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The US government sanctioned four entities and one individual for supporting cyber operations conducted by North Korea

Security Affairs

The sanctioned entities conducted operations to steal funds to support the military strategy of the regime. In a classified report cited by Chosun, the US National Intelligence Service (DNI) found that North Korea was financing its ‘priority policies’, such as nuclear and missile development, through cybercrime.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Here, then, is a comprehensive look at ransomware, what it is, how to prevent it, and what to do if you become one of its unfortunate victims.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 4 – 10 March 2024

IT Governance

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The Microsoft Exchange Attack Saga Continues

eSecurity Planet

Microsoft reports that the tool has been tested for Exchange Server 2013, 2016 and 2019. A disturbing 23% of all attacks have been levied on Government and Military organizations, followed by Manufacturing (15%) and Financial Services (14%). . REvil uses the Ransomware 2.0 The Good News. According to their data, the U.S.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

While there may be no perfect path to cybersecurity, this article provides a roadmap for organizations to consider when seeking to mitigate cyber risk. Its prescription can be understood as an enterprise-level, targeted guidance approach. The first step in addressing cyber risk effectively is to view it as an organization-wide strategic priority.