Coker: We can’t have economic prosperity or national security without cybersecurity

Harry Coker, Jr. reflects on his tenure as National Cyber Director, emphasizing the importance of apolitical leadership and interagency collaboration in shaping U.S. cybersecurity policy. His key achievements include implementing the National Cybersecurity Strategy and advocating for regulatory harmonization and infrastructure security. #HarryCoker #NationalCyberStrategy…

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Ransomware Actors Exploit Unpatched SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management to Compromise Utility Billing Software Provider

Ransomware actors have been exploiting a path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2024-57727) in SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) version 5.5.7 and earlier to target downstream customers, particularly in the utility billing sector. CISA urges immediate mitigation steps including software upgrades, system isolation, and threat hunting to prevent and respond to these attacks….

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Cybersecurity News | Daily Recap [12 Jun 2025]

Recent cybersecurity developments include the Warlock ransomware targeting government agencies and the Fog ransomware using advanced open-source tools to evade detection. Additionally, law enforcement operations have successfully dismantled cyber scam networks and infostealer malware infrastructures, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat cyber threats. #Warlock #FogRansomware #InterpolInfostealers #AsiaScamCrackdown

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CISA Issues Comprehensive Guide to Safeguard Network Edge Devices from Cyber Threats

A collaborative effort among international cybersecurity agencies has resulted in comprehensive guidance to protect network edge devices and appliances. The guidance addresses vulnerabilities in devices like firewalls, routers, IoT devices, and OT systems, emphasizing mitigation strategies and secure deployment practices. #CISA #EdgeDevices #CyberThreats #FirewallVulnerabilities #IoTSecurity…

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Updated Response to CISA Advisory (AA23-352A): #StopRansomware: Play Ransomware

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, and Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released an updated advisory detailing the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) related to the Play ransomware group, active since 2022 and responsible for widespread attacks. The advisory includes new behaviors such as…

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APT PROFILE – MISSION2025

MISSION2025, also known as APT41, is a Chinese state-sponsored threat group active since 2012, focusing on cyberespionage and financially motivated attacks aligned with China’s strategic goals. Their recent campaigns feature sophisticated use of cloud services for command and control and exploitation of software vulnerabilities to target governments and critical infrastructure globally. #MISSION2025 #APT41 #TOUGHPROGRESS #IvantiEPMM

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Cybersecurity News | Daily Recap [12 Jun 2025]

Chinese-linked groups including APT41, PurpleHaze, and APT15 targeted global enterprises and infrastructure with ShadowPad and GOREshell malware, while a North Korea-linked group exploited social media for malware campaigns. Vulnerabilities in Roundcube, SAP NetWeaver, and Wazuh server were actively exploited, leading to data breaches and DDoS attacks; meanwhile, major outages impacted Heroku and OpenAI. #APT41 #ShadowPad #WazuhVulnerability #HerokuOutage

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The Week in Vulnerabilities: Cyble Warns of Rising Exploits Targeting ICS, Enterprise, and Web Systems

Between May 28 and June 3, 2025, multiple high-severity vulnerabilities were actively exploited by various threat actors, including a China-linked APT group targeting diverse industries. Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs observed increased exploit attempts, malware campaigns, and critical infrastructure risks, emphasizing the urgency of patching and enhanced cybersecurity measures. #CVE-2024-56145 #CVE-2025-5419 #ChinaAPT #MiraiBotnet

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UK cyber agency pushes for ‘strategic policy agenda’ as government efforts stall

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre urges the country to adopt a strategic policy to address increasing cybersecurity threats due to legislative delays and market failures. Experts highlight that current laws focus narrowly on infrastructure, neglecting broader systemic issues in securing consumer technology—similar to approaches in the US and EU—necessitating stronger…

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Cybersecurity News | Daily Recap [12 Jun 2025]

Recent cybersecurity updates include Chinese state-sponsored actors exploiting the NICKNAME zero-click iMessage vulnerability to target high-profile individuals in the US and EU, while US authorities seize cryptocurrency linked to North Korean sanctions evasion. Multiple organizations, including NHS UK and United Natural Foods, suffered ransomware and cyberattacks affecting critical services and operations. #NICKNAMEExploit #UNC1151 #Qilin #MiraiBotnet #SalesforceZeroDay #CryptoPhishing

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