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Russian Disinformation Campaign Records High-Profile Individuals on Camera
PRIVACY PRIVACY Proofpoint has detailed a sophisticated disinformation campaign in which high-profile individuals are duped into embarrassing comments on video Read More
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An assessment of ransomware distribution on darknet markets
PRIVACY PRIVACY Ransomware is a form of malicious software (malware) that restricts access to computer files, systems, or networks until a ransom is paid. In essence, an offender creates or purchases ransomware, then uses it to infect the target system. Ransomware is distributed in several ways including, but not limited to, malicious website links, infected…
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Brazilian Conglomerate Suffers 3TB Data Breach: Report
PRIVACY PRIVACY “Dark Angels” hacking group targets Andrade Gutierrez Read More
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What is zero trust? A model for more effective security
PRIVACY PRIVACY Security leaders are embracing zero trust, with the vast majority of organizations either implementing or planning to adopt the strategy. The 2022 State of Zero-Trust Security report found that 97% of those surveyed either have or plan to have a zero-trust initiative in place within 18 months. In fact, the percentage of organizations…
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Two-Thirds of European Firms Have Started Zero Trust
PRIVACY PRIVACY Forrester claims public sector is leading the way Read More
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PayPal sued for negligence in data breach that affected 35,000 users
PRIVACY PRIVACY A pending class action lawsuit accuses online payments giant PayPal of failing to adequately safeguard the personal information of its users, leaving them vulnerable to identity theft and related ills at the hands of the unidentified perpetrators of a data breach that occurred late last year. Nearly 35,000 people were affected by the…
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CIS Benchmarks March 2023 Update
PRIVACY PRIVACY Here is an overview of the CIS Benchmarks that the Center for Internet Security updated or released for March 2023. Read More
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Almost Half of Industrial Sector Computers Affected By Malware in 2022
PRIVACY PRIVACY Kaspersky said the figures represented a 1.5 increase compared with the second half of 2021 Read More
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EPA Calls For Cybersecurity Improvements in Public Water Systems
PRIVACY PRIVACY The memorandum highlights the need for states to include cybersecurity in periodic audits Read More
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DoppelPaymer Ransomware Gang Members Busted in Germany, Ukraine
PRIVACY PRIVACY Police also seized electronic equipment and are currently performing forensic examinations Read More