eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Table of Contents Toggle Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches 5 Key Cybersecurity Management Lessons to Learn Bottom Line: Learn Healthcare’s Lessons Before Suffering Pain Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches Large breaches affected over 88 million individuals in the USA in 2023, a 60% increase from 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Much like the rest of technology, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for cybersecurity companies has been in a slump this year. Startup Runways Dwindle A key factor that will likely drive more dealmaking activity is that CEOs of cybersecurity startups may not have much of a choice. And this may happen sooner than later.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2022

Standalone cybersecurity tools are not enough to maintain the security posture of an entire organization. A number of solutions may be needed to protect against all of these threats if organizations don’t opt for full security suites. Top Cybersecurity Software. Jump to: XDR NGFWs CASBs SIEM. Best XDR Tools.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

However, its growth also presents significant challenges to cybersecurity, as it has the potential to render traditional cryptographic algorithms obsolete. Quantum-Resistant Cryptography In response to these emerging threats, researchers and cybersecurity experts have been developing quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms.

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an evasive malware campaign that makes use of valid code signing certificates to sneak past security defenses and stay under the radar with the goal of deploying Cobalt Strike and BitRAT payloads on compromised systems.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is rapidly revolutionizing various industries, including cybersecurity, allowing the creation of realistic and personalized content. GAI models can refine these tools to bypass security defenses, making attacks more sophisticated and harder to detect.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices. Subscribe The post ShadowRay Vulnerability: 6 Lessons for AI & Cybersecurity appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Everyone knows that cybersecurity is a red-hot career field, and chief security officers (or chief information security officers in many organizations) are the ones leading the online security defense. Is it time to look elsewhere?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As some hackers have developed a malware that uses code signing certificates to avoid detection by security defenses and has the tendency to download payloads onto a compromised system. Interestingly, the malware is found using a code signing certificate from Sectigo, a cybersecurity company that offers digital identity solutions.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

1, 2023 — AdviserCyber , a cybersecurity service provider for Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with $500M to $3B Assets Under Management (AUM) who must comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity requirements, announced its formal launch today. Phoenix, Ariz. —

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The Hacker News

MARCH 17, 2025

From sophisticated nation-state campaigns to stealthy malware lurking in unexpected places, this weeks cybersecurity landscape is a reminder that attackers are always evolving. Advanced threat groups are exploiting outdated hardware, abusing legitimate tools for financial fraud, and finding new ways to bypass security defenses.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Cybersecurity automation refers to the process of automating the prevention, detection, identification, and eradication of cyberthreats. It can be successful without human assistance, but it usually supplements the security operations center (SOC) team.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

As businesses rely more on mobile devices for authentication and communication, these evolving threats are slipping past conventional security defenses, putting corporate networks at greater risk. Zimperium found that mishing activity peaked in August 2024, with over 1,000 daily attacks recorded. What is mishing?

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Phishing Mobile Social Engineering Data breaches 89

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This development, announced on February 19 , has wide-reaching implications for industries, enterprises, governments, and, critically, cybersecurity both as an opportunity and a challenge. Government and national security Defense & intelligence: Quantum computing could crack encryption, making existing security protocols obsolete.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 18, 2024

Rural hospitals face a unique challenge altogether — a lack of resources to invest in robust cybersecurity solutions, leaving their systems and patient data exposed. This new initiative aims to bolster cybersecurity defenses in these facilities by providing them with access to discounted (up to 75%) and even free cybersecurity solutions.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2024

” reads the report published by SentinelLabs “The targeted organizations provide solutions for managing data, infrastructure, and cybersecurity for clients across various industries, making them prime targets for cyberespionage actors.” This tactic also allowed them to bypass firewall restrictions and evade closer scrutiny.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Technology reviews can be a temptingly easy way to gain insight into the often impenetrable world of enterprise cybersecurity products, but you need to know how to use them. Subscribe The post Hidden Biases in Cybersecurity Reviews – And How to Use Them appeared first on eSecurity Planet. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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Cybersecurity Marketing Technology Energy and Utilities 105

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In 2024, cybersecurity and software engineering stand as two of the most critical fields shaping the tech industry. With technology advancing rapidly, both professions are highly sought after, yet cybersecurity has seen a massive surge in importance due to the increasing number of cyber threats. Current Trends in Cybersecurity 1.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Cybersecurity researcher Scott Scheferman reported that a new Windows UEFI rootkit, dubbed Black Lotus, is advertised on underground criminal forums. Black Lotus is able to disable security solutions, including Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI), BitLocker, and Windows Defender.

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Advertising Malware Security Defenses Hacking 141

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 6, 2021

And as per the notification issued on an official note, experienced analogue workers will be available to help security, defense, development and foreign policy sectors on 24×7 basis to boost resiliency of UK’s critical digital infrastructure from September 2022.

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Ransomware Security Defenses Cyber Attacks Encryption 120

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As today’s security threat environment evolves, SaaS security posture management (SSPM) has become a key part of a CISO's security defense plan. The post A CISO’s Guide to SaaS Security Posture Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CISO Security Defenses Security Awareness Cybersecurity 108

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In a blockbuster deal that could shake up the cybersecurity market, Cisco announced this morning that it will acquire Splunk for $28 billion. Cisco too has also lost ground to more nimble cybersecurity competitors but still boasts a strong customer base thanks to its networking dominance.

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Marketing Threat Detection Cybersecurity Security Defenses 98

Hacker's King

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Comprehensive Exploit Database: SploitScan offers a rich library of exploits to simulate real-world attacks and test your security defenses, with regular updates to tackle the latest threats. These reports help security teams prioritize fixes and strengthen their overall security posture. Why You Should Use SploitScan?

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Hacker's King

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Comprehensive Exploit Database: SploitScan offers a rich library of exploits to simulate real-world attacks and test your security defenses, with regular updates to tackle the latest threats. These reports help security teams prioritize fixes and strengthen their overall security posture. Why You Should Use SploitScan?

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Penetration Testing Architecture Cybercrime Cybersecurity 52

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

TDSSKiller a legitimate tool developed by the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky to remove rootkits, the software could also disable EDR solutions through a command line script or batch file. The command aimed to disrupt security defenses by disabling this service. In this instance, attackers attempted to disable MBAMService.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity is more than a passing trend — it’s a groundbreaking shift in protecting our digital assets. What is the Impact of AI in Cybersecurity? What is the Impact of AI in Cybersecurity?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In a significant cybersecurity breach — not as big as the NPD breach , though — Chinese hackers recently infiltrated the networks of major U.S. cybersecurity experts became alarmed when they noticed unusual data traffic linked to Chinese actors, specifically a hacker group identified as “Salt Typhoon.” Response From U.S.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 29, 2024

The company is working closely with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies to assess the scope of the data leak and to mitigate any potential damage. government, Leidos handles sensitive information related to national security, defense, and various federal operations. Leidos Holdings Inc. through the Diligent Corp.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2023

With its Alphabet origins and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt as chairman, SandboxAQ landed a $500 million funding round earlier this year, the biggest cybersecurity round of 2023 thus far, with an A-list of investors that includes Schmidt, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, T.

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Encryption Cybersecurity Security Defenses Banking 98

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2024

CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity behemoth renowned for its cloud-based endpoint protection platform, was in the eye of a storm on July 19, 2024. As the legal battle unfolds, the implications for CrowdStrike’s reputation as a cybersecurity leader and its financial stability hang in the balance.

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Software Healthcare Penetration Testing Cybersecurity 105

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The same vulnerability was fixed in Apple Watch in July 2022 , and credits Xinru Chi of Japanese cybersecurity firm Pangu Lab. ” To turn on Lockdown Mode in iOS 16, go to Settings , then Privacy and Security , then Lockdown Mode. Also listed under active attack is CVE-2022-32817 , which has been fixed on macOS 12.6

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The conference’s focus on cyber resilience doesn’t mean that organizations should abandon core security defenses like EDR , access control and firewalls , but they should be prepared for the advanced threats that will, at some point, get past them. Also read : Is the Answer to Vulnerabilities Patch Management as a Service?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Teslas have plenty of vulnerabilities, as cybersecurity researchers have recently discovered. The zero-days reveal just how many items can threaten an organization’s cybersecurity. While we’ve known about the dangers of IoT devices for a long time, plenty of cybersecurity tools still don’t sufficiently cover them.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The company is likely to face financial repercussions, including legal fees, potential fines, and increased costs related to bolstering its cybersecurity defenses. Best Practices for Data Protection The breach highlights the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive user data.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Also, stay informed about the current data breaches and cybersecurity news to take immediate action and protect your information if necessary. Subscribe to cybersecurity news sources or set up Google Alerts for terms like “data breach” or “identity theft.”

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 3, 2023

Daniel Kelley, a reformed black hat hacker and researcher at cybersecurity firm SlashNext, posed as a potential buyer and contacted the individual – “CanadianKingpin12” – who’s been promoting FraudGPT. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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