The Parallax

JANUARY 30, 2018

During a month that’s seen Android malware new and old plague the world’s most popular mobile operating system, Google says its Play Store is becoming more civilized and less like the Wild West. You have a lower probability of being infected by malware from Play than being hit by lightning,” Ahn says.

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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. Our report on the Ransomware Ecosystem provides a deeper explanation on how ransomware operators gain access to their target's networks.

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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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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Cybersecurity firm Dragos has raised $110 million in its Series C, almost triple the amount that it raised two years ago in its last round. The company’s threat detection platform — its moneymaker — helps companies with industrial control systems defend against hackers trying to get into important operational systems.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A recent spate of high-profile security breaches at some of the largest enterprises in Australia has reminded everyone of the importance of security. The biggest challenge when it comes to cyber crime is that there are so many different security risks to manage. vPro also boosts security for virtualised environments.

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Palo Alto Networks

JUNE 7, 2021

The Unit 42 cybersecurity consulting group published research on the first known malware targeting Windows containers, which was discovered by Unit 42 researcher Daniel Prizmant and named Siloscape. The post Unit 42 Discovers First Known Malware Targeting Windows Containers appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

After double-digit growth in the past two years, cybersecurity budgets expanded more modestly in 2023. 1 - Cybersecurity budgets grow, but less than in years past Cybersecurity teams on average saw an increase in their 2023 budgets, but the bump was much smaller than in previous years, as organizations across the board reined in IT spending.

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CIO

JULY 17, 2023

However, this shift requires a thorough understanding of the security implications and how a business can protect its data and applications. As with all technology introductions, it’s important to have clear security policies, tools, processes, and training. Watch on-demand here. How is the cloud being attacked and why?

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CIO

AUGUST 25, 2022

This raises new questions about managing and operating these devices in a consistent, reliable, and secure manner. After all, you wouldn’t want your haptic glove to misbehave in the metaverse or your autonomous vehicle sensors to be hijacked by malware. Operating Systems for the edge. Secure code for the edge.

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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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Kaseya

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Cybersecurity affects the everyday lives of most IT practitioners and IT leaders worldwide, with more than 50 percent of them citing “Improving IT Security” as a top priority in 2021 as per our 2020 IT Operations Survey Results Report. Here are a few steps your organization should take to improve its cybersecurity posture.

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The Parallax

DECEMBER 27, 2017

From rampant ransomware to the Equifax breach to geopolitical machinations, it’s hard not to be a cynic about the past 12 months of security and privacy news. government computers Kaspersky Lab security software, developed in Russia, it took months longer than its predecessors to publicly unveil a computer security stance.

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Tenable

MAY 12, 2023

In addition, don’t miss our poll on mobile device security. 1 – It’s a matter of (digital) trust Do your customers and partners trust the reliability and security of your organization’s digital services? Also, why cyberattack victims should speak up. And much more! Dive into six things that are top of mind for the week ending May 12.

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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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Tenable

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

When you're new to vulnerability assessment (VA) – or any other area of cybersecurity, for that matter – some aspects of the process might seem unfamiliar or confusing. This is particularly true of the jargon; cybersecurity and technology as a whole have a long list of specialized terminology. . Here’s a brief introduction.

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Tenable

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Get the latest on Microsoft 365 security configurations; effective CISO board presentations; rating MSPs’ cybersecurity preparedness; and hospitals’ Daixin cyberthreat. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a set of recommended configuration baselines for the Microsoft 365 product suite. .

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Tenable

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

critical infrastructure through exploitation of known vulnerabilities Background On February 8, Fortinet published an advisory (FG-IR-24-015) to address a critical flaw in FortiOS, its network operating system. CVE Description CVSSv3 Severity CVE-2024-21762 Fortinet FortiOS Out-of-bound Write Vulnerability in sslvpnd 9.6

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The Crazy Programmer

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

For instance, it will notice when a host has been infected with malware and tries to spread the malware across the network. A Signature-based Intrusion Detection System (SIDS) keeps an eye on all traffic on a network and compares the traffic against databases of attack signatures or other known cybersecurity risks.

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Prisma Clud

JUNE 20, 2023

Virtual machines (VMs) secure a solid 22% share, while both container as a service (CaaS) and containers contribute equally, each making up 18% of the overall workload ecosystem. 3 Foundational Takeaways Let's explore three vital learnings that have emerged in this dynamic landscape, shaping the way organizations approach cloud security.

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Mobilunity

DECEMBER 30, 2022

If you have an IT team, keep in mind that they don’t always have time to conduct a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment because they are already overwhelmed with day-to-day tasks. Therefore, many businesses hire cybersecurity experts to join their teams and take care of security tasks. Making use of out-of-date software.

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Tenable

APRIL 11, 2023

The TSA and FAA are making cybersecurity a priority for airport and aircraft operators and for airport terminal projects to prevent disruption and degradation to their infrastructure. These new TSA rules provide specific cybersecurity requirements designed to prevent and defend against cyberthreats.

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Aqua Security

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

This blog was co-authored by Itamar Maouda Two years ago, the NSA (the United States' National Security Agency) revealed that Drovorub, an advanced Russian malware created by the GRU 85th GTsSS team, had been discovered targeting Linux systems. It has an advanced kernel rootkit that hooks several kernel functions.

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The Parallax

JANUARY 22, 2018

Its success was predicated not on “zero-day” vulnerabilities or new forms of malicious software, but rather on older, known malware delivered via an all-too-familiar method: phishing. The malware included hacked versions of end-to-end encrypted communication apps Signal and WhatsApp.

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Ivanti

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

However, with this new technology comes new security threats. Hospitals must be aware of these risks and understand how to find, fix and secure connected medical devices to protect their patients from cyberattacks. And IoMT devices are vulnerable without the proper security measures in place.

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Tenable

MAY 25, 2023

Background On May 24, several international agencies — including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Security Agency (NSA) in the U.S, How long has Volt Typhoon been operating? It is part of a new naming convention used by Microsoft.

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d2iq

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Cybersecurity continues to be a thorny problem for businesses and government agencies as breaches, disruptions, and data thefts continue to escalate. Security Is Mission-Critical The level of security an organization maintains can have a dramatic impact on the bottom line. impacting up to seven million people.”As

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Ivanti

JUNE 14, 2023

This includes promoting a culture of individual cybersecurity awareness and deploying the right security tools, which are both critical to the program’s success. But considering recent cybersecurity reports, they're no longer enough to reduce your organization’s external attack surface.

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The Parallax

MAY 18, 2018

—Google is prepping the Android world for its next upgrade, code-named Android P, with an array of security and privacy enhancements. But even locking down a long-criticized Android privacy flaw won’t help the operating system beat its biggest security flaw: its own success. READ MORE ON ANDROID SECURITY.

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Altexsoft

JULY 18, 2022

While there are many ways to protect a database, from secure database configuration to secure coding practices at the application layer, an often overlooked aspect is endpoint security. A distributed database stores information in different physical sites. What is Database Security and Why is it Important?

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Ivanti

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This week is Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week, which is part of October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We sat down with Daniel Spicer, chief security officer at Ivanti, to learn more about what it’s like to work in the cybersecurity world. There is no such thing as a typical day for any cybersecurity professional.

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The Crazy Programmer

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In that case, the users need to have a protective shield that protects the computer and its important files from any virus, malware, or harmful element that can affect the device. A firewall is a layer in the computer to protect it from unknown users or codes that can be a virus, malware, or unauthorized access to the computer.

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PowerSchool

MARCH 3, 2020

How to prepare your edtech systems and prevent security breaches. By Rich Gay, PowerSchool Chief Information Security Officer & & Vice President of Development. The threat of a hack into your school or district’s edtech systems is any K-12 tech director’s constant worry. An ounce of prevention….

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Tenable

JANUARY 13, 2023

Also, find out how to rate your cloud MSP’s cybersecurity strength. Then check out our ad-hoc poll on cloud security. federal government to spur businesses into reporting breaches more quickly and, in general, to be more transparent about their cyber risk and their cybersecurity practices. 3 - An ad-hoc poll on cloud security.

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Palo Alto Networks

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

While this creates a greater degree of flexibility for workers, it creates a significant gap in the security posture. Organizational Blind Spot with Unmanaged Devices – In most organizations, IT teams do not have visibility into the information and corporate applications that workers access on these unmanaged devices.

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Modus Create

MAY 25, 2022

Cyber security threats can lead to the loss of confidential information, disruption of essential services, and damage to your critical infrastructure. There are many potential cyber security threats, and it can be difficult to protect against all of them. Implementing strong cyber security policies and procedures.

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Tenable

APRIL 8, 2021

In fact, having an inaccurate understanding of some aspects of vulnerability assessment likely isn't your fault at all: Certain myths about this unique aspect of cybersecurity have spread wildly in recent years. Let’s start myth-busting! Myth #1: "You don't need to bother with vulnerability assessment because you're not a valuable target.".

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