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Information Stealing Malware on the Rise, Uptycs Study Shows

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A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. Incidents have more than doubled in Q1 2023, indicating a disturbing trend that threatens global organizations. This demonstrates a focus on collecting data from multi-factor authentication tools.

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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

billion devices reported in 2023. In this article, we’ll explore the risks associated with IoT and OT connectivity and the measures that organizations need to take to safeguard enterprise networks. Their vulnerabilities can serve as gateways into the enterprise network for malicious actors.

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Report: Attackers Move Lightning Fast to Capitalize on  Vulnerabilities

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This morning, the Qualys Threat Research Unit released its 2023 Threat Landscape Year in Review report. In 2023, the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) witnessed a critical trend in exploiting high-risk vulnerabilities. The mean time to exploit vulnerabilities in 2023 stands at approximately 44 days (about one-and-a-half months).

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO Business Intelligence

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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3 ways to deter phishing attacks in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

Unsurprisingly, there’s more to phishing than email: Email phishing: Attackers send emails with attachments that inject malware in the system when opened or malicious links that take the victim to a site where they’re tricked into revealing sensitive data. Don’t log in to WiFi networks you don’t trust. Double check.

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Why you must extend Zero Trust to public cloud workloads

CIO Business Intelligence

It is estimated by the end of 2023, 31% of organizations expect to run 75% of their workloads 2 in the cloud. Why securing cloud workloads is an urgent matter In recent years, major cloud service providers encountered 6,000 malware samples actively communicating with them, underlining the magnitude of cloud security challenges.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

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Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. Just to illustrate the scope of the issue, the Malwarebytes Threat Intelligence team spotted more than 800 malvertising campaigns in only the first six months of 2023, noting that the number of attacks that flew under researchers' radar was likely much higher.