CSO Magazine

JULY 26, 2022

Helsinki-based cybersecurity vendor WithSecure (formerly F-Secure Business) says it has discovered an operation, dubbed “DUCKTAIL,” that uses social media-based spear phishing attacks to gain access to Facebook Business accounts. Previous attacks targeting Facebook did not target Facebook Business accounts in particular.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 24, 2024

I know, what does this have anything to do with cybersecurity strategy? Survivorship bias in cybersecurity: a multi-faceted challenge Survivorship Bias manifests in significant ways throughout cybersecurity. This article is going to concentrate on tool selection, development, placement, and validation.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 3, 2023

Undoubtedly, our industry needs to create more initiatives to attract a more diverse group of professionals—including women—to STEM-focused careers like cybersecurity. While women make up nearly 50% of the world’s population, they only account for an estimated 24% of the cybersecurity workforce.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

Guardz, a Tel Aviv-based startup promising a broad range of out-of-the-box cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), has announced both a successful $10 million round of seed funding and the broad availability of its flagship product. To read this article in full, please click here

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 29, 2023

Nikita Kislitsin , formerly the head of network security for one of Russia’s top cybersecurity firms, was arrested last week in Kazakhstan in response to 10-year-old hacking charges from the U.S. Prosecutors in Northern California indicted Kislitsin in 2014 for his alleged role in stealing account data from Formspring.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats. Understand the Cybersecurity Landscape: Begin by familiarizing yourself with the current cybersecurity landscape.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Ride-hailing giant Uber has confirmed that it is responding to a cybersecurity incident as reports emerge that the firm has suffered a significant network data breach forcing it to shut down several internal communications and engineering systems. Attacker announces Uber breach through compromised Slack account.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Millennials and Gen Z employees in the US are much less likely to prioritize or adhere to cybersecurity protocols than their older Gen X and Baby Boomer counterparts, according to a recent survey by EY Consulting. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MAY 19, 2022

Users of Strapi, a popular headless content management system written entirely in JavaScript and focused on API development, should update their installations as soon as possible to fix two vulnerabilities that could lead to administrative accounts being compromised. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

The US General Accountability Office (GAO) issued the 19-page report , “Cybersecurity and Information Technology: Federal Agencies need to Strengthen Efforts to Address High-Risk Areas” on July 29. Learn 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board and 6 steps for building a robust incident response plan.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes. However, cybersecurity is not just about implementing security measures. National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 7, 2020

Tricks like business email compromise, where an employee gets a fake email from a senior executive asking him to transfer money to some account, will be more successful when the employee can't walk down the hall to confirm the email's validity -- and when everyone is distracted and so many other things are being done differently.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As data breach costs reach their highest point in decades, accounting for vulnerabilities in organizations’ data becomes increasingly crucial. The post How Can Cybersecurity Professionals Account for Vulnerabilities in Fleet Data? The post How Can Cybersecurity Professionals Account for Vulnerabilities in Fleet Data?

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new cybersecurity service, Amazon Security Lake, which automatically centralizes security data from cloud and on-premises sources into a purpose-built data lake in a customer’s AWS account, the company said in a statement. To read this article in full, please click here

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Epic have made some alterations to how accounts for kids work , with multiple features disabled for what are now known as “ Cabined Accounts ” If your children are big fans of Epic games like Fortnite and Rocket League, you may well have worried about their gaming interactions with other players at some point.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 31, 2023

With the UK and US gaming markets being amongst the largest and most lucrative, the need for gamers to understand cybersecurity has never been greater. This article provides resources and guidance for gamers across the pond and beyond, aiming to bolster security skills and defend the virtual realms they cherish.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2024

In this article we’ll show you how to remove a user from Windows 10 or 11. On Windows you can create a local user account (an offline account) for anyone who will frequently use your PC. But the best option in most cases, is for everyone who uses your PC to have a Microsoft account.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The Q&A with its VP of Business Development Brian Collins explored the primary cybersecurity risks to Panacea’s customers, how digital executive protection can help mitigate challenges, and how current clients are responding to the BlackCloak offering. The next article in our Partner Spotlight […].

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 7, 2023

Someone leaking, stealing or selling account information can cause a sudden influx of spam emails. They send more messages when they know the account is active and possibly interested. They can use it to trace online activity , find attached accounts and uncover personal data. It’s a serious cybersecurity concern.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Forecast: Navigating New Frontiers in Business madhav Thu, 12/21/2023 - 05:15 People always want to comprehend what the future brings. 2024 promises to be a pivotal year, bringing transformative advancements and new challenges in tech and cybersecurity. This necessitates a shift in cybersecurity strategies.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 12, 2022

Private risk consultancy firm Concentric has announced the launch of Eclipse, a new “turnkey solution” designed to provide enhanced cybersecurity and digital privacy to users. In a press release , Concentric stated that Eclipse packages are available to all users in three different tiers: To read this article in full, please click here

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the theme for 2021 is “Do Your Part. There’s never been a better time than right now to review the processes you have in place to avoid the latest cybersecurity risks lurking in the corners of our everyday digital lives. BeCyberSmart.”. What Personal Data is at Risk? Use a Password Manager.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

On June 14, 2019, Taylor Swift posted a seemingly random string of text to her social media accounts: gxgjxkhdkdkydkhdkhfjvjfj!!! 13 reasons why Swifties should consider a career in cybersecurity 1. From network to endpoint to cloud , the cybersecurity industry does its own genre blending, evolving with advances in technology.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. It’s one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats today, growing a staggering 300% since 2019 and leading to consumer losses of $3.5

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. To ensure cybersecurity becomes a strategic part of the corporate culture, it is crucial for CISOs to present the topic in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 5, 2023

To read this article in full, please click here To some, recent AI developments are a laughing matter. In reality, it was an April fool’s prank with MITRE’s social media team cranking out funny answers in the guise of a chatbot.

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The State of Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity is a significant – and relevant – threat to individuals and companies alike. It’s become unfortunately commonplace to hear tales of drained checking accounts, leaked photos, and private documents being published to […]… Read More.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This is just one reason why we have an entire month devoted to internet awareness and staying safe online, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM). This article will address ways you can get involved. However, easy to remember and reused passwords are weak passwords that can easily be cracked and leveraged across accounts.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2023

But you want more, because you know that security is a journey and not a destination, and, let’s face it, you’re reading an article about five unusual cybersecurity tips: You’re hooked. It's time for five unusual cybersecurity tips that actually work: 1. It's time to innovate and get weird.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 24, 2022

The new policy states explicitly the longstanding practice that “the department’s goals for CFAA enforcement are to promote privacy and cybersecurity by upholding the legal right of individuals, network owners, operators, and other persons to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information stored in their information systems.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. When most people think about social media and cybersecurity, they typically think about hackers taking over Instagram accounts or Facebook Messenger scammers taking private information.

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Adam Levin

JULY 10, 2020

A recent article released by cybersecurity and antivirus firm Bitdefender shows that 8.4 billion records have already been exposed, and that’s only accounting for the first quarter of 2020. million records): Hackers successfully breached the accounts of two Marriott employees and compromised the PII of at least 5.2

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While these advancements have revolutionized healthcare delivery, they have also exposed the industry to significant cybersecurity risks. This article explores the growing importance of cybersecurity in California’s healthcare industry and highlights the role of CYPFER, a leading cybersecurity firm, in addressing these challenges.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 17, 2023

Financially motivated threat actor UNC3944 is using phishing and SIM swapping attacks to take over Microsoft Azure admin accounts and gain access to virtual machines (VM), according to cybersecurity firm Mandiant. To read this article in full, please click here UNC3944 has been active since May 2022.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies provide intriguing opportunities for immersive and interactive experiences in cybersecurity training. Related: GenAI’ impact on DevSecOps Here’s how these technologies can bridge learning gaps in cybersecurity awareness and enhance the overall training experience.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

An investigation by Microsoft has finally revealed how China-based hackers circumvented the protections of a "highly isolated and restricted production environment" in May 2023 to unlock sensitive email accounts belonging to US government agencies.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 2, 2021

The first is from Microsoft, which wrote : As part of our investigation into this ongoing activity, we also detected information-stealing malware on a machine belonging to one of our customer support agents with access to basic account information for a small number of our customers. News article.

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