Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

CISA warns that the Akira Ransomware gang is exploiting the Cisco ASA/FTD vulnerability CVE-2020-3259 (CVSS score: 7.5) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a Cisco ASA and FTD bug, tracked as CVE-2020-3259 (CVSS score: 7.5), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. in attacks in the wild.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Microsoft today released updates to remedy nearly 130 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating system and supported software. Among the chief concerns for enterprises this month is CVE-2020-16875 , which involves a critical flaw in the email software Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 and 2019. This should be your top priority.”

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 14, 2020

Microsoft today released updates to fix 113 security vulnerabilities in its various Windows operating systems and related software. “This is great news for Microsoft and the security community at large.” ” Once again, Adobe has blessed us with a respite from updating its Flash Player program with security fixes. .”

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MARCH 16, 2021

intelligence agency reports conclude that Russia and Iran tried to interfere in the 2020 presidential election, but their attempts to manipulate votes proved unsuccessful. The reports also note that hackers cracked the security of networks associated with campaigns - and accessed some data.

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DECEMBER 31, 2019

As Threats Continue to Evolve, So too Must Defenses The cybersecurity outlook for 2020 and the new decade will be characterized by more advanced, targeted and coordinated attack vectors designed to exploit the cybersecurity skills shortage, along with congenitally poor security fundamentals and hygiene.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

is prepared to protect the 2020 federal election? Taylor had a front-row seat to the election interference threat picture. Today, as a leader of U.S. CyberDome, what's his view on how well the U.S.

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MAY 23, 2023

Practicefirst Failed to Patch Critical Firewall Flaw That Led to Breach, AG Says A practice management software firm has agreed to pay a $550,000 fine and implement a comprehensive data security program to settle an enforcement action by New York state regulators after a 2020 ransomware attack that affected 1.2

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2021

Data from major cyber security firms revealed that tens of billion records have been exposed in data breaches exposed in 2020. Below a list of top incidents: There were a number of major data breaches that took place in 2020, in many cases stolen records flooded the cybercrime underground and were used credential stuffing attacks.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 10, 2020

today released updates to plug more than 100 security holes in its various Windows operating systems and associated software. All told , this patch batch addresses at least 115 security flaws. Also, there were no security patches released by Adobe today. Microsoft Corp.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2020

CISA Describes Its Role as Security Facilitator The U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency has released its cybersecurity plan for the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, outlining the agency's role as a facilitator that will assist federal, state and local agencies in protecting critical election infrastructure.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Proceeds Boosted via Big Game Hunting, Data Leaking, Hitting Healthcare Sector Ransomware dominated the online-enabled crime landscape in 2020, some security experts say, thanks to the massive profits it's been generating and the relative ease of use for attackers - including support from a burgeoning cybercrime-as-a-service market.

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Data Breach Today

MARCH 11, 2020

Security Experts Say US Is Better Prepared This Time Around The U.S. is better prepared to respond to election interference and related cybersecurity issues than it was four years ago, several security professionals, including one of the FBI's top experts, tell Information Security Media Group.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Bart Kalsu, Tim Brown Could Face Monetary Penalties, Public Company Officer Ban The Securities and Exchange Commission accused SolarWinds CFO Bart Kalsu and CISO Tim Brown of violating securities laws in their response to the 2020 cyberattack.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Microsoft today issued its final batch of security updates for Windows PCs in 2020, ending the year with a relatively light patch load. Separately, Adobe issued security updates for its Prelude , Experience Manager and Lightroom software.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

intelligence establishment met with security officials of major social media and technology firms this week to help craft the nation's approach to securing the 2020 elections, including facilitating better information sharing and coordination.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Over at Lawfare: “ 2020 Is An Election Security Success Story (So Far).” ” What’s more, the voting itself was remarkably smooth. It was only a few months ago that professionals and analysts who monitor election administration were alarmed at how badly unprepared the country was for voting during a pandemic.

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MARCH 25, 2020

A Guide to Video Interviews With Thought Leaders at This Year's Event At RSA Conference 2020 in San Francisco, Information Security Media Group's editorial team conducted more than 130 video interviews with industry thought leaders. Here are the highlights.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

"The Human Element" is the theme of the RSA Conference 2020, but there are plenty of technology-rich topics in store for attendees, including session tracks that focus on election security, open source tools, product security and anti-fraud. Britta Glade, a conference director, previews the event.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 14, 2020

Microsoft today released updates to plug 50 security holes in various flavors of Windows and related software. National Security Agency. This month also marks the end of mainstream support for Windows 7 , a still broadly-used operating system that will no longer be supplied with security updates.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 13, 2020

is slated to release a software update on Tuesday to fix an extraordinarily serious security vulnerability in a core cryptographic component present in all versions of Windows. 14, the first Patch Tuesday of 2020. 14, the first Patch Tuesday of 2020. Sources tell KrebsOnSecurity that Microsoft Corp.

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APRIL 19, 2022

Thom Bailey of Mimecast on Ransomware, Resilience and Emerging Tech Mimecast has released its latest State of Email Security Report, and it finds that 75% of companies were hurt by ransomware attacks in 2021 - up from 60% in 2020.

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DECEMBER 31, 2019

While Congress is unlikely to pass major new national cybersecurity legislation in an election year, federal regulators and state attorneys general will be busy addressing evolving health data privacy and security issues in 2020, predicts attorney Marcus Christian of the law firm Mayer Brown.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Growing Empire: Microsoft's Security Revenue Up 33% Since 2021, 100% Since 2020 The world's largest cybersecurity vendor continues to pull away from the competition, with Microsoft's security sales surpassing $20 billion in 2022 after 33% annual growth.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Last week I signed on to two joint letters about the security of the 2020 election. To our collective knowledge, no credible evidence has been put forth that supports a conclusion that the 2020 election outcome in any state has been altered through technical compromise. The New York Times wrote about the letter.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

This special edition of the ISMG Security Report focuses exclusively on the RSA 2020 conference. Featured are comments from former NSA Director Keith Alexander on "collective defense," plus a discussion on fighting payment fraud and a roundup of other important themes.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses "Orwellian" surveillance activity in 2020 via the ToTok app. Also featured: the controversy over enabling law enforcement to circumvent encryption; the cyberattack risks posed by IoT devices.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 10, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses "Orwellian" surveillance activity in 2020 via the ToTok app. Also featured: the controversy over enabling law enforcement to circumvent encryption; the cyberattack risks posed by IoT devices.

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Data Breach Today

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Over 200 Video Interviews With Experts Planned Information Security Media Group, a premier media partner at the annual RSA Conference, will conduct over 200 video interviews at this year's event with cybersecurity thought leaders, executives, CISOs and sponsors.

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Dark Reading

JANUARY 24, 2020

There are important steps security teams should take to be ready for the evolving security threats to the IoT in 2020.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Ten years ago, I wrote an essay : "Security in 2020." Well, it's finally 2020. Here's what I said back then: There's really no such thing as security in the abstract. Security can only be defined in relation to something else. You're secure from something or against something. I think I did pretty well.

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Data Breach Today

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Information Commissioner levied a nearly $5 million fine against Interserve Group Limited for its lack of security protections in the run-up to a 2020 ransomware attack. Interserve Ran Obsolete Servers and Didn't Verify Malware Deletion The U.K.

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MAY 1, 2021

Agency Warns Attackers Could Use IT Exploits to Pivot to OT Systems The NSA is offering operational technology security guidance for the Defense Department as well as third-party military contractors and firms in the wake of the attack that targeted SolarWinds in 2020.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

This special edition of the ISMG Security Report offers a preview of top keynote presentations at the RSA 2020 conference, plus a look at important themes and health tips for attendees.

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DECEMBER 16, 2019

Microsoft's Diana Kelley on How to Approach Security for IoT What connected devices are sneaking into the enterprise, and the advent of 5G technology only broadens the potential attack surface. Diana Kelley of Microsoft discusses the growing risks from connected devices and how to approach mitigation in 2020.

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