🏅 Top Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities 2023
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
· CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-29988 Microsoft SmartScreen Prompt Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability; These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise.
21 hours ago
2023 Was the Year Threat Actors Disabused Our Trust in Digital
· Recorded Future’s 2023 Annual Report highlighted how threat actors targeted our trust in enterprise software and devices to devastating effect in 2023.. The zero-day attacks on file transfer software offerings GoAnywhere and MOVEit, which impacted thousands of corporate customers and tens of millions of downstream users, are just two notable examples. ...
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Vulnerability News | Cybersecurity Dive
· The latest vulnerability news and analysis for leaders in cybersecurity. ... network infrastructure hard in 2023 Recorded Future observed an approximately threefold increase in actively exploited high-risk vulnerabilities in enterprise software and network infrastructure, such as VPNs. ... Subscribe to Cybersecurity Dive for top news, trends ...
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Ransomware and extortion incidents surged by 67% in 2023, according to ...
· The top sectors threat actors are attacking require near perfect uptime because service disruptions can affect lives, making them more likely to pay a ransom to restore access to their vital systems and data. Manufacturing topped the list of attack sectors in 2023 at 25.66% and had the most ransomware victims posted on social channels with 27.75%.
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Vulnerability Exploitation on the Rise as Attackers Ditch Phishing ...
· James Coker. In a move away from traditional phishing scams, attackers are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems to gain initial network access, according to Mandiant’s M-Trends 2024 Report. In 2023, attackers gained initial access through exploiting vulnerabilities in 38% of intrusions, a 6% increase from the previous year.
Apr 23, 2024
2023: A 'Good' Year for OT Cyberattacks - darkreading.com
· COMMENTARY. Waterfall Security Solutions, in collaboration with ICS Strive, recently released its " 2024 Threat Report ." The bad news is that, in 2023, there were 68 cyberattacks that took down ...
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Vulnerability Recap 4/29/24: Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto & More
· Cisco suspects the attacker began exploitation as early as July 2023, and the UK, Canadian, and Australian cybersecurity agencies issued a joint advisory. Cisco’s announcement and the advisory ...
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2023 Security Operations Threat Report | DirectDefense
· DENVER – April 24, 2024 – DirectDefense, Inc., an information security services company, today released its “2023 Security Operations Threat Report” which identifies the top threats from 2023 and what’s already trending for 2024. Using its proprietary ThreatAdvisor platform, DirectDefense gathered and analyzed intelligence from nearly 2 million hours of alert investigation across its ...
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Top Cybersecurity Risks 2023
2023: A 'Good' Year for OT Cyberattacks - darkreading.com
· COMMENTARY. Waterfall Security Solutions, in collaboration with ICS Strive, recently released its " 2024 Threat Report ." The bad news is that, in 2023, there were 68 cyberattacks that took down ...
2023
6 days ago
2023 Security Operations Threat Report | DirectDefense
· By: Bethany Kozal 04.24.24. DENVER – April 24, 2024 – DirectDefense, Inc., an information security services company, today released its “ 2023 Security Operations Threat Report ” which identifies the top threats from 2023 and what’s already trending for 2024. Using its proprietary ThreatAdvisor platform, DirectDefense gathered and ...
2023
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Top Cybersecurity News Stories From April 2024
· Security leaders are becoming more aware of cloud security gaps, with 60 percent acknowledging that cloud security poses a severe risk to their business’ operations. Illumio’s Cloud Security Index 2023 reveals that 47 percent of breaches over the past year have originated in the cloud, costing an average of $4.1 million. What’s the solution?
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MIT report details new cybersecurity risks | MIT Sloan
· Organizations aren’t unaware of heightened cybersecurity risks. In fact, cybersecurity has escalated from an IT-level discussion to a C-suite and boardroom issue, with worldwide spending on security and risk management projected to hit $215 billion in 2024, according to research firm Gartner. Yet hackers are finding more creative ways to bypass security measures, motivated by the troves of ...
21 hours ago
Cybersecurity Threats - CIS
· The CIS® and MS-ISAC® cybersecurity professionals analyze risks and alert members to current online security threats. Timely updates when you need to take action. Subscribe to Advisories. Alert Level: ... In Q4 2023, the Top 10 Malware observed at the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC®) changed slightly from the ...
6 days ago
2023 Was the Year Threat Actors Disabused Our Trust in Digital
· Recorded Future’s 2023 Annual Report highlighted how threat actors targeted our trust in enterprise software and devices to devastating effect in 2023.. The zero-day attacks on file transfer software offerings GoAnywhere and MOVEit, which impacted thousands of corporate customers and tens of millions of downstream users, are just two notable examples. ...
2023
1 day ago
Cybersecurity | Latest Cyber Security News | Reuters
· Cybersecurity · April 29, 2024 · 3:31 PM PDT. Hackers broke into UnitedHealth's tech unit on Feb. 12 by exploiting a security vulnerability in software from private IT company Citrix that allows ...
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Cybersecurity Magazine - Cybersecurity Magazine
· ETSI Security Conference 2023: Mr. Alex Cadzow and the Regulatory Landscape of Cybersecurity. January 30, 2024 Editor's Desk 0 Comments 0 min read. ETSI’s annual flagship event on Cyber Security, the ETSI Security Conference, took place face-to-face from 16 to 19 October 2023, in ETSI, Sophia Antipolis, France, and gathered more.
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Top Cybersecurity Issues 2023
2023: A 'Good' Year for OT Cyberattacks - darkreading.com
· COMMENTARY. Waterfall Security Solutions, in collaboration with ICS Strive, recently released its " 2024 Threat Report ." The bad news is that, in 2023, there were 68 cyberattacks that took down ...
2023
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Cybersecurity Threats - CIS
· Cybersecurity professionals at CIS and the MS-ISAC analyze risks and alert members of current online security threats in a timely manner. ... In Q4 2023, the Top 10 Malware observed at the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC®) changed slightly from the previous quarter. Arechclient2 climbed from eighth to the second ...
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Latest Cyber Security & Tech News | Cybernews
· Time to ditch eight-character passwords – they may no longer be enough in 2024. by Ernestas Naprys. 26 April 2024. Advancements in computing power now allow the cracking of any 8-character-long password in a reasonable amount of time, even if it’s hashed.
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Cybersecurity | Latest Cyber Security News | Reuters
· Cybersecurity · April 29, 2024 · 3:31 PM PDT. Hackers broke into UnitedHealth's tech unit on Feb. 12 by exploiting a security vulnerability in software from private IT company Citrix that allows ...
22 hours ago
Vulnerability News | Cybersecurity Dive
· Palo Alto Networks fixes maximum severity, exploited CVE in firewalls. The security vendor said a “limited number of attacks” were linked to the exploited vulnerability. Volexity observed exploits dating back to March 26. By Matt Kapko • April 16, 2024. Access now .
6 days ago
2023 Was the Year Threat Actors Disabused Our Trust in Digital
· There was a 135% annual rise in the overall number of harvested credentials in 2023, and a 166% increase in credentials associated with cookies. Use of generative AI-based phishing will only increase the threat of account credential theft via social engineering. ... Top Cybersecurity Lessons from 2022 for Security Teams – Part 1. News Feature ...
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Threat Intelligence News and Articles - Infosecurity Magazine
· The attacks exploit CVE-2023-22518, a critical flaw in Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server. ... The team looks at some of the Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaigns and other efforts focusing how to thwart phishing, smishing and vishing. ... Russia and Ukraine Top Inaugural World Cybercrime Index. News 15 Apr 2024.
Apr 23, 2024
Cyber Security News Today | Articles on Cyber Security, Malware Attack ...
· The company intends to use the funds to drive product innovation and accelerate its global expansion. Cyber News - Check out top news and articles about cyber security, malware attack updates and more at Cyware.com. Our machine learning based curation engine brings you the top and relevant cyber security content. Read More!
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Most Common Cyber Attacks 2023
2023: A 'Good' Year for OT Cyberattacks - darkreading.com
· COMMENTARY. Waterfall Security Solutions, in collaboration with ICS Strive, recently released its " 2024 Threat Report ." The bad news is that, in 2023, there were 68 cyberattacks that took down ...
2023
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Mandiant: Attacker dwell time down, ransomware up in 2023
· Mandiant found that while attacker dwell time decreased in 2023, ransomware and other threats continued to rise. The cybersecurity company published on Tuesday its 'M-Trends 2024 Special Report,' which offered some bright spots for organizations amid an increasingly complex and expansive threat landscape. According to the report, which is based ...
Apr 23, 2024
Vulnerability Exploitation on the Rise as Attackers Ditch Phishing
· In 2023, attackers gained initial access through exploiting vulnerabilities in 38% of intrusions, a 6% increase from the previous year. Mandiant also found phishing’s prevalence declined from 22% of intrusions in 2022 to 17% in 2023. However, it was still the second most common initial access vector assessed by Mandiant.
Apr 23, 2024
Cyberattacks Are on the Rise, and That Includes Small Businesses. Here ...
· According to the Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, the median cost per ransomware attack — which features a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system ...
Apr 23, 2024
Ransomware payments surpass $1 billion in 2023, report finds
· The rate and scale of ransomware attacks have increased significantly over the past few years, with ransom payments surpassing $1 billion for the first time ever in 2023, according to a new report released Wednesday by the Ransomware Task Force (RTF). The 36-page April 2024 progress report – Doubling Down – highlights the ongoing threat of ...
6 days ago
Findings of the latest DDoS threat landscape report | Arelion
· The most common attack vector in 2023 was UDP over HTTP (port 80) and HTTPS (port 443). The increasing popularity of the QUIC protocol makes it an easy target for amplification attacks, posing a greater challenge to defend against than attacks using TCP as the data transport layer. Towards the end of the year, a new type of DDoS attack based on ...
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Cyberattacks are on the rise, and that includes small businesses. Here ...
· NEW YORK (AP) — Cyberattacks on businesses are rising, including small businesses. It’s a troubling trend because a breach can be very costly and time consuming if owners don’t have a plan to deal with one. According to the Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, the median cost per ransomware attack — which features a type of ...
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Number of ransomware attempts per year 2023 | Statista
· Global most common cyber threats 2022 Leading cybercrime victim losses U.S. 2023, by type of crime Global firms at risk of material cyberattack as per board members 2023, by country
Apr 23, 2024
Top Cybersecurity Threats 2023
Cybersecurity Threats - CIS
· Cybersecurity Threats The CIS® and MS-ISAC® cybersecurity professionals analyze risks and alert members to current online security threats. ... In Q4 2023, the Top 10 Malware observed at the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC®) changed slightly from the previous quarter. Arechclient2 climbed from eighth to the ...
6 days ago
Mandiant: Attacker dwell time down, ransomware up in 2023
· Mandiant found that while attacker dwell time decreased in 2023, ransomware and other threats continued to rise. The cybersecurity company published on Tuesday its 'M-Trends 2024 Special Report,' which offered some bright spots for organizations amid an increasingly complex and expansive threat landscape. According to the report, which is based ...
Apr 23, 2024
Ransomware and extortion incidents surged by 67% in 2023, according to ...
· The top sectors threat actors are attacking require near perfect uptime because service disruptions can affect lives, making them more likely to pay a ransom to restore access to their vital systems and data. Manufacturing topped the list of attack sectors in 2023 at 25.66% and had the most ransomware victims posted on social channels with 27.75%.
4 days ago
2023: A 'Good' Year for OT Cyberattacks - darkreading.com
· COMMENTARY. Waterfall Security Solutions, in collaboration with ICS Strive, recently released its " 2024 Threat Report ." The bad news is that, in 2023, there were 68 cyberattacks that took down ...
2023
6 days ago
2023 Security Operations Threat Report | DirectDefense
· By: Bethany Kozal 04.24.24. DENVER – April 24, 2024 – DirectDefense, Inc., an information security services company, today released its “ 2023 Security Operations Threat Report ” which identifies the top threats from 2023 and what’s already trending for 2024. Using its proprietary ThreatAdvisor platform, DirectDefense gathered and ...
2023
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New Security Operations Threat Report from DirectDefense Highlights Top ...
· DENVER, April 24, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DirectDefense, Inc., an information security services company, today released its "2023 Security Operations Threat Report" which identifies the top threats ...
6 days ago
Cyber Horizon Annual Threat Report 2023 by Hive Pro – Expert ...
· The “Cyber Horizon Annual Threat Report 2023” by Hive Pro captures and simplifies the vast array of cybersecurity incidents that marked the year, providing a comprehensive overview of the most significant digital vulnerabilities, attacks, and security trends. This essential report is rich with expert analysis and projections, arming ...
5 days ago
The 3 Trends Reshaping the DDoS Threat Landscape in 2023
· According to Radware’s 2023 Threat Analysis Report, which tracks attack activity across its global network, 2023 has seen a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 94% in the number of blocked DDoS events compared to 2022. Similarly, the total blocked volume of DDoS attacks rose by 48% YoY between 2023 and 2022. This demonstrates an increase both in ...
6 days ago
Best Cybersecurity Software 2023
25 Best Cybersecurity Software Reviewed For 2024 - The CTO Club
· Here’s my shortlist of the very best cybersecurity software, along with what I found each does best: 1. UnderDefense — Best for rapid incident response. 2. Malwarebytes — Best rootkit scanner. 3. Dynatrace — Best for securing applications. 4. Datadog — Best for educational institutions.
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10 Best Internet Security Suites in 2024: Total Protection
· Quick summary of the best internet security software in 2024: 1.🥇 Norton 360 Deluxe — Best internet security suite in 2024 (works great with all devices & operating systems). 2.🥈 Bitdefender Premium Security — Comprehensive cybersecurity package with great tools for keeping you safe online.
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Best Antivirus Software for 2024: Windows, Mac, iOS & Android - Cybernews
· Norton 360 Antivirus – overall the best antivirus software in 2024. TotalAV Pro Antivirus – excellent antivirus for digital security. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus – top cross-platform antivirus software. Surfshark Antivirus – great lightweight antivirus bundled with VPN. Malwarebytes – good antivirus protection with a free version.
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The Best Antivirus Software for 2024 - PCMag UK
· Bitdefender Total Security [5 Devices, 1 Year] - was £74.99 , now £34.99. McAfee® Total Protection [10 Devices, 2 Years] - was £99.99/year , now £39.99/year. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus [3 ...
Apr 23, 2024
The Best Antivirus Software for 2024 | PCMag
· The Best Antivirus Deals This Week*. Bitdefender Internet Security — $42.49 for 3-Devices on 1-Year Plan (List Price $84.99) Surfshark One — Protect 5-Devices for $3.49 Per Month + 2-Months ...
Apr 23, 2024
Best Cybersecurity Software in 2024 - Reviews | GoodFirms
· Category Focus. 10% in Cybersecurity Software. Add to Compare. Acunetix. Find, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities. 4.5 2 Reviews. Visit website. Acunetix is an application security testing solution for securing your websites, web applications, and APIs.
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10 Best Antiviruses for Windows 10 & 11: Full PC Security 2024
· 1.🥇 Norton — #1 antivirus and malware protection suite for all kinds of Windows machines in 2024. 2.🥈 Bitdefender — Lightweight cloud-based malware detection for minimal impact on Windows performance. 3.🥉 TotalAV — Easy-to-use antivirus with a great VPN and solid performance-enhancing tools. 4.
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7 Top Threat Intelligence Platforms & Software in 2024 - eSecurityPlanet
· Here are the top seven threat intelligence platforms for businesses: ThreatConnect: Best overall for a mix of features and integrations. Rapid7 Threat Command: Best for intensive security needs ...
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Most Exploited Vulnerabilities 2023
Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA
D-Link Multiple NAS Devices Command Injection Vulnerability. D-Link DNS-320L, DNS-325, DNS-327L, and DNS-340L contain a command injection vulnerability. When combined with CVE-2024-3272, this can lead to remote, unauthorized code execution. Action: This vulnerability affects legacy D-Link products. All associated hardware revisions have reached ...
Vulnerability Exploitation on the Rise as Attackers Ditch Phishing ...
Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited . Researchers observed 97 unique zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in the wild in 2023, up by 56% compared to 2022. Chinese cyber espionage groups were the most prolific attackers to exploit zero-days, primarily for the purposes of intelligence gathering and strategic advantage.
5 Big Takeaways From Mandiant’s 2024 Threat Report - CRN
At No. 2 was a vulnerability in Oracle’s E-Business Suite (CVE-2022-21587) and the third most-exploited was the critical vulnerability in Barracuda Email Security Gateways (CVE-2023-2868 ...
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The Battle Continues: Mandiant Report Shows Improved Detection But ...
The most frequently exploited vulnerabilities were CVE-2023-34362 (SQLi) in MOVEit Transfer, CVE-2022-21587 (unauthenticated upload) in Oracle E-Business Suite, and CVE-2023-2868 (command injection) in Barracuda ESG. Mandiant notes that vectors one and three relate to edge devices, and links this to a growing trend for attackers to increase stealth by reducing their visibility to defenders.
Vulnerability & Exploit Database - Rapid7
These vulnerabilities are utilized by our vulnerability management tool InsightVM. The exploits are all included in the Metasploit framework and utilized by our penetration testing tool, Metasploit Pro. Our vulnerability and exploit database is updated frequently and contains the most recent security research. Results 01 - 20 of 157,310 in total.
Threat actors increasingly exploit zero-day vulnerabilities to evade ...
In 2023, Mandiant tracked 97 unique zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in the wild, signifying a 50% increase from 2022. Exploits were the most popular initial infection vector observed ...
CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
April 24, 2024. CISA has added three new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-20353 Cisco ASA and FTD Denial of Service Vulnerability. CVE-2024-20359 Cisco ASA and FTD Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. CVE-2024-4040 CrushFTP VFS Sandbox Escape Vulnerability.
April 26: Top Threat Actors, Malware, Vulnerabilities and Exploits
The security incident, identified late last week, involved a sophisticated nation-state actor that not only exploited these vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-46805, CVE-2024-21887) to gain access but also managed to maneuver laterally within MITRE’s network [11]. After infiltrating through the VPN, the attackers compromised the VMware infrastructure, which included creating and manipulating virtual ...
Most Common Cybersecurity Threats In 2023
Ransomware and extortion incidents surged by 67% in 2023, according to ...
· Created by NTT Security Holdings Global Threat Intelligence Center, the report examines cybersecurity trends, provides insights on the threat landscape, and offers recommendations to help organizations better protect against cyberattacks. After a down year in 2022, ransomware and extortion incidents increased in 2023.
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Cyber Horizon Annual Threat Report 2023 by Hive Pro – Expert ...
· The “Cyber Horizon Annual Threat Report 2023” by Hive Pro captures and simplifies the vast array of cybersecurity incidents that marked the year, providing a comprehensive overview of the most significant digital vulnerabilities, attacks, and security trends. This essential report is rich with expert analysis and projections, arming ...
5 days ago
The 3 Trends Reshaping the DDoS Threat Landscape in 2023
· According to Radware’s 2023 Threat Analysis Report, which tracks attack activity across its global network, 2023 has seen a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 94% in the number of blocked DDoS events compared to 2022. Similarly, the total blocked volume of DDoS attacks rose by 48% YoY between 2023 and 2022. This demonstrates an increase both in ...
6 days ago
2023: A 'Good' Year for OT Cyberattacks - darkreading.com
· COMMENTARY. Waterfall Security Solutions, in collaboration with ICS Strive, recently released its " 2024 Threat Report ." The bad news is that, in 2023, there were 68 cyberattacks that took down ...
2023
6 days ago
Mandiant: Attacker dwell time down, ransomware up in 2023
· The cybersecurity company published on Tuesday its 'M-Trends 2024 Special Report,' which offered some bright spots for organizations amid an increasingly complex and expansive threat landscape. According to the report, which is based on Mandiant Consulting investigations during 2023, the global median dwell time for attackers fell to its lowest point since the company began tracking the metric ...
Apr 23, 2024
Ransomware payments surpass $1 billion in 2023, report finds
· The rate and scale of ransomware attacks have increased significantly over the past few years, with ransom payments surpassing $1 billion for the first time ever in 2023, according to a new report released Wednesday by the Ransomware Task Force (RTF). The 36-page April 2024 progress report – Doubling Down – highlights the ongoing threat of ...
6 days ago
2023 Security Operations Threat Report | DirectDefense
· By: Bethany Kozal 04.24.24. DENVER – April 24, 2024 – DirectDefense, Inc., an information security services company, today released its “ 2023 Security Operations Threat Report ” which identifies the top threats from 2023 and what’s already trending for 2024. Using its proprietary ThreatAdvisor platform, DirectDefense gathered and ...
2023
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Number of ransomware attempts per year 2023 | Statista
· Global most common cyber threats 2022 Leading cybercrime victim losses U.S. 2023, by type of crime Global firms at risk of material cyberattack as per board members 2023, by country
Apr 23, 2024
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