Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2021

“Identifying IT and OT assets is a critical first step in improving cybersecurity,” the report concluded. In February, we learned that someone hacked into the water treatment plan in Oldsmar, Fla. In February, we learned that someone hacked into the water treatment plan in Oldsmar, Fla. percent working to do so.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

MLflow, an open-source framework that's used by many organizations to manage their machine-learning tests and record results, received a patch for a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to extract sensitive information from servers such as SSH keys and AWS credentials. It's pretty brutal."

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Android phones are vulnerable to attacks that could allow someone to takeover a device remotely without the device owner needing to do anything. The most severe of these flaws is a vulnerability in the System component that could lead to remote code execution (RCE) without any additional execution privileges required.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Brown, for “fraud and internal control failures relating to allegedly known cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.” Want to learn more about how we can help protect your business? Malwarebytes EDR and MDR removes all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected. Get a free trial below.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

17, 2023 — NetWitness , a globally trusted provider of cybersecurity software and services, has today announced the 12.3 update also gives businesses more visibility into the way their distributed teams work, whether remote or on-premises. Bedford, Mass., NetWitness’s 12.3

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2021

The cybersecurity mantra at Jefferson Health is “if we can’t do it well, we’re not going to do it” says Mark Odom, CISO of the Philadelphia-based healthcare organization. Such an approach has proved integral to Jefferson Health’s fast-tracked transition to a cloud-first, remote model to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 15, 2023

Everybody within an organization should work to establish and maintain good cybersecurity habits and measures, but much of the security burden falls on the chief information security officer (CISO). AI and machine learning are also on the rise, increasingly being utilized by businesses and cybercriminals alike.

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Centraleyes

MAY 13, 2024

Decision-makers often grapple with the challenge of seeing cybersecurity not merely as a protective measure but as a revenue-generating asset. The intangible nature of cybersecurity measures adds complexity to this perception, making it challenging to quantify the immediate financial returns.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Add in an increasing focus on data becoming a crucial enterprise asset—as well as the introduction of countless database and analytical tools, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and machine learning—and we are dealing with unprecedented technical complexities and risk. But think of the risks.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 21, 2023

Can the risks be reduced with the help of virtual reality? How Does Immersive Technology Affect Cybersecurity? Based on the recent study, the rise of data breaches is caused by the lack of cybersecurity professionals, non-technical staff, as well as the lack of proper training. But is it always safe to surf the internet?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 13, 2024

Small business owners tend to adopt Tinyproxy and also tend to use part-time IT resources which potentially threatens related supply chains with third-party risk. Attackers can send specially crafted HTTP Connection headers to trigger memory corruption, cause denial of service (DoS), and possibly remote code execution (RCE).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Other cybersecurity experts, such as Alon Gal, Co-Founder & CTO of Hudson Rock , have also noticed the issue and alerted the broader community. Proper mechanisms should be considered to mitigate the risk of customer compromise, regardless of the past incident announcement. ” However, there seems to be an issue with it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

1 – The era of remote work will present new cyberthreats. While many employees have returned to the office, it’s clear that remote and hybrid work will be a permanent feature of the workplace. 2 – The proliferation of attack vectors will put companies at risk. The average American household has 22 connected devices.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

The emergence of NIS2 alongside GDPR stems from the acknowledgment that while data protection is vital, it represents just one aspect of cybersecurity. As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Once an optional luxury in select businesses and industries, remote working is now one of the central pillars of the so-called ‘new normal’, at least where desk-based working is concerned. It’s never been clearer – remote working is here to stay. But are businesses adequately prepared to facilitate remote working long-term?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Critical multi-platform vulnerabilities impacting diverse systems dominated the past week’s cybersecurity headlines. Vendor risk management and collaboration within the industry further enhance your system’s resiliency. the vulnerability allows remote code execution and other attacks. With a CVSS score of 9.8, and 22.6R1.3.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 22, 2023

Companies have their own networks, networks connected to their supply chains, vendor access, remote workers, and other entry points, all creating security gaps. Next, each vulnerability needs to be evaluated and prioritized according to its risk to the system and the organization. They even pose a threat to national security.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

To prosper, every IT decision maker and cybersecurity leader must anticipate, and the easiest way to do this is by reviewing past performance – yours and the markets. How cybersecurity (the market) performed in 2022. Increasingly, employees want to work long-term in a hybrid or fully remote “work from anywhere” manner.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

COVID-19 may have caused the recent spike in the remote workforce. He recently said that his company's employees can continue to work remotely "forever" if they want, even as coronavirus concerns ease. Working from home can be great for cybersecurity professionals, too. What are the security risks of the remote workforce?

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Tensions between IT teams and employees working from home threaten the security of organizations, with attempts to increase or update security for remote working regularly rebuffed in the name of business continuity. Learn the 5 key qualities of successful CISOs, and how to develop them and 7 security incidents that cost CISOs their jobs.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As our digital world evolves, cybersecurity has never been more important and critical. This upward trend is further fuelled by a shift in working conditions like working remotely. As cybercrime continues to increase, the human element can play the most important role in cybersecurity posture and hygiene.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that allows data storage on remote servers operated by a service provider, accessible via internet connections. It excels in remote access, scalability, and security, with distributed storage options and privacy adherence capabilities.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

The challenge of embracing digital transformation while also quelling the accompanying cyber risks has never been greater for small- and mid-sized businesses. Somehow SMBs must keep pace competitively, while also tamping down the rising risk of suffering a catastrophic network breach. Remote desktop risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 26, 2023

By Tanya Freedland , VP of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, Identiv Currently there are 1 million cybersecurity workers in the U.S. , As the number of job openings in cybersecurity continues to multiply, cyber attacks are growing at an exponential rate, putting the infrastructure of the entire world at risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2021

The Professional Development Institute (PDI) is expanding with three new express learning courses: Risk Fundamentals, Forensic Data Acquisitions and Securing the Remote Work Force. While each organization determines its unique risks, there are commonalities among the terms, concepts, and skills needed to measure and manage risk.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

February 6, 2024 Linux Vulnerability Comes on Heels of Last Week’s Announcement Type of vulnerability: Remote code execution. The problem: Linux distributions have seen a new vulnerability, a remote code execution in the Shim software Secure Boot process. Fortinet warns that it’s potentially being exploited in the wild.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. Recognising the threat patterns Shaping a better cybersecurity future is imperative. As human errors have always been a significant cybersecurity risk and vulnerability, continuous security awareness education is paramount.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2022

Has ESG Become aWake-Up Call for Cybersecurity? Cyber insurance has become more critical to organizations to help offset the risk to the company. Highly experienced cybersecurity experts, experienced personnel with a cyber risk management background, and professional engineers who understand physical infrastructure are in huge demand.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 20, 2023

In May of this year, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) agreed to adopt a blanket ban on the use of remote biometric identification (facial recognition) in public spaces along with predictive policing tools as part of the EU's AI Act. AI's role in cybersecurity In an increasingly digital world, AI can help companies combat cybercrime.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

This suggests potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the network infrastructure, possibly stemming from compromised end-user machines or malicious clients. It's imperative to investigate potential cybersecurity threats or lax security protocols within the ISP connected to this ASN. AS7684 - Sakura Internet Inc.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Traditionally, cybersecurity has been a reactive game: We respond to cyber threats as they arise, analyze the incidents, add pertinent information to “deny lists”, and update stakeholders on “what happened.” I firmly believe that the future of cybersecurity is a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2023

With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a surge in remote work over the past several years, the risk of phishing attacks has only increased. It highlights the importance of educating employees on the risks of phishing and the need for strong password policies and MFA.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Phishing remains one of the top cyber threats faced by organizations, and as phishing scams become more sophisticated, security leaders need clearer insights into phishing risks across their industry and geography to prioritize defenses. Just as importantly, the data spotlights industries and regions where human risk factors are highest. "The

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2021

An interesting take-away from the (ISC) 2 Cybersecurity Career Pursuers Study is what cybersecurity professionals told us were the most important technical skills for those looking for their first cybersecurity job. Risk Assessment/Management. Risk Assessment/Management. appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 5, 2022

Experts predict that the healthcare industry will face two to three times more cyberattacks than other industries, making cybersecurity an essential aspect of modern medicine. With all this information stored and secured through cloud services, patients can be monitored and treated remotely. But technology isn’t always safe.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides, Privacy Risk Level In the musical words of Rockwell, ? “I The global pandemic and the increase of remote workers has led to a surge in online video conferencing using tools such as Zoom and Google Meet - Zoom alone has tripled its user base since 2019.

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