SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has highlighted significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation's drinking water systems. The findings revealed exploitable cybersecurity weaknesses that could disrupt service, cause data loss, or lead to information theft. A recent report from the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As they do, they create more security vulnerabilities and inherent business, changing the nature of cybersecurity careers. Meanwhile, according to non-profit trade association CompTIA’s Cyberseek tool, nearly half a million cybersecurity jobs were open between May 2023 and April 2024 in the U.S., million workers.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 12, 2025

A 2022 PwC study found that 59% of directors admitted their board is not very effective in understanding the drivers and impacts of cyber risks for their organization, emphasizing the critical role of board members in these moments. For example, consider whether the risk committee or an ad hoc task force is best suited to manage the incident.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 15, 2025

A newly surfaced proof of concept (PoC) has reignited attention around a critical iOS kernel vulnerabilityCVE-2023-41992that Apple patched The post iOS Kernel Vulnerability Exposed in Public PoC – Potential Jailbreak and Privilege Escalation Risk appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In December 2023, as cyberattacks surged, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)began enforcing new cybersecurity disclosure rules. Recognizing the critical need for transparency and robust cybersecurity measures, the U.S. This pushed C-level executives and boards to adopt measures for compliance and transparency.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

SpyCloud , the leading identity threat protection company, today released its 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report , highlighting the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as the primary cyber risk facing enterprises today. It requires organizations to rethink the risks posed by employees, consumers, partners and suppliers.

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Lohrman on Security

JANUARY 8, 2023

There are dark clouds on the horizon as well as conflicting forecasts regarding cyber insurance in 2023 and beyond. Where will the insurance market go from here on cybersecurity coverage?

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 13, 2023

While the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) is certainly delivering many benefits to mankind, including in the realm of cybersecurity, it has also created all sorts of new risks as evildoers seek to harness AI for their illicit and harmful purposes. The post Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity: Boon or Bane?

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. Warn “Small businesses face a unique set of cybersecurity challenges and threats and must be especially proactive with cybersecurity training,” said Dara Warn, CEO of INE Security. “At

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The primary objective of these services is risk reduction. Moreover, exploitation of a public-facing application was the root cause in 42.37% of cases investigated by the Kaspersky Global Emergency Response Team (GERT) in 2023. This is where compromise assessment enters the game.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 20, 2023

The Atlantic Council released a detailed commentary on the White House’s new “Implementation Plan for the 2023 US National Cybersecurity Strategy.” ” Lots of interesting bits. That many of the milestones are still hazy might be less important than the commitment. Second, there are clear wins.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 13, 2025

As geopolitical instability, supply chain disruption, and cyber threats continue to escalate, third-party risk management (TPRM) is evolving from a compliance function to a strategic business imperative. According to the EY survey , 87% of organizations have experienced a third-party risk incident in the past three years.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 6, 2025

This flaw, identified as CVE-2023-6931, carries a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a high severity risk.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Compared to 2023, healthcare providers are facing a higher frequency of ransomware incidents, impacting their ability to deliver essential services and protect sensitive patient data. As of the first three quarters of 2024, there were already 264 ransomware incidents affecting healthcare providers—nearly matching all of 2023's figures.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 15, 2023

A new report from Proofpoint provides global insight into CISOs' challenges, expectations and priorities for 2023. The post Survey: Most CISOs feel their business is at risk for cyberattack appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

government agency in charge of improving the nation’s cybersecurity posture is ordering all federal agencies to take new measures to restrict access to Internet-exposed networking equipment. ” In details published on June 12 , Fortinet confirmed that one of the vulnerabilities ( CVE-2023-27997 ) is being actively exploited.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

At the start of 2023, consumers remain out in the cold when it comes to online protection. Malicious online actors grow ever more sophisticated, making cybersecurity as big a concern for everyday consumers as it ever has been. Related: Leveraging employees as human sensors.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2025

Cybercrime is a growing problem, with 39% of UK businesses experiencing cyber attacks in 2023. Using security plugins can help reduce risks and keep your site safe from threats and are essential for any wordpress site, and even more so if your site has personal customer data on it.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Without robust IT budgets or fully staffed cybersecurity departments, small businesses often rely on their own small stable of workers (including sole proprietors with effectively zero employees) to stay safe online. That means that what worries these businesses most in cybersecurity is what is most likely to work against them.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Boston, July 7, 2023 — CybSafe, the human risk management platform, has today announced CEO Oz Alashe MBE has been named as a SecurityInfoWatch.com , Security Business and Security Technology Executive magazines’ 2023 Security Industry Innovator Award winner. We are developing intelligent software to help them.”

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2023

The theme of RSA Conference 2023 — ‘stronger together’ — was certainly well chosen. It certainly was terrific to see the cybersecurity industry’s premier trade event fully restored to its pre-Covid grandeur at San Francisco’s Moscone Center last week.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft Partner Center and Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suitevulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the /h/autoSaveDraft function. .

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The MOVEit vulnerability (CVE-2023-34362), first exploited in May 2023, allowed unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable systems. The group has been observed leaking stolen data, potentially putting individuals and businesses at risk. The third-party vendor breached in the attack was not identified.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2024

SOC analysts, vital to cybersecurity, face burnout due to exhausting workloads, risking their well-being and the effectiveness of organizational defenses. These are some of the most important cybersecurity professionals out there, and many of them are being worked to exhaustion. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2025

In January 2023 a witness confirmed there had been a data breach, which prompted the Indiana OIG to initiate a wider investigation to assess compliance with the HIPAA rules and state laws. The company provided no HIPAA training for employees prior to November 2023. This investigation revealed extensive HIPAA violations.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday josh.pearson@t… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:01 As Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom, the stakes for retailers extend far beyond enticing deals and record sales. trillion, the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses. trillion and $5.28

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Veteran cybersecurity expert witness executive will help strengthen law enforcement capabilities to prevent, investigate, and prosecute information-age crimes. Analysts have calculated that he is among the top three cybersecurity influencers worldwide. patent filings.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

I heard a cogent assessment of the shift that must take at the Omdia Analyst Summit at Black Hat USA 2023. The Omdia analysts called out a a handful of key proactive methodologies: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (RBVM), Attack Surface Management (ASM), and Incident Simulation and Testing (IST).

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a small business looking for the secret sauce to cybersecurity, the secret is out: start with a cybersecurity policy and make the commitment to security a business-wide priority. The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 Stay proactive.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS flaw CVE-2023-28461 (CVSS score: 9.8) ” reads the advisory.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Based on insights from our team of elite security researchers here at Bugcrowd, these are three trends gaining steam as 2022 comes to a close – trends that I expect to command much attention in 2023. Continuous pentesting. However, a longtime challenge with pentesting has been the “point-in-time” nature of the tests. Narrowing the talent gap.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

billion work hours in 2023 and helped raise customer satisfaction to 69% for $0.50 While AI chatbots have cybersecurity vulnerabilities, adopting proactive measures like secure development practices and regular assessments can effectively mitigate risks. In 2022, 88% of users relied on chatbots when interacting with businesses.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Finally, Uncle Sam is compelling companies to take cybersecurity seriously. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification version 2.0 could take effect as early as May 2023 mandating detailed audits of the cybersecurity practices of any company that hopes to do business with the Department of Defense. Raising the bar.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

All the company’s social media accounts haven’t been updated since 2023 at the latest. In 2023, cybercriminals put up information belonging to as many as seven million 23andMe customers for sale on criminal forums following a credential stuffing attack against the genomics company. I honestly hope they’re right.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2024

The New York Times revealed that OpenAI suffered a security breach in 2023, but the company says source code and customer data were not compromised. OpenAI suffered a security breach in 2023, the New York Times reported. Intelligence and cybersecurity experts have different opinions on AI development.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

New Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Institutions in New York State Take Effect November 1, 2024 madhav Fri, 10/25/2024 - 06:09 The next major deadline for compliance with the updated cybersecurity rules from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is November 1, 2024.

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SecureList

MAY 14, 2024

Incident response analyst report 2023 As an information security company, our services include incident response and investigation, and malware analysis. Our annual Incident Response Report presents anonymized statistics on the cyberattacks we investigated in 2023. This attack vector was among the three most frequently seen in 2023.

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