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By Ray Van Hoose, Wade Wells, and Edna Jonsson || Guest Authors This post is comprised of 3 articles that were originally published in the second edition of the InfoSec Survival Guide. Find it free online HERE or order your $1 physical copy on the Spearphish General Store. Pentesting – Discover Vulnerabilities, Create Reports, Provide Guidance by Ray Van Hoose || @_meta. The question: How can we predict ways the bad guys will attack our systems, and how can we try to stop them? The answer: Penetration testing. Penetration testing, especially in the past, included physical security assessments (i.e. breaking…

The story of how hackers managed to compromise the US Government’s official SEC Twitter account to boost the price of Bitcoins, AI isn’t helping reduce the rife conspiracy theories inside classrooms, and is the funeral bell tolling for ransomware? All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest Jane Wakefield. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Hosts: Graham Cluley:  @grahamcluley.com  @[email protected] Carole Theriault:  @caroletheriault Guest: Jane Wakefield Episode links: Sponsored by: 1Password – Secure every…

 QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, has secured additional funding, bringing its Series A round to $28 million. Led by Two Bear Capital with participation from Accenture Ventures, the investment will accelerate product development, expand QuSecure’s go-to-market strategy, and support the company’s growing presence in government, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors. With the quantum computing market projected to exceed $125 billion by 2030, QuSecure is at the forefront of delivering quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions. The rapid advancement of quantum computing is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. While quantum technology promises breakthroughs in medicine and materials science, it…

A free-to-play game named PirateFi in the Steam store has been distributing the Vidar infostealing malware to unsuspecting users. The title was present in the Steam catalog for almost a week, between February 6th and February 12th, and was downloaded by up to 1,500 users. The distribution service is sending notices to potentially impacted users, advising them to reinstall Windows out of an abundance of caution. Malware on Steam PirateFi was released on Steam last week by Seaworth Interactive, and received positive reviews. It is described as a survival game set in a low-poly world involving base building, weapon crafting…

Veriti Research reported a developing cyber threat campaign centred around the declassification and release of the RFK, MLK and JFK files. Learn more about these attacks and how to stay safe online. Cybersecurity researchers at Veriti have discovered a cyber threat campaign targeting the release of declassified JFK (John F. Kennedy), RFK (Robert F. Kennedy Jr.), and MLK (Martin Luther King Jr.) files. Cybercriminals are, reportedly, exploiting public fascination with these historical documents to conduct various malicious activities, including malware distribution, phishing schemes, and vulnerability exploits. As media attention on the files increased, Veriti Research noted the rapid creation of…

McAfee threat researchers have identified several consumer brands and product categories most frequently used by cybercriminals to trick consumers into clicking on malicious links in the first weeks of this holiday shopping season. As holiday excitement peaks and shoppers hunt for the perfect gifts and amazing deals, scammers are taking advantage of the buzz. The National Retail Federation projects holiday spending will reach between $979.5 and $989 billion this year, and cybercriminals are capitalizing by creating scams that mimic the trusted brands and categories consumers trust. From October 1 to November 12, 2024, McAfee safeguarded its customers from 624,346 malicious…

47% of organizations have experienced a data breach or cyberattack over the past 12 months that involved a third-party accessing their network, according to Imprivata and the Ponemon Institute. Third-party security incidents persist Notably, 64% of respondents say these types of third-party data breaches will either increase or remain at alarmingly high levels over the next 12-24 months, indicating the problem is here to stay. The report surveyed nearly 2,000 IT security practitioners worldwide and found increased awareness of the security risks associated with third-party access, likely due to organizations being impacted first-hand by a security incident. However, despite efforts…

U.S. House representatives introduced the Space Infrastructure Act this week, which directs the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate space systems, services, and technology as a critical infrastructure sector. The initiative aims to identify and mitigate threats targeting various assets, including satellites, space vehicles, ground infrastructure, production facilities, and digital systems. If approved, the space sector would become the 17th industry designated as critical infrastructure, joining other vital sectors, including energy, healthcare, transportation, and communications. Introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert, a Californian Republican and co-sponsored by Representatives Salud Carbajal, Brian Fitzpatrick and Ted Lieu. Calvert and…

Sarcoma ransomware gang claims the theft of sensitive data from PCB maker Unimicron Pierluigi Paganini February 13, 2025 The Sarcoma ransomware group announced a breach of the Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing giant Unimicron. The Sarcoma ransomware group claims to have breached Taiwanese PCB manufacturer Unimicron, leaked sample files, and threatened a full data release if no ransom is paid by Tuesday, February 20, 2025. Unimicron Technology Corporation is a Taiwanese company specializing in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards (PCBs), high-density interconnects (HDI), and IC substrates. It is a key supplier in the semiconductor and electronics industries, providing…