Here is a summary of the text: The author, a security professional, reflects on the lessons learned from their experience working in Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and applies them to everyday life. They highlight five key takeaways: don’t assume, obtain visibility, use data correctly, document, and tell the whole story. The first lesson is to…
Cyberinsurance premiums have decreased by around 15% since peaking in 2022, according to a report from broker Howden. This decline is attributed to improved security measures implemented by companies, which has reduced insurance claims. However, experts suggest that the real reason for the decrease is the insurance industry’s correction due to its cyclical nature. The…
A newly discovered Eastern European threat actor is using a unique approach to deploy malware on infected systems. The “Unfirling Hemlock” campaign involves dropping up to 10 different malware files at once, making it a novel and complex attack vector. This cluster bomb-like tactic allows the attacker to deploy multiple types of malware without being…
Executives are prime targets for hackers using pretexting, a social engineering technique that builds trust with a fabricated story or narrative. This approach is more effective than traditional phishing as it establishes rapport between the attacker and executive. Pretexting involves creating a false connection with executives, such as pretending to be an old acquaintance or…
Cisco has patched a command-line injection flaw in its network management platform used to manage switches in data centers. The bug (CVE-2024-20399) allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system of an affected device. It affects Cisco Nexus series switches and some other products. The vulnerability is due to…
