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Microsoft disables macros to curtail Malware Cyber Attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

Microsoft has made it official that it has disabled macros across its office products to block malware cyber attacks. The post Microsoft disables macros to curtail Malware Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Turn Out the Lights, the Cyber Attack Is Over. Not Quite

SecureWorld News

The cybercriminals encrypted critical data and systems across the council's networks, severely hampering its ability to operate and provide services to residents. This is due to a technical issue connected to the recent cyber attack, when we were forced to shut down our IT systems. Cedric Leighton, CNN Military Analyst; U.S.

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New York Takes Bold Stance Against Hospital Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

Governor Hochul recently announced New York's first-ever statewide cybersecurity strategy aimed at protecting the State's digital infrastructure from today's cyber threats. The rule emphasizes data encryption, access controls, and vulnerability management. The rule emphasizes data encryption, access controls, and employee training.

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Hackers lodge war with the Maritime sector by hitting DNV Shipmanager Software

CyberSecurity Insiders

Although such automated tools help to cut down cyber risks, they also create complex visibility hiccups because of a shortage for the trained workforce. Latest attack on Classification Society DNV software stands as a best example.

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A cyber-attack on major banks could trigger a liquidity crisis, ECB President Christine Lagarde warns

Security Affairs

The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine L agarde, is warning that a cyber-attack on a major financial institution could trigger a liquidity crisis. The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, has warned that a coordinated cyber-attack on major banks could trigger a liquidity crisis.

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Cybersecurity takeaways of 2023 — and what’s ahead in 2024 ( part 3)

The Last Watchdog

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? ai Antani Many speculated that the ransomware attack on a Toyota supply chain player in Kojima, Japan was in retaliation for Japan’s aid to Ukraine.

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Security Vulnerabilities in US Weapons Systems

Schneier on Security

However, they make weapon systems more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Although GAO and others have warned of cyber risks for decades, until recently, DOD did not prioritize weapon systems cybersecurity. From the summary: Automation and connectivity are fundamental enablers of DOD's modern military capabilities.