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Spotlight Podcast: CSO Chris Walcutt on Managing 3rd Party OT Risk

The Security Ledger

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. Read the whole entry. »

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Australian electric grid vulnerable to Cyber Attacks via Solar Panels

CyberSecurity Insiders

Because of some vulnerabilities in solar panels and smart devices, security experts state that the Australian Electricity Grid is becoming super vulnerable to cyber attacks. And unless these devices are secure enough, their usage can invite more troubles,” said Alistair MacGibbon, the CSO of CyberCX.

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Ransomware attacks are increasing with more dangerous hybrids ahead

CSO Magazine

Over the past several years, the emergence of big-ticket, destructive ransomware attacks jolted the U.S. At the same time, ransomware has been a critical factor driving the growth in corporate cybersecurity budgets as organizations grapple with the often-crippling threat. To read this article in full, please click here

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Interview with Dr. Arun Vishwanath on the Latest Cybersecurity Attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

This breach, like every major ransomware attack, was likely because of spear phishing, where someone either received the malware via an emailed attachment or clicked on a link that took them to a website that hosted it. This was how the Sony Pictures ransomware hack also took place in late 2014 and since.

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Security Roundup October 2023

BH Consulting

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Ransomware an ongoing threat to industry as crime gangs organise Malware-based cyber-attacks are the most prominent threat to industry, Europol says. Ransomware reminders were plentiful lately.

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BrandPost: CISOs Are Focused on These 3 Trends, Are You?

CSO Magazine

There’s also the increase in the sheer volume of cyber attacks to contend with; between July 2020 and June 2021, there was a 1,070% increase in ransomware attacks alone. [1] 1] For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), this has created a variety of new challenges to contend with.

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Black Hat 2021: Better Than Ever (As Always)

Duo's Security Blog

Bridge the Gap with Cisco: Best Practices for Balancing Productivity and Security Stolen credentials and unpatched software are common attack vectors used by cybercriminals in many types of attacks, including ransomware. Moderating this panel is Timothy Wilson, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Dark Reading.

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