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The source code of the BlackLotus UEFI Bootkit was leaked on GitHub

Security Affairs

The source code for the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit has been published on GitHub and experts warn of the risks of proliferation of custom versions. Researchers from ESET discovered in March a new stealthy Unified Extensible Firmware Interface ( UEFI ) bootkit, named BlackLotus , that is able to bypass Secure Boot on Windows 11.

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Cybersecurity Mergers Flatline. Here’s Why That Won’t Last.

eSecurity Planet

“Despite slower deal volumes in 2023, M&A interest in cybersecurity remains high and I expect we’ll see an uptick in activity later this year and into 2024,” said Chris Stafford, who is a partner in West Monroe’s M&A Practice. trillion for the middle of 2023. And this may happen sooner than later.

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5 Major Cybersecurity Trends to Know for 2024

eSecurity Planet

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. Government actions will increase: Expect more government regulations, state-sponsored cyberattacks, and increased documentation required to protect CISOs.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. Sophos: Noted that 43% of all 2023 malware signature updates are for stealers, spyware, and keyloggers often used to steal credentials from devices.

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How security professionals will rise to the challenge of cyber defense in 2022

CyberSecurity Insiders

Have hope that through the hard work and brilliant minds behind these security defenses that 2022 will not be a repeat of such high level attacks. Learn more about what security leaders have to say about the upcoming year below: Neil Jones, cybersecurity evangelist, Egnyte. Jeff Sizemore, chief governance officer, Egnyte. “We