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Cybersecurity horror stories and how to avoid them

By Andy Syrewicze, Microsoft MVP and Technical Evangelist, Hornetsecurity 2023 has seen a host of malicious cyber-attacks targeting a range of organisations from police forces to healthcare providers. The threat landscape has transformed drastically across the course of my career,…

Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for Just $30

You can now upgrade up to five computers to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for one low price and get a new sleek interface, advanced tools and enhanced security. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original…

Ransomware Group Leaks Files Allegedly Stolen From Boeing

The LockBit ransomware group has leaked gigabytes of files allegedly stolen from the systems of aerospace giant Boeing.  The post Ransomware Group Leaks Files Allegedly Stolen From Boeing appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Top 5 Marketing Tech SaaS Security Challenges

Effective marketing operations today are driven by the use of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications. Marketing apps such as Salesforce, Hubspot, Outreach, Asana, Monday, and Box empower marketing teams, agencies, freelancers, and subject matter experts to collaborate seamlessly on campaigns and marketing…

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The Tech Generation

How do you define tech literacy in the context of the modern workplace. What are the advantages of having tech-literate employees in today’s business environment? This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Silicon UK In…

Security, privacy, and generative AI

Since the proliferation of large language models (LLMs), like OpenAI’s GPT-4, Meta’s Llama 2, and Google’s PaLM 2, we have seen an explosion of generative AI applications in almost every industry, cybersecurity included. However, for a majority of LLM applications,…

Mr. Cooper Says Customer Data Compromised in Cyberattack

US mortgage giant Mr. Cooper announced that customer data was compromised in an October 31 cyberattack. The post Mr. Cooper Says Customer Data Compromised in Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…

A Simplified Overview of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

In the world of cybersecurity, have you ever wondered about the inner workings of threat actors as they attempt to breach systems, their methods, tactics, and strategies, and how they seamlessly converge to execute a successful attack? It’s not merely…

Cloud Watching Report: Key Takeaways

The capabilities of cloud computing have changed the digital landscape significantly, and the popularity of cloud solutions only continues to increase. According to Gartner , the market for public cloud services is expected to surpass 700 billion USD by the…

Introducing the tech that keeps the lights on

Genuinely new ideas are rare in IT – this superhero is ready to make a real difference Opinion  Cybersecurity has many supremely annoying aspects. It soaks up talent, time, and money like the English men’s football squad, and like that…

Microsoft Resolves Outage Affecting Teams, Xbox Live

Outage affects thousands of Teams, Xbox Live users in UK, Germany, other European countries on launch day of new Call of Duty game This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Resolves Outage Affecting Teams,…

Authorities Took Down Massive Phishing-as-a-service Provider

A notorious phishing service that supplied cybercriminals with phishing kits, scam pages, and stolen credentials has been disrupted by a joint operation involving Malaysian, Australian, and U.S. authorities.  BulletProftLink, also known as a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform, had been operating for…

Enhanced EU-Ukraine cooperation in Cybersecurity

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has formalised a Working Arrangement with Ukraine counterparts focused around capacity-building, best practices exchange and boosting situational awareness. This article has been indexed from News items Read the original article: Enhanced EU-Ukraine cooperation…

Flare-On 10 Challenge Solutions

Our goal this year was to make the most difficult Flare-On challenge we’ve ever produced to celebrate a full decade of contests. At the time of this writing, there were 219 Flare-On finishers out of 4,767 registered users, which makes…

SaaS Vendor Risk Assessment in 3 Steps

SaaS applications are the new supply chain and, practically speaking, SaaS is the modern vendor. Here are three straightforward steps to manage this new vendor risk. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: SaaS Vendor…

Domain Control Validation (DCV) Methods & How to Choose

You can trust digital certificates issued by reputable Certificate Authorities (CAs) because they go through a domain control validation (DCV) process, which verifies the legitimacy of the entity requesting the SSL/TLS certificate and the domain ownership for which the certificate…

SEC vs. SolarWinds CISO, Classiscam Scam-as-a-Service

In this episode, we discuss the SEC’s charges against SolarWinds’ CISO for misleading investors about a major cyberattack. Plus don’t miss our discussion about the shady world of “Classiscam Scam-as-a-Service,” a very popular cyber criminal service that creates fake user…

The real cost of healthcare cybersecurity breaches

With each step towards digitalization, from cloud computing to electronic records, the healthcare sector faces mounting risks that threaten not just the privacy but the very wellbeing of patients. In this Help Net Security interview, Taylor Lehmann, Director, Office of…

CISOs vs. developers: A battle over security priorities

A majority of both developers and CISOs view software supply chain security as a top priority in their roles (70% and 52% respectively), according to Chainguard. However, there is a clear disconnect and even some distrust between CISOs and developers…

DP World Cyber Attack puts Australia on High Alert

Over the recent weekend, DP World Australia, a prominent maritime freight operator, fell victim to a sophisticated digital attack, prompting swift action from authorities. In response to the breach, access to the corporate network was temporarily halted, and operations at…

Infostealers and the high value of stolen data

The risk of personal and professional data being stolen by nefarious actors looms larger than ever, according to Trend Micro. Understanding the risks associated with data theft, which include identity theft, financial loss, reputational harm, and the potential misuse of…

10 Best Unified Endpoint Management Tools – 2024

Managing a diverse range of devices, including desktops, mobile devices, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, is an essential aspect of modern businesses. To efficiently handle these devices, a set of best Unified Endpoint Management Tools (UEM) technologies provide an…

Why backup matters more than ever

Often overlooked but critically essential, backup lies at the core of data security and business continuity. However, data is also susceptible to a myriad of threats, ranging from hardware failures and accidental deletions to malicious cyberattacks. Whether you’re an individual…

Kubernetes adoption creates new cybersecurity challenges

To maintain a competitive edge, modern organizations are evolving toward highly scalable, flexible and resilient applications – leading to the widespread adoption of cloud native technologies like Kubernetes, according to Venafi. Security challenges in cloud native environments In fact, 84%…

Unlock Cybersecurity with Mitre ATT&CK and D3FEND Mapping

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats such as APT threats is more challenging than ever. That’s where frameworks like Mitre Att&ck and D3fend mapping come into play. These robust frameworks offer a comprehensive approach to understanding, mapping,…

The Threat landscape: What it is and why it matters

The threat landscape is the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attackers. It is constantly changing as new threats are discovered, new vulnerabilities are exploited, and new attackers emerge. The threat landscape can be a complex and daunting topic,…

The Cyber Threat Landscape Overview with An Example

The threat landscape is the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attackers. As businesses move more of their operations online, the threat landscape has expanded to include new types of threats and attacks. Firewalls are a traditional security measure…

Provisioning Just-In-Time Access via ChatOps

A survey of 1,000 IT operations, DevOps, site reliability engineering (SRE) and platform engineering professionals in the U.S. conducted by Transposit, a provider of an incident management platform, found more than two-thirds (67%) have seen an increase in the frequency…

What is the threat landscape, and why should you care?

The threat landscape is the entirety of potential and identified cyber threats affecting a particular sector, group of users, time period, and so forth. It includes a wide range of threats, such as malware, phishing attacks, ransomware, and social engineering…

Cyber Insurance Roundup: What’s Happening Now?

From the roller-coaster ride in rates to new generative AI uses to dramatic changes in underwriting rules, cyber insurance is evolving fast. Here are some of the latest trends. The post Cyber Insurance Roundup: What’s Happening Now? appeared first on…

Ligatures In RStudio Dailies

I had thought most folks likely knew this already, but if you are user of RStudio dailies (this may apply to regular RStudio, but I only use the dailies) and are missing ligatures in the editor (for some fonts), the…

Stop Chasing Customers and Start Creating Fans!

What does Jesse Cole, founder of Savannah Bananas, collegiate summer baseball team based in Savannah, Georgia have to say about building a great business? Stop chasing customers and . The post Stop Chasing Customers and Start Creating Fans! appeared first…

Data Privacy at the Core: Ensuring Safe Business Operations

Data privacy is an increasingly important consideration when running a business. Organizations must ensure the security and confidentiality of their customers’ data. This article provides… The post Data Privacy at the Core: Ensuring Safe Business Operations appeared first on Security…

It’s Still Easy for Anyone to Become You at Experian

In the summer of 2022, KrebsOnSecurity documented the plight of several readers who had their accounts at big-three consumer credit reporting bureau Experian hijacked after identity thieves simply re-registered the accounts using a different email address. Sixteen months later, Experian…

Police seized BulletProftLink phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform

The Royal Malaysian Police announced the seizure of the notorious BulletProftLink phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform. The Royal Malaysian Police announced to have dismantled the notorious BulletProftLink phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform. A joint international operation conducted by the Malaysian police, the FBI, and the Australian…

Effluence Backdoor: A Lingering Menace in Atlassian Confluence Servers

According to current cybersecurity developments, despite intensive efforts to patch vulnerabilities in Atlassian Confluence servers, the infamous Effluence backdoor remains a persistent danger. Because of this online shell’s invisibility and the possible threats it poses to companies, security experts and…

Report: Retailers Face Challenges in Coping with Ransomware Attacks

  In a disconcerting revelation, a recently released report suggests that retailers are finding themselves increasingly outmatched in the ongoing battle against ransomware operators. Conducted by cybersecurity experts Sophos, the survey enlisted the perspectives of 3,000 IT and cybersecurity leaders…

Signal Is Finally Testing Usernames

Plus: A DDoS attack shuts down ChatGPT, Lockbit shuts down a bank, and a communications breakdown between politicians and Big Tech. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Signal Is Finally Testing Usernames

The Power of Complex Binary Analysis

A prism is a fascinating thing. It separates a single stream of light, into different wavelengths to make visible different colors. It is a fitting metaphor for ReversingLabs complex binary analysis. It takes in a single entity, a file or…

Chinese APT Infrastructure Mimics Cloud Backup Services

Cambodian government entities were discovered to be targeted and compromised by Chinese APT actors. The threat actors are using the infrastructure to masquerade as a cloud backup service. The infrastructure also exhibits several malicious nature and persistent connections. China has…

SysAid Ransomware: Unveiling the Zero-Day Menace

A zero-day ransomware attack has recently been reported on, affecting SysAid, a well-known provider of IT service management and help desk services. The cybersecurity community has been shaken by the occurrence, which has prompted swift response and a careful examination…

OpenAI Reveals ChatGPT is Being Attacked by DDoS

AI organization behind ChatGPT, OpenAI, has acknowledged that distributed denial of service (DDoS) assaults are to blame for the sporadic disruptions that have plagued its main generative AI product. As per the developer’s status page, ChatGPT and its API have…

Canada Remembrance Day / Jour du Souvenir du Canada

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance”> <img alt=”” height=”2339″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/d2597b02-fbc6-4896-bf17-e2079d9be997/Canada+Remembrance+Day+Jour+du+Souvenir+du+Canada.jpeg?format=1000w” width=”1771″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> With Deep Respect We Honor Our Canadian Allies, Family And Friends On This Remembrance Day 2023 / Avec un profond respect, nous honorons nos alliés canadiens, notre…

2023 United States Veteran’s Day

<img alt=”” height=”800″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/902dc390-59c6-49cb-80d0-424c8e079c42/2023+Veterans+Day+Poster.jpg?format=1000w” width=”600″ /><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> The Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) chose the winner of this years’ 2023 Veteran’s Day Poster Contest (in a 2023 mid-year time frame). The winner was chosen, and Gene Russell, a VA employee,…

NordVPN Review 2023: Comprehensive Security for Your Business

NordVPN and Its Importance in 2023 Digital threats are evolving at an unprecedented rate. Thus, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for modern businesses cannot be overstated. Among the plethora of tools at a company’s disposal, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)…

Burp Suite 2023.10.3.4 Released – What’s New!

Burp Suite 2023.10.3.4 is the name of the newest version of Burp Suite, which was just published by the PortSwigger developers. The Burp Suite is a cybersecurity tool that is used for evaluating the security of online applications. It performs…

Mullvad’s public encrypted DNS Servers run in RAM now

Sweden-based VPN provider Mullvad announced today that its public encrypted DNS servers run fully in RAM. The announcement comes less than two months after Mullvad completed the migration of its VPN infrastructure […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…

Hackers Leaks Scraped LinkedIn Data of 35 Million Users

Threat actors have recently leaked personal information of over 35 million online users, by illicitly accessing a LinkedIn database. Apparently, the hackers are operating under the name ‘USDOD.’ The database, on the other hand, has been released in a popular…

Remote Work Warriors: Essential Security Essentials

In the era of remote work, a key concern is that of security. Without the same physical controls in place as with on-site operations, organizations… The post Remote Work Warriors: Essential Security Essentials appeared first on Security Zap. This article…