CSO Security Leadership
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
July 12, 2023
How EPSS 3.0 is an improvement over previous versions of the threat assessment system
The third iteration of the Exploit Prediction Scoring System helps security teams prioritize vulnerabilities through prediction. Read more
Ukraineâs ground counteroffensive ushers in a new phase of the conflict in cyberspace
Cyberattacks against Ukraine have surged, linked to attacks on the ground, but their effectiveness has been blunted, according to observers including the deputy chairman of Ukraineâs cyber warfare service. Read more
Cryptominer Scarleteel evolves tactics to steal container credentials
Scarleteel 2.0 deploys evolved tools and techniques to obfuscate the exfiltration of stolen container credentials. Read more
EU approves new European-US data-transfer agreement
Despite potential legal challenges in the future, the European Commission has agreed to implement the latest attempt at a data-sharing pact with the US. Read more
Hackers exploit Windows driver signature enforcement loophole for malware persistence
Attackers have used the loophole to forge signatures on maliciously modified drivers, enabling them to deploy persistent malware and defeat game defenses. Read more
Cisco warns of unpatched exploit in a family of data center switches
Ciscoâs Nexus 9000 series switches in ACI mode have a flaw that can allow attackers to read and modify encrypted traffic. Read more
