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Recent news underscore persistent cyber threats facing mobile phones and connected devices globally, reinforcing the importance of strong cybersecurity practices. With cybersecurity risks escalating, let’s take a look how countries stack up regarding malware infections, ransomware threats, DDoS attacks, cyber espionage, hacks, cybercriminals, and preparedness against cyber incidents. Countries with the Lowest Malware Infection Rates: The post List of Countries which are most vulnerable to Cyber Attacks first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post List of Countries which are most vulnerable to Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

As manufacturers of perimeter security appliances, including CCTV systems, firewalls, radar systems, access control devices, motion sensors, and similar products, there has been a troubling lack of attention to incorporating robust security features. This gap in protection is making these products vulnerable, which in turn contributes to an increase in ransomware attacks. A key report The post Ransomware gangs infiltrating through vulnerable Perimeter Security Appliances first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Ransomware gangs infiltrating through vulnerable Perimeter Security Appliances appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Fraud is becoming more sophisticated, targeting companies with increased precision, especially in two critical areas: Accounts Payable (AP) and Payment Processes.  Both jobs with vendor-facing roles, these employees are prime targets due to their access to funds and ability to approve or modify payments. A couple of factors exacerbate the issue. First, these businesses continue The post The Human Factor: How Eliminating Human Vulnerabilities Can Stop Social Engineering Fraud first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post The Human Factor: How Eliminating Human Vulnerabilities Can Stop Social Engineering Fraud appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

In recent years, the cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a series of high-profile vulnerabilities affecting popular VPN solutions, including two major vendors. These incidents have underscored the limitations of traditional VPN architectures and accelerated the adoption of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles. Vulnerabilities Vendor A: Multiple critical vulnerabilities, including remote code execution flaws, have been The post Legacy VPN Vulnerabilities and the Rise of ZTNA first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Legacy VPN Vulnerabilities and the Rise of ZTNA appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Fortinet, the prominent American cybersecurity company, has recently found itself at the center of a media storm after reports emerged suggesting it exposed its customers to a significant cyber threat. The controversy was triggered by Arctic Wolf, a competing firm in the cybersecurity industry, which disclosed the details of the threat. According to Arctic Wolf, The post Fortinet Vulnerability exposes its firewall customers to Cyber Threats first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Fortinet Vulnerability exposes its firewall customers to Cyber Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Apple iPhone users are being alerted to a critical security flaw that could potentially allow hackers to steal sensitive data. This vulnerability exists within the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) feature of Apple’s operating system, posing serious risks to user privacy. Security researchers have identified that this bug enables cybercriminals to bypass notification alerts, potentially The post Apple iPhone Users Warned About Data-Stealing Vulnerability in TCC Feature first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Apple iPhone Users Warned About Data-Stealing Vulnerability in TCC Feature appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

According to a recent report by Nokia Threat Intelligence, the global telecom industry, with a particularly alarming focus on North America, is facing significant vulnerabilities to cyber attacks. These threats are increasingly being exacerbated by the use of Generative AI (GenAI) tactics and automation, which have revolutionized the landscape of cyber warfare. The report emphasizes The post Nokia claims Cyber Vulnerabilities in the Telecom Sector first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Nokia claims Cyber Vulnerabilities in the Telecom Sector appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Recent news has frequently highlighted how vulnerabilities in a company’s IT infrastructure can lead to devastating cyber-attacks. However, an intriguing twist has emerged: a flaw in the infrastructure managed by a ransomware group has led to a dramatic near-miss where six companies were spared from hefty ransomware payments. Vangelis Stykas, CTO of Atropos.ai, which specializes The post Security vulnerability in IT infrastructure of Ransomware gang saves six victimized companies first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Security vulnerability in IT infrastructure of Ransomware gang saves six victimized companies appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

All these days we have seen hackers targeting Windows and Linux machines. But now they seem to be after the encryption of mass virtual machines by exploiting a vulnerability in VMware ESXi software. Hackers are now exploiting this flaw to encrypt virtual machines on a massive scale. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-37085, has been rated The post VMware vulnerability leads ransomware to encrypt mass virtual machines first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post VMware vulnerability leads ransomware to encrypt mass virtual machines appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Security researchers face significant challenges when hunting for vulnerabilities in Large Language Models (LLMs). However, Google’s Naptime Framework provides a breakthrough in AI-driven vulnerability research, automating variant analysis. Named for its concept of allowing researchers to “take a nap” amidst their intensive exploration of large-scale language models, Naptime Framework closely mirrors the methods employed by The post AI driven Google Naptime to help LLM to conduct vulnerability research first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post AI driven Google Naptime to help LLM to conduct vulnerability research appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.