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πŸ“” CrowdStrike Fault Causes Global IT Outages πŸ“”

An issue related to an update to CrowdStrikes security platform Falcon Sensor has impacted Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, causing global IT outages.

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πŸ“’ What is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and what does it do? πŸ“’

CISA plays a critical role in keeping US organizations safe from cyber attacks, providing vital advice and threat information.

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πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Buggy CrowdStrike EDR Update Crashes Windows Systems Worldwide πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

Though the cybersecurity vendor has since reverted the update, chaos continues as companies continue to struggle to get back up and running.

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πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Tech Giants Agree to Standardize AI Security πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

The Coalition for Secure AI is a consortium of influential AI companies aiming to develop tools to secure AI applications and set up an ecosystem for sharing best practices.

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πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Notorious Chinese Hacker Gang GhostEmperor Re-Emerges After 2 Years πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

After an extended period underground, the Chinese hackers have added a more sophisticated infection chain and additional EDR evasion techniques.

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πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ DHS Inspector General: Coast Guard Shortcomings Hinder US Maritime Security πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

Private sector organizations are "hesitant" to seek guidance from the Coast Guard, which isn't sufficiently equipped to help them yet.

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πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ In Cybersecurity, Mitigating Human Risk Goes Far Beyond Training πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

As threat actors get smarter about how they target employees, the onus is on organizations to create a strong line of defense and the human element is a critical component.

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πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ China's APT41 Targets Global Logistics, Utilities Companies πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

According to Mandiant, among the many cyber espionage tools the threat actor is using is a sophisticated new dropper called DustTrap.

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πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Ransomware Has Outsized Impact on Gas, Energy & Utility Firms πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

Attackers are more likely to target critical infrastructure industries and, when they do, they cause more disruption and ask higher ransoms, with the median payment topping 2.5 million.

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πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ CISA Publishes Resiliency Playbook for Critical Infrastructure πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

The manual provides guidance on how to improve the resiliency of critical infrastructure.

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πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ CSA Updates Cloud Security Certificate, Training πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

The latest version of the Cloud Security Alliance's certification provides a comprehensive catalog of essential skills that cybersecurity professionals need to master.

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🦿 CrowdStrike Outage Disrupts Microsoft Systems Worldwide 🦿

Airports and law enforcement agencies were among the organizations hit by the Blue Screen of Death. CrowdStrike said the error has been fixed.

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🦿 5 Best Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions for 2024 🦿

Endpoint detection and response EDR software is the best way to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced attacks. Endpoint detection and response software is a security solution that protects against malware and other threats.

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🦿 VMware Carbon Black vs CrowdStrike Falcon (2024): Which Tool Is Best For Your Business? 🦿

See what features you can expect from Carbon Black and CrowdStrike to decide which endpoint detection and response solution is right for you.

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🦿 CrowdStrike vs Sophos (2024): Which Solution Is Better for Your Business? 🦿

CrowdStrike Falcon XDR and Sophos Intercept X are bestinclass EDR solutions, taking endpoint detection and response to the next level. Compare the features of these EDR tools.

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🦿 CrowdStrike vs Trellix (2024): What Are the Main Differences? 🦿

Endpoint detection and response software protects against a variety of threats and attacks. Learn about two of the most popular EDR options, CrowdStrike and Trellix, and how to protect your network.

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β™ŸοΈ Global Microsoft Meltdown Tied to Bad Crowdstrike Update β™ŸοΈ

A faulty software update from cybersecurity vendor Crowdstrike crippled countless Microsoft Windows computers across the globe today, disrupting everything from airline travel and financial institutions to hospitals and businesses online. Crowdstrike said a fix has been deployed, but experts say the recovery from this outage could take some time, as Crowdstrike's solution needs to be applied manually on a permachine basis.

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πŸ–‹οΈ Faulty CrowdStrike Update Crashes Windows Systems, Impacting Businesses Worldwide πŸ–‹οΈ

Businesses across the world have been hit by widespread disruptions to their Windows workstations stemming from a faulty update pushed out by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. "CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," the company's CEO George Kurtz said in a statement. "Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is.

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πŸ–‹οΈ Two Russian Nationals Plead Guilty in LockBit Ransomware Attacks πŸ–‹οΈ

Two Russian nationals have pleaded guilty in a U.S. court for their participation as affiliates in the LockBit ransomware scheme and helping facilitate ransomware attacks across the world. The defendants include Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov, 21, of Chechen Republic, and Mikhail Vasiliev, 34, a dual Canadian and Russian national of Bradford, Ontario. Astamirov was arrested in Arizona by U.S. law.

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πŸ“” Sunburst: US Judge Dismisses Most SEC Charges Against SolarWinds πŸ“”

The SEC allegations against SolarWinds and its CISO over statements made after the 2020 Sunburst hack were based on "hindsight and speculation, said the judge.

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🌊 Windows 10 crashed with BSOD due to CrowdStrike’s Update: Here is How to Workaround 🌊

A recent update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has sparked a widespread crisis, causing Windows 10 systems to crash with a Blue Screen of Death BSOD. Known for their endpoint protection and threat intelligence services, CrowdStrike is actively working to fix the issue and assist users and organizations in restoring their systems. On July 15, CrowdStrike The post Windows 10 crashed with BSOD due to CrowdStrikes Update Here is How to Workaround appeared first on UnderDefense.

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