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Engadget
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

An email vulnerability let hackers steal data from governments around the world

Google's Threat Analysis Group discovered and helped patch an email server flaw used to steal data from government organizations in several countries.
The exploit targeted the email server Zimbra Collaboration and stole email data, user credentials, and authentication tokens.
Updating software with the latest fixes is crucial to protect against these types of exploits. [ more ]
SecurityWeek
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Zimbra Zero-Day Exploited to Hack Government Emails

A Zimbra Collaboration Suite zero-day vulnerability was exploited to steal email data from government organizations in multiple countries.
The exploit, tracked as CVE-2023-37580, is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) bug that requires the user to click on a malicious link.
Google's Threat Analysis Group observed multiple campaigns exploiting the zero-day and linked the attacks to a Russian APT known as Winter Vivern. [ more ]
Dark Reading
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

APTs Swarm Zimbra Zero-Day to Steal Government Info Worldwide

Four separate cyberattack groups have exploited a zero-day security vulnerability in the Zimbra Collaboration Suite to steal email data and credentials.
The attacks targeted government organizations in Greece, Moldova, Tunisia, Vietnam, and Pakistan.
The vulnerability was patched in July, but the attacks began before the patch was available. [ more ]
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Government Executive
1 month ago
Remote teams

Expanding flexible work options in the federal government is no longer optional

Telework at federal agencies improved employee engagement, agency performance, and saved taxpayer money.
Flexible work schedules like a 10-hour, four-day work week in Page, Arizona, helped in retention and attracting top talent. [ more ]
GOV.UK
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Generative AI Framework for HMG

The Generative AI Framework for HMG is guidance on using generative AI safely and securely for civil servants and people working in government organizations. [ more ]
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