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MY TAKE: ‘Digital trust’ has a huge role to play mitigating cybersecurity threats, going forward

The Last Watchdog

They require integrity, authentication, trusted identity and encryption. Related: Leveraging PKI to advance electronic signatures. It used to be that trusting the connection between a workstation and a mainframe computer was the main concern. It is against this backdrop that digital trust has become paramount.

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BlackMatter ransomware gang hit Technology giant Olympus

Security Affairs

Olympus issued a statement to announce that its European, Middle East and Africa computer network was hit by a ransomware attack. A ransom note that was found on the infected systems claimed that the company was hit by the BlackMatter ransomware group. The group is looking for corporate networks in the US, the UK, Canada, or Australia.

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OilRig APT group: the evolution of attack techniques over time

Security Affairs

Security researcher Marco Ramilli presents a comparative analysis of attacks techniques adopted by the Iran-Linked OilRig APT group. I would define this group of references as reports. Those reports have been divided into 4 timing groups in order to simplify the evaluation process. and more personal thoughts.

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The Future of Payments Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

This largely follows the trend in the industry of moving transactions primarily to a more web-focused infrastructure. Figure 1: Web application breaches in the Retail industry. Security researchers often use the term “magecart” to refer to different groups of cybercriminals that perform various types of skimming attacks.

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5 things to know: IBM Cloud’s mission to accelerate innovation for clients

IBM Big Data Hub

Whether it’s addressing customer demands for seamless digital experiences or helping clients navigate complex industry regulations, IBM Cloud is committed to helping clients drive innovation today while preparing them for tomorrow.

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MY TAKE: COVID-19’s silver lining could turn out to be more rapid, wide adoption of cyber hygiene

The Last Watchdog

A prime example is the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) cybersecurity frameworks , a comprehensive cyber hygiene roadmap applicable to businesses of all sizes and in all industries The trouble is the NIST guidelines are voluntary. Ransomware hacking groups extorted at least $144.35 states, for instance.

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Free Ransomware Decryption Site Celebrates Milestone as New Threats Emerge

eSecurity Planet

” Users who click “Yes” are directed to Crypto Sheriff, a tool that matches available decryptors to the user’s encrypted files. “The threat group has been very active since the release of Grief in the middle of May 2021,” they write. The site also provides guidance on preventing ransomware attacks.