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Microsoft Releases Updates to Patch Critical Flaws in Windows and Other Software

Microsoft Releases Updates to Patch Critical Flaws in Windows and Other Software 14/06/2023 at 11:02 By Microsoft has rolled out fixes for its Windows operating system and other software components to remediate major security shortcomings as part of Patch Tuesday updates for June 2023. Of the 73 flaws, six are rated Critical, 63 are rated Important, two […]

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Beyond MFA: 3 steps to improve security and reduce customer authentication friction

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Beyond MFA: 3 steps to improve security and reduce customer authentication friction 14/06/2023 at 07:42 By Help Net Security For many people, life’s fundamental activities are now conducted online. We do our banking and shopping online, turn to the digital realm for entertainment and to access medical records, and pursue our romantic interests via dating

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Enhancing security team capabilities in tough economic times

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Enhancing security team capabilities in tough economic times 14/06/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security According to ESG, 70% of cybersecurity pros expect budget cuts or freezes this year, which, in turn, will trigger project delays and greater vendor scrutiny. Understaffing and low budgets are ever-present challenges, but security teams are uniquely affected by alert

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Ignoring digital transformation is more dangerous than a recession

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Ignoring digital transformation is more dangerous than a recession 14/06/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Business leaders worldwide understand they need to invest in digital transformation to meet a new innovation imperative, despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures and an increasingly uncertain, competitive business environment, according to Insight. The pandemic accelerated transformation in every industry as

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IT providers become go-to for cybersecurity advice

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IT providers become go-to for cybersecurity advice 14/06/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security 61% of SMBs have been hit by a successful cyberattack in the last year, according to BlackFog. The research study, which examined the business impact of cybersecurity for organizations in the US and UK, also revealed the growing importance of engaging

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3 ways we’ve made the CIS Controls more automation-friendly

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3 ways we’ve made the CIS Controls more automation-friendly 14/06/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Compliance obligations that support data privacy and cyber risk are nearly ubiquitous. Not only that, but they’re expanding. According to Gartner, government regulations covering these areas of emphasis will apply to five billion citizens and more than 70% of

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June 2023 Patch Tuesday: Critical patches for Microsoft Windows, SharePoint, Exchange

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June 2023 Patch Tuesday: Critical patches for Microsoft Windows, SharePoint, Exchange 13/06/2023 at 21:48 By Zeljka Zorz For June 2023 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has delivered 70 new patches but, for once, none of the fixed vulnerabilities are currently exploited by attackers nor were publicly known before today! Microsoft has previously fixed CVE-2023-3079, a type confusion

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Matt Hillary hired as VP, Security and CISO at Drata

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Matt Hillary hired as VP, Security and CISO at Drata 13/06/2023 at 21:48 By Matt Hillary has been hired as VP, Security and Chief Information Security Officer at Drata. Hillary brings more than 15 years of security experience. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to

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99% of organizations expect identity-related compromise this year

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99% of organizations expect identity-related compromise this year 13/06/2023 at 21:19 By Current economic conditions and technology development have shown a rise in identity-based cybersecurity exposure, according to a report by CyberArk. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

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Chinese Cyberspies Caught Exploiting VMware ESXi Zero-Day

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Chinese Cyberspies Caught Exploiting VMware ESXi Zero-Day 13/06/2023 at 21:19 By Ionut Arghire Mandiant has observed a Chinese cyberespionage group exploiting a VMware ESXi zero-day vulnerability for privilege escalation. The post Chinese Cyberspies Caught Exploiting VMware ESXi Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React

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Microsoft Patches Critical Windows Vulns, Warn of Code Execution Risks

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Microsoft Patches Critical Windows Vulns, Warn of Code Execution Risks 13/06/2023 at 21:19 By Ryan Naraine Patch Tuesday: Microsoft ships updates to over at least 70 documented vulnerabilities affecting the Windows ecosystem. The post Microsoft Patches Critical Windows Vulns, Warn of Code Execution Risks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Google grants $12 million to bolster NYC’s cybersecurity ecosystem

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Google grants $12 million to bolster NYC’s cybersecurity ecosystem 13/06/2023 at 20:03 By Industry News Google has announced the Google Cyber NYC Institutional Research Program, allocating $12 million to stimulate the cybersecurity ecosystem and establish New York City as the global leader in cybersecurity. The $12 million will go towards research conducted at four of

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HashiCorp expands its identity-based security portfolio

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HashiCorp expands its identity-based security portfolio 13/06/2023 at 19:34 By Industry News HashiCorp has unveiled new products and solutions to expand HashiCorp’s identity-based security portfolio. These include a new addition for privileged access management (PAM), HashiCorp Boundary Enterprise, and a simplified secrets management SaaS offering, HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) Vault Secrets. These offerings expand HashiCorp’s

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Top 5 Ways Cybercriminals Engage in Credential Harvesting: Protecting Your Login Credentials

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Top 5 Ways Cybercriminals Engage in Credential Harvesting: Protecting Your Login Credentials 13/06/2023 at 19:21 By In today’s digital world, login credentials are the keys to the kingdom. Whether it’s your online banking, your social media accounts, or your work accounts, your login credentials are essential for accessing your personal information. This article is an

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Threat Actor Targets Russian Gaming Community With WannaCry-Imitator

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Threat Actor Targets Russian Gaming Community With WannaCry-Imitator 13/06/2023 at 19:21 By cybleinc CRIL analyzes WannaCry-Imitator Ransomware, a phishing gaming site targeting the Russian Gaming community The post Threat Actor Targets Russian Gaming Community With WannaCry-Imitator appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble View Original Source React to this headline:

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oak9 adds GitLab support to alert developers of security gaps

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oak9 adds GitLab support to alert developers of security gaps 13/06/2023 at 19:21 By Industry News Open-source code repositories have become integral to developers, enabling them to work faster and more flexibly with the added benefit of collaborating with other developers. While these platforms encourage agility, they can also create security concerns. oak9 has added

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Report highlights key threats disrupting businesses

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Report highlights key threats disrupting businesses 13/06/2023 at 19:21 By A new report highlights the top threats observed in the first half of 2023, and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare and financial services industries. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

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CosmicEnergy ICS Malware Poses No Immediate Threat, but Should Not Be Ignored

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CosmicEnergy ICS Malware Poses No Immediate Threat, but Should Not Be Ignored 13/06/2023 at 19:21 By Eduard Kovacs The Russia-linked ICS malware named CosmicEnergy does not pose a direct threat to OT systems as it contains errors and lacks maturity. The post CosmicEnergy ICS Malware Poses No Immediate Threat, but Should Not Be Ignored appeared

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Patch Tuesday: Critical Flaws in Adobe Commerce Software

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Patch Tuesday: Critical Flaws in Adobe Commerce Software 13/06/2023 at 19:21 By Ryan Naraine Adobe ships urgent fixes for at least a dozen flaws that expose Adobe Commerce users to code execution attacks. The post Patch Tuesday: Critical Flaws in Adobe Commerce Software appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Beware: New DoubleFinger Loader Targets Cryptocurrency Wallets with Stealer

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Beware: New DoubleFinger Loader Targets Cryptocurrency Wallets with Stealer 13/06/2023 at 18:50 By A novel multi-stage loader called DoubleFinger has been observed delivering a cryptocurrency stealer dubbed GreetingGhoul in what’s an advanced attack targeting users in Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. “DoubleFinger is deployed on the target machine, when the victim opens a malicious PIF attachment

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