self-Spreading Worm Threatens Call of Duty Player Lobbies

Nguyen Michael1 year ago010 mins

Activision Takes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Servers Offline Following Self-Spreading Worm Virus Activision, the renowned video game publisher responsible for popular titles such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, has recently faced a substantial security breach. The company was forced to take the game’s servers offline after reports emerged of a self-spreading…

Microsoft’s Response to Damaging Report on Chinese Hacking Raises Concerns

Nguyen Michael1 year ago010 mins

Cybersecurity Microsoft Downplays Damaging Report on Chinese Hacking In a recent report, security firm Wiz found evidence that a Chinese hacking operation targeted U.S. officials’ email accounts using a stolen encryption key. Microsoft, the company that was breached, continues to downplay the severity of the attack and disputes Wiz’s findings. However, it is important to…

Unveiling Apple’s Restricted APIs: Shaping Ethical Development Practices

Nguyen Michael1 year ago08 mins

Apple Lists APIs That Developers Can Only Use for Good Reason Apple has recently implemented a new policy aimed at safeguarding user privacy by preventing unwanted data collection by app developers. The company is now requiring developers to declare the reason for using specific APIs (application programming interfaces) that have the potential to collect user…

The Rising Threat: Abyss Locker Ransomware Targets VMware’s ESXi Servers

Emma Thompson1 year ago010 mins

Abyss Locker Ransomware Gang Targets Industrial Control Systems with Custom Linux Encryptor Introduction The Abyss Locker ransomware gang has recently emerged as a significant threat to industrial control systems (ICS), enterprises, and public-sector organizations. This dangerous cybercriminal group has developed a custom Linux encryptor specifically designed to target VMware‘s ESXi virtualized environments. By leveraging this…

Reddit’s Strategic Security Move: Hiring Fredrick ‘Flee’ Lee as CISO

Reynolds Alex1 year ago06 mins

Reddit Taps Fredrick ‘Flee’ Lee for CISO Job Reddit, the popular social media platform, has appointed cybersecurity veteran Fredrick Lee as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This move comes as the company prepares for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) after securing over $1.3 billion in funding. As the CISO, Lee will oversee information security,…

“Balancing Cybersecurity and Investor Protection: The SEC’s Call for Timely Disclosure”

Patel Maya1 year ago010 mins

SEC Demands Four-Day Disclosure Limit for Cybersecurity Breaches The New Rules by the SEC The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced new rules regarding cybersecurity breach disclosures. These rules apply to companies and individuals who offer shares to the public and are under the regulatory purview of the SEC. The purpose of these…