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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO

In this article, we’ll explore the risks associated with IoT and OT connectivity and the measures that organizations need to take to safeguard enterprise networks. Unsanctioned devices often lack essential security controls and don’t adhere to corporate security policies. of the total number of attempted IoT malware attacks.

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What is AI’s current impact on cybersecurity?

CIO

This shift necessitates heightened vigilance and proactive measures on the part of organizations. Companies must be acutely aware of ensuring employee compliance with both AI utilization and general security policies to ensure that private data or sensitive information is not inadvertently shared or leaked.

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Stop Zero-Day Malware With Zero Stress With PAN-OS 11.0 Nova

Palo Alto Networks

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. The Evolution of Modern Malware. Modern malware is increasingly evasive. Today, we’re announcing PAN-OS 11.0

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Web browsers: Reimagining remote work needs at the enterprise level

CIO

As organizations transition to hybrid work models and embrace cloud-based operations, the very fabric of how we work has transformed – opening doors to more security risks. With the web’s expanding attack surface and the proliferation of risks such as insider threats and malware, the gaps inherent in consumer browsers can’t be ignored.

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Sandworm APT Deploys New SwiftSlicer Wiper Using Active Directory Group Policy

Tenable

Sandworm APT Deploys New SwiftSlicer Wiper Using Active Directory Group Policy Sandworm, the Russian-backed APT responsible for NotPetya in 2017, has recently attacked an Ukrainian organization using a new wiper, SwiftSlicer. Attackers deployed a new wiper we named #SwiftSlicer using Active Directory Group Policy.

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Patch Management Policy Features, Benefits and Best Practices

Kaseya

In this blog, we’ll discuss patch management policy best practices and explain how they contribute to a better patching environment for large and small organizations alike. What is a patch management policy? This is where patch management policies come into play. What is the importance of a patch management policy?

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Meet ‘misinfosec’: Fighting fake news like it’s malware

The Parallax

Disinformation campaign organizers, of course, seek to influence public opinion about heated news topics well beyond climate change. Researcher Sara-Jayne Terp shows in her misinformation pyramid how attackers and defenders follow similar patterns to malware campaigns. Opinion: Trump, Putin, and the dangers of fake news.

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