CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Without proper inspection, encrypted data can be a significant security threat as the volume of malware in encrypted traffic grows. That’s the takeaway from two sets of new research into the threat malware hidden in encrypted traffic poses to organizations. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Late last year, a group believed to be Russia’s Cozy Bear (APT29) successfully compromised SolarWinds’ Orion update software , turning it into a delivery vehicle for malware. Nearly 100 customers of the popular network monitoring tool were affected, including government entities and cybersecurity company FireEye.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 2, 2022

Verizon Business’ annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) is out and confirms what many CISOs already know: ransomware continues to plague business. Here’s roundup of noteworthy ransomware stories you might have missed. DBIR finds ransomware increased by double digits. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 6, 2023

Despite years of modernization initiatives, CISOs are still contending with an old-school problem: shadow IT, technology that operates within an enterprise but is not officially sanctioned — or on the radar of — the IT department. In fact, it is as big a problem as ever and may even worsen.

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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

MAY 9, 2023

For CISOs, the sad truth is that it’s no longer a matter of if an organization will be breached, but when. According to AV-Test, more than 1 million new malware programs have been discovered in 2023 alone.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 8, 2021

VSA ‘working folders’ typically operate within a ‘trust wall,’ which means malware scanners and other security tools are instructed to ignore whatever they’re doing. The hackers were thus able to deposit the malware and run a series of commands to hide the malicious activity from the malware-scanning tools.

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