Entries by Wayne Lloyd, Federal CTO, RedSeal

Fortifying Network Security: How RedSeal Responds to the Regresshion Vulnerability

Based on the recent discovery of a significant security vulnerability known as “Regresshion,” which affects millions of Linux systems running OpenSSH, organizations are urgently reassessing their cybersecurity postures. The Regresshion vulnerability can potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized root access to affected systems, making it a critical threat to handle promptly. This context offers a […]

Cyber News Roundup for June 28, 2024

This week’s cybersecurity roundup highlights a hacker leaking contact details of over 33,000 Accenture employees and IntelBroker claiming to have leaked Apple’s source code. Eclypsium identified a UEFI vulnerability on Intel CPUs, while Nobelium targeted French diplomats. The Biden administration banned Kaspersky products, and Cisco Talos reported “SneakyChef” using SugarGh0st RAT to target government entities. […]

Cyber News Roundup for June 21, 2024

Welcome to our latest cybersecurity roundup. This week, Microsoft President Brad Smith admitted security failures that allowed Chinese hackers to access US officials’ emails. Truist Bank confirmed a breach affecting 65,000 employees. CISA led its first AI cybersecurity tabletop exercise, and Spanish authorities arrested a key member of the Scattered Spider hacking group. D-Link urged […]

Cyber News Roundup for June 14, 2024

Welcome to our latest cybersecurity roundup. This week, SolarWinds patched critical vulnerabilities discovered by NATO, while the FCC proposed enhancements to BGP security. Microsoft announced that its Recall feature will be opt-in due to security concerns, and The New York Times suffered a source code leak. Additionally, Cisco Talos found serious vulnerabilities in AutomationDirect’s PLCs, […]

Cyber News Roundup for June 7, 2024

Welcome to our latest cybersecurity roundup. This week, hackers bricked over 600,000 routers targeting Windstream customers with malware, Senator Gary Peters proposed legislation to streamline federal cybersecurity regulations, aiming to reduce compliance burdens, Ticketmaster suffered a massive breach affecting 560 million customers, with third-party vendor Snowflake denying responsibility, and the NSA published best practices for […]

Cyber News Roundup for May 31, 2024

Welcome to our latest cybersecurity roundup. This week, we cover a breach of Japan’s solar power grid by Hacker CN, LockBit’s release of 300 GB of London Drugs data, a new global ATM malware threat, and a critical vulnerability in Cisco’s Firepower Management Center software. We also discuss RansomHub’s threats against Christie’s, the FBI’s insights […]

Cyber News Roundup for May 23, 2024

This week is packed with cyber news from around the globe. We’ve got you covered with headlines surrounding the FCC’s proposal to enhance BGP security, a major ransomware breach in Australia’s healthcare sector, challenges faced by CISOs due to IBM’s exit from cybersecurity software, CISA’s warnings on vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and D-Link routers, and […]

Cyber News Roundup for May 17, 2024

Welcome to our latest cybersecurity roundup. This week, we explore critical lessons from NERC’s GridEx VII exercise, the surge in Chinese-manufactured devices in US networks, increased OT attacks by Russia’s Sandworm group, a data breach disclosure by Dell, a gift card fraud warning from the FBI, and how solar storms impacted Midwest corn planting. We’ve […]

Cyber News Roundup for May 9, 2024

Cuckoo malware, a paralyzed city of Wichita, and early cybersecurity preparations for the upcoming Olympics made headlines this week. RedSeal is here to keep you informed and equipped to fortify your cyber defenses in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

 

1. Cuckoo malware targets macOS systems

Cybersecurity researchers at Kandji have identified a new malware called […]

Cyber News Roundup for May 2, 2024

From sophisticated cyberattacks crippling essential infrastructure to stealthy botnet discoveries and revelations about data breaches, this week’s roundup has something for all. Join us as we delve into the latest stories surrounding cyber warfare, emerging threats, and innovative defense strategies.

RedSeal is here to keep you informed and equipped to fortify your cyber defenses in […]