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Hidden Anti-Cryptography Provisions in Internet Anti-Trust Bills

Schneier on Security

JUNE 21, 2022

3(c)(7)(A)(iii) would allow a company to deny access to apps installed by users, where those app makers “have been identified [by the Federal Government] as national security, intelligence, or law enforcement risks.” ” That language is far too broad. ” Sec. ” This language is too narrow. .”

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Sysrv-K, a new variant of the Sysrv botnet includes new exploits

Security Affairs

MAY 15, 2022

Microsoft Security Intelligence team Microsoft reported that a new variant of the Sysrv botnet, tracked as Sysrv-K, now includes exploits for vulnerabilities in the Spring Framework and WordPress. — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) May 13, 2022. ” reads a Tweet published by Microsoft.

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Ransom hits main street

Webroot

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

explains Grayson Milbourne, security intelligence director for Carbonite + Webroot. Of course, the first step to protecting you or your business is adopting a cybersecurity tool that protects your files and makes backups in case of emergency. Ransomware tactics. Their goal is disruption. And businesses aren’t the only target.

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9 Considerations For Hong Kong Banks To Address The STDB Guidelines

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2021

To address the escalating cyber risks, the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) developed and published guidelines for Secure Tertiary Data Backup (STDB). Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform and High Speed Encryptor offers data protection no matter the state of your data - at rest or in motion. Data security.

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Google Security Center vs Spinbackup with Cost Analysis

Spinone

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Google describes Security Center as a security analytics and best practice recommendations utility that enables G Suite administrators to operate G Suite environments much more intelligently and with greater visibility. This helps administrators to take a more proactive approach to security intelligence.

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Mysterious Prestige ransomware targets organizations in Ukraine and Poland

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Get TTPs and protection info: [link] — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) October 14, 2022. Prestige uses the CryptoPP C++ library to AES-encrypt each eligible file, to prevent data recovery the ransomware deletes the backup catalog from the system. ” concludes the report.

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5 Components of the Kubernetes Control Plane that Demand Special Attention in Your Security Strategy

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2020

In order to use etcd, organizations need to have a backup plan for the highly sensitive configuration data that they’d like to protect with this store. Why it needs to be secured. For information on how to secure that part of a Kubernetes cluster, click here. They can enable this feature specifically via the kube-apiserver.

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Sysrv botnet is out to mine Monero on your Windows and Linux servers

Malwarebytes

MAY 18, 2022

In a Twitter thread , the Microsoft Security Intelligence team have revealed new information about the latest versions of the Sysrv botnet. ” The latest Sysrv variant also scans for Secure Shell (SSH) keys, IP addresses, and host names on infected machines so that it can use this information to spread via SSH connections.

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API-based CASB Spinbackup Announces 2017 Results

Spinone

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Google Team Drives Backup Spinbackup was the world’s first vendor to introduce backup and recovery features for Google Team Drives. Spinbackup serves more than 2 000 customers worldwide across a wide range of industries due to its consistent focus on customer success and the simplicity and power of cloud security solutions.

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The Global State of Information Security Survey 2017 suggests that companies should look into deploying threat detection tools and processes (including monitoring and analyzing security intelligence information), conducting vulnerability and threat assessments, penetration tests and security information, and event management (SIEM) tools.

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Is G Suite HIPAA Compliant? An Admin Guide For Configuring G Suite for HIPAA Compliance

Spinone

JULY 8, 2020

These include: Security keys Google prompt Google Authenticator Backup codes A text message or phone call Enabling two-factor authentication is certainly a recommended best practice to improve the overall security of your G Suite environment.

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What a difference a year makes, or does it?

Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Grayson Milbourne, security intelligence director at Carbonite + Webroot, predicted that in the coming year, “Expect to see more attacks against less-developed nations—not to generate revenue, but rather to disrupt and destroy.”. Is the threat landscape more of the same?

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Ransomware, BEC and Phishing Still Top Concerns, per 2021 Threat Report

Webroot

APRIL 21, 2021

“Like phishing prevention, successfully preventing BEC involves a combination of robust training for end users and appropriately designed and publicized business policies around how to handle financial or technical requests.” – Grayson Milbourne, Security Intelligence Director. Even malware (for the moment) is trending gently downward.

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Remote Work is Here to Stay, and Other Cybersecurity Predictions for 2021

Webroot

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Grayson Milbourne, security intelligence director, Carbonite + Webroot. The biggest change for 2021 will be securing remote workforces and remote perimeters, which include home networks and home devices, particularly personal devices. Looking ahead to 2021. Whatever 2021 is, at least 2020 will be over, right?

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Hidden Anti-Cryptography Provisions in Internet Anti-Trust Bills

Sysrv-K, a new variant of the Sysrv botnet includes new exploits

Trending Sources

Ransom hits main street

9 Considerations For Hong Kong Banks To Address The STDB Guidelines

Google Security Center vs Spinbackup with Cost Analysis

Mysterious Prestige ransomware targets organizations in Ukraine and Poland

5 Components of the Kubernetes Control Plane that Demand Special Attention in Your Security Strategy

Sysrv botnet is out to mine Monero on your Windows and Linux servers

API-based CASB Spinbackup Announces 2017 Results

Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Is G Suite HIPAA Compliant? An Admin Guide For Configuring G Suite for HIPAA Compliance

What a difference a year makes, or does it?

Ransomware, BEC and Phishing Still Top Concerns, per 2021 Threat Report

Remote Work is Here to Stay, and Other Cybersecurity Predictions for 2021

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