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Government Agencies Discover New Chinese Malware Strain

SecureWorld News

And it's a malware strain used specifically by the Chinese government. Chinese government actors are using malware variants in conjunction with proxy servers to maintain a presence on victim networks and to further network exploitation. Keep operating system patches up-to-date. CISA reports on Chinese malware strain.

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Digital Experience and Security: Turning Unhappy Paths into Happy Paths for Your Customers

CIO Business Intelligence

User authentication is often an “unhappy path”. Through this lens, it’s easy to see why identity and authentication-related problems are such common causes of unhappy paths. For example, authentication systems may require additional layers of security such as SMS one-time passwords (OTPs), out-of-wallet questions, and CAPTCHA tests.

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10 essential tips for bolstering cloud security in your business

CIO Business Intelligence

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) : Use an additional layer of authentication, such as a fingerprint or one-time code, to verify user identities. To ensure the security of your cloud applications, infrastructure, and operating systems, it’s important to schedule regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests.

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What's the Prescription for Cyber Resilience in Healthcare?

SecureWorld News

And the government is almost powerless to stop these cybercriminals. billing and electronic payment system operated by Change Healthcare, a big division of UnitedHealth Group, is only the latest, but maybe greatest, example. You might not have because this fact is wildly underreported in the U.S. national mainstream news.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

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The attackers then mishandle this well-known adversary simulation tool to harvest information about the operating system, exfiltrate data, and locate directories and services with weak access control settings. It's also imperative to verify website authenticity before interacting with its content.

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Advisory: Malicious North Korean Cyber Activity

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Here's what Blindingcan has accomplished so far: "A threat group with a nexus to North Korea targeted government contractors early this year to gather intelligence surrounding key military and energy technologies. CISA refers to any malicious cyber activity from the North Korean government as Hidden Cobra.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO Business Intelligence

However, outdated operating systems can be more vulnerable to security risks because they may lack the latest security updates and patches, serving as an entry point for hackers to infiltrate networks. The need for improved rural internet service has been recognized by both governments and businesses alike.