CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This analysis isn’t just a statistical exercise but a crucial necessity in our interconnected world, where the security of our digital infrastructure is intertwined with our physical safety and economic stability. It’s easy to envision the outcomes that could arise from a major assault on our vital infrastructure.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cyber challenges facing businesses expanding overseas Companies expanding into overseas markets face amplified cyber security challenges. Benefits of safeguarding global assets Properly securing critical assets and data against cyber threats when operating overseas provides major benefits.

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Security Policies Data Exercises 78

Galido

MARCH 4, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - Why Malware Prevention Should Be A Priority This Year - Information Technology Blog. What is Malware? Malware or malicious software is designed to damage or disable computers and can often cause serious damage before they are even detected. Malware prevention VS. Malware detection.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

Cyberattacks such as malware infiltration and vulnerability exploitation continue to make headlines, attacking companies of various sizes. However, conventional solutions such as antivirus, firewalls, and other detection and blocking tools can only offer a limited level of security. How does the browser Isolation system work?

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 19, 2014

The White House declares it’s a national security issue and leaks intelligence that North Korea is behind the attack. See the interview here: Tactics Not Malware Are the Story. The #SonyHack is the equivalent of detonating a nuclear bomb on a network that employed four key stratagems: capture, destroy, extort, and publish.

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Network World

MARCH 29, 2017

The state of online security is darn dreadful. This would put criminals on pace to make nearly $1 billion from their use of the malware just last year. In 2016, many significant breaches related to unstructured data such as email archives, business documents, intellectual property and source code were also compromised.

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CTOvision

JULY 30, 2016

28 July 2016--SAN FRANCISCO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--RiskIQ, the leader in external threat management, today announced general availability for its Security Intelligence Services, a ground-breaking new product that uses the Internet itself as a detection system to automatically defend a network from cyber attacks. Bob Gourley.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

Security researchers have evidence that Lazarus Group successfully breached at least two South Korean aerospace companies in 2023, making off with gigabytes of weapons systems data. The group employed sophisticated spear-phishing, watering hole attacks, and kernel-level malware to compromise the targets. currently Hanwha Ocean Co.

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Network World

MARCH 1, 2017

More than 130 Android apps on the Google Play store have been found to contain malicious coding, possibly because the developers were using infected computers, according to security researchers. Google has already removed the apps from its Play store. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2022

A hacking group by the name of Gonjeshke Darande (Farsi for Predatory Sparrow) hit the networks of three of Iran's largest steel companies: Khouzestan Steel, Hormozgan Steel, and Mobarakeh Steel. Security researchers from Check Point documented their findings on the incident. The sequel to Stuxnet?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2023

The FBI operation, codenamed "Medusa," targeted malware deployed by Moscow's Federal Security Service (FSB), which was used to target a wide range of U.S. and foreign government agencies, critical infrastructure entities, and private sector organizations, stealing sensitive data and causing significant damage to computer networks.

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Network World

MARCH 3, 2017

Targeted attacks are moving away from traditional malware to stealthier techniques that involve abusing standard system tools and protocols, some of which are not always monitored. The attack starts with a malicious Microsoft Word document distributed through an email phishing campaign.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 14, 2023

According to the report, the campaign initially used decoy documents related to cryptocurrency, but in April 2020, a shift in targets was observed towards the automotive and academic sectors in eastern Europe, which are connected to the defense industry.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2022

United States Cyber Command recently announced it has successfully identified and disclosed multiple open source tools that Iranian threat actors have been using in networks all around the world. Mu ddyWater has mostly targeted Middle Eastern nations, but attacks against European and North American countries have also been documented.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2021

Now you can add this one: nation-state cyber actors using the platform to distribute malware and conduct espionage operations. The group, known in the security industry as Tortoiseshell, shifted from targeting the IT industry in the Middle East to targeting the U.S. military-industrial sector. They are as follows: Social engineering.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Is there a point where your staff would knowingly compromise your organization's computer network and abuse their credentials to help cybercriminals? This is the story of "activated" insider threats at AT&T Wireless, revealed in court documents just reviewed by SecureWorld. Employees installed malware. ".

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. Speaking of which, security analysts from KnowBe4 have recently shared their findings regarding the top phishing schemes of Q2 2023. And for good reason.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 19, 2021

Department of Justice says it was a government-run front company and the hackers were part of China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS). Security researchers referred to the group as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) 40 and a variety of other nicknames, including: BRONZE. Read the 30 page document, here. Who was this company?

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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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Network World

MARCH 17, 2017

Several attacks observed over the past few months that rely heavily on PowerShell, open-source tools, and fileless malware techniques might be the work of a single group of hackers.

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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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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The hospital system, which has more than 400 locations in the US and the UK, said in a statement on Monday that its IT network across several facilities was offline “due to an IT security issue.” No patient or employee data appears to have been compromised, according to the statement, which did not mention malware or ransomware. “We

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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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Network World

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

One and a half minutes is all it took after plugging in an internet-connected security camera for the camera be infected with malware. Unlike the average Jane or Joe Doe who would not want their security camera to be immediately infected with malware, Rob Graham, CEO of Errata Security, called it “ fun ” to watch the infection happen.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

For too long, the problem has been tackled piecemeal, using isolated devices or services, but protecting against advanced cyberattacks requires communication and coordination among many components – from networking equipment, to specialized appliances, cloud-based services, as well as actionable threat intelligence. Verisign, Inc.

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The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2022

Ransomware — malware that prevents you from accessing your files unless you pay the hacker that infected your computer — has been an issue plaguing computer users and businesses for years. Starting with Windows 10 , Microsoft has added features to its built-in Windows Security software that can help keep your computer safe from ransomware.

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CTOvision

MARCH 22, 2017

Opening an unknown email, clicking a new link, or accessing a malicious document: it doesn’t take much to fall victim to a cyber attack. Companies tend to have more money to pay the ransom and a larger network with more holes and opportunities to encrypt files, meaning they are an ideal target for a ransomware attacker. Rick Delgado.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 19, 2021

Some were hackers, others developed the malware installed on computers, and still others crafted the malicious emails that duped victims into infecting their company systems. Hladyr began his journey with FIN7 when he joined Combi Security, a front cybersecurity company with a fake website and no legitimate customers.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

Any organization with a well-guarded security perimeter is low-hanging fruit as long as its employees fall for phishing hoaxes. The former typically results in visiting a credential phishing page, and the latter mostly triggers rogue macros within a Microsoft Office document. This kind of foul play is known as spear-phishing.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Mobile security is a bit of a misnomer. Few of us can say we’ve been attacked by a piece of malware or have quarantined an actual virus. Yet, there’s a sneaking suspicion that mobile security is a bigger concern. We store sensitive business documents on them and use them to make purchases. The odds are stacked against us.

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Mobile Security HP Malware 60

SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2021

Now you can add this one: nation-state cyber actors using the platform to distribute malware and conduct espionage operations. The group, known in the security industry as Tortoiseshell, shifted from targeting the IT industry in the Middle East to targeting the U.S. military-industrial sector. They are as follows: Social engineering.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

In reality, their perceived lower level of security makes them attractive targets to malicious actors. Additionally, nonprofits must be aware of the risks posed by inadequate security in third-party services they use, such as fundraising platforms and email services.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Action To support compliance with a governance-first approach to content-rich process automation, businesses must be vigilant when it comes to managing the retention and privacy of documents. Easily accessible, less secure data is vulnerable to hackers and malware, which, if breached, can have catastrophic consequences for an organization.

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Government Data Malware Software 95

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 12, 2022

That’s where Security Service Edge (SSE) is an advantage. It combines zero-trust network access (ZTNA) , data loss prevention tools , and remote browser isolation (RBI) to enable advanced threat protection and complete control over data — regardless of how users access and manage it. Secure the windows. Lock the front door.

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CTOvision

MAY 22, 2014

Organizations are giving more priority to development of information security policies, as protecting their assets is one of the prominent things that needs to be considered. So an organization makes different strategies in implementing a security policy successfully. Security policies are tailored to the specific mission goals.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Security researchers have found a new Mac OS X malware that appears to be targeting the aerospace industry. The Trojan, called Komplex, can download, execute, and delete files from an infected Mac, according to security firm Palo Alto Networks.

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