Krebs on Security

JUNE 9, 2020

City officials now say they plan to pay the ransom demand, in hopes of keeping the personal data of their citizens off of the Internet. When that call went straight to voicemail, I left a message and called the city’s emergency response team. Image: Florenceal.org. On May 26, acting on a tip from Milwaukee, Wisc.-based

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Today, in business, it’s all about working with digital natives – customers, partner companies, and employees – building trust and implementing advanced solutions to enhance their experience. Nowadays, organisations need digital leaders such as CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs who are strategists, visionaries, and know how to manage, effectively.

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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? said daily. said daily. Adopt the fundamentals.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 13, 2021

President Biden’s promised executive order on cybersecurity came out as millions of Americans on the East coast could not find gas for their cars. However, the Colonial Pipeline incident is a reminder that federal action alone is not enough. So what does the President’s Cybersecurity Executive Order focus in on?

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

Unfortunately, so do cyberattacks. In the article below, I highlight recommendations from key security standards, including the most recent state and federal laws passed to help school districts navigate compliance requirements, all while ensuring students, staff, devices, and data are safe.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Cybersecurity teams continue to face ongoing challenges in safeguarding their networks. With increased susceptibility to cyberattacks, organizations are taking a more proactive approach to realize “zero trust,” including the U.S. The strategy aims to keep critical data secure within high-risk environments. Cyber Defense team.

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Vipre

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

You may have noticed that Mimecast, SonicWall, Malwarebytes, FireEye, Microsoft, CrowdStrike and Solarwinds have all been in the news in recent weeks from cyberattacks. Thankfully, not all of the attacks were successful, and to be fair, like VIPRE Security, these are companies that are passionate about cybersecurity.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Major research efforts on how to detect these IEDs and detonate them harmlessly, or to infiltrate and disrupt bomb manufacturing, were referred by the idiom “Left of Boom.” Achieving “Left of Boom” cybersecurity is a journey on which every CISO should be embarked. Of course, “Boom” is self-explanatory. Some “Left of Boom” Processes.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

To build a robust information security strategy, one must understand and apply the core principles of information security. In essence, it means that unauthorized individuals or systems should not be able to access protected data. Integrity: The integrity principle focuses on the accuracy and reliability of data.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Breaking news: No website is too small to hide from a cyberattack. Enterprises and big brands may receive unwanted publicity for cyberattacks and data breaches, but smaller doesn’t mean safer. As a new feature to the report, SiteLock surveyed 250 website owners to assess their knowledge and preparedness of cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

This method involves using emails, social media, instant messaging, and other platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal information or performing actions that can lead to network compromise, data loss, or financial harm. A typical spear phishing attack follows a familiar pattern of emails with attachments.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 11, 2021

(NYSE: NET), the security, performance, and reliability company helping to build a better Internet, today announced it is partnering with leading cyber insurance companies to help businesses manage their risks online. As a result, some insurance companies have had to raise premiums to cover their costs.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The UK water company confirmed they activated their continuity of operations plan and cybersecurity response plan, along with notifying the United Kingdom’s legal authorities. According to a report on Bleepingcomputer, the Clop ransomware gang claimed responsibility for an attack on a U.K. water company.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In this report, we propose to go over the various activities that were observed in cyberspace in relation to the conflict in Ukraine, understand their meaning in the context of the current conflict, and study their impact on the cybersecurity field as a whole. Timeline of significant cyber-events predating Feb 24th.

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Jane Frankland

AUGUST 3, 2020

They have energy, and whether we’re speaking, reading, and exposing ourselves to them, we can use them to build relationships, increase knowledge, and drive action. But as a leader, who’s coping with the current crisis – Covid-19, the last thing you need from me right now is a pep talk on how to manage it. For good and for bad.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

In fact, the latest Armis report shows 63% of health care delivery organizations have been impacted by a security incident caused by unmanaged devices or IoT in the last two years. Security is better because most everyone understands that they need to know where their assets are and how to secure them.”.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Incident Response is a systematic method for addressing and managing security incidents in organizations, focused on minimizing and investigating the impact of events and restoring normal operations. Jump ahead to: How Does Incident Response Work? In either case, preparation is critical.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS security checklists are frameworks for protecting data and applications in cloud-based environments. Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage security issues refer to the operational and functional challenges that organizations and consumers encounter when storing data in the cloud. Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattack on the British Library that has caused a major IT outage. The ransomware group claims to have stolen a substantial trove of ‘impressive data’ and is auctioning it for 20 BTC. It is one of the largest libraries in the world.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In a single day, websites experience, on average, nearly 60 cyberattacks. And for small businesses, successful attacks can have a lasting impact: 60% of small businesses will go out of business following a successful breach due to the costs of recovery. In the wake of an attack, management must set the tone for the response.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 13, 2021

When it comes to the skills gap and women in cybersecurity, I’m regularly approached by journalists who ask me what the root problem is, what more we can do, who’s doing a good job, and whether this year’s pandemic has actually made things better or worse. Business owners want to understand how to protect their assets.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

His morning keynote was all about cooperation—the state cooperating with municipalities and counties; working side-by-side with federal agencies; and involving law enforcement agencies from all levels when it comes to cybersecurity. Exploring Moral Injury in Cybersecurity." And don't forget the private sector.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In fact, according to the Verizon DBIR 2022 Report , 82% of breaches involve the human element. Some even go beyond compliance or training and move towards building a security culture that motivates and empowers users to keep their organizations safe. How to assess security culture. However, culture tends to be ubiquitous.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Its filtering capability ensures that only certain network application data is transmitted, which has an impact on the security of protocols including FTP, Telnet, RTSP, and BitTorrent. Understanding ALGs involves knowing how they work, their pros and cons, and how they integrate with or differ from other types of firewalls.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Build Out Your Security Resilience. Here are a few examples of how you can build the gift of security resilience that best fits your organization’s security needs today and is ready to grow with your tomorrow. Build out your cloud and application security with these essential Cisco Secure products.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2021

Cybersecurity products, services and professionals have never been in higher demand. A contributing factor to the cybersecurity skills gap is the large number of security startups that have been founded in recent years. According to a joint study by CBInsights and PwC, Cybersecurity startups received over $10.7 Cado Security.

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McAfee

AUGUST 6, 2021

This is the third in a series of blogs on the Cybersecurity EO, and I encourage you to read those you may have missed. Once identified, these analyses will facilitate plans to fulfill the requirements and further augment agencies’ existing preventative measures to improve their cybersecurity posture. Part 1 , Part 2 ).

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 14, 2024

Over 9 out of 10 CEOs agree that measuring and communicating risk is critical to achieving long-term success, yet not enough companies know how to conduct risk management practically. Building Resilient Partnerships: The Essence of VRM Contrary to popular belief, effective vendor risk management is not a procedural necessity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

October is coming to a close and so is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As a result, the Biden Administration has made cybersecurity a top priority. Just this May, President Biden signed a sweeping executive order (EO) outlining several cybersecurity measures and requirements intended to harden the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 10, 2021

In the biggest cyberattack to date on critical infrastructure in the U.S., The attack should serve as a wake-up call for organizations in critical infrastructure that have failed to take ransomware protection steps and implement advanced cybersecurity defenses that limit the potential attack surface, like microsegmentation and zero trust.

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Jane Frankland

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

I was asked numerous questions on diversity in cybersecurity, mostly related to gender, my focus. It’s my brand new project for women in cybersecurity and you can support it as a Founding Member, Ally, or Corporate Sponsor. Note, this is despite automation, which can often help with cybersecurity talent shortages.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 14, 2019

Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. You're building your business cloud first. It's time to build your security the same way. Transcript.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

But how might it actually happen? And how might we defend ourselves? Can criminal hackers shut down a city’s electrical grid? Well, nothing’s impossible. There’s a classic trope in fiction, that a criminal hacker somehow gets information that allows them or their team to take down a power grid of a major city.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 14, 2019

Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. You're building your business cloud first. It's time to build your security the same way. Transcript.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 14, 2019

Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. You're building your business cloud first. It's time to build your security the same way. Transcript.

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