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Volt Typhoon Disrupts US Organizations, CISA Issues Alerts

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In February 2024, the CISA, NSA, and FBI warned of PRC cyber actors pre-positioning themselves again to disrupt the IT networks of U.S. It’s an in-depth assessment of the target’s network infrastructure, with a focus on discovering vulnerable devices such as routers and VPNs. Volt Typhoon struck again on several U.S.

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5 Major Cybersecurity Trends to Know for 2024

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Various forms of AI, such as machine learning (ML) and large language models (LLM), already dominated headlines throughout 2023 and will continue to present both overhyped possibilities and realized potential in 2024. In 2024, AI poisoning attacks will become the new software supply chain attacks.

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Cisco to Acquire Splunk for $28 Billion

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“It is expected to close by the end of the third quarter of calendar year 2024, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions including approval by Splunk shareholders,” the company’s press release stated.

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HackerGPT 2.0 Unveils New AI Cyber Defense Strategies

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in February 2024, it serves as an extensive repository of hacking tools and techniques to actively assist users in managing complex cybersecurity protection strategies. It uses advanced natural language processing to provide insights into both offensive and defensive cyber activities. Now, with the beta release of HackerGPT 2.0

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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

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Proofpoint’s 2024 data loss landscape report reveals 84.7% Then, evaluate current network security measures to discover any gaps or redundancy that should be corrected. Use cybersecurity training tools , seminars, online courses, and simulations to successfully engage staff and reinforce fundamental network security principles.

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

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“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. And this may happen sooner than later.

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Vulnerability Recap 4/22/24 – Cisco, Ivanti, Oracle & More

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If updates can’t be performed immediately, consider deploying additional security controls or at least disconnecting vulnerable devices from direct internet access. April 13, 2024 Delinea Secret Server Patched After Researcher’s Public Disclosure Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass.