CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Finland government has come forward to help Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) in bolstering their IT defense-line against cyber attacks. On December 12th if this year, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) launched a voucher-based scheme dubbed ‘Information Security Voucher’(ISV).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, where cyber threats loom large, organizations must prioritize information security. One crucial step towards achieving robust cybersecurity is hiring a competent Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2025

A critical business function, not just a checkbox "World Backup Day acts as a crucial reminder that data loss is inevitable, encouraging us to take proactive steps to protect our information," says Emilio Sepulveda , Manager of Information Security at Deepwatch. There has never been a stronger need for resiliency than in 2025."

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

While the AI-generated malware in this case required manual intervention to function, the fact that these systems can produce even semi-functional malicious code is a clear signal that security teams need to adapt their strategies to account for this emerging threat vector."

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 15, 2020

The Coronavirus has prompted thousands of information security professionals to volunteer their skills in upstart collaborative efforts aimed at frustrating cybercriminals who are seeking to exploit the crisis for financial gain. At least three major industry groups are working to counter the latest cyber threats and scams.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2023

As cyber threats increase in frequency and complexity, organizations recognize the importance of having a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to protect their sensitive data and infrastructure. Participate in the discussion to better understand the company’s goals, potential, and threats.

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 23, 2021

Steinberg: While I’ve been involved in many interesting projects over the past few decades, I’m proudest about having helped many people without technology backgrounds stay safe from cyber threats. Steinberg: Sadly, there are enough threats to fill an entire book.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology firm based in Turkey. “We have been playing cat and mouse for a while with these guys,” said Matt Sciberras , chief information security officer at Invicti.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has become one of the most critical roles in modern organizations. Tasked with safeguarding data and infrastructure, CISOs face mounting pressures as cyber threats escalate, regulatory demands grow, and the role expands to encompass strategic business responsibilities.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Researchers pointed out that the petroleum industry only started this summer by introducing cyber security measures requested by the 2019 Security Act. The post Norway PM warns of Russia cyber threat to oil and gas industry appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Conducted in spring 2024, the study captures insights from Chief Information Security Officers of all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, marking a period where the impact of COVID-19 has subsided yet new threats have surfaced.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

"We are continuing to observe an unyielding surge in the volume of cyberthreats, including advanced malware, botnets, ransomware, cryptojacking, and more," said Callie Guenther, Senior Manager of Cyber Threat Research at Critical Start, in a press release.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Trey Ford, Chief Information Security Officer at Bugcrowd, observed, "This incident may not have been made public if it wasn't for the Form 8-K requirement." Regular Security Audits and Training: Identify vulnerabilities through audits and educate employees on cybersecurity best practices.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Threat Intelligence (TI) representation across different levels There is a lot of information on cyberattacks on the internet, and, as a rule, the most helpful information is contained in cyber threat reports ( Threat Intelligence Reports ). Several thousand reports are published every year.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

As the device was not being monitored, the victim organisation’s security team were unaware of the increase in malicious Server Message Block (SMB) traffic from the webcam to the impacted server, which otherwise may have alerted them. [1] 1] Akira was subsequently able to encrypt files across the victims network.”

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

Kevin Breen , director of cyber threat research at Immersive Labs , said elevation of privilege flaws are just as valuable to attackers as remote code execution bugs: Once the attacker has gained an initial foothold, he can move laterally across the network and uncover further ways to escalate to system or domain-level access.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

We’ve all heard a million times: growing demand for robust cybersecurity in the face of rising cyber threats is undeniable. Globally small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks but often lack the resources for full-time Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

” Seoul believes that the attacks will continue depending on the situation in Ukraine, for this reason, the South Korean government plans to enhance cyber threat preparedness through monitoring and ongoing collaboration among relevant agencies.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

“Consequently, it highlights the critical need for robust security measures for both individuals and institutions to safeguard against evolving cyber threats.” .” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

“Given the scale of that hostility, my message to members today is clear: no-one should underestimate the Russian cyber threat to NATO. The threat is real,” he will tell representatives of the NATO countries.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The government agencies released a guide that advises telecom and critical infrastructure defenders on best practices to strengthen network security against PRC-linked and other cyber threats. The agencies recommend robust measures to protect enterprise networks against cyber threats.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 25, 2025

Luckily, there are some great low-cost (and even free) resources you can tap into: The Department of Defense (DoD) offers a Cyber Awareness Challenge every year. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has tons of free or affordable cybersecurity training resources.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This system handles sensitive financial transactions, and unauthorized access could lead to misuse, manipulation, or cyber threats. Granting a private entrepreneur access to the U.S. Treasury payments system poses significant risks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2025

. “The Ukrainian government’s computer emergency response team, CERT-UA, is taking systematic measures to accumulate and analyze data on cyber incidents in order to provide up-to-date information on cyber threats.” ” reads the report published by CERT-UA.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2021

CISA announced the availability of a new guide for cyber threat intelligence experts on the use of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) this week released a new guide for cyber threat intelligence experts on the use of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 6, 2022

Cyber threats continue to gain momentum and there are still not enough ways to counter it. Related: Why the ‘Golden Age’ of cyber espionage is upon us. The global threat intelligence market size was estimated at $10.9 billion in 2020 and will grow to $16.1 billion by 2025. Yes, they are cheap to apply.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The German news outlet DW interviewed hackers who’ve exposed security flaws in rooftop installations and solar power plants worldwide. “There it goes,” says Aditya K Sood as the remote dashboard for a solar power plant in India appears onhis screen.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Security experts who reviewed the leaked data say they believe the information is legitimate, and that i-SOON works closely with China’s Ministry of State Security and the military. In 2021, the Sichuan provincial government named i-SOON as one of “the top 30 information security companies.”

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Gartner refers to this as the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), which is a framework combining the functionality of Wide Area Network (WAN) with network security services to shield against any cyber threats or cloud-enabled SaaS. SASE then provides secure connectivity between the cloud and users, much as with a VPN.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“The City of Columbus’ continuing investigation of a July 18 cybersecurity incident has found that a foreign cyber threat actor attempted to disrupt the city’s IT infrastructure, in a possible effort to deploy ransomware and solicit a ransom payment from the city. ” reads the update published by the City.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Of the numerous security frameworks available to help companies protect against cyber-threats, many consider ISO 27001 to be the gold standard. These efforts will help elevate security right alongside achieving the designed functionality as the ultimate goals in every DevOps project.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) bear the responsibility of safeguarding their organizations against an ever-evolving array of cyber threats. However, implementing PAM solutions involves navigating multifaceted risks and intricacies that demand the unwavering attention of these senior security executives.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

[RELATED: 5 Emotions Used in Social Engineering Attacks, with Examples ] The game plan: stay secure while enjoying March Madness So, how can fans and businesses enjoy the all the action without falling victim to cyber schemes? The final buzzer: cybersecurity wins championships The best defense against March Madness cyber threats?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 14, 2022

“Information security analyst” tops the U.S. It highlights the importance of cybersecurity at a time when cyber threats have become one of the top concerns for all types of organizations, both in the private and public sectors, and regardless of size. News & World Report 2022 Best Jobs list. Tough Contenders.

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Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2022

Italy announced its National Cybersecurity Strategy for 2022/26, a crucial document to address cyber threats and increase the resilience of the country. Preventing online disinformation in a broader context of the hybrid threat; Management of cyber crises; National and European strategic digital sector autonomy. .

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 16, 2025

It emphasizes the need for encryption, data governance, and secure information-sharing practices to prevent and mitigate cyber threats. More than any other FinServ regulation, it includes unique components, such as the requirement for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and an annual compliance certification.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In short, these assessments are a crucial part of any effective cybersecurity strategy, ensuring comprehensive protection from a variety of cyber threats and compliance with data protection regulatory standards.

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