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What you need to know about Okta’s security breach

CIO

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On October 20, 2023, Okta Security identified adversarial activity that used a stolen credential to gain access to the company’s support case management system. Once inside the system, the hacker gained access to files uploaded by Okta customers using valid session tokens from recent support cases.

Systems Review

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10 essential tips for bolstering cloud security in your business

CIO

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This makes it more critical than ever to adopt strong security measures to protect sensitive information and infrastructure. However, while cloud computing offers benefits like improved efficiency, scalability, and accessibility, it poses new security challenges.

Cloud

Cloud Authentication Policies Systems Review

The cyber pandemic: AI deepfakes and the future of security and identity verification

CIO

MAY 2, 2024

Security and risk management pros have a lot keeping them up at night. The era of AI deepfakes is fully upon us, and unfortunately, today’s identity verification and security methods won’t survive. First, you’ll need to understand exactly how bad actors use AI deepfakes to attack your systems.

Systems Review

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Don’t gamble with your identity verification practices

CIO

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Earlier this year, I wrote about the importance of organizations reviewing their password management strategies. According to reports, MGM and Caesars were both customers of identity management company Okta. According to reports, the hacker groups identified as BlackCat/ALPHV and Scattered Spider are behind these attacks.

Systems Review

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

Wireless

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Pros Say How AI Is Changing Their Work, While the FBI Reports Ransomware Hit Critical Infrastructure Hard in 2023

Tenable

MARCH 8, 2024

Plus, a survey shows how artificial intelligence is impacting cybersecurity jobs. That’s according to the “ 2023 Internet Crime Report ” which was released this week by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and also found that healthcare was the hardest hit among critical infrastructure sectors, with 249 reported attacks.

Infrastructure

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Latest MITRE ATT&CK Update Offers Security Insights on GenAI, Identity, Cloud and CI/CD

Tenable

APRIL 26, 2024

1 - New version of MITRE ATT&CK adds guidance on generative AI, cloud threats Information about malicious use of generative AI tools. Advice about securing cloud environments. According to media reports , the data was leaked by extortion group RansomHub to pressure United HealthGroup into meeting their payment demands.

Security

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Alleged security breach leaves millions of dollars missing from Flutterwave accounts

TechCrunch

MARCH 5, 2023

According to the documents seen by the publication and reviewed by TechCrunch, unknown actors transferred the funds across 28 accounts in 63 transactions in early February. Some provided information about the hack, while others complained about frozen accounts that might be related to the hack. billion (~$4.2

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Living Security raises $14M for predictive human risk management

TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2021

Cybersecurity training is one of those things that everyone has to do but not something everyone necessarily looks forward to. Living Security is an Austin-based startup out to change cybersecurity training something you look forward to, not dread. The cybersecurity industry needs to reinvent itself.

Security

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PCI compliance: The best defense is a great defense

CIO

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sophisticated criminal syndicates, rogue nation states and a global community of nefarious attackers are all eager to pilfer valuable data, including payment card information. Not surprisingly, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance is crucially important. Updating the PCI DSS is likewise critical.

Compliance

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: NIST Unpacks Cyberattacks Against AI Systems, as FBI Strikes ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Gang

Tenable

JANUARY 5, 2024

Want to learn more about protecting AI systems from malicious actors? Plus, new granular configuration recommendations for securing Microsoft 365 are out. 1 - NIST categorizes cyberattacks against AI systems Are you involved with securing the artificial intelligence (AI) tools and systems your organization uses?

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Selling the C-suite on preemptive IT investments

CIO

MARCH 12, 2024

Others include preparation for zero-day attacks, almost anything having to do with data stewardship, as well as IT training and social engineering audits. million, and in 2022, two out of three midsize companies experienced a ransomware attack , so disaster recovery and corporate security are serious matters.

Disaster Recovery

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Daily Crunch: Mobile gaming review — Playing on the Logitech G Cloud with Shadow

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Annie reports that venture capital firm Flourish launched Madica, an investment program providing “funding, technology support and mentorship to underrepresented founders across the continent.”. And we have five more for you: Always on the pulse : Andrew reports that Aidar Health aims to provide physicians with consistent patient vitals.

Technical Review

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower CTO

JULY 24, 2023

Can you provide specific examples of different types of customers, what they need, and what the system will do for them? Ads, Viral/Social, SEO)? What’s the state of those systems? If so, will you also have your own account system? How much member profile information do you need before allowing a user to register?

Innovation

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The Evolving Threat of Ransomware — A Call to Action for Cybersecurity

Palo Alto Networks

APRIL 17, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the specter of ransomware looms larger than ever before. Just yesterday, I had the opportunity to testify before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, and bring that insight to bear.

Artificial Intelligence

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The Importance of Security and Compliance in Enterprise Applications

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.

Compliance

Compliance Enterprise Applications Software Review

CircleCI incident report for January 4, 2023 security incident

CircleCI

JANUARY 13, 2023

On January 4, 2023, we alerted customers to a security incident. Today, we want to share with you what happened, what we’ve learned, and what our plans are to continuously improve our security posture for the future. This report will cover: What happened? A note on employee responsibility vs. systems safeguards.

Report

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U.S. and Australian Agencies Publish Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on BianLian Ransomware Group

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.

Groups

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Log4j Anniversary, CI/CD Risks, Infostealers, Email Attacks, OT Security

Tenable

DECEMBER 9, 2022

It was at around this time last year that the discovery of the zero-day Log4Shell vulnerability in the ubiquitous Log4j open source component sent shockwaves through the worlds of IT and cybersecurity. . 2 - OWASP’s top 10 CI/CD security risks. Insecure System Configuration. How long will this Log4Shell problem linger?

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Salary Trends, Ransomware Summit, Next-gen MFA

Tenable

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Get the latest on salary trends for CISOs and cybersecurity pros; CISA’s call for adopting phishing-resistant MFA; the White House’s ransomware summit; and more! and Canada improved this year compared with 2021 as employers paid up to retain their cybersecurity chiefs amidst a shortage of qualified candidates for these jobs.

Trends

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Netflix crackdown, monetizing ChatGPT and bypassing FB’s 2FA

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Happy weekend, folks, and welcome back to the TechCrunch Week in Review. Bypassing FB 2FA: Meta created a new centralized system so users could manage their logins for Facebook and Instagram, but a bug could have allowed malicious hackers to switch off 2FA just by knowing a user’s phone number. Want it in your inbox every Saturday AM?

ChatGPT

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Innovative data integration in 2024: Pioneering the future of data integration

CIO

MAY 8, 2024

This helps reduce the points of failure due to human intervention. According to a recent report by InformationWeek , enterprises with a strong AI strategy are 3 times more likely to report above-average data integration success. But what does the future hold for the realm of data integration ?

Innovation

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Critical Infrastructure Orgs Cautioned About Chinese Drones, While Water Plants Advised To Boost Incident Response

Tenable

JANUARY 19, 2024

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.

Infrastructure

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Prewave pulls in $20M as supply chain tech investments remain on VC radars

TechCrunch

MAY 8, 2023

Risk factors Prewave founders Harald Nitschinger and Lisa Smith Image Credits : Prewave Founded out of Vienna in 2017 by Harald Nitschinger and Lisa Smith, Prewave touts itself as a holistic supply chain risk platform that spans “every phase of the risk lifecycle,” through identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and reporting these risks.

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The Importance of Security and Compliance in Enterprise Applications

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.

Compliance

Compliance Enterprise Applications Software Review

8 data strategy mistakes to avoid

CIO

JANUARY 24, 2024

How enterprises gather, store, cleanse, access, and secure their data can be a major factor in their ability to meet corporate goals. Undervaluing unstructured data Much of the data organizations accumulate is unstructured, whether it’s text, video, audio, social media, images, or other formats. “IT

Strategy

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Critical Infrastructure Orgs Must Beware of China-backed Volt Typhoon, Cyber Agencies Warn

Tenable

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

critical infrastructure IT and operational technology security teams, listen up. So said cybersecurity agencies from the U.S., Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said in a statement. government announced it had disrupted a botnet that Volt Typhoon was using to breach critical infrastructure systems.

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From Hype to Hope: Key Lessons on AI in Security, Innersource, and the Evolving Threat Landscape

Coveros

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

2023 was a year of relentless evolution in the cybersecurity landscape. As the attack surface expanded with emerging technologies and interconnected systems, so did the sophistication and frequency of cyber threats. No review of 2023 would be complete without mentioning the explosion of AI into the public eye, like ChatGPT and Copilot.

Software Review

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This West Point grad started a booking system for restaurants, and VCs just funded it

TechCrunch

APRIL 21, 2022

Indeed, he says, the idea for his startup — Perfect Venue — largely owes to the time in between deployments, when Hutchison found himself organizing social events for his unit — and frustrated by the process. “It

Systems Review

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Why Cybersecurity Leaders Struggle to Answer the Question ‘How Secure Are We?’

Tenable

AUGUST 19, 2020

Independent business risk study shows cybersecurity is seldom fully integrated into business strategy – and it needs to be. It’s all over the news and social media. The first question she asks you is: “How secure are we?” . Sure, you can provide data about how many systems are affected and how quickly your team can remediate.

Technical Review

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Zartico secures $20M to help tourism offices promote local destinations

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

from customer relationship management systems and jobs boards). social media posts and web pages). ” Zartico launched in March 2020 — one week prior to most of the world shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Image Credits: Zartico. ” Zartico has raised a total of $24.5

Tourism

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Daily Crunch: IBM says its new watsonx platform is an ‘enterprise studio for AI builders’

TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Also, today’s head scratcher of an article is from Devin , who reports that Acapela lets anyone back up their own voice. More layoffs : LinkedIn is phasing out its China jobs app and with it goes 716 jobs, Catherine reports. It is already making the rounds in South America and Asia and now lands in Singapore, Ivan reports.

Technical Review

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Esteemed UK academy proves innovation without disruption is possible

CIO

MAY 8, 2023

The core of KBA’s success is effective communication with all stakeholders, both directly within the school and indirectly using technologies such as audio, video, and messaging systems, and employing these functions to enable better outcomes. As a cloud-powered platform, Avaya Cloud Office requires no manual firmware updates.

Innovation

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The Future of Security

O'Reilly Media - Ideas

MARCH 15, 2022

The future of cybersecurity is being shaped by the need for companies to secure their networks, data, devices, and identities. This includes adopting security frameworks like zero trust, which will help companies secure internal information systems and data in the cloud. Zero Trust Security.

Mobile

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How Cybersecurity Awareness Training Can Protect Your School District

PowerSchool

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

There’s no overstating the importance of cybersecurity for school districts, especially now. And with more devices in use, security policies need to be solid and consistent. They help determine security policies their district should adopt. Doing so greatly increases the security of the school district.

Training

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Insights on Log4j, Memory Attacks, Cloud Security, Ransomware

Tenable

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Get the latest on an APT’s Log4Shell exploit; tips to prevent memory attacks; cloud security trends; metaverse security; and more! . The breach occurred in February and wasn’t discovered until mid-year when the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) investigated suspicious APT activity at the unnamed agency.

Cloud

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Lawsuit claims IBM falsely used mainframe sales to boost AI, cloud businesses

CIO

JANUARY 18, 2023

A lawsuit has been filed against 13 current and former IBM executives, including CEO and Chairman Arvind Krishna and former CEO Ginni Rometty, accusing the company of securities fraud — bundling mainframe sales together with those of poorly performing products in order to make them appear more profitable than they actually were.

Cloud

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Tragic killing in SF, Twitter sends dogecoin soaring, and Android gains an account deletion option

TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2023

It’s that time of the week, folks: Week in Review (WiR) time. However, given the recent drama surrounding major social media apps, many creators are getting worried. If you’re new to WiR, it’s the newsletter where TechCrunch recaps the week in tech that was. We get it — you’re a busy person. We all are.

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Cybersecurity Tips From Unit 42 for the 2021 Back to School Season

Palo Alto Networks

AUGUST 2, 2021

As we gear up for a return to school, aligned with the latest COVID-19 guidance to keep students, their parents and teachers healthy, it’s also critical to remember to practice basic cybersecurity hygiene to stay safe online. . This is a security best practice that everyone struggles with. 3 Tips for a Safe Return to School.

Technical Review

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How to manage cloud exploitation at the edge

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?

Cloud

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Daily Crunch: Hundreds of Salesforce workers laid off in January just discovered they were out of work today

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In other news, Haje has to move house due to a flooded apartment, weather is real, and perhaps it’s time we start taking climate change seriously, y’all. Startups and VC Lex, the hookup and social app that launched in 2019 with a nod to lesbian personal ads from the ’80s, is changing.

Software Review

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: 6 Things That Matter Right Now

Tenable

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Tips for protecting critical infrastructure from cyberattacks | How to prevent MFA fatigue attacks | “FiGHT” to secure 5G networks | And much more! The social engineering attack known as multi-factor authentication (MFA) fatigue is in the spotlight after a cybercriminal used it successfully against Uber. MFA fatigue in the spotlight.

Open Source

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Digital Transformation Outpacing Financial Institution Security

Praxent

MAY 12, 2021

Digital Transformation Outpacing Financial Institution Security. Traditional banking organizations today seek to leverage open core systems, fintech company partnerships and application programming interfaces to increase their digital visibility. Consumers leaned heavily on digital banking services.

Security

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Top 10 Cloud Security Best Practices to look for in 2023

Openxcell

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Introduction: Due to computerized evolution, security has become the core concern for many businesses. Almost every industry is panicking about its data storage and infrastructure security. Cloud security protects applications, data, and resources from probable risks of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Cloud

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What you need to know about Okta’s security breach

10 essential tips for bolstering cloud security in your business

Trending Sources

The cyber pandemic: AI deepfakes and the future of security and identity verification

Don’t gamble with your identity verification practices

Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Pros Say How AI Is Changing Their Work, While the FBI Reports Ransomware Hit Critical Infrastructure Hard in 2023

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Latest MITRE ATT&CK Update Offers Security Insights on GenAI, Identity, Cloud and CI/CD

Alleged security breach leaves millions of dollars missing from Flutterwave accounts

Living Security raises $14M for predictive human risk management

PCI compliance: The best defense is a great defense

Cybersecurity Snapshot: NIST Unpacks Cyberattacks Against AI Systems, as FBI Strikes ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Gang

Selling the C-suite on preemptive IT investments

Daily Crunch: Mobile gaming review — Playing on the Logitech G Cloud with Shadow

53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

The Evolving Threat of Ransomware — A Call to Action for Cybersecurity

The Importance of Security and Compliance in Enterprise Applications

CircleCI incident report for January 4, 2023 security incident

U.S. and Australian Agencies Publish Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on BianLian Ransomware Group

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Log4j Anniversary, CI/CD Risks, Infostealers, Email Attacks, OT Security

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Salary Trends, Ransomware Summit, Next-gen MFA

Netflix crackdown, monetizing ChatGPT and bypassing FB’s 2FA

Innovative data integration in 2024: Pioneering the future of data integration

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Critical Infrastructure Orgs Cautioned About Chinese Drones, While Water Plants Advised To Boost Incident Response

Prewave pulls in $20M as supply chain tech investments remain on VC radars

The Importance of Security and Compliance in Enterprise Applications

8 data strategy mistakes to avoid

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Critical Infrastructure Orgs Must Beware of China-backed Volt Typhoon, Cyber Agencies Warn

From Hype to Hope: Key Lessons on AI in Security, Innersource, and the Evolving Threat Landscape

This West Point grad started a booking system for restaurants, and VCs just funded it

Why Cybersecurity Leaders Struggle to Answer the Question ‘How Secure Are We?’

Zartico secures $20M to help tourism offices promote local destinations

Daily Crunch: IBM says its new watsonx platform is an ‘enterprise studio for AI builders’

Esteemed UK academy proves innovation without disruption is possible

The Future of Security

How Cybersecurity Awareness Training Can Protect Your School District

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Insights on Log4j, Memory Attacks, Cloud Security, Ransomware

Lawsuit claims IBM falsely used mainframe sales to boost AI, cloud businesses

Tragic killing in SF, Twitter sends dogecoin soaring, and Android gains an account deletion option

Cybersecurity Tips From Unit 42 for the 2021 Back to School Season

How to manage cloud exploitation at the edge

Daily Crunch: Hundreds of Salesforce workers laid off in January just discovered they were out of work today

Cybersecurity Snapshot: 6 Things That Matter Right Now

Digital Transformation Outpacing Financial Institution Security

Top 10 Cloud Security Best Practices to look for in 2023

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