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Russia-linked APT28 uses fake Windows Update instructions to target Ukraine govt bodies

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. The group was involved also in the string of attacks that targeted 2016 Presidential election.

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City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 million to mitigate the May Royal ransomware attack

Security Affairs

In May 2023, a ransomware attack hit the IT systems at the City of Dallas , Texas. To prevent the threat from spreading within the network, the City shut down the impacted IT systems. The City experts believe that the group specifically targeted a prioritized list of servers using legitimate Microsoft system administrative tools.

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

An IT security certification can provide a key boost for your career, but with so many different certifications available (and so many organizations more than happy to take your money for training and testing), it’s important to make sure that the time and investment are well spent. How to Choose a Security Certification.

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User Conference Attendees Learn How to Maximize their DocuWare Experience

Info Source

Already well known in the content services industry for their annual DocuWorld Partner Conferences, DocuWare’s User Conference differs in that the focus is on educational enrichment and support for customers, not partners. Integrating DocuWare with another system such as Outlook. Scaling a DocuWare system to meet new business growth.

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in February 2020 – 623 million records breached

IT Governance

At first glance, February appears to be a big improvement cyber security-wise compared to the start of the year. Preschool services provider Educational Enrichment Systems discloses cyber attack (unknown). Columbus County Schools gives update after systems wiped by cyber attack (5,673).

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Linux Patch Management: Tools, Issues & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Compared to other operating systems, Linux patch management is unique because of its open-source nature, which enables a sizable community of developers and security professionals to find vulnerabilities, examine the code, and submit patches.

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How To Build A Cybersecurity Career | What Really Matters

Cyber Info Veritas

By having more cybersecurity professionals, we can enhance security. A Global Information Security Workforce Study conducted by ISC showed that out of all the cybersecurity experts surveyed, only 7% are below the age of 29, and only 13% are below the age of 30-34.