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Security researchers successfully hijack Windows 11's Power Automate tool

TechSpot

A research firm recently published methods for attackers to hijack automation tools that ship with Windows 11 to distribute malware and steal data across networks. The process comes with some caveats but marks another area of concern for IT security.

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New Russian Malware Raises Concerns for Energy Grid Security

SecureWorld News

Security researchers at Mandiant have recently made a significant discovery in the realm of industrial control system (ICS) malware. Named "CosmicEnergy," this specialized operational technology (OT) malware poses a potential threat to critical infrastructure systems and electric grids.

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Versa enhances SASE package with AI-based security tools

Network World

Versa is bolstering the AI security management features of its integrated Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) package to include improved malware detection for Advanced Threat Protection, network microsegmention and generative AI protection to help customers better detect and quickly mitigate threats to their networked service and applications.

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How much malware tools sell for on the Dark Web

Tech Republic Security

A low-quality batch of malicious tools can sell for as low as $70, while a premium set can go as high as $6,000, according to the security research site Privacy Affairs.

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Fortinet secures campus networking with high-end switches

Network World

Fortinet has expanded its campus network portfolio with two new switches that feature integration with Fortinet’s security services and AIops management tool. The FortiSwitch 600 is a multi-gigabit secure campus access switch that supports up to 5GE access and 25GE uplinks. To read this article in full, please click here

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US critical infrastructures targeted by complex malware

Tech Republic Security

A recently discovered set of malicious tools allows state-sponsored attackers to target critical infrastructures in the US. The post US critical infrastructures targeted by complex malware appeared first on TechRepublic. See what you should do to protect yourself from this new threat.

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ANY.RUN vs. Joe Sandbox: Malware analysis tools comparison

Tech Republic

Malware analysis sandboxes let users determine if a file or URL is malicious, suspicious or legitimate. The post ANY.RUN vs. Joe Sandbox: Malware analysis tools comparison appeared first on TechRepublic. For daily use, two good solutions are ANY.RUN and Joe Sandbox. Let’s compare their features.