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Cryptojacking, DDoS attacks increase in container-based cloud systems
Victims lose $53 for every $1 cryptojackers gain, according to a new report from Sysdig.
16 Wall Street firms fined $1.8B for using private text apps, lying about it
The banks and brokerages were fined because employees were messaging and texting with clients without recording the communications, as required. And some of the firms' execs lied about it and deleted messages.
UK organizations, Ukraine's allies warned of potential "massive" cyberattacks by Russia
UK National Cyber Security Centre CEO Lindy Cameron reflects on Russia’s recent cyber activity as Ukraine warns its allies to prepare for cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure.
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How cybercriminals use public online and offline data to target employees
A LinkedIn post about getting a new job turned into a potential phishing scam. Similar incidents are more common than you might think.
What are the new Windows 11 22H2 security features?
The September Windows 11 update add protections against malicious applications and drivers, phishing, credential misuse, and more.
Zoho ManageEngine flaw is actively exploited, CISA warns
Threat actors are exploiting unpatched ManageEngine instances. CISA adds the vulnerability to its catalog and Zoho urges customers to check their deployments.
US CISA/NSA release new OT/ICS security guidance, reveal 5 steps threat actors take to compromise assets
Advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Security Agency outlines steps to protect operational technology and industrial control systems.
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Jamf buys ZecOps to bring high-end security to Apple enterprise
ZecOps protects world-leading enterprises, governments, and individuals; Jamf has acquired it to help secure the enterprise.
97% of enterprises say VPNs are prone to cyberattacks: Study
Since the shift to remote and hybrid work, 44% of organizations have witnessed an increase in exploits targeting VPNs, and many are moving toward zero-trust security, according to a report from Zscaler.
The deepfake danger: When it wasn’t you on that Zoom call
Deepfakes pose a real threat to security and risk management and it’s only going to get worse as the technology develops and bad actors can access malicious offerings such as deepfakes as a service.
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SEO poisoning campaign directs search engine visitors from multiple industries to JavaScript malware
The sophisticated campaign sends victims looking for business forms and templates to sites containing malicious files.
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A third of Australian population likely affected in Optus cyberattack
Breached information includes names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, and, for a subset of customers, addresses, ID document numbers such as driver's licence or passport numbers.
Ransomware operators might be dropping file encryption in favor of corrupting files
Corrupting files is faster, cheaper, and less likely to be stopped by endpoint protection tools than encrypting them.
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D&O insurance not yet a priority despite criminal trial of Uber’s former CISO
The cost is too high and the risk too low to offer CISOs directors-and-officers insurance at many companies. Protective governance policies might make more sense.
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