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The dangers of dual ransomware attacks

The dangers of dual ransomware attacks 30/10/2023 at 09:32 By Help Net Security At some point in the movie “Groundhog Day,” Phil Connors breaks his bedside radio when he is woken up (yet again) by the song “I Got You Babe”. This déjà vu seems to await companies that fall victim to ransomware and fail […]

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VMware vCenter Flaw So Critical, Patches Released for End-of-Life Products

VMware vCenter Flaw So Critical, Patches Released for End-of-Life Products 25/10/2023 at 16:31 By Ryan Naraine VMware described the bug as an out-of-bounds write issue in its implementation of the DCE/RPC protocol. CVSS severity score of 9.8/10. The post VMware vCenter Flaw So Critical, Patches Released for End-of-Life Products appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Adlumin Snags $70M to Boost Security for Mid-Market Firms

Adlumin Snags $70M to Boost Security for Mid-Market Firms 24/10/2023 at 20:02 By Ryan Naraine Adlumin, a startup working on technology to boost security for mid-market firms, has banked $70 million in new funding led by SYN Ventures. The post Adlumin Snags $70M to Boost Security for Mid-Market Firms appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Navigating OT/IT convergence and securing ICS environments

Navigating OT/IT convergence and securing ICS environments 23/10/2023 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Escalating threats to operational technology (OT) have prompted an increasing number of global enterprises to adopt sophisticated technologies and services to enhance the security of their assets. In this Help Net Security video, Christopher Warner, Senior GRC-OT Security Consultant at GuidePoint

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Business resilience becomes primary force behind cybersecurity investments

Business resilience becomes primary force behind cybersecurity investments 19/10/2023 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Over 80% of northern European organizations emphasize that the need to ensure business resilience is the top driver for their cybersecurity investments, according to Nixu. The report reveals both encouraging progress and increasing concerns. Alarmingly, 50% of organizations reach only

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10 essential cybersecurity cheat sheets available for free

10 essential cybersecurity cheat sheets available for free 18/10/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Cheat sheets are concise, to-the-point references tailored for instant insights. This article provides a curated list of 10 essential cybersecurity cheat sheets, all free to download. Whether you’re seeking a quick refresher or a beginner trying to make sense of

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Microsoft Blames Nation-State Threat Actor for Confluence Zero-Day Attacks

Microsoft Blames Nation-State Threat Actor for Confluence Zero-Day Attacks 11/10/2023 at 03:01 By Ryan Naraine Microsoft says an APT group tracked as Storm-0062 has been hacking Confluence installations since mid-September, three weeks before Atlassian’s disclosure. The post Microsoft Blames Nation-State Threat Actor for Confluence Zero-Day Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Patch Tuesday: Code Execution Flaws in Adobe Commerce, Photoshop

Patch Tuesday: Code Execution Flaws in Adobe Commerce, Photoshop 10/10/2023 at 20:17 By Ryan Naraine Adobe Commerce customers exposed to code execution, privilege escalation, arbitrary file system read, and security feature bypass attacks. The post Patch Tuesday: Code Execution Flaws in Adobe Commerce, Photoshop appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Nonprofit Service Provider Blackbaud Settles Data Breach Case for $49.5M With States

Nonprofit Service Provider Blackbaud Settles Data Breach Case for $49.5M With States 06/10/2023 at 15:03 By Associated Press The fundraising software company Blackbaud has agreed to pay $49.5 million to settle claims brought by the attorneys general of 49 states and Washington, D.C., related to a 2020 data breach. The post Nonprofit Service Provider Blackbaud

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Cisco Plugs Gaping Hole in Emergency Responder Software

Cisco Plugs Gaping Hole in Emergency Responder Software 05/10/2023 at 21:31 By Ryan Naraine Cisco warns that unauthenticated, remote attackers can log into devices using root account, which has default, static credentials that cannot be changed or deleted. The post Cisco Plugs Gaping Hole in Emergency Responder Software appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Live Exploitation Underscores Urgency to Patch Critical WS-FTP Server Flaw

Live Exploitation Underscores Urgency to Patch Critical WS-FTP Server Flaw 02/10/2023 at 20:17 By Ryan Naraine Rapid7 says attackers are targeting a critical pre-authentication flaw in Progress Software’s WS_FTP server just days after disclosure. The post Live Exploitation Underscores Urgency to Patch Critical WS-FTP Server Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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The hidden costs of neglecting cybersecurity for small businesses

The hidden costs of neglecting cybersecurity for small businesses 28/09/2023 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Raffaele Mautone, CEO of Judy Security, talks about the cybersecurity problems that small businesses face and the need for prioritization to save businesses from potential fines and damage to their brand reputation. He also

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Gem Security Lands $23 Million Series A Funding

Gem Security Lands $23 Million Series A Funding 27/09/2023 at 17:17 By Ryan Naraine Israeli security startup Gem Security has raised a total of $34 million to tackle cloud threat detection and incident response. The post Gem Security Lands $23 Million Series A Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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MITRE ATT&CK project leader on why the framework remains vital for cybersecurity pros

MITRE ATT&CK project leader on why the framework remains vital for cybersecurity pros 26/09/2023 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz MITRE ATT&CK, a common language for cybersecurity professionals to communicate with each other and better understand real-world adversary behaviors, celebrates its 10th anniversary this fall. In this Help Net Security interview, project leader Adam Pennington discusses

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Cybersecurity skills employers are desperate to find in 2023

Cybersecurity skills employers are desperate to find in 2023 26/09/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security The surge in digital economic growth and our increasing dependence on it make cybersecurity a critical profession. In this Help Net Security video, Aaron Rosenmund, Director of Security Research and Curriculum, Pluralsight, discusses the most sought-after cybersecurity skills in

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DHS Publishes New Recommendations on Cyber Incident Reporting

DHS Publishes New Recommendations on Cyber Incident Reporting 20/09/2023 at 16:47 By Ionut Arghire DHS has published a new set of recommendations to help federal agencies better report cyber incidents and protect critical infrastructure. The post DHS Publishes New Recommendations on Cyber Incident Reporting appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Clorox Blames Damaging Cyberattack for Product Shortage

Clorox Blames Damaging Cyberattack for Product Shortage 19/09/2023 at 17:32 By Eduard Kovacs Clorox says the recent cyberattack has been contained, but production is still not fully restored and there is a short supply of products.  The post Clorox Blames Damaging Cyberattack for Product Shortage appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Caesars Confirms Ransomware Hack, Stolen Loyalty Program Database

Caesars Confirms Ransomware Hack, Stolen Loyalty Program Database 14/09/2023 at 21:06 By Ryan Naraine The hijacked data includes driver’s license numbers and/or social security numbers from a Caesars Entertainment loyalty database. The post Caesars Confirms Ransomware Hack, Stolen Loyalty Program Database appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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DFIR Company Binalyze Raises $19 Million in Series A Funding

DFIR Company Binalyze Raises $19 Million in Series A Funding 12/09/2023 at 14:46 By Eduard Kovacs Estonian DFIR company Binalyze has raised $19 million in a Series A funding round to grow and improve its product.  The post DFIR Company Binalyze Raises $19 Million in Series A Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Best practices for implementing a proper backup strategy

Best practices for implementing a proper backup strategy 08/09/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Implementing a robust backup strategy for safeguarding crucial business data is more essential than ever. Without such a plan, organizations risk paying ransoms and incurring expenses related to investigations and lost productivity. In this Help Net Security video, David Boland,

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