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How Microsoft Training Boosts an ISO 27001 Qualification

IT Governance

If you’re serious about information security, you should consider gaining a Microsoft qualification. ISO 27001 is often considered the go-to qualification for information security professionals. The most comprehensive advice comes via ISO 27017, the international security standard for Cloud services.

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Russia-linked APT28 uses fake Windows Update instructions to target Ukraine govt bodies

Security Affairs

CERT-UA observed the campaign in April 2023, the malicious e-mails with the subject “Windows Update” were crafted to appear as sent by system administrators of departments of multiple government bodies. Most of the APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks.

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FTC Posts Third Blog in Its “Stick with Security” Series

Hunton Privacy

On August 4, 2017, the FTC published the third blog post in its “Stick with Security” series. As we previously reported , the FTC will publish an entry every Friday for the next few months focusing on each of the 10 principles outlined in its Start with Security Guide for Businesses.

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Meet the Administrators of the RSOCKS Proxy Botnet

Krebs on Security

Kloster says he’s worked in many large companies in Omsk as a system administrator, web developer and photographer. “Thanks to you, we are now developing in the field of information security and anonymity!,” “I opened an American visa for myself, it was not difficult to get.

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How to start your career in cyber security

IT Governance

A version of this blog was originally published on 8 December 2017. There has never been a better time to get into cyber security, with growing demand for experts promising increased salaries and job opportunities. In this blog, we provide tips for getting your cyber security career started no matter your background.

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BatLoader campaign impersonates ChatGPT and Midjourney to deliver Redline Stealer

Security Affairs

Unfortunately, as system administrators seek ways to control access to these platforms, users may seek out alternative ways to gain access.” In this case, the visitors were downloading Midjourney-x64.msix, msix, which is a Windows Application Package also signed by ASHANA GLOBAL LTD. ” concludes the report.

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First Multistate HIPAA Data Breach Lawsuit May Signal Increased State Interest in Data Security Enforcement

Data Matters

represented in its privacy policy that the Company used encryption and authentication tools to protect information but failed to encrypt the data (at rest) on its computer systems. The complaint also states that the Company’s “information security policies were deficient and poorly documented.”