IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As our digital world evolves, cybersecurity has never been more important and critical. During the last few years, we have all become witnesses to intense cybercrime and sophisticated cyberattacks. As cybercrime continues to increase, the human element can play the most important role in cybersecurity posture and hygiene.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries. It's estimated LockBit had nearly 1,100 victims in 2022 alone.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2023

World Youth Skills Day 2023: Engaging Youth with Cybersecurity madhav Thu, 07/13/2023 - 04:56 In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

With continued challenges from remote and hybrid working, increased economic unrest and geopolitical conflict, and a new gang of teenage hackers , 2022 has certainly thrown cybersecurity professionals some curveballs. Here are a few trends to watch out for in the new year: Cyber threats emerge as a result of hybrid working.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The DRM Report Q2 2023 report provides a detailed insight into the ransomware threat landscape during the period between May and August 2023. In an era where digitalization has woven its web into the very fabric of our lives, the dark underbelly of the digital realm continues to pose an ever-growing threat.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 26, 2023

In recent months, a cybercrime group known as Blacktail has begun to make headlines as they continue to target organizations around the globe. Two of the most popular tools that have been used by the cybercrime group are LockBit 3.0 The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. Both LockBit 3.0

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In the dynamic world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats is a perpetual challenge.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2023

They issued an advisory as a part of StopRansomware Campaign and issued some tips that help raise the defense-line against such cyber threats. Third is the news related to cybercrime and might interest the male folks! The post Cybersecurity headlines trending on Google appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Guarding Against Digital Phantoms: Avoid Cybersecurity Nightmares! madhav Tue, 10/31/2023 - 05:32 As the autumn leaves rustle and the nights grow longer, a subtle but eerie moment has arrived. Like the shadows that envelop Halloween night, cyber threats often lurk unnoticed, waiting to spook the unprepared.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

2022 clearly demonstrated that attacks on data represent the greatest cyber-threat organizations face. Job dissatisfaction and surging unemployment across the technology sector is likely to spur more insider threats. Organizations are being confronted on all sides by cyber-danger.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2023

Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on April 27th requested an additional $64 million in funding to fight cyber threats in 2024. And the consequences of not responding to and countering threats and challenges have never been greater." The request was made to the U.S.

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The Hacker News

AUGUST 3, 2023

The frequency and complexity of cyber threats are constantly evolving. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, the cost of cybercrime is predicted to hit $8 trillion in 2023 and will grow to $10.5 trillion by 2025.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Winning the ongoing battle against cybercrime and criminals starts with understanding the nature of the threats and how to combat them. How high is your business’ cyber threat intelligence ? What is Cyber Threat Intelligence? Business Threat Statistics You Should Know. Independent vendor research.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Judging a cyber threat by its name can be illusory. Just to illustrate the scope of the issue, the Malwarebytes Threat Intelligence team spotted more than 800 malvertising campaigns in only the first six months of 2023, noting that the number of attacks that flew under researchers' radar was likely much higher.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Frank Abagnale, one of the world's most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, secure documents, cybercrime, and scams—and subject of the 2002 movie Catch Me If You Can — kicked off Vision 2023: Looking Ahead at Cyber Threats , a half-day educational event held live and recorded on December 13th. Secret Service.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cyber threats pose one of the most significant risks to businesses, governments, and individuals today. As the world becomes more interconnected and data-driven, the need for cybersecurity talent has never been greater. The 2023 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study estimates that the global cybersecurity workforce now stands at 5.5

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 12, 2024

The prolific Black Basta ransomware operation is believed to have leveraged a recently patched Windows privilege escalation vulnerability as a Zero-Day exploit before a fix was made available, according to new research by cybersecurity firm Symantec. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 31, 2023

C-suites across all industries, from traditional finance to the latest “unicorns” emerging in the fintech industry, are facing a formidable challenge: how to protect their business and customer data against growing cyber threats. As a CISO or ITDM, the cyber defence challenges you face in your business couldn’t be tougher.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In only a few months, ChatGPT became the fastest-growing consumer app in internet history, reaching 100 million users as 2023 began. In the world of cybersecurity, new tools and technologies are typically adopted quickly; unfortunately, in many cases, bad actors are the earliest to adopt and adapt. This is where the danger lies.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

Cybersecurity US holds conference on military AI use with dozens of allies to determine ‘responsible’ use DFSA’s Cyber Risk Management Guidelines: A Blueprint for Cyber Resilience?

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Repetition can lead people to over-disclose information, that could then put them at risk of identity theft and cybercrime. MORE The National Cyber Security Index ranks countries’ cyber threat readiness.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp Spotify music converter TuneFab puts users at risk Cyber attacks hit the Assembly of the Republic of Albania and telecom company One Albania Russia-linked APT28 used new malware in a recent phishing campaign Clash of Clans gamers at risk while using third-party app New Version of Meduza (..)

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2024

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to implement long-awaited rules that will require critical infrastructure entities across multiple sectors to report cyber incidents and ransomware payments to the federal government. Jose Seara, CEO of DeNexus, welcomed the convergence of cybersecurity mandates across government agencies. "It

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Global inflation can have, and is having, a significant impact on cybersecurity. As prices rise, organizations may be tempted to cut back on cybersecurity spending, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, inflation can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2023

The Retail Data Threat Environment and Why CIAM is a Key Cornerstone to Better Cybersecurity. madhav Thu, 05/11/2023 - 06:06 The retail landscape has changed significantly. Cybersecurity awareness, however, has not kept up. Everyone needs to increase the level of retail cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

Rapid7 found a bypass for the recently patched actively exploited Ivanti EPMM bug Russian APT29 conducts phishing attacks through Microsoft Teams Hackers already installed web shells on 581 Citrix servers in CVE-2023-3519 attacks Zero-day in Salesforce email services exploited in targeted Facebook phishing campaign Burger King forgets to put a password (..)

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

CISA: hackers breached a state government organization Russia-linked Turla APT uses new TinyTurla-NG backdoor to spy on Polish NGOs US Gov dismantled the Moobot botnet controlled by Russia-linked APT28 A cyberattack halted operations at Varta production plants North Korea-linked actors breached the emails of a Presidential Office member Nation-state (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

The CISA ‘s Joint Cyber Defense Collective (JCDC) initiative is going to build operation plans for protecting and responding to cyber threats. What comes to mind when you think of cyber criminals? Those days are behind us, however, as cybercrime is establishing itself as a business in and of itself.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2023

Over 3,000 Android Malware spotted using unsupported/unknown compression methods to avoid detection WinRAR flaw enables remote code execution of arbitrary code #OpFukushima: Anonymous group protests against the plan to dump Fukushima RADIOACTIVE wastewater into Pacific Massive phishing campaign targets users of the Zimbra Collaboration email server (..)

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Traditionally, cybersecurity has been a reactive game: We respond to cyber threats as they arise, analyze the incidents, add pertinent information to “deny lists”, and update stakeholders on “what happened.” I firmly believe that the future of cybersecurity is a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Eyal Benishti , CEO, IRONSCALES Benishti Generative AI (GenAI) reshaped cybersecurity in 2023. Here is part one of three groupings.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

Illicit Telegram Communities Dismantling of an encrypted network sends shockwaves through organised crime groups across Europe TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Chip Giant Malware Trojanized Super Mario Game Installer Spreads SupremeBot Malware Initial research exposing JOKERSPY Who is 8BASE?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

However, as reliance on mobile technology grows, so does the risk of cyber threats targeting these devices. A recent surge in sophisticated attacks against mobile devices has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts. The report sheds light on the escalating threat landscape faced by mobile-powered businesses.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Log4j vulnerability, officially known as CVE-2021-44228 , continues to pose significant risks to organizations worldwide, with Lazarus demonstrating the persistence of cyber threats and the challenges associated with mitigating known vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S. Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What is particularly alarming is Storm-0324's collaboration with the notorious FIN7 cybercrime gang, which is involved in deploying Clop ransomware and has been linked to previous ransomware operations such as Maze and REvil. As Aalto aptly puts it, the dynamic nature of cyber threats demands a paradigm shift in security behavior training.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Different states have their own laws and statutes regulating the definition and disclosure of data breaches, so it is important for organizations to be aware of these standards in the event they are party to any type of cyber security incident. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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