UnitedHealth Says It Has Made Progress on Recovering From Massive Cyberattack
UnitedHealth is testing the last major system it must restore from last month’s Change Healthcare cyberattack, but it has no date yet for finishing the recovery.
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19-03-2024 02:25
NVIDIA GTC Keynote: Blackwell Architecture Will Accelerate AI Products in Late 2024
Developers can now take advantage of NVIDIA NIM packages to deploy enterprise generative AI, said NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang.
19-03-2024 01:40
UK Government Releases Cloud SCADA Security Guidance
UK’s NCSC releases security guidance for OT organizations considering migrating their SCADA solutions to the cloud.
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18-03-2024 14:33
Fujitsu Data Breach Impacts Personal, Customer Information
Fujitsu says hackers infected internal systems with malware, stole personal and customer information.
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18-03-2024 14:10
Cisco Completes $28 Billion Acquisition of Splunk
The networking giant paid $157 per share in cash for Splunk, a powerhouse in data analysis, security and observability tools, in a deal first announced in September 2023.
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18-03-2024 13:41
Pentagon Received Over 50,000 Vulnerability Reports Since 2016
Since 2016, the US DoD has received over 50,000 submissions through its vulnerability disclosure program.
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18-03-2024 12:28
Hacker Conversations: Stephanie ‘Snow’ Carruthers, Chief People Hacker at IBM X-Force Red
The desire to be a hacker is usually innate, and commonly emerges in early life. This did not happen with Snow: she was a married freelance special effects makeup artist when it all began.
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18-03-2024 12:00
New Attack Shows Risks of Browsers Giving Websites Access to GPU
Researchers demonstrate remote GPU cache side-channel attack from within browsers against AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards.
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18-03-2024 11:52
Moldovan Operator of Credential Marketplace Sentenced to US Prison
Sandu Diaconu has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for operating a marketplace for compromised credentials.
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18-03-2024 10:15
PoC Published for Critical Fortra Code Execution Vulnerability
A critical directory traversal vulnerability in Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow could lead to remote code execution.
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18-03-2024 10:00
IMF Emails Hacked
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) detects a cybersecurity incident that involved nearly a dozen email accounts getting hacked.
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18-03-2024 08:28
Get on CompTIA Certification Track With These $30 Study Guides
Kickstart a lucrative career in IT with this extensive bundle that includes 10 study guides on CompTIA and more of today's leading IT certifications.
18-03-2024 08:02
Remote Access Policy
Secure remote access to company systems and networks is now a way of life for most organizations. As corporate conglomerates, small businesses and brick-and-mortar shops fade away in favor of a distributed offsite workforce, companies and employees can p
17-03-2024 16:00
BeyondTrust vs. CyberArk (2024): IAM Solutions Comparison
In this comparison, we analyze CyberArk and BeyondTrust features, pros and cons to help you make an informed decision about your organization's IAM needs.
16-03-2024 02:46
5 Best VPNs for Travel in 2024 (Free & Paid VPNs)
What’s the best VPN to use when traveling? Our in-depth guide helps you understand what to look for in a VPN and find the best solution for your needs.
15-03-2024 21:56
Okta vs Duo (2024): Which IAM Tool Is Best for Your Business?
Okta and Duo provide solutions for maintaining data security. Compare the features of Okta and Duo to help you choose the best option for your identity and access management needs.
15-03-2024 17:51
Sophos: Cyber Security Professional Burnout Is Widespread, Creating Risk for APAC Organisations
Burnout and fatigue among cyber professionals are leading to flow-on consequences like more data breaches, employee apathy to cyber duties and turnover of cyber workforces during a skills crisis.
15-03-2024 15:47
MFA vs 2FA: Which Is Best for Your Business?
Learn the key differences between multi-factor authentication (MFA) and two-factor authentication (2FA) and find out which one is best for your business needs.
15-03-2024 15:17
6 Best VPNs for Gaming in 2024
Here are the top VPNs for gaming. They offer fast speeds, reliable connections and enhanced security to enhance your gaming experience.
15-03-2024 14:15
Codezero Raises $3.5 Million for DevOps Security Solution
Secure enterprise microservices development firm Codezero raises $3.5 million in seed funding.
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15-03-2024 13:38
In Other News: CISA Hacked, Chinese Lock Backdoors, Exposed Secrets
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: CISA hacked via Ivanti vulnerabilities, Chinese electronic lock backdoors, secrets exposed on GitHub.
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15-03-2024 12:52
Discontinued Security Plugins Expose Many WordPress Sites to Takeover
Thousands of WordPress sites are at risk of takeover due to a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in two closed MiniOrange plugins.
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15-03-2024 11:59
Tech Support Firms Agree to $26M FTC Settlement Over Fake Services
Restoro and Reimage agree to a $26 million settlement after selling fake antivirus and tech services to undercover FTC agents.
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15-03-2024 11:30
Healthcare still a prime target for cybercrime gangs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Healthcare organizations remain firmly in attackers' crosshairs, representing 20 percent of all victims of ransomware attacks among critical infrastructure entities in the US in 2023
15-03-2024 11:20
43 Million Possibly Impacted by French Government Agency Data Breach
Recent data breach at unemployment agency France Travail (Pôle Emploi) could impact 43 million people.
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15-03-2024 10:25
Threat Detection Report: Cloud Attacks Soar, Mac Threats and Malvertising Escalate
Red Canary’s 2024 Threat Detection Report is based on analysis of almost 60,000 threats across 216 petabytes of telemetry from over 1,000 customers’ endpoints.
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15-03-2024 10:19
Ballistic Ventures Closes $360 Million Cybersecurity-Focused Fund
Venture capital firm Ballistic Ventures closed an oversubscribed $360 million fund that will be used to fund cybersecurity companies.
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14-03-2024 16:28
Chrome’s Standard Safe Browsing Now Has Real-Time URL Protection
Chrome’s standard Safe Browsing protections now provide real-time malicious site detection and Password Checkup on iOS now flags weak passwords.
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14-03-2024 16:01
Network Security Policy
Every company’s network is made up of devices that transmit and store information. This can include internal and external systems, either company-owned or leased/rented/subscribed to. To protect company data and reputation, it is essential to ensure that
14-03-2024 16:00
Hiring Kit: Cryptographer
In the modern digital era, where businesses experience constant and persistent attacks on their information technology infrastructure from malicious and criminal third parties, data security must be a vital part of any enterprise security strategy. The a
14-03-2024 16:00
Webinar: CISO Strategies for Boardroom Success
You're invited join SecurityWeek and Gutsy for the webinar, "From Protector to Influencer: CISO Strategies for Boardroom Success," as we address the emerging responsibilities for the CISO role.
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14-03-2024 15:33
5 Benefits of Passwordless Authentication
The benefits of passwordless authentication include enhanced security, convenience, and boosted productivity. Learn how your organization can take advantage.
14-03-2024 15:29
Boat Dealer MarineMax Hit by Cyberattack
MarineMax, one of the world’s largest retailers of recreational boats and yachts, discloses a cyberattack.
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14-03-2024 15:25
BotGuard Raises $13 Million to Protect Against Harmful Web Traffic
BotGuard OU raises $13 million in Series A funding to help hosting providers filter traffic and protect infrastructures.
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14-03-2024 14:28
Zscaler Acquires Avalor for $350 Million
Zscaler acquires Avalor, a risk management platform powered by Data Fabric for Security, for $350 million.
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14-03-2024 14:10
Threat intelligence explained | Unlocked 403: A cybersecurity podcast
We break down the fundamentals of threat intelligence and its role in anticipating and countering emerging threats
14-03-2024 13:30
Microsoft’s AI-Powered Copilot for Security Set for Worldwide Release
Microsoft announces that its Copilot for Security generative AI security solution will become generally available on April 1.
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14-03-2024 12:50
Cisco Patches High-Severity IOS RX Vulnerabilities
Cisco releases patches for high-severity denial-of-service and elevation of privilege vulnerabilities in IOS RX software.
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14-03-2024 12:13
Cyber Madness Bracket Challenge – Register to Play
SecurityWeek’s Cyber Madness Bracket Challenge is a contest designed to bring the community together in a fun, competitive way through one of America’s top sporting events.
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14-03-2024 11:43
Shadow AI – Should I be Worried?
Overzealous policies and blanket bans on AI tools risk forcing users underground to use unknown tools with unknown consequences.
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14-03-2024 11:00
Bill That Could Ban TikTok Passed in the House. Here’s What to Know
The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok if its China-based owner ByteDance doesn’t sell its stakes in the popular social media platform within six months of the bill’s enactment.
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14-03-2024 10:18
Kubernetes Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution on Windows Endpoints
A high-severity Kubernetes vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-5528 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on Windows endpoints.
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14-03-2024 10:08
Government Launches Probe Into Change Healthcare Data Breach
The HHS is investigating whether protected health information was compromised in the Change Healthcare data breach.
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14-03-2024 09:51
Nissan Data Breach Affects 100,000 Individuals
Nissan is notifying roughly 100,000 individuals of a data breach resulting from a ransomware attack conducted by the Akira cybercrime group.
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14-03-2024 09:40
Keep Your Network Secure With This $39.99 CompTIA Bundle
This Complete 2024 CompTIA Certification Bundle is both a way for tech entrepreneurs to secure their own systems and a gateway to a career in cybersecurity.
14-03-2024 08:05
8 Best Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions in 2024
Microsoft, JumpCloud and CyberArk are among the best identity and access management solutions available. Find out how these and other IAM solutions compare and explore their best use cases.
13-03-2024 19:33
Open Source Password Managers: Overview, Pros & Cons
Learn about open-source password managers, the benefits, and the potential drawbacks of using these tools for managing your passwords securely.
13-03-2024 17:28
Microsoft’s Security Copilot Enters General Availability
Microsoft’s AI chatbot and data aggregator is open for security business on April 1, with a new per-unit pricing model.
13-03-2024 16:00
LockBit Ransomware Affiliate Sentenced to Prison in Canada
Mikhail Vasiliev was sentenced to prison in Canada and faces additional charges in the US for his role in the LockBit ransomware operation.
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13-03-2024 15:24
Europe’s World-First AI Rules Get Final Approval From Lawmakers. Here’s What Happens Next
Lawmakers in the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Artificial Intelligence Act, five years after regulations were first proposed.
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13-03-2024 15:15
Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Intel, AMD Address New Microarchitectural Vulnerabilities
Intel and AMD publish 10 new security advisories this Patch Tuesday to inform customers about vulnerabilities impacting their products.
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13-03-2024 15:07
Healthcare’s Ransomware Epidemic: Why Cyberattacks Hit the Medical Sector With Alarming Frequency
Healthcare has long been a primary target for ransomware attacks. This is not changing and is not likely to change.
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13-03-2024 14:31
White House Budget Proposal Seeks Cybersecurity Funding Boost
The White House again wants to boost cybersecurity spending, proposing a $3 billion budget for CISA and billions more for other initiatives.
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13-03-2024 14:08
ChatGPT Plugin Vulnerabilities Exposed Data, Accounts
Three types of vulnerabilities related to ChatGPT plugins could have led to data exposure and account takeovers.
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13-03-2024 13:02
Nozomi Networks Raises $100 Million to Expand Industrial Cybersecurity Business
Series E funding of $100 million includes investments from Mitsubishi Electric and Schneider Electric.
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13-03-2024 12:31
Stanford University Data Breach Impacts 27,000 Individuals
Stanford University is notifying 27,000 people of a data breach impacting their personal information.
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13-03-2024 12:05
US Seizes $1.4 Million in Cryptocurrency From Tech Scammers
The US seized approximately $1.4 million worth of Tether tokens suspected of being fraud proceeds from tech scams.
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13-03-2024 11:58
Webinar Today: CISO Strategies for Boardroom Success
You're invited join SecurityWeek and Gutsy for the webinar, "From Protector to Influencer: CISO Strategies for Boardroom Success," as we address the emerging responsibilities for the CISO role.
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13-03-2024 11:19
How to share sensitive files securely online
Here are a few tips for secure file transfers and what else to consider when sharing sensitive documents so that your data remains safe
13-03-2024 10:30
Equipment Reassignment Checklist (Free Download)
The reassignment of existing equipment takes place when employees leave the organization or receive new computers, mobile devices, printers and other assets. It is essential to follow strict guidelines for equipment reassignment so that company investmen
12-03-2024 16:00
Information Security Policy
Information is the lifeblood of the business. Without it, employees can’t work, customers can’t interact with the business, bills can’t be paid and profits can’t be earned. Any given technological environment is useless if its main purpose for existence
12-03-2024 16:00
Equipment Reassignment Checklist
The reassignment of existing equipment takes place when employees leave the organization or receive new computers, mobile devices, printers and other assets. It is essential to follow strict guidelines for equipment reassignment so that company investmen
12-03-2024 16:00
Election cybersecurity: Protecting the ballot box and building trust in election integrity
What cyberthreats could wreak havoc on elections this year and how worried should we as voters be about the integrity of our voting systems?
12-03-2024 10:30
OneLogin vs. Okta (2024): Which IAM Solution Is Better?
In this guide, we compare the features, security and user experience of OneLogin and Okta to help you decide which IAM solution is better for your business.
11-03-2024 17:09
Software Reliability Firm Steadybit Raises $6 Million
Steadybit was founded in 2019 and has now raised a total of $13.8 million in funding.
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11-03-2024 16:18
Recent TeamCity Vulnerability Exploited in Ransomware Attacks
Servers impacted by recently patched TeamCity vulnerability CVE-2024-27198 targeted in ransomware attacks and abused for DDoS.
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11-03-2024 15:29
Ultimate Member Plugin Flaw Exposes 100,000 WordPress Sites to Attacks
A high-severity XSS vulnerability in the Ultimate Member plugin allows attackers to inject scripts into WordPress sites.
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11-03-2024 14:09
SecurityWeek Cyber Insights 2024 Series
SecurityWeek talks to hundreds of industry experts from dozens of companies covering seven primary topics.
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11-03-2024 13:49
Critical Vulnerability Allows Access to QNAP NAS Devices
Critical-severity vulnerability could allow network attackers to access QNAP NAS devices without authentication.
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11-03-2024 13:18
Possibly Exploited Fortinet Flaw Impacts Many Systems, but No Signs of Mass Attacks
150,000 systems possibly impacted by the recent Fortinet vulnerability CVE-2024-21762, but there is still no evidence of widespread exploitation.
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11-03-2024 12:46
Magnet Goblin Delivers Linux Malware Using One-Day Vulnerabilities
The financially motivated threat actor Magnet Goblin is targeting one-day vulnerabilities to deploy Nerbian malware on Linux systems.
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11-03-2024 11:50
New Open Source Tool Hunts for APT Activity in the Cloud
The CloudGrappler open source tool can detect the presence of known threat actors in cloud environments.
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11-03-2024 09:53
If your Business Needs Cybersecurity, you Should Become the Expert
One of the web's biggest cybersecurity training resources, The Complete 2024 Cyber Security Developer & IT Skills Bundle, is now just $59.97.
11-03-2024 09:29
NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Cheat Sheet for Professionals
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology's framework defines federal policy, but it can be used by private enterprises, too. Here's what you need to know.
08-03-2024 20:00
Microsoft Says Russian Gov Hackers Stole Source Code After Spying on Executive Emails
Microsoft says the Midnight Blizzard APT group may still be poking around its internal network after stealing source code, spying on emails.
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08-03-2024 18:14
CISA Outlines Efforts to Secure Open Source Software
Concluding a two-day OSS security summit, CISA details key actions to help improve open source security.
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08-03-2024 15:17
Reach Security Raises $20M to Help Manage Cybersecurity Products
California startup banks $20 million Series A financing for technology to help businesses manage the maze of security tools and products.
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08-03-2024 14:41
Defense Unicorns Raises $35 Million for National Security Software Solutions
Sapphire Ventures and Ansa Capital have invested $35 million in national security systems software startup Defense Unicorns.
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08-03-2024 14:39
In Other News: Google AI Hacking, Font Vulnerabilities, IBM Training Facility
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Google AI bug bounties, font vulnerabilities, IBM opens new training facility.
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08-03-2024 14:16
Change Healthcare Restores Pharmacy Services Disrupted by Ransomware
Change Healthcare says it has made significant progress in restoring systems impacted by a recent ransomware attack.
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08-03-2024 13:35
Chinese Cyberspies Target Tibetans via Watering Hole, Supply Chain Attacks
Chinese APT Evasive Panda compromises a software developer’s supply chain to target Tibetans with malicious downloaders.
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08-03-2024 12:51
APT attacks taking aim at Tibetans – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Evasive Panda has been spotted targeting Tibetans in several countries and territories with payloads that included a previously undocumented backdoor ESET has named Nightdoor
08-03-2024 12:35
Unpatched Sceiner Smart Lock Vulnerabilities Allow Hackers to Open Doors
Multiple vulnerabilities in Sceiner firmware allow attackers to compromise smart locks and open doors.
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08-03-2024 12:14
State AGs Send Letter to Meta Asking It to Take ‘Immediate Action’ on User Account Takeovers
A group of 40 state attorneys general have sent a letter to Meta expressing concern over Facebook and Instagram account takeovers.
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08-03-2024 11:30
Quantum Attack Protection Added to HP Business PCs
An upgraded ESC security chip makes the firmware of several HP business PCs resilient to quantum computer attacks.
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08-03-2024 10:14
Enjoy 2 Years of Unrestricted Access to Your Favorite Content for Only $40
Unlocator VPN + Free Smart DNS blasts through firewalls, censorship and geo-restrictions so you will always be able to access your favorite content. Use code ENJOY20 at checkout.
08-03-2024 09:15
5 Best VPNs for Social Media in 2024 (Free & Paid VPNs)
Which is the best VPN for social media? Use our guide to compare key features, pros, cons, and more.
07-03-2024 16:42
Cryptography Firm Zama Raises $73 Million for FHE Solution
Zama raises $73 million in Series A funding for a fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) solution for AI and blockchain applications.
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07-03-2024 15:28
FBI: Cybercrime Losses Exceeded $12.5 Billion in 2023
FBI’s IC3 publishes its 2023 Internet Crime Report, which reveals a 10% increase in the number of cybercrime complaints compared to 2022.
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07-03-2024 14:15
Cayosoft Raises $22.5 Million for Microsoft AD Recovery Tech
Ohio security vendor Cayosoft banks new capital to fuel growth of its flagship Active Directory forest recovery product suite.
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07-03-2024 14:00
Nigerian BEC Scammer Pleads Guilty in US Court
Henry Echefu admitted in a US courtroom to participating in a $200,000 business email compromise fraud scheme.
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07-03-2024 13:49
Cisco Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in VPN Product
High-severity flaws in Cisco Secure Client could lead to code execution and unauthorized remote access VPN sessions.
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07-03-2024 13:36
Cybercriminals Spoof US Government Organizations in BEC, Phishing Attacks
Threat actor tracked as TA4903 spoofing US government entities in phishing and fraud campaigns.
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07-03-2024 13:22
Apple is Making Big App Store Changes in Europe Over New Rules. Could it Mean More iPhone Hacking?
Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of a regulatory clampdown in Europe— at the risk of creating new avenues for hackers to steal personal and financial information stored on the devices.
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07-03-2024 13:15
Cyber Insights 2024: A Dire Year for CISOs?
The role of the CISO continuously evolves in tandem with the growing reliance on cybersecurity as a business enabler. But it is possible that the SEC has pitched a curveball with its increasing assertiveness?
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07-03-2024 12:10
Learn how to Protect Your Business With this $28 Cybersecurity Training
This extensive bundle includes eight courses from leading instructors covering certification exams from CompTIA and Cisco to set you up for success. Use code ENJOY20 at checkout.
07-03-2024 12:00
Critical TeamCity Vulnerability Exploitation Started Immediately After Disclosure
Critical TeamCity authentication bypass vulnerability CVE-2024-27198 exploited in the wild after details were disclosed.
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07-03-2024 10:50
Fidelity Investments Life Insurance Company Notifying 28,000 People of Data Breach
Fidelity says 28,000 individuals were impacted by data breach at third-party services provider Infosys McCamish System.
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07-03-2024 10:42
Evasive Panda leverages Monlam Festival to target Tibetans
ESET researchers uncover strategic web compromise and supply-chain attacks targeting Tibetans
07-03-2024 10:30
Best of KB4-CON 2024: The State of Phishing, Hacking and Security Awareness Training
We know what went on at security awareness training vendor KnowBe4’s seventh annual KB4-CON user conference in Florida. From March 4-6, close to 1,700 people heard about cybersecurity matters and the two-edged sword that is artificial intelligence.
06-03-2024 16:00
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