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Most of 2023’s Top Exploited Vulnerabilities Were Zero-Days

Schneier on Security

Zero-day vulnerabilities are more commonly used , according to the Five Eyes: Key Findings In 2023, malicious cyber actors exploited more zero-day vulnerabilities to compromise enterprise networks compared to 2022, allowing them to conduct cyber operations against higher-priority targets.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, November 2023 Edition

Krebs on Security

The zero-day threats targeting Microsoft this month include CVE-2023-36025 , a weakness that allows malicious content to bypass the Windows SmartScreen Security feature. Microsoft says it is relatively straightforward for attackers to exploit CVE-2023-36036 as a way to elevate their privileges on a compromised PC.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, December 2023 Edition

Krebs on Security

The final Patch Tuesday of 2023 is upon us, with Microsoft Corp. Among the critical bugs quashed this month is CVE-2023-35628 , a weakness present in Windows 10 and later versions, as well as Microsoft Server 2008 and later. For example, CVE-2023-35636 , which Microsoft says is an information disclosure vulnerability in Outlook.

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Patch Tuesday, October 2023 Edition

Krebs on Security

The patch fixes CVE-2023-42724 , which attackers have been using in targeted attacks to elevate their access on a local device. Apple said it also patched CVE-2023-5217 , which is not listed as a zero-day bug. ” Microsoft also patched zero-day bugs in Skype for Business ( CVE-2023-41763 ) and Wordpad ( CVE-2023-36563 ).

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The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020: Initial Catalysts, Current Implications, and Future Impacts

Speaker: Elizabeth "Paige" Baumann, Founder and CEO of Paige Baumann Advisory, LLC

March 22nd, 2023 at 9:30 am PDT, 12:30 pm EDT, 4:30 pm GMT Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) pursuant to the AMLA so far Anticipated impacts of the AMLA to financial institutions required to have AML programs and other entities Save your seat and register today!

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Microsoft (& Apple) Patch Tuesday, April 2023 Edition

Krebs on Security

On April 7, Apple issued emergency security updates to fix two weaknesses that are being actively exploited, including CVE-2023-28206 , which can be exploited by apps to seize control over a device. CVE-2023-28205 can be used by a malicious or hacked website to install code. Both vulnerabilities are addressed in iOS/iPadOS 16.4.1,

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, June 2023 Edition

Krebs on Security

” Top of the list on that front is CVE-2023-29357 , which is a “critical” bug in Microsoft SharePoint Server that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker on the same network. This SharePoint flaw earned a CVSS rating of 9.8 is the most dangerous).

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Exploring the Overlap: Cost Optimization and Digital Transformation

Speaker: Alex Jiménez, Managing Principal, Financial Service Consulting for EPAM

April 19th, 2023 at 9:30 am PDT, 12:30 pm EDT, 4:30 pm GMT

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The Power of Storytelling in Risk Management

Speaker: Dr. Karen Hardy, CEO and Chief Risk Officer of Strategic Leadership Advisors LLC

July 13th, 2023 at 9:30am PDT, 12:30pm EDT, 5:30pm BST

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Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024

We’ve recently looked back at what happened within cybersecurity in 2023. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

July 20th, 2023 at 9:30am PDT, 12:30pm EDT, 5:30pm BST This exclusive webinar with William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services, will explore the answers to these questions and other foundational elements you need to start or validate your ERM program. Register today!

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

August 23, 2023 at 9:30am PDT, 12:30pm EDT, 5:30pm BST Bales, Esq. is here to teach you: How to break compliance and security down into discrete components Tips and strategies to establish a functional compliance and security protocol for your organization Why compliance and security are moving targets - your job is never “done” And more!

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5 Key Findings From the 2023 FBI Internet Crime Report

The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In this eBook, we will look at the 2023 report and explore the most important cybersecurity stats and how to prevent them.

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Everything You Need to Know About Crypto

Speaker: Ryan McInerny, CAMS, FRM, MSBA - Principal, Product Strategy

May 18th, 2023 at 9:30 am PDT, 12:30 pm EDT, 5:30 pm BST

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Software Composition Analysis: The New Armor for Your Cybersecurity

Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

November 14th, 2023 at 9:30am PST, 12:30pm EST, 5:30pm GMT In this exclusive webinar with industry visionaries, you'll learn: The value of Software Composition Analysis Regulations impacting both software producers and buyers What a Software Bill of Materials is and why you need one Software supply chain security best practices.and more!