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BrandPost: Protecting Children from Online Cybersecurity Risks

CSO Magazine

Cybercriminals have honed in on the influx of new devices connected to the home network as an opportunity to execute ransomware attacks, steal information, or compromise public school district’s security defenses.

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HackerGPT 2.0 Unveils New AI Cyber Defense Strategies

eSecurity Planet

Sample Subfinder plug-in demo from x.com/thehackergpt Implications in Cybersecurity HackerGPT plays a role in enhancing cybersecurity capabilities — from ethical hacking, specialized cyber-assistant, to training and education. Its proper usage could result in a safer digital environment.

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People are the new perimeter: how to protect the human layer

SC Magazine

Because it’s subject to individual’s behavior, insider risk has become every organization’s most complex security issue. With the right security protocols and technology, employees can become the company’s greatest security defense. But it doesn’t have to be the case. People get hacked. How to protect the human layer.

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Iran-linked MERCURY APT behind destructive attacks on hybrid environments

Security Affairs

The attackers were able to interfere with security tools using Group Policy Objects (GPO). Once bypassed the security defenses, the attackers deployed the ransomware payload in the NETLOGON shares on several domain controllers. Then the attackers maintain persistence by registering a scheduled task using GPO.

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Meal delivery service Home Chef discloses data breach

Security Affairs

million $1,200 Minted 5 million $2,500 Styleshare 6 million $2,700 Ggumim 2 million $1,300 Mindful 2 million $1,300 StarTribune 1 million $1,100 ChatBooks 15 million $3,500 The Chronicle Of Higher Education 3 million $1,500 Zoosk 30 million $500. At the time, the Shiny Hunters were offering more than 8 million records for $2500.

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – November 6, 2023 – Windows Drivers and Exchange Flaws

eSecurity Planet

Enhanced Security Measures: End users and organizations should ensure that their systems are equipped with up-to-date security software and methods that can identify and neutralize efforts to exploit these vulnerabilities. Regular system upgrades and security audits are essential for maintaining strong defenses.