SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2023

Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on April 27th requested an additional $64 million in funding to fight cyber threats in 2024. Keeping pace with these threats is a significant challenge for the FBI. The request was made to the U.S. Cedric Leighton, USAF (Ret.), Leighton and speakers from U.S.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In the contemporary digital landscape, new threats emerge constantly. If someone connects to the Internet, it exposes organizations to the risk of being targeted by hackers. Cyber threats have advanced into the industry, making security an important aspect of spreading awareness for both businesses and governments worldwide.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure. Security breaches in this sector can be incredibly disruptive to society and are attracting considerable attention from governments and regulatory bodies around the world. Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:28. The effects of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure can be catastrophic.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2023

That's why board directors need to take a leading role in cybersecurity governance. They need to understand the economic drivers and impact of cyber risk, and they need to ensure that cyber risk management is aligned with business objectives. trillion by 2025. Conclusion Cybersecurity is a critical issue for all organizations.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Threat intelligence sharing has come a long way since Valentine’s Day 2015. Notably, Sophos X-Ops from day one has actively participated in external sharing, via the Cyber Threat Alliance ( CTA )and the Microsoft Active Protections Program ( MAPP.) This strengthens the overall Windows ecosystem, Budd noted.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

Since then, he has defused global viruses, searched for the first virus authors in a Pakistani conflict zone, and traveled the globe advising law enforcement and governments on cybercrime. He has also recently published a book, If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable , where he explains how the growth of internet connectivity has fueled cyber threats.

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SC Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

” The Verizon DBIR is a compendium of statistics based on the experiences in the field of more than six dozen vendors and government agencies. Part of the reason SMB and large business threats started to match patterns was the patterns themselves. This is increasingly proving to be false, Basset said.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Espionage and Political Motives In some cases, hackers may target organizations or governments for espionage or political reasons. State-sponsored hacking is a growing concern, with governments using cyberattacks to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or compromise national security.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

It seems like not a day goes by where we don’t hear about a local government cyberattack. Indeed, from 911 call centers to public schools , cyberattacks on local governments are as common as they are devastating. Just how often do threat actors attack local governments? Take cyber insurance , for example.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Russia successfully disconnected from the internet. Russia’s government announced that it has successfully concluded a series of tests for its RuNet intranet aimed at country disconnection from the Internet. One of them is checking the integrity and security of the Internet as a result of external negative influences.”

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 15, 2020

At least three major industry groups are working to counter the latest cyber threats and scams. Among the largest in terms of contributors is the COVID-19 Cyber Threat Coalition (CTC), which comprises rough 3,000 security professionals who are collecting, vetting and sharing new intelligence about new cyber threats.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The NCSC confirmed, saying: “All types of cyber threat actor – state and non-state, skilled and less skilled – are already using AI, to varying degrees.” Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs. Prevent intrusions.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 15, 2021

Much like with businesses, many state and municipal governments can afford to allocate only a relatively small portion of their tech budgets toward cybersecurity. The offering is a major shot in the arm to government bodies that can’t necessary afford to invest heavily in their own solutions.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2019

Bad news for citizens of Kazakhstan, the government is beginning to intercept all the encrypted traffic, and to do it, it is forcing them to install a certificate. The Kazakhstan government is beginning to intercept all the encrypted traffic and to do it is forcing users in the country to install a certificate. ” states Tele2.

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Michael Daniel, former cyber coordinator under the Obama administration and now president and CEO of the non-profit Cyber Threat Alliance, thinks he knows why information sharing so often fails. There are few processes in cybersecurity that have a wider gap between their perceived and actual value than information sharing.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In a recent move to bolster the nation’s water utilities against cyber threats, the US government has released a comprehensive guide through agencies such as CISA, the FBI, and the Environmental Protection Agency. The guide lists top eight actions to enhance resilience against cyber threats.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

Government’s Antitrust Case Against Apple Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, Ramadan )

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

It is actually an external device that scans for malicious content and alerts a computer admin about the lurking cyber threat. The university that is under discussion is Liverpool Hope University, where a group of security researchers have developed a device that will soon obtain a patent from the Indian Government.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

The Chinese government is well known for its censorship– and frequent harassment and intimidation of foreign journalists. China has enclosed its national internet servers within what is colloquially called ‘the Great Firewall.’ If your staff can log on to the internet to access their emails, so can an attacker.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“As part of a detailed study of the cyber threat, a study of the received samples of malicious programs was conducted, the peculiarities of the functioning of the management server infrastructure were established, and more than 2,000 affected computers were identified in the Ukrainian segment of the Internet.”

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 21, 2023

Most organizations, companies, individuals, and even governments are now doing their activities in the digital world. But is it always safe to surf the internet? What type of threats could you possibly encounter? As a result, employees are now ready to face cyber threats and solve the issue.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

A report published by the Centre for Cyber Security (Center for Cybersikkerhed) states that the threat to the Danish financial sector is very high. The threat posed to the Danish financial sector by cyber crime is very high,” reads the report published by the centre. Attack/damaging activity is very likely.”.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

Italy announced the creation of the national cybersecurity agency, a move aimed at increase the level of cyber security of its infrastructure. Draghi already expressed concerns about the cyber security posture of the country and urged the adoption of countermeasures against cyber threats. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents vast opportunities for the public sector. Generative AI makes it even easier for threat actors to identify and exploit these vulnerabilities. Today’s Internet of Things might as well be called the Internet of Threats. and East Asia.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

They must take into account a widely scattered workforce and somehow comprehensively mitigate new and evolving cyber threats. and one of its specialties is helping government contractors continuously monitor and manage their networks, systems and data. The new normal CISOs face today is something of a nightmare. Stay tuned.

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The Security Ledger

APRIL 9, 2020

Despite that, public sector organizations frequently find themselves in the cross hairs of sophisticated cyber criminals and nation state actors these days. and the Internet of things as it seeks to modernize its government and economy. But the country is also developing rapidly: embracing industry 4.0

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

Whether you’re passionate about securing networks, protecting data, or investigating cyber threats, choosing the right research topic is crucial for a successful and impactful Master’s journey. Cyber Threat Hunting and Incident Response: Research proactive strategies for detecting and responding to cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2022

As soon as the government of the United States announced a ban on Russian security software provided by Kaspersky, all the system administrators working across the world searched for the most trusted cybersecurity software companies in the world. IBM Security- It’s a name we can trust.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The cyber threat landscape is evolving rapidly. Our success will hinge on deploying AI in a way that not only matches, but anticipates and outmaneuvers, the threat actors’ evolving tactics. With geopolitical waters becoming more turbulent, the stakes for threat actors and organizations are higher than ever.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Government Accountability Office in 2020 about increasing risk due to connected aircraft technology developments. Hilderman Many components and systems within an aircraft can exchange data and communicate with each other or with the external internet. There was another warning from the U.S.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Not only do companies need to be safe, but so must all internet users. To help you, we’ll explore the reason why a Master’s in Cyber Security is an excellent investment and ticket to a thriving career. Banks, hospitals, government agencies, and schools need digital security professionals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Many businesses find digital twinning helpful for their assets, processes, and, lately, cyber security network. As many businesses transfer their resources to the cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT) becomes more prevalent, threat actors are increasingly interested in exploiting unprotected devices, networks, etc.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 6, 2021

According to a Cyber Threat Report released by the Bangladesh Government’s e-Government Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-GOV CIRT) on April 1st, hacker group Hafnium has launched attacks on more than 200 organizations in Bangladesh.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This is where DHS backed Cyber Talent Management System will help in recruiting the new talent as per a pre-specified government model of assessment, compensation and merit system where professionals can grow their career with a greater flexibility.

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Since 2007 the InfoSec industry has been talking about TheBigOne™—the event that would change cyber threats from annoyances to existential concerns. They called it Cyber Pearl Harbor. A ransomware attack against the New Orleans city government in early 2020 cost the city over $7 million dollars.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cyber threats pose one of the most significant risks to businesses, governments, and individuals today. With technological innovations like cloud computing, AI/ML, the Internet of Things, and more making cyber risks even more complex, qualified talent is hugely in demand.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2023

Multiple threat actors exploited a critical flaw in Progress Telerik to breach an unnamed US federal agency, said the US government. ” Threat actors exploited the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on a Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) web server used by a federal civilian executive branch (FCEB) agency. .

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