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These Are the Countries With the Best and Worst Cybersecurity

Security Affairs

Cybersecurity is a growing concern among governments, businesses and individuals around the world. A recent study from technology research company Comparitech looked at cybersecurity around the world and scored 60 countries on their cybersecurity practices. The Least Secure Countries. The Most Secure Countries.

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Russia-linked APT28 uses COVID-19 lures to deliver Zebrocy malware

Security Affairs

The APT28 group (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. Researchers from cybersecurity firm Intezer linked the attacks to a group operating under the APT28.

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Citrix Hack Exposes Customer Data

Adam Levin

Once they gained a foothold with limited access, they worked to circumvent additional layers of security,” announced Citrix on their website. The details and scope of the damage caused by the attack are still unclear, but the activity has been tracked back to Iridium, a hacking group linked to the Iranian government.

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Vladimir Putin ‘s computers still run Windows XP, Media reports

Security Affairs

The news is curious and it probably has little real if not the fact that Vladimir Putin is not a super cyber security expert, although he knows its importance very well. Nowadays it is a suicide to use a computer running Windows XP because the OS doesn’t receive security updates and it is quite easy to find working exploits online.

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MartyMcFly Malware: new Cyber-Espionage Campaign targeting Italian Naval Industry

Security Affairs

Yoroi security firm uncovered a targeted attack against one of the most important companies in the Italian Naval Industry leveraging MartyMcFly Malware. The victim was one of the most important leaders in the field of security and defensive military grade Naval ecosystem in Italy. Stage2: OleOBj inclusion (click to expand it).

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 4 – 10 March 2024

IT Governance

Source (New) Transport USA Yes 3,815 Okta Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Cyber security USA Yes 3,800 Shah Dixit & Associates, P.C. million for security failings relating to a 2018 cyber attack on its mobile banking platform. Source (New) Professional services Netherlands Yes 28.3 UniCredit fined €2.8

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. Raising awareness about ransomware is a baseline security measure. As training sessions have little influence over staff for every potential attack, it makes added security more imperative.