The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Acohido to share his ideas about the current cyber threat landscape, the biggest threats for businesses today, the role of AI and machine learning in cyberattacks and cyberdefence, and the most effective methods for companies to protect themselves. Erin: How has the cyber threat landscape evolved since you first got into cybersecurity?

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The war against cyber crime has, for some time, been a losing battle. According to Cisco’s 2022 Cybersecurity Almanac , the amount of money organisations spend recovering from cyber attacks is expected to increase by 75% in the five-year period from 2021 to 2025, reaching as much as $10.5 trillion (about £8.9 trillion). . trillion). .

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2021

National Security Agency (NSA), along with the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) have analyzed the risks and vulnerabilities associated with the implementation of 5G networks. ” reads the report.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin calling out Iran’s “robust cyber program,” and cautioning everyone to be prepared for Iran to “conduct operations in the United States.” ” Related: Cyber warfare enters Golden Age In fact, strategic cyber operations essentially pitting Russia and Iran against the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Third-party Risks Take Center Stage. Third-party risks are at the forefront of security concerns, with identity risk management provider SecZetta predicting that “supply chain paranoia” will take over the cybersecurity world this year.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Resecurity warns about the increase of malicious cyber activity targeting data center service providers globally. Such organizations act as a critical part of the enterprise supply chain and become a juicy target for nation-state, criminal and cyberespionage groups.

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IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Cyber risk is preeminent in today’s threat landscape, and that includes attacks on the software supply chain. In fact, the increase in cyberattacks on software supply chains is estimated to affect 45% of organizations worldwide.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cyberattacks caused by supply chain vulnerabilities mean organizations need a renewed perspective on how to address third-party security. In a developing market, third-party risk management (TPRM) software and tools could be the answer to helping organizations fill the gap. Black Kite Cyber Risk Rating System.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

Log4j is the latest, greatest vulnerability to demonstrate just how tenuous the security of modern networks has become. Log4j, aka Log4Shell, blasted a surgical light on the multiplying tiers of attack vectors arising from enterprises’ deepening reliance on open-source software. Related: The exposures created by API profileration.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Attack surface management (ASM) is a relatively new cybersecurity technology that combines elements of vulnerability management and asset discovery with the automation capabilities of breach and attack simulation (BAS) and applies them to an organization’s entire IT environment, from networks to the cloud.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Carolyn Bigg In response to the heightened geo-political tensions resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the package of economic sanctions imposed by the West, the risk of cyber-attacks by Russia and her proxies is high. By: Andy Serwin ? Ross McKean ? Ensure you have third party support available if you need it.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The most common types of attacks were cloud compromise, ransomware, supply chain , and business email compromise (BEC)/ spoofing / phishing. Nearly a quarter of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware attacks experienced an increase in patient mortality, according to a study from Ponemon Institute and Proofpoint released today.

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The Security Ledger

JANUARY 29, 2021

The work of vulnerability research has changed a lot in the last two decades. In this episode, Security Ledger Podcast host Paul Roberts chats with the independent researcher known as “Sick Codes” about the growing risk of open source supply chain hacks, his method for bug hunting and what projects are in the pipeline for 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The past week has been a busy one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with 34 vulnerable Windows drivers and four Microsoft Exchange flaws heading a long list of security concerns. QNAP vulnerabilities and npm package supply chain attacks also made our list this week, plus a look at the new CVSS v4.0

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Data Matters

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A string of Governmental announcements have increasingly sounded the alarm about the growing cybersecurity threat facing the energy sector. Among other things, these reports have announced that state-sponsored cyber actors have successfully gained access to the control rooms of utilities. Procedural History.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

The explosion of ransomware and similar cyber incidents along with rising associated costs is convincing a growing number of insurance companies to raise the premiums on their cyber insurance policies or reduce coverage, moves that could further squeeze organizations under siege from hackers. Insurers Assessing Risks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Application security is the practice of securing software and data from hackers, whether that application comes from a third party or was developed in house, regardless of where it resides or how it’s accessed. The security measures that AppSec requires depends on the type of application and risks involved.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Software, connectivity, and computing power are enabling modern innovations, from efficiency to connectivity and autonomous driving. Software, connectivity, and computing power are enabling modern innovations, from efficiency to connectivity and autonomous driving. More data in more places means more risks.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The FBI Cyber Division issued a Private Industry Notification (PIN) to warn of ransomware attacks targeting the Food and Agriculture sector disrupting its operations, causing financial loss and negatively impacting the overall food supply chain. ” reads the FBI’s PIN. ” reads the FBI’s PIN.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

Application security tools and software solutions are designed to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and threats in software applications. It offers a wide range of security testing capabilities, including code scanning, vulnerability assessment , and penetration testing.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Cloud security is an essential part of today’s cyber security landscape. But whenever organisations adopt technological solutions such as this, they must acknowledge the risks that come with it. Indeed, Cloud computing can increase the risk of data breaches and regulatory non-compliance, as well as introducing other vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 5, 2021

Since Docker hit the scene in 2013, containers have become a primary way for developers to create and deploy applications in an increasingly distributed IT world of on-premises data centers, public and private clouds, and the edge. In addition to resource theft, cyber actors may also target Kubernetes to cause a denial of service.”

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Related: Supply-chain exposures on the rise. API vulnerabilities are ubiquitous and multiplying; they’re turning up everywhere. Yet, API security risks haven’t gotten the attention they deserve. It has become clear that API security needs to be prioritized as companies strive to mitigate modern-day cyber exposures.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Security researcher Alvaro Muñoz recently warned of a critical vulnerability in versions 1.5 and its name suggests a similarity to the dreaded Log4Shell vulnerability, Rapid7 researcher Erick Galinkin suggested it’s an unfair comparison. Cyber Safety Review Board’s most recent report [PDF] on Log4Shell noted that one U.S.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

Expert insight from Leon Teale into the implications of this historic data breach The security researcher Bob Diachenko and investigators from Cybernews have discovered an open instance with more than 26 billion data records, mostly compiled from previous breaches – although it likely also includes new data. Thank you so much for your time again !

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 7, 2023

Last month, we participated in GlueCon and hosted a webinar on uncovering vulnerabilities in open source software. Gain invaluable insights into how this developer-first solution can seamlessly integrate into your DevSecOps workflows, empowering your team to identify vulnerabilities early and prevent security breaches.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2022

“This CISA Insights is intended to ensure that senior leaders at every organization in the United States are aware of critical cyber risks and take urgent, near-term steps to reduce the likelihood and impact of a potentially damaging compromise. . ” reads the insights” document. ” reads the insights” document.

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Data Matters

MARCH 24, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has created significant cybersecurity risks for organizations across the world, particularly arising from remote working, scams and phishing attacks, and weakened information governance controls. These devices may also be without up-to-date anti-malware software be vectors of malware that infect their employer’s systems.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Instead of having to trick users one by one, fraudsters only have to deceive the device manufacturer, or some other party involved in the supply chain, and thereby get their malicious code delivered far and wide. Don’t look now, but evidence is mounting that the mobile threats landscape is on the threshold of getting a lot more dicey.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

A cyberattack is any action taken by a cyber criminal in an attempt to illegally gain control of a computer, device, network, or system with malicious intent. Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Besides the obvious benefits, IoT devices create an expanded threat landscape and have already been exploited in numerous cyber attacks (e.g., Electric grid utilities are deploying smart meters to better correspond to consumers energy demands while lowering costs. Threat vectors on IoT. Mirai, Jeep Hack, etc.) Security mindset is changing.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2022

The enterprise software and cloud giant said in a blog post this week that during the last six months of the year, there was a 40 percent increase in the number of DDoS attacks worldwide over the first half of 2021, with an average of 1,955 attacks per day and a maximum of 4,296 on Aug. Two Other Big DDoS Attacks. Tbps mark.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

But it is also a prime target for malicious cyber actors. Traditional security software, such as NAC, EPS, IDS, or IoT Network Security, fails to provide the Layer 1 visibility required to detect and accurately identify all hardware assets. The healthcare industry might be known for the work it does to treat patients. An Open Wound.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Organisations that suffer security incidents are sometimes said to be victims of “cyber extortion”, but it’s often unclear what exactly that phrase means. Put simply, cyber extortion is an umbrella term for a variety of cyber crimes. Put simply, cyber extortion is an umbrella term for a variety of cyber crimes.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A DORA Regulation overview – part 2: incident management Cliff Martin is the head of cyber incident response within GRCI Law. Now, Cliff supports clients with their cyber security requirements, helping them prevent and manage cyber incidents. What is your view on DORA as a whole? That can only be a good thing.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 23, 2022

During these tests, simulated attacks are executed to identify gaps and vulnerabilities in the IT environment. These tests are critical for obtaining an integrated view of a system, understanding how possible security breaches can occur, getting into the mindset of cyber criminals, and patching flaws.

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IT Governance

APRIL 16, 2018

Last week the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the National Crime Agency (NCA) released their annual report on the cyber threats facing UK businesses. The report examines how cyber activity has impacted UK businesses over the past 12 months and the future threats they will face. Supply chain compromises.

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