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Chinese Antivirus Firm Was Part of APT41 ‘Supply Chain’ Attack

Krebs on Security

The government alleges the men used malware-laced phishing emails and “supply chain” attacks to steal data from companies and their customers. Security firm FireEye dubbed that hacking blitz “one of the broadest campaigns by a Chinese cyber espionage actor we have observed in recent years.”

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9 Considerations For Hong Kong Banks To Address The STDB Guidelines

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

These guidelines will help banks recover and restore critical data to facilitate the resumption of critical functions, services, and systems in a timely manner in the event of destructive cyber-attacks, such as ransomware attacks. Controlled. Verifiable. two-man rule”).

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Lockbit gang leaked data stolen from global high-tech giant Thales

Security Affairs

The Group invests in digital and deep tech innovations – big data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum – to build a future of trust, essential to the development of our societies, by placing people at the heart of decision-making. The Lockbit 3.0

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ChatGPT Will Democratize Cybercrime and Force Firms to Double Down on Data Security

Security Boulevard

But on the flipside, reports are also emerging of threat actors exploring how to use the tool to simplify and automate cyber-attacks and malware creation. The post ChatGPT Will Democratize Cybercrime and Force Firms to Double Down on Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is a top priority. Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be paramount to the stability of national economies for the years to come.

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Exploring Cybersecurity Research Topics for Master’s Degree Studies

CyberSecurity Insiders

Machine Learning for Cybersecurity: Explore the applications of machine learning algorithms in detecting and preventing cyber attacks. Privacy and Data Protection: Explore techniques and frameworks for protecting personal information and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

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How to Prevent Data Breaches: Data Breach Prevention Tips

eSecurity Planet

An important data protection concept for all organizations is zero trust : by limiting access and privileged accounts and walling off your most critical assets with tools like microsegmentation , a network incursion doesn’t have to become a headline-making data breach. Also read: Network Protection: How to Secure a Network 2.