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CISA Releases Cyber Defense Plan to Reduce RMM Software Risks The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently published a strategic plan aimed at helping critical infrastructure organizations mitigate the risks associated with the use of remote monitoring and management (RMM) software. The plan, developed by the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC), aligns with…
Vulnerabilities Exploitation of Citrix ShareFile Vulnerability Spikes as CISA Issues Warning Introduction The exploitation attempts targeting a vulnerability in Citrix ShareFile have surged following the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adding it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-24489, is a remote code execution flaw that allows an unauthenticated…
A Growing Threat: Credential Phishing In today’s digital age, businesses face numerous cyber threats that can compromise their security and put sensitive information at risk. One of the most prevalent and dangerous of these threats is credential phishing. Cybercriminals are constantly devising new techniques to trick employees into divulging their login credentials, providing an open…
The Importance of Cybersecurity in Protecting Critical Infrastructure The Need to Protect Critical Infrastructure The recent collaboration between the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) in producing the document “Identity and Access Management: Recommended Best Practices for Administrators” highlights the urgency to secure critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. Critical infrastructure and…
Safeguarding Sensitive Accounts: A Comprehensive Approach to PAM Security Introduction In an increasingly digital world, the need to protect sensitive accounts from cyber threats has become more crucial than ever. Privileged Access Management (PAM) offers innovative strategies to overcome challenges and ensure the safety of critical systems and data. This report will delve into the…
The Threat of UNC4841 and the Whirlpool Backdoor The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently issued a warning about advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks conducted by China-based UNC4841. These attacks have been targeting a command-injection vulnerability in Barracuda’s Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances and have affected organizations across multiple industries in as many…
Vulnerabilities: CISA Warns Organizations of Exploited Vulnerability Affecting .NET, Visual Studio Introduction The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently issued a warning about a zero-day vulnerability affecting Microsoft’s .NET and Visual Studio products. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-38180, was patched by Microsoft during their August 2023 Patch Tuesday updates. However, CISA has…
CISA Unveils Cybersecurity Strategic Plan for Next 3 Years The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently released its Cybersecurity Strategic Plan for the next three years. The plan outlines CISA‘s goals and objectives for fiscal years 2024-2026, with the aim of creating a future where damaging cyberattacks are rare, organizations are resilient,…
CISA‘s Strategic Plan Aligns with Biden Administration’s Cybersecurity Direction The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released its strategic plan for fiscal year 2024 through 2026, aligning with the Biden administration’s efforts to enhance the nation’s cybersecurity preparedness. The plan outlines major goals and nine objectives that CISA aims to achieve over the next…
Government CISA Calls Urgent Attention to UEFI Attack Surfaces The United States government’s cybersecurity agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has issued a warning about the vulnerabilities present in UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) software. In a call-to-action written by CISA technical advisor Jonathan Spring and vulnerability management director Sandra Radesky, the agency…