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Netizen: Monday Security Brief (3/24/2024)
Posted on 24 Mar 2025
Coinbase experienced a sophisticated supply chain attack affecting 218 GitHub repositories due to a compromised GitHub Action. Although sensitive assets were not exploited, the breach highlights vulnerabilities in open-source repositories. Meanwhile, the FBI warns of malicious online file converters that steal information and spread malware. Users should verify sources and maintain cyber hygiene. ...
New Windows Zero-Day Exploited by State-Backed Hackers for Over Seven Years—Microsoft Declines to Patch
Posted on 21 Mar 2025
At least 11 state-sponsored hacking groups from North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China have been actively exploiting a critical Windows zero-day vulnerability since 2017. The flaw has been used in sophisticated data theft and cyber espionage campaigns, enabling attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise systems worldwide. Despite the severity of the ...
Understanding the Transition from CCRI to CORA
Posted on 20 Mar 2025
The Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) evolved into the Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) in March 2024, adapting to dynamic cybersecurity threats. CORA emphasizes continuous, risk-based evaluations of DoD entities' cybersecurity, focusing on operational readiness, information assurance, and computer network defense while improving resilience and security across the Department of Defense’s information networks. ...
Understanding C3PAOs in CMMC Compliance
Posted on 19 Mar 2025
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was created to establish a uniform standard for cybersecurity practices, specifically targeting organizations within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). This model ensures that entities handling sensitive data, including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Critical Technology Information (CTI), Federal Contract Information (FCI), and ITAR data, are able to safeguard such information ...
RBAC vs ABAC: Choosing the Right Access Control for Your Business
Posted on 18 Mar 2025
Access control is critical for IT security, with models like RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, ACL, and DAC providing varying degrees of user permission management. RBAC simplifies permission assignments via roles, while ABAC offers flexibility through user attributes. Choosing the right model depends on an organization’s structure and security needs, often benefiting from a hybrid approach. ...
Netizen: Monday Security Brief (3/17/2024)
Posted on 17 Mar 2025
A phishing campaign targeting around 12,000 GitHub repositories employs fake "Security Alert" messages to deceive developers into authorizing a malicious OAuth app, risking full account compromise. Simultaneously, a newly disclosed Apache Tomcat vulnerability (CVE-2025-24813) is being exploited for remote code execution, threatening multiple versions. Immediate vigilance and updates are essential. ...
Medusa Ransomware Hits Over 300 Critical Infrastructure Organizations in the U.S.
Posted on 14 Mar 2025
The Medusa ransomware has affected over 300 organizations in critical U.S. infrastructure, prompting a joint advisory from CISA, FBI, and MS-ISAC. The double-extortion model used by attackers raises operational and data breach risks. Recommendations for mitigation include patching vulnerabilities, network segmentation, and security training to enhance defenses against future attacks. ...
How AI “Poisoning” Tools Like Nightshade and Glaze Disrupt Large Language Model Training
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
As generative AI develops, artists express concern over unauthorized use of their work in AI training. Tools like Nightshade and Glaze are created to protect their rights by corrupting AI datasets and confusing AI models. The ethical debate continues, balancing artists' rights against potential unintended consequences in AI applications. ...
How AI “Poisoning” Tools Like Nightshade and Glaze Disrupt Large Language Model Training
Posted on 13 Mar 2025
As generative AI develops, artists express concern over unauthorized use of their work in AI training. Tools like Nightshade and Glaze are created to protect their rights by corrupting AI datasets and confusing AI models. The ethical debate continues, balancing artists' rights against potential unintended consequences in AI applications. ...
Why SIEMaaS is Essential for Modern Cybersecurity
Posted on 12 Mar 2025
SIEM as a Service (SIEMaaS) provides organizations with cloud-based, managed security solutions, enabling real-time threat detection, incident response, and compliance support without in-house complexity. This cost-effective approach enhances security posture and scalability while reducing operational burdens. As cyber threats evolve, SIEMaaS emerges as a vital component of effective cybersecurity strategies. ...
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- 07 Mar 2023: NETIZEN HIRES JOE CARR AS DIRECTOR OF CYBERSECURITY
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- 10 Nov 2021: NETIZEN CORPORATION AWARDED HIRE VETS PLATINUM MEDALION FOR THE 4TH YEAR IN A ROW.
- 30 Jun 2021: NETIZEN AWARDED STATE-WIDE CYBERSECURITY CONTRACT FOR COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
- 22 Jun 2021: NETIZEN APPRAISED AT CMMI® MATURITY LEVEL 3
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- 05 Jan 2021: NETIZEN HIRES AKHIL HANDA AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND OTHER TEAM NEWS
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- 14 Sep 2018: NETIZEN PROVIDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VETERANS
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