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Maze Ransomware gang breached the US chipmaker MaxLinear

Security Affairs

MaxLinear is an American hardware company that provides highly integrated radio-frequency (RF) analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for broadband communications applications. ” In response to the incident, the IT staff took all systems offline and retained cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 5 – 11 February 2024

IT Governance

Compromised data includes policyholders’ and their families’ civil status, dates of birth and social security numbers, as well as the name of their health insurer and information relating to their contracts. Source New Defence USA Yes 1,051 Connecticut College Source New Education USA Yes 954 American Alarm & Communications Inc.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

As organizations move toward cloud environments, vulnerabilities rooted in vast internet communications are coming to light. Others go further in estimating ransomware will cost as much as $6 trillion per year starting in 2021 ( Cybersecurity Ventures ). In the last decade, we’ve seen ransomware attacks increase exponentially.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

Recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on disclosure and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) make clear that cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic, but a concern significant enough to warrant the oversight of corporate boards of directors. Adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

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White House Releases National Cybersecurity Strategy

Hunton Privacy

On March 2, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the release of the National Cybersecurity Strategy. ONCD, in coordination with the Office of Management and Budget, will work to implement the Strategy under the oversight of National Security Council staff.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Port knocking : Closes ports for communication (including detection) until provided with a code using multiple specific packets or a special single-packet authorization (SPA). Proxies: Replace direct communication with a software or hardware intermediary that hides the discovery of assets (servers, endpoints, segments, etc.)

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #19 [Watch Your Back] New Fake Chrome Update Error Attack Targets Your Users

KnowBe4

Parent groups expressed concerns when Sage was introduced to Snapchat+, as they feared younger children might not realize they are communicating with a chatbot. 1942 - ) Thanks for reading CyberheistNews You can read CyberheistNews online at our Blog [link] Security News WSJ: "Merck's Insurers on the Hook in $1.4 must help cover $1.4