CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

These factors will prevent some global companies from successfully deploying bandwidth-hungry enterprise IT strategies worldwide, such as virtualization and data center consolidation. Securing these devices is nearly impossible because they are not corporate controlled. XP Will Cause Significant Security Issues.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

By Bob Gourley We often highlight the importance of applying security controls to your enterprise. When you read of a government agency being penetrated or a corporation losing data I can almost always guarantee you that they have failed to implement and measure these controls. Malware Defenses. Application Software Security.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 18, 2013

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fixmo, a leader in mobile security and data protection solutions, today announced the general availability of Fixmo SafeWatch, an innovative mobile privacy and security solution for consumers and business professionals using Android and iOS smartphones. STERLING, Va.–(BUSINESS month or $9.99/year.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks Connected medical devices, also known as the Internet of Medical Things or IoMT, are revolutionizing healthcare, not only from an operational standpoint but related to patient care. As a result, we’ve seen patient data exposed.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The acquisition and this new round of funding support Invincea’s rapid growth across the globe, expansion into the small business sector, and further solidifies its position as the market leader in this game changing cyber-security segment. FAIRFAX, VA–(Marketwired – Dec 16, 2013) – Invincea, Inc.,

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Galido

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Malware means a malicious or intrusive software application that is coded for executing on the targeted device without notifying its user or the owner. Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems. Update your browser.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A recent spate of high-profile security breaches at some of the largest enterprises in Australia has reminded everyone of the importance of security. The biggest challenge when it comes to cyber crime is that there are so many different security risks to manage. vPro also boosts security for virtualised environments.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 1, 2023

This discovery raises concerns about system integrity, the installation of undeletable malware, and the potential compromise of private user data. Microsoft promptly reported the issue to Apple, resulting in the release of security updates to address the vulnerability.

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Galido

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - Data Security and its Importance on the Internet - Information Technology Blog. Hacking and data breaches are a common thing today, especially with the rise of open source platforms and electronic transactions. Digital users are constantly sending and receiving data using a variety of devices.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 17, 2023

However, this shift requires a thorough understanding of the security implications and how a business can protect its data and applications. As with all technology introductions, it’s important to have clear security policies, tools, processes, and training. Watch on-demand here. How is the cloud being attacked and why?

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Data-wiping cyberattacks have grown in popularity in recent years, as some threat actors have found motivations for attacks outside of financial incentives. The malware was developed in C++ and compiled using the MinGW-w64 toolkit and the GCC compiler. CryWiper will destroy all files, except for those with extensions ".exe",

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Malware Windows Web Services Research 92

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. Scammers and malware operators are increasingly adept at mimicking popular brands in their ad snippets, which makes it problematic for the average user to tell the wheat from the chaff. These security checks often fail to identify black hat schemes, though.

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Advertising Malware Engineering Operating Systems 86

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

government threat report , released this morning and titled "Rise in Mobile Phishing Credential Theft Targeting Public Sector," includes these key findings: Nearly 50% of state and local government employees are running outdated Android operating systems, exposing them to hundreds of device vulnerabilities.

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Government Mobile Spyware Malware 102

Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

Just as you engage in daily routines to maintain good health and well-being, incorporating cyber hygiene practices into your digital habits can help safeguard your data, prevent unauthorized access, and defend against malicious attacks.

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Malware Software Software Financial 68

Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

According to recent Microsoft Intelligence findings , education is the most targeted industry, with nearly 80% of malware encounters in the last 30 days. Here are some common cybersecurity threats plaguing educational institutions in 2022: Data Breaches. Access to these data without authorization is called a data breach.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

The report also includes actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their security posture and proactively mitigate potential risk. The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals. After a brief hiatus, Emotet threat actors resumed their operations in early March 2023.

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Trends Report Malware Linux 71

CTOvision

MARCH 17, 2015

Last year, Enterprise IT was dramatically shaped by the influx of security breaches, data leaks and a new wave of hackers. This year, two of 2014’s biggest stories will intersect as security and Windows 10 prepare to re-shape the Enterprise. Security Spending. Windows 10.

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Windows Enterprise Enterprise Security 150

Network World

JUNE 27, 2016

Attackers are packaging the newest and most sophisticated attack tools in long out-of-date malware wrappers, targeting medical devices running legacy operating systems, to breach hospital networks for advanced persistent attacks. They called it MEDJACK for medical device hijack.

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Malware Operating Systems Network Tools 60

Network World

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Security researchers have discovered a new way that allows malware to inject malicious code into other processes without being detected by antivirus programs and other endpoint security systems. These special tables are provided by the operating system and can be used to share data between applications.

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Malware Windows Operating Systems Programming 60

CTOvision

APRIL 7, 2014

In the first quarter of 2014, the company’s advanced research division—Invincea Labs—secured $8.1M in new contracts for advanced cybersecurity projects for defense and federal government agencies in the areas of cloud-based advanced malware analysis, spear-phishing attacks against Android, and big data analytics for compromise detection.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 2, 2023

Once infected, the malware runs with root privileges, giving the attacker complete control over the device and user data. Cold times : At the same time as Kaspersky’s investigation, Russia’s FSB (Federal Security Service) intelligence and security agency has made claims that Apple is working with the NSA.

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Apple Spyware Malware Operating Systems 41

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 23, 2022

Today’s work from anywhere culture, escalating ransomware, and an explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices are among the trends that are driving enterprises to rethink their approach to secure network access. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have long been the go-to method for providing remote users secure access to the corporate network.

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Network Malware Authentication Enterprise 79

SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

In January 2021, the FBI and other international law enforcement agencies worked together to take down one of the world's most notorious malware strains, Emotet. According to Troy Hunt, who founded the service, the emails came from two different data sources: "Email credentials stored by Emotet for sending spam via victims' mail providers.

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Malware Banking Windows Operating Systems 75

Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Researchers in China and the US have revealed a novel fingerprint hack named PrintListener capable of stealing your fingerprint data, not from photos or lifted prints, but from the faint sound your finger makes when swiping your smartphone screen. Fingerprint authentication has become synonymous with security on our smartphones and devices.

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Malware Authentication Security Research 80

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 25, 2022

This raises new questions about managing and operating these devices in a consistent, reliable, and secure manner. After all, you wouldn’t want your haptic glove to misbehave in the metaverse or your autonomous vehicle sensors to be hijacked by malware. Operating Systems for the edge. Secure code for the edge.

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CTO Operating Systems Open Source 3D 96

SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

These unsolicited messages often contain malware, phishing links, or other deceptive content, intending to deceive unsuspecting recipients. Spreading malware: Bots play a role in distributing malware, such as viruses, trojans, and ransomware. Business disruption: Bot attacks can have detrimental effects on businesses.

Malware 73

Malware Firewall Exercises Internet 73

Network World

MAY 19, 2016

Cisco Systems has fixed four denial-of-service vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit to cause Web Security Appliance devices to stop processing traffic correctly. The devices run an operating system called Cisco AsyncOS.

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Security Malware Operating Systems Policies 69

Dataconomy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This malicious app poses as a routine operating system update, deceiving users into granting it special access privileges. Once infiltrates your device, it embarks on a covert mission to pilfer text messages and sensitive banking data. It has a variety of features in addition to siphoning out sensitive data.

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Spyware Banking Malware Operating Systems 45

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The data further shows that 75 percent of vulnerabilities were exploited within 19 days (approximately three weeks) of publication. According to the report: "Of the 206 high-risk vulnerabilities we tracked, more than 50 percent of those were either leveraged by threat actors, ransomware, or malware to compromise systems.

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Report Malware Authentication Windows 81

CTOvision

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

This article increases awareness for organizations and individuals seeking to enhance their digital security posture against malvertising (“malicious advertising”). Your incident response team or external cybersecurity providers can benefit from this operational data. Crystal Lister. There are other defensive moves you can take.

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Advertising Malware Operating Systems Security 150

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2021

Intel claims that “hardened PCs enable best practices for ransomware defense,” and that this security improvement will be a game changer in defending against ransomware. Dynamically launching the OS and hypervisor in an Intel® hardware–secured code environment inaccessible from firmware. Intel's 11th gen core vPro processors.

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Intel Hardware Malware Operating Systems 54

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

of polled executives report that their organizations' accounting and financial data were targeted by cyber adversaries.” ” And, “Nearly half (48.8%) of C-suite and other executives expect the number and size of cyber events targeting their organizations’ accounting and financial data to increase in the year ahead.”

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System Malware How To Engineering 40

Network World

AUGUST 17, 2016

A stolen cache of files that may belong to the National Security Agency contains genuine hacking tools that not only work, but show a level of sophistication rarely seen, according to security researchers.

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Tools Malware Operating Systems Data 60

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Adopting tactics previously leveraged against business and industry, ransomware actors have also stolen—and threatened to leak—confidential student data to the public unless institutions pay a ransom.". Specific ransomware and malware strains affecting schools. Aside from ransomware, malware has also been a problem for K-12 schools.

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Malware Backup Operating Systems Education 64

Galido

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

A virus is a self- replicating, malicious application that can easily penetrate an operating system with the sole purpose of spreading harmful programming codes. They can also utilize the errors in a network configuration as well as the loopholes of the security application and operating systems.

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Backup Operating Systems Malware Applications 60

Vox

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

What’s worse, your phone running out of power or someone stealing all your data? Juice jacking is when someone tampers with a charging station or USB port, allowing it to leach data from your phone or install malware on it while you top off your battery. Juice jacking is a cybersecurity ouroboros that won’t die.

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