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Microsoft’s case study: Emotet took down an entire network in just 8 days

Security Affairs

Microsoft shared details of the Emotet attack suffered by an organization named Fabrikam in the Microsoft’s Detection and Response Team (DART ) Case Report 002 , where Fabrikam is a fake name the IT giant gave the victim. “We are glad to share the DART Case Report 002: Full Operational Shutdown. Pierluigi Paganini.

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5 best online cyber security training courses and certifications in 2020

IT Governance

This one-day course is designed and run by real-world practitioners, who help you gain an understanding of risks through practical exercises, group discussions and case studies. See also: What are the best qualifications for a career in cyber security? Cyber Security for Remote Workers Staff Awareness E-learning Course.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 258

Security Affairs

addresses two zero-days exploited in the wild Microsofts case study: Emotet took down an entire network in just 8 days New Coronavirus-themed campaign spread Lokibot worldwide. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Watch out, ransomware attack risk increases on holidays and weekends, FBI and CISA

Security Affairs

” Clearly, the FBI and CISA focus on attacks against organizations in the United States, they proposed as case studies the attacks against Colonial Pipeline , JBS , and Kaseya. “Threat actors can be present on a victim network long before they lock down a system, alerting the victim to the ransomware attack.

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Elearning Staff Awareness Course Overview: Ransomware

IT Governance

He also has an MSc in cyber security risk management. Now, Damian is our head of GRC consultancy, providing clients with pragmatic consultancy advice and support around information security, risk management and ISMSs (information security management systems). He also delivers ISO 27001 training courses.

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Yearly Intel Trend Review: The 2023 RedSense report

Security Affairs

These observations were made by analyzing numerous 2023 threat findings and discoveries, and include references to case studies that were reported on by RedSense throughout the year. These groups, while maintaining anonymity, offer capabilities like negotiation support, phishing campaigns, and initial access brokerage.

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

ISO 27000 is a standard for information security and SOC is for maintaining consumer data integrity and security across several dimensions. Is your firm in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) to protect cardholder data during transactions?