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CISA Issues BOD 23-02: Mitigating the Risk from Internet-Exposed Management Interfaces
Today, CISA issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 23-02: Mitigating the Risk from Internet-Exposed Management Interfaces, requiring Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to reduce risks posed by internet-exposed networked management interfaces on federal information systems. This directive applies to dedicated device interfaces that are accessible over network protocols and are meant exclusively for authorized users…
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Fortinet Releases Security Updates for FortiOS and FortiProxy
Fortinet has released security updates to address a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability CVE-2023-27997 in FortiOS and FortiProxy. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review Fortinet security advisory FG-IR-23-097 and apply the necessary updates.
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ALPHV Ransomware: A Closer Look into the Russian Ransomware Group
In recent years, the Russian-based ALPHV ransomware group, also known as BlackCat, Noberus, Gold Blazer, and Alpha Spider, has emerged as a formidable cyber threat, targeting organizations worldwide and operating with a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. With their advanced tactics and persistent attacks, ALPHV has become a significant player in the ransomware landscape targeting over…
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CISA and FBI Release #StopRansomware: CL0P Ransomware Gang Exploits MOVEit Vulnerability
CISA and FBI released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) [CL0P Ransomware Gang Exploits MOVEit Vulnerability] in response to a recent vulnerability exploitation attributed to CL0P Ransomware Gang. This [joint guide] provides indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) identified through FBI investigations as recently as May this year. Additionally, it provides immediate actions to…
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#StopRansomware: CL0P Ransomware Gang Exploits CVE-2023-34362 MOVEit Vulnerability
SUMMARY Note: this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors. These #StopRansomware advisories include recently and historically observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to help organizations protect against ransomware. Visit stopransomware.gov…
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Cactus Ransomware Group: An Emerging Threat in 2023
In today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, staying ahead of emerging threats is crucial. One threat that has recently taken the stage is the Cactus Ransomware Group. This clandestine organization has captured the attention of cybersecurity professionals worldwide, causing significant concern. In this blog post, we aim to explore the inner workings, tactics, and effective mitigation strategies…
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CISA and Partners Release the Guide to Securing Remote Access Software
Today, CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), and the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) published the Guide to Securing Remote Access Software to provide organizations with an overview of common remote access exploitations and associated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). The Guide…
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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of May 29, 2023
The CISA Vulnerability Bulletin provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Vulnerability Database (NVD) in the past week. NVD is sponsored by CISA. In some cases, the vulnerabilities in the bulletin may not yet have assigned CVSS scores. Please visit NVD for updated vulnerability entries, which…
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Progress Software Releases Security Advisory for MOVEit Transfer
Progress Software has released a security advisory for a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer—a Managed File Transfer Software. A cyber threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to take over an affected system. CISA urgers users and organizations to review the MOVEit Transfer Advisory, follow the mitigation steps, apply the necessary updates, and hunt for any malicious activity.…
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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of May 22, 2023
The CISA Vulnerability Bulletin provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Vulnerability Database (NVD) in the past week. NVD is sponsored by CISA. In some cases, the vulnerabilities in the bulletin may not yet have assigned CVSS scores. Please visit NVD…