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US DoJ announces the creation of Cyber Fellowship Program

Security Affairs

“Fellows can expect to investigate and prosecute state-sponsored cyber threats; transnational criminal groups; infrastructure and ransomware attacks; and the use of cryptocurrency and money laundering to finance and profit from cyber-based crimes.” .” reads the announcement published by DoJ.

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Be Wary of Scammers in the Holiday Season

Security Through Education

In 2021, the FBI and CISA saw an increase in highly impactful ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends. In October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month taught us the importance of safe practices such as the use of multifactor authentication, strong passwords, and VPNs.

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12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2023

eSecurity Planet

WithSecure offers a relatively cost-effective cloud-based vulnerability scanner with strong automation features, making it best suited for the security needs of SMBs. The module provides effective, all-around protection from advanced attacks and ransomware. Holm Security VMP. Key Differentiators. Key Differentiators.

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