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Python Package Hides Malware in Compiled Code, Increasing Risks of Supply Chain Attacks In an unusual twist on software supply chain attacks, cybersecurity researchers have discovered a Python package that conceals malware inside of compiled code, making it more difficult to detect by traditional methods. Python is an open-source, interpreted programming language. Hackers have used…
Ericsson Strengthens Digital Nasional Berhad Network Security with Ericsson Security Manager Solution Ericsson, the Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company, has rolled out its comprehensive cybersecurity platform solution, Ericsson Security Manager (ESM), for the Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) network in Malaysia. The ESM solution is designed to help operators protect their networks and data from…
SBOMs: Progress, Challenges, and Analysis Two years ago, the term “SBOM” was hardly common even in security conversations. However, since the issuance of Executive Order 14028, mandating federal contractors to maintain an SBOM, we have seen tremendous growth in awareness and adoption of the SBOM. Today, the SBOM has become an essential tool for organizations…
Perimeter 81’s Network Security Platform As the world becomes more connected, the risks of cyber attacks and data breaches have increased significantly. In recent years, major companies and government agencies have fallen victim to devastating cyber attacks, resulting in millions of dollars in damages and lost trust. Therefore, network security is becoming an increasingly important…
The Challenge of Limited Resources in Cybersecurity As technology evolves, so do the challenges that information security professionals face. One of the primary challenges is the increasingly limited resources, including money, human capital, and tools. The need to do more with less often creates a situation where security teams find it challenging to keep up…
Backdoor Feature Found in Hundreds of Gigabyte Motherboards Poses a Significant Supply Chain Risk Recently, hardware security company Eclypsium discovered that hundreds of motherboard models made by Taiwanese computer components giant Gigabyte include a backdoor functionality that could pose a significant supply chain risk to organizations. The backdoor was discovered based on behavior associated with…
Malware Linked to Russia Found to Target Industrial Systems: Analysis and Implications On May 25th, cybersecurity firm Mandiant released a report detailing the discovery of a rare form of malware, dubbed “CosmicEnergy,” designed to infiltrate and disrupt critical systems that run industrial facilities such as power plants. The malware appears to have been developed by…
Netwrix Report Reveals High Cyberattack Rates in the Enterprise Sector A recent report from cybersecurity vendor Netwrix revealed that 65% of organizations in the enterprise sector, defined as companies with more than 1,000 employees, suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months. The report, titled 2023 Hybrid Security Trends Report, surveyed over a thousand organizations…
Network Security: Mikrotik Belatedly Patches RouterOS Flaw Exploited at Pwn2Own The Latvian network equipment manufacturer Mikrotik has recently shipped a patch for a security defect in its RouterOS, which had already been exploited five months ago at the Pwn2Own Toronto hacking contest. The issue affects devices running MikroTik RouterOS versions v6.xx and v7.xx with enabled…
Zero Trust Security: An Old Idea Becomes the Security Norm As organizations embrace multi-faceted environments featuring cloud, on-premise, and legacy architecture, the Zero Trust framework has emerged as the leading security protocol for complex enterprises. According to ZTEdge, 80% of organizations plan to adopt a zero-trust security strategy this year, and global spending on Zero…