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Category: CyberSecurity
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A joint investigation revealed North Korea’s Lazarus Group using identity theft to infiltrate Western companies by posing as remote IT workers. Recruiters targeted applicants, while the operators controlled victim laptops remotely. The findings emphasize the growing risk of remote recruitment for companies, stressing the need for strong identity controls and employee vigilance.
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Organizations often struggle with increasing cybersecurity alert volumes and complex infrastructures. SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) offers efficient monitoring and incident response through a managed service, allowing internal teams to focus on strategic improvements. Providers ensure continuous coverage, fast threat detection, and enhanced readiness, promoting effective incident response and sustainable security practices over time.
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CISA identified the CVE-2021-26829 vulnerability in OpenPLC ScadaBR as actively exploited, linking it to attacks by the pro-Russian group TwoNet. North Korean operators have also uploaded malicious npm packages, continuing their Contagious Interview campaign. Netizen offers advanced cybersecurity services, positioning itself as a trusted partner for sensitive organizations.
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CISA has mandated federal agencies to address a critical VMware Tools vulnerability exploited by Chinese state hackers. Additionally, a report has uncovered a YouTube campaign that used over 3,000 malware-laden videos to disseminate credential-stealing software.
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ChatGPT’s Atlas browser combines browsing with an LLM, increasing security risks via prompt injection vulnerabilities. It blurs boundaries between browsing functions and language processing, exposing users to potential operational threats. Enhanced control measures are crucial for organizations adopting agent-based systems, necessitating least-access permissions, sandbox execution, and rigorous authentication processes.
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A surge of malicious activity in the npm ecosystem re-emerged on November 24, linked to the Shai Hulud campaign. The attack targets gaps in authentication token migration, potentially compromising developer environments. Hundreds of packages were affected, prompting organizations to audit dependencies, rotate credentials, and enhance security measures to mitigate risks associated with exposed secrets.
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Recent cyber threats include a flaw in 7-Zip’s symbolic link processing, tracked as CVE-2025-11001, and a Salesforce supply-chain breach involving Gainsight, which allowed OAuth token theft. Organizations are encouraged to update software and establish clear access policies for third-party integrations to mitigate risks and enhance cybersecurity. Netizen offers solutions for secure IT infrastructure.
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On Tuesday, Cloudflare faced a significant service outage affecting major online platforms due to a fault in its Bot Management system. The disruption was caused by a database configuration change that led to performance issues, generating extensive HTTP errors. Restoration efforts occurred swiftly, with a commitment to implementing preventive measures to enhance system resilience.
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As CMMC 2.0 is implemented, defense contractors must assess how previous compliance efforts can aid their efforts. While there’s no blanket reciprocity, existing documentation from frameworks like ISO and FedRAMP can support CMMC readiness. A structured approach to documentation and inherited controls is crucial for effective compliance.
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Passwords have long been a security weakness, compelling a shift toward passwordless authentication, which relies on cryptography and device trust rather than shared secrets. By integrating biometric verification and decentralized systems, this method enhances security by eliminating vulnerabilities of traditional passwords, while improving usability and adapting to human behavior in technology interactions.
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