Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

US and Japanese authorities warn that a China-linked APT BlackTech planted backdoor in Cisco router firmware to hack the businesses in both countries. According to a joint cybersecurity advisory from the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

Council staff were unable to remotely control or fix the lighting systems as the malware had locked them out. Non-essential operations were temporarily suspended as emergency response teams worked around the clock to understand the malware, prevent further damage, and initiate backups and recovery procedures where possible.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2021

The start of 2021 brings forth a cyber security crossroads. Many people are in the process of shifting back into office operations while balancing the potential risks and benefits of remote work. Targeting remote workers. Many employees don’t have a wide range of security protections.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Those predictions form Kaspersky Security Bulletin (KSB), an annual project lead by Kaspersky experts. Dr.Mohamed Al Kuwaiti (UAE Cyber Security Council) , and public organizations: Kubo Ma? What cyberthreats for business will be the greatest in 2023? Vladimir Dashchenko , Security Evangelist, Kaspersky.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2023

Phishing attacks continue to be one of the most significant threats facing organizations today. As businesses increasingly rely on digital communication channels, cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in email, SMS, and voice communications to launch sophisticated phishing attacks.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

At the onset of the year, we predicted that the top priority for any CISO or CIO will be to manage the risk associated with digital transformation and enhance their security programs in order to keep up with new technological complexity. This year has upended lives and completely transformed the way businesses and entire workforces operate.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

By Dannie Combs , Senior Vice President and CISO, Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) As security threats to data continue to ebb and flow (mostly flow!), I am keeping a close eye on regulations, identity and access management (IAM), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) — and I suggest that business leaders do the same.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2021

Security pros knew that attacks on VPNs had become serious when the FBI and CISA issued a warning last fall. Today’s columnist, Dor Knafo of Axis Security, says companies have to think of remote access as a high-priorty business continuity issue. FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks at an event in Washington, D.C.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 17, 2022

government employees and contractors have been issued a secure smart ID card that enables physical access to buildings and controlled spaces, and provides access to government computer networks and systems at the cardholder’s appropriate security level. Millions of U.S. What could go wrong? Here’s one example.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

National Critical Infrastructure Under Attack: Clop Ransomware. The hackers used a remote access software platform that had been dormant for months. This is another NCI nation-state ransomware attack. The recent criminal cyber activity on the IT infrastructure on Monday caused a U.K. On August 15, 2022, a U.K.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2022

government agency overseeing cybersecurity is urging the country’s businesses and other organizations to take the necessary steps to protect their networks from any spillover that might occur from the ongoing cyberattacks aimed at Ukraine government agencies and private companies. and Russian government leaders. Threats in a Connected World.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 10, 2023

To keep up with Web3, organizations have had to offer flexible, digital alternatives to their business processes. Although e-signatures ease the consumer process, many organizations neglect security practices throughout the transaction lifecycle. because a person’s most critical information could potentially be exposed.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2020

Chief Information Security Officers were already on the hot seat well before the COVID-19 global pandemic hit, and they are even more so today. They must rally the troops to proactively engage, day-to-day, in the intricate and absolutely vital mission of preserving the security of IT assets, without stifling innovation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

With 53% of businesses saying it’s likely their enterprise will experience a cyberattack in the next 12 months, cybersecurity has never been more important. We’re going to show you how implementing DevSecOps will give you maximum security without compromising speed. . There was plenty of time for the code to undergo security testing.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This upward trend is further fuelled by a shift in working conditions like working remotely. The impact of cyberattacks is profound, resulting in security breaches, enterprises’ revenue and reputation losses, and in some cases, organizations, and entire states being destabilized. Train humans’ awareness.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2020

A large number of French critical infrastructure firms were hacked as part of an extended malware campaign that appears to have been orchestrated by at least one attacker based in Morocco, KrebsOnSecurity has learned.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure. The effects of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure can be catastrophic. Security breaches in this sector can be incredibly disruptive to society and are attracting considerable attention from governments and regulatory bodies around the world. Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:28.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

Shifting Risk and Business Environment Demand creates a Shift in Security Strategies. Malware and accidental human error are the biggest security threats. When asked about the most frequent types of attacks, 56% of global respondents ranked malware as the leading source of security attacks. Thu, 03/24/2022 - 05:00.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Expanding your startup into new overseas markets is a tremendously exciting milestone for many ambitious business owners. The prospect of new products, audiences, territories, and competition presents an abundance of opportunities for businesses to thrive, but it is not all sunshine and rainbows.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned security teams that companies in the financial sector will see a rise in credential stuff attacks for several months to come. Today’s columnist, Alex Heid, says security teams have to assume user passwords have been compromised and move to a continuous monitoring strategy.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2020

The findings come in a new paper released by researchers at Cambridge University’s Cybercrime Centre , which examined the quality and types of work needed to build, maintain and defend illicit enterprises that make up a large portion of the cybercrime-as-a-service market.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Much like in sports, preparedness is often the name of the game when it comes to security. That’s why, leading up to this past weekend, the NFL teamed up with Cisco to make sure its Super Bowl LVI network infrastructure was as secure and resilient as possible. Securing an event of this magnitude can be quite a challenge.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 15, 2023

The World Wide Web Consortium today announced a standardization milestone for a new browser capability that helps to streamline user authentication and enhance payment security during Web checkout. Publication of Secure Payment Confirmation as a Candidate Recommendation indicates that the feature set is stable and has received wide review.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 27, 2023

In this challenging cybersecurity landscape, now is the time for companies to prioritize security audits. In doing so, they will have continuous protection from external and internal threats. For example, a blended audit that combines remote and in-person auditing tasks can be helpful for global organizations with remote workers.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 8, 2021

Just like everyone else during this pandemic, SecureWorld has been adapting to remote work, which means pivoting from in-person conferences to virtual conferences. Joshua Cloud, Senior Director of Information Security at NFI. Todd Bearman, VP & CISO, Global Infrastructure and Security Solutions, TE Connectivity.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2022

New research shows there are more than 9,000 exposed Virtual Network Computing (VNC) servers that are being used without authentication, some of which belong to organizations in critical infrastructure. VNC is a graphical desktop-sharing system that uses the Remote Frame Buffer (RFB) protocol to remotely control another machine.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Because of this, companies in all industries were faced with an array of new technologies like cloud and containers that support the shift to edge computing and remote workers. A new approach to asset management is required to address the lack of visibility and security risks therein. What is cybersecurity asset management.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Every year, as part of the Kaspersky Security Bulletin, we predict which major trends will be followed in the coming year by attackers, who target financial organizations. The predictions, based on our extensive experience, help individuals and businesses improve their cybersecurity and prevent the vast range of possible risks.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

In response, criminal and state-backed hacking groups stepped up their own exploitation of the technology as well. When [organizations] had to move their workforce remotely, they had to do that quickly… because the market is going super fast all the time and you have to be present all the time,” said DiBlasi. “So

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 28, 2021

As 2020 concluded, it was widely accepted that remote working was here to stay. In fact, 60% of the UK workforce have transferred to a remote model during the first lockdown, and the trend will likely continue long after the pandemic as workers come to expect more flexibility from their employers. How to stay secure.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Bolstered by the sweeping adoption of work-from-home business culture, the greater region of Pensacola last month launched an advertising and incentive campaign designed to lure top cyber talent away from Silicon Valley and other major tech hubs to the Florida Panhandle, where professionals can keep their old jobs while working remotely.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 21, 2021

Reports that the NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware was used by governments to spy on Apple iPhones used by journalists, activists, government officials and business executives is becoming a global controversy for NSO, Apple and a number of governments at the center of the scandal. The impact of the burgeoning scandal continues to ripple.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

What would happen if integral critical infrastructure such as this busy port was hit by a malicious cyberattack? On September 23rd, Port Houston released a statement explaining that it had been targeted by threat actors working with an adversarial government to spy on operations. million people in the nation.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

“Phishing emails containing malware, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) brute forcing and Virtual Private Network (VPN) vulnerability exploitation are the most common intrusion tactics used by cybercriminals. .” The report also discusses the criminal organizations behind cyberattacks and the influence of geopolitical events.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The power of quantum computing brings security complexities that we are only beginning to understand. There has been a significant increase in the number of connected devices used to access business email and intranet since more organizations have transitioned to remote and hybrid work models. What are the security risks?

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In the digital era, cloud computing has become synonymous with agility and scalability for businesses and individuals. However, critical security risks and threats inherent in cloud environments come alongside the myriad benefits. Who’s Responsible for Security in the Cloud?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

A report by Verizon Business found the COVID-19 pandemic and the related shift to remote work accelerated the rate of attacks over the past year, with the number of phishing attacks increasing 11 percent and the number of ransomware incidents growing 6 percent. “As In addition, the U.S. COVID-19 Accelerates Attacks.

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