Sat.Aug 13, 2022

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Protect & Serve with the Cloud Cybersecurity Requirements in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

CyberSecurity Insiders

By Edward Talerico, Senior Product Director, Infor LN Industry CloudSuites. With the world focused on Russian attacks on Ukraine, cybersecurity has never been a more important national security issue. For both companies and governments, protecting intellectual property is more imperative than ever, especially as systems continue to migrate to the cloud.

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Why Is A CompTIA Certificate Important?

SecureBlitz

A lot of workers in the IT industry have CompTIA certificates. As a result, many IT professionals consider the certificate. Read more. The post Why Is A CompTIA Certificate Important? appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Understanding CVSS: Applications of The Common Vulnerability Scoring System

CyberSecurity Insiders

Vulnerability threat management is critical because cybercrime is a constant and global risk. Cybercriminals are willing to take advantage of any vulnerability in software to gain access to networks and devices. The repercussions for software developers and organizations using that software can be severe. Users have to deal with the outcomes of an attack, such as ransoms or data theft, and may also face legal ramifications, financial losses, and damage to their professional reputation.

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Killnet claims to have breached Lockheed Martin

Security Affairs

Russian hacker group Killnet claims to have launched a DDoS attack on the aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin. . The Moscow Times first reported that the Pro-Russia hacker group Killnet is claiming responsibility for a recent DDoS attack that hit the aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin. The Killnet group also claims to have stolen data from a Lockheed Martin employee and threatened to share it.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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Data Matters: The ABCs of a Data Classification Policy to Protect Organizational Data

CyberSecurity Insiders

Data is gathered and stored, in one way or another, by every organization and business on the planet. Consumers have to trust that proper care will be taken with this valuable and sensitive information, and those who hold this data have a responsibility in the way it’s stored and used. Cyber predictions on security threats, on both the individual and organizational level, often highlight breaches in the defenses that protect data and personal information held by organizations.

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A New Tractor Jailbreak Rides the Right-to-Repair Wave

WIRED Threat Level

A hacker has formulated an exploit that provides root access to two popular models of the company's farm equipment.

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The Feds Gear Up for a Privacy Crackdown

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: Cisco gets hit by ransomware, Twilio gets phished, a new way to fight email spammers, and much more.

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Three flaws allow attackers to bypass UEFI Secure Boot feature

Security Affairs

Researchers discovered a flaw in three signed third-party UEFI boot loaders that allow bypass of the UEFI Secure Boot feature. Researchers from hardware security firm Eclypsium have discovered a vulnerability in three signed third-party Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot loaders that can be exploited to bypass the UEFI Secure Boot feature.

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Flaw in the VA Medical Records Platform May Put Patients at Risk

WIRED Threat Level

The Veterans Affairs' VistA software has a vulnerability that could let an attacker "masquerade as a doctor," a security researcher warns.

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CISA, FBI shared a joint advisory to warn of Zeppelin ransomware attacks

Security Affairs

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI are warning of Zeppelin ransomware attacks. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have published a joint advisory to warn of Zeppelin ransomware attacks. The Zeppelin ransomware first appeared on the threat landscape in November 2019 when experts from BlackBerry Cylance found a new variant of the Vega RaaS, dubbed Zeppelin.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.

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Aspen Security Forum 2022 – Moderator: Edward Luce – Global Economy: Recovery Or Recession Bound?

Security Boulevard

In Collaboration with the Aspen Economic Strategy Group. Zoë Baird, CEO and President, Markle Foundation. Penny Pritzker, 38th Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce. Lawrence H. Summers, 71st Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury. Robert B. Zoellick, Former U.S. Trade Representative. Moderator: Edward Luce, U.S. National Editor, Financial Times.

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Google fined $60 million over Android location data collection

Bleeping Computer

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced that Google was fined $60 million for misleading Australian Android users regarding the collection and use of their location data for almost two years, between January 2017 and December 2018. [.].

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Aspen Security Forum 2022 – Led By Penny Pritzkerl – Virtual Fireside Chat with Secretary Gina Raimondo

Security Boulevard

Led by Penny Pritzkerl. Secretary Gina Raimondo, 40th Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce. Our thanks to The Aspen Institute for publishing their cogent conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post Aspen Security Forum 2022 – Led By Penny Pritzkerl – Virtual Fireside Chat with Secretary Gina Raimondo appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SOVA malware adds ransomware feature to encrypt Android devices

Bleeping Computer

The SOVA Android banking trojan continues to evolve with new features, code improvements, and the addition of a new ransomware feature that encrypts files on mobile devices. [.].

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.