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LevelBlue: Driving Cyber Resilience in October (and Beyond)
As we navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape in 2024, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, now in its 21st year, highlights the increasing importance of protecting against the evolving threat environment across all areas of a business. This initiative motivates both individuals and entire organizations to adopt essential practices that enhance online safety. Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness…
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Crypto-Doubling Scams Surge Following Presidential Debate
Researchers see an uptick in crypto-doubling investment scams following the first presidential debate Read More
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Email Phishing Attacks Surge as Attackers Bypass Security Controls
Egress found that attackers are becoming more adept at bypassing email security, such as using compromised accounts and the use of commodity campaigns Read More
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FIN7 Gang Hides Malware in AI “Deepnude” Sites
Threat group FIN7 is hiding infostealer malware on sites promising AI deepnude downloads Read More
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Smashing Security podcast #387: Breaches in your genes, and Kaspersky switcheroo raises a red flag
From family tree to jail cell? A hacker is alleged to have exploited information on genealogy websites to steal millions from public companies. Meanwhile, Kaspersky’s US customers are wondering – what on earth is UltraAV? All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans…
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ACSC and CISA Launch Critical OT Cybersecurity Guidelines
The ACSC, in collaboration with CISA and international partners, has released a guide for securing operational technology in critical sectors Read More
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Stonefly Group Targets US Firms With New Malware Tools
North Korean APT Stonefly continues to launch cyber-attacks on US firms despite July indictment Read More
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80% of Manufacturing Firms Have Critical Vulnerabilities
A Black Kite report found that 67% of manufacturing firms have at least one vulnerability from CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog Read More
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California AI Safety Bill Vetoed
Governor Newsom has vetoed the state’s AI safety bill. I have mixed feelings about the bill. There’s a lot to like about it, and I want governments to regulate in this space. But, for now, it’s all EU. (Related, the Council of Europe treaty on AI is ready for signature. It’ll be legally binding when…
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Demand Great Cybersecurity Troubleshooting Skills! Going Back to the Basics.
I get it. There is an intensifying cybersecurity skills gap because the attack surface is rapidly expanding. We get it. But the gap between academic learning and real-world applications in the field of cybersecurity is a notable challenge for many college graduates and “IT-transitioners” from other IT departments or industries into the cybersecurity realm. In…