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. But ransomware isn’t the only risk.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

By Bob Gourley We often highlight the importance of applying security controls to your enterprise. As a review, they are: 20 Critical Security Controls – Version 4.1. Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers. Malware Defenses. Secure Network Engineering.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

When the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Defense (DoD) all work together on something, you know the subject is serious. CISA reports on Chinese malware strain. And it's a malware strain used specifically by the Chinese government.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Securing these devices is nearly impossible because they are not corporate controlled. XP Will Cause Significant Security Issues. The end of support for Windows XP, slated for April 8, 2014, is a dangerous security issue. This would expose a large number of companies to serious security threats and software compatibility issues.

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 15, 2024

This Tech Short Take is a bit heavy on security-related links, but there’s still some additional content in a number of other areas, so you should be able to find something useful—or at least interesting—in here. I also enjoyed Ivan’s realistic take on rollbacks in a network automation environment. (TL;DR:

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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.

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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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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.

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Network World

JANUARY 18, 2017

A Mac malware that’s been spying on biomedical research centers may have been circulating undetected for years, according to new research. Antivirus vendor Malwarebytes uncovered the malicious code, after an IT administrator spotted unusual network traffic coming from an infected Mac.

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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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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

With networks and infrastructures extending beyond the safe school walls nowadays, cyber-attack threats against educational institutions are on the rise. According to recent Microsoft Intelligence findings , education is the most targeted industry, with nearly 80% of malware encounters in the last 30 days. Installing Malware.

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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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CTOvision

APRIL 7, 2014

Major Market Demand for Advanced Threat Protection Driving Rapid Platform Adoption and Expansion of Technology Ecosystem; Company Announces Integration With Palo Alto Networks’ Wildfire Platform. In the first quarter of 2014, the company’s advanced research division—Invincea Labs—secured $8.1M FAIRFAX, VA—April 7, 2014 —Invincea, Inc.,

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

Cyber hygiene encompasses a set of practices and steps that computer and device users can easily incorporate into their daily routines to ensure the health of their digital systems and enhance online security. Just as personal hygiene ensures good health, cyber hygiene promotes a safe and secure digital environment.

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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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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. and is finally giving Enterprises exactly what they need.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

One-third of high-risk vulnerabilities impacted network devices and web applications. 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. 15 exploited by malware and botnets.

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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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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. Also change passwords and security questions for any accounts you may have stored in either your inbox or browser, especially those of higher value such as banking.".

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Galido

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - Data Security and its Importance on the Internet - Information Technology Blog. Users are partly responsible for their own safety, and often the lack of security updates and knowledge of security protocol has made them vulnerable to malicious attacks. Why Should You Care? Limiting Risk.

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Galido

OCTOBER 31, 2018

For any business today, scanning its systems and network for vulnerabilities is of critical importance. We now have all kinds of new, improved vulnerability scanners that make it all easy for entrepreneurs and network admins. To be noted is the fact that a vulnerability scanner is as important as a malware scanner today.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

This article increases awareness for organizations and individuals seeking to enhance their digital security posture against malvertising (“malicious advertising”). Ad blockers also provide a layer of security; however, their potential impact to the traditional digital media marketing infrastructure is unknown at this time.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 28, 2015

Users Secured Worldwide; Secured Core IP Through Patent Awards; Leadership in Advanced Threat Protection Endpoint Security Market. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that grew the company’s portfolio in isolation, containerization and detection techniques for protecting operating systems from targeted attacks.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This malicious app poses as a routine operating system update, deceiving users into granting it special access privileges. F-Secure, a renowned cybersecurity firm, has delved into the depths of SpyNote and released a report shedding light on its workings. It has a variety of features in addition to siphoning out sensitive data.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 25, 2022

What’s different now is that the concept of what will comprise a network node is changing rapidly, along with the number of interconnected devices. This raises new questions about managing and operating these devices in a consistent, reliable, and secure manner. Operating Systems for the edge.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Specific ransomware and malware strains affecting schools. Aside from ransomware, malware has also been a problem for K-12 schools. Though not as prevalent as ransomware and malware, there have been reports of DDoS attacks on schools, as well as video conference interruptions by cyber actors. Implement network segmentation.

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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. Here are some essential steps you can take to protect yourself: 1.

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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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The Verge

JUNE 23, 2020

The public preview for Android will include protection against phishing and go a step further than Google’s built-in malware protection to offer signature-based malware detection. Microsoft is also planning an iOS antivirus app, although it’s clear the company will be far more limited with what it provides on Apple’s operating systems.

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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. The virus mainly penetrates through file sharing links and networks of harmful websites, attachments, via FTP source and IRC message links. Warnings from your firewall.

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Network World

MAY 17, 2019

Microsoft took the rare step of issuing security fixes for both the server and desktop versions of Windows that are long out of support, so you know this is serious. CVE-2019-0708 is pre-authentication and requires no user interaction, meaning any future malware could self-propagate from one vulnerable machine to another.

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The Verge

JULY 2, 2020

The NCA said in a press conference on Thursday that the operation has had “the biggest impact on organized crime gangs it has ever seen.”. French police first hacked the network, deploying a “technical device” to penetrate EncroChat communications after discovering that some of its servers were hosted in the country.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 1, 2020

The stance from Eclypsium is clear: when a driver is screwed, so is security. In a recent study, "Screwed Drivers Open ATMs to Attack," Eclypsium dove into the discussion about the risks that malicious or insecure drivers pose to Windows-based systems. ATMs and other financial devices can also be an operational challenge to update.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a joint cybersecurity advisory with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. The threat actors use social engineering to encourage individuals to download trojanized cryptocurrency applications on Windows or macOS operating systems.

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The Investing Edge

APRIL 23, 2013

Given that IT security is a $60 billion market , you might think that we have robust solutions for keeping enterprise networks and data protected. Today’s security solutions have not kept the pace. Clearly, new solutions are needed, as well as a fresh approach to IT security. But you’d be wrong.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 2, 2021

However, unlike Hermes, Ryuk was never made available on the forum, and CryptoTech has since ceased all of its activities, so there is some doubt regarding the origins of the malware. The new version of Ryuk includes all of its previous functions, but unfortunately, it now has the ability to self replicate over the local network.

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Scott Lowe

JANUARY 27, 2023

I’ve got another collection of links to articles on networking, security, cloud, programming, and career development—hopefully you find something useful! Networking William Morgan’s 2022 service mesh recap captures some of the significant events in service mesh in 2022, although through a Linkerd-colored lens.

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