CIO

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In fact, CIO has reported that it takes only a few minutes for experienced hackers to set up a social engineering attack against enterprises (and their managed service providers) that consider themselves to be secure and protected. What methods are cybersecurity experts using to minimize the impact of these attacks? Let’s dig deeper.

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Palo Alto Networks

MARCH 12, 2024

Applied AI in cybersecurity has many unique challenges, and we will take a look into a few of them that we are considering the most important. One — Lack of Labeled Data Unlike many other fields, data and labels are scarce in the cybersecurity space and usually require highly skilled labor to generate. This is unique to cybersecurity.

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Palo Alto Networks

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

{{interview_audio_title}} 00:00 00:00 Volume Slider 10s 10s 10s 10s Seek Slider “AI’s Impact in Cybersecurity” is a blog series based on interviews with a variety of experts at Palo Alto Networks and Unit 42, with roles in AI research, product management, consulting, engineering and more.

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Tenable

MARCH 1, 2024

Check out what’s new in NIST’s makeover of its Cybersecurity Framework. Also, how to assess the cybersecurity capabilities of a generative AI LLM. And the most prevalent malware in Q4. 1 - NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 1 - NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 The Cybersecurity Framework at 10.and

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Palo Alto Networks

JANUARY 10, 2024

{{interview_audio_title}} 00:00 00:00 Volume Slider 10s 10s 10s 10s Seek Slider “AI’s Impact in Cybersecurity” is a weekly blog series based on interviews with a variety of experts at Palo Alto Networks and Unit 42 with roles in AI research, product management, consulting, engineering and more. And, there’s much more still to come.

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Tenable

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

CISA is calling on router makers to improve security, because attackers like Volt Typhoon compromise routers to breach critical infrastructure systems. And a cyber expert calls on universities to beef up security instruction in computer science programs. Meanwhile, data breaches hit an all-time high in the U.S. So said the U.S.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Previously he was staff software engineer and lead for Google’s Open Source Security Team (GOSST). SolarWinds and Log4j have made software supply chain security issues a topic of intense interest and scrutiny for businesses and governments alike. The malware allowed the attackers to monitor and control the chat software remotely.

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Palo Alto Networks

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In this constant race between attackers and defenders, network security needs to find new ways to stay ahead. With the sophistication of today’s threat landscape, malware is more evasive than ever. Nova – the next evolution of network security that allows you to stop zero-day malware with zero stress.

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Prisma Clud

JUNE 22, 2023

Enterprises taking advantage of cloud-native architectures now have 53% of their cloud workloads hosted on public clouds, according to our recent State of Cloud-Native Security Report 2023. Using WildFire in 2021 to analyze malicious files, our threat research team discovered a 73% increase in Cobalt Strike malware samples compared to 2020.

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OTS Solutions

JUNE 21, 2023

However, as more organizations rely on these applications, the need for enterprise application security and compliance measures is becoming increasingly important. Breaches in security or compliance can result in legal liabilities, reputation damage, and financial losses.

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CIO

AUGUST 2, 2023

When it comes to keeping our digital world secure, there’s a saying that really hits home: “ You can’t protect what you can’t see.” By bringing together information from different sources and analyzing it, we gain a powerful tool to identify and respond to potential threats. That’s where centralized visibility comes in.

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Tenable

MAY 18, 2023

and Australian Agencies Publish Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on BianLian Ransomware Group The FBI, ACSC and CISA have released a joint cybersecurity advisory discussing the BianLian ransomware group. The group claims to have stolen ~4,200 student records containing phone numbers, email addresses, and social security numbers.

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Tenable

MARCH 3, 2023

FBI and CISA Release Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware Group The FBI and CISA have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory discussing the Royal ransomware group. Analysis When the threat actor behind Royal emerged in January 2022, it was using the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2022

Securing the software supply chain is admittedly somewhat of a dry topic, but knowing which components and code go into your everyday devices and appliances is a critical part of the software development process that billions of people rely on every day. That also means a reliance on trusting that the developers will always act in good faith.

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Sailpoint

JULY 11, 2019

Walsh announced Greg McCarthy’s appointment as the city’s first chief information security officer (CISO). McCarthy will lead the cybersecurity team within the Department of Innovation and Technology. The city’s cybersecurity program is now ten years old, and I have been a part of it for nine.

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Kentik

MARCH 15, 2023

As networks become distributed and virtualized, the points at which they can be made vulnerable, or their threat surface , expands dramatically. This is compounded by recent trends of remote work, where network operators need to wrestle with the fact that employees often access the network via work sites with far less governance.

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The Parallax

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Hackers often talk about practicing good “cybersecurity hygiene” : making sure that basic standards, such as using unique passwords for each log-in, are met. This breadth of information can be much more valuable on the black market—sometimes up to $30 per record—than the typical consumer financial profile , which sells for $10 to $12.

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Palo Alto Networks

MAY 19, 2021

An all-encompassing Zero Trust approach to network security is critical for safeguarding productivity in the new reality of remote, mobile and hybrid work. Treating every connection the same is the foundation of Zero Trust Network Security. While this benefits employees, security efforts reap the benefits as well.

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Tenable

JANUARY 19, 2024

In addition, the latest on the Androxgh0st malware. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security (CISA) agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said this week. To mitigate this risk, the agencies recommendations include: Using drones built with secure-by-design principles, such as those manufactured in the U.S.

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Tenable

AUGUST 4, 2022

Analyzing the Vulnerabilities Associated with the Top Malware Strains of 2021. International cybersecurity agencies issue a joint alert outlining the top malware strains of 2021. While malware is used for a variety of purposes, the government agencies point out that ransomware is a primary use case. Background.

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Palo Alto Networks

MAY 7, 2024

As a result, it is crucial for organizations to respond in kind by harnessing AI in their cybersecurity defense strategies. Precision AI by Palo Alto Networks is our proprietary AI system that helps security teams trust AI outcomes by using rich data and security-specific models to automate detection, prevention and remediation.

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Palo Alto Networks

MAY 12, 2023

The dilemma of usability and the security of AI tools is becoming a real concern since ChatGPT was released. Here are some of ChatGPT’s capabilities: natural language generation, answering questions, sentiment analysis, translation, content creation and so on. How would you react? and the recent GPT-4 models.

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Tenable

MAY 5, 2023

Check out the Cloud Security Alliance’s white paper on ChatGPT for cyber pros. 1 - CSA unpacks ChatGPT for security folks Are you a security pro with ChatGPT-induced “exploding head syndrome”? 1 - CSA unpacks ChatGPT for security folks Are you a security pro with ChatGPT-induced “exploding head syndrome”?

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Kentik

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Traffic telemetry is the data collected from network devices and used for analysis. As a critical input to a network observability platform, this data can help monitor and optimize network performance, troubleshoot issues, and detect security threats. However, traffic telemetry can be difficult to understand.

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The Parallax

APRIL 26, 2019

It is also supported by a 2009 analysis by the World Nuclear Association : “The accident at Chernobyl was the product of a lack of safety culture. Heavy regulations in the nuclear-power industry extending to cybersecurity protocol make nuclear-power facilities more secure than other types of power facilities, cybersecurity experts say.

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AlienVault

JULY 9, 2019

So, what is malware analysis and why should I care? With the commercialization of cybercrime, malware variations continue to increase at an alarming rate, and this is putting many a defender on their back foot. This has made the cost of maintaining a malware analysis program generally out of reach for the average organization.

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AlienVault

JULY 9, 2019

So, what is malware analysis and why should I care? With the commercialization of cybercrime, malware variations continue to increase at an alarming rate, and this is putting many a defender on their back foot. This has made the cost of maintaining a malware analysis program generally out of reach for the average organization.

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Tenable

AUGUST 30, 2023

Analysis CVE-2023-2868 is a remote command injection vulnerability in Barracuda ESG appliances due to improper handling of emails with attachments. In these attacks, UNC4841 leveraged multiple backdoor malware families, dubbed SALTWATER , SEASPY , SEASIDE , SUBMARINE (DEPTHCHARGE), and WHIRLPOOL.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2023

Following the Colonial Pipeline incident in 2021, Jon Miller and Ryan Smith wondered why, with the widespread adoption of security tools, ransomware was still growing exponentially. Seventy-eight percent of companies responding to a recent survey said that they plan to increase their investments in cybersecurity in the next 12 months.

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Tenable

OCTOBER 7, 2022

7 | CISA puts spotlight on asset inventory and vulnerability management | Think tank does deep dive on IoT security | What’s the current state of cybersecurity? Not great | New malware cracks monthly top 10 list | And much more! As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, here’s a fresh reminder from the U.S.

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The Parallax

APRIL 17, 2019

As founder and lead scientist of Climate Feedback , a site through which a network of scientists share assessments of media coverage related to climate change, one of Vincent’s most recent victories was in getting the conservative news site The Western Journal in February to pull a column espousing unsupported claims.

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Kaseya

MAY 2, 2022

That said, it is becoming increasingly important to always have eyes on your systems and networks to make sure you can identify and remediate any potential threats and vulnerabilities before they cause any significant damage to your business. What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)? And that’s why we have SOC. SIEM vs. SOC.

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Palo Alto Networks

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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Palo Alto Networks

MARCH 6, 2020

Join us on March 17 for our “ Leverage Your Firewall to Expose Attackers Hiding in Your Network ” webinar to learn more about how to use Network Traffic Analysis, including a live attack demo. . For the most accurate threat detection, enterprises should integrate good data across different sources: cloud, network and endpoint.

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Palo Alto Networks

APRIL 19, 2024

On April 10, 2024 Palo Alto Networks Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) learned of a suspicious exfiltration attempt at a customer site from Volexity's Steven Adair. Volexity and Unit 42 Threat Brief have more information about the type of malware seen in these attacks and indicators of threat activity.

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Kaseya

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This makes endpoint security management a non-negotiable IT function that all companies must undertake. Sometimes, the only challenge is the absence of a good endpoint security management tool — a gap that Kaseya VSA can fill effortlessly. This new year, let’s approach endpoint security with a renewed focus.

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Altexsoft

JUNE 2, 2020

These insights can help reduce response times and make companies compliant with security best practices. What Is Machine Learning and How Is it Used in Cybersecurity? Machine learning algorithms in cybersecurity can automatically detect and analyze security incidents. The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity.

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