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What Is an Insider Threat? Definition, Types, and Examples

IT Governance

Insider threats are one of the most difficult security challenges that organisations face. Preventing this from happening requires a nuanced approach to information security, and it’s one that organisations are increasingly struggling with. Insider threats fall into two categories: malicious or negligent.

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Supply Chain Security is the Whole Enchilada, But Who’s Willing to Pay for It?

Krebs on Security

From time to time, there emerge cybersecurity stories of such potential impact that they have the effect of making all other security concerns seem minuscule and trifling by comparison. Government. That example gives a whole new meaning to the term “supply chain,” doesn’t it? Yesterday was one of those times.

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Could You Be a Ransomware Target? Here’s What Attackers Look For

eSecurity Planet

You still need to do the basics right, like employee cybersecurity training and patching ; those two areas alone could greatly reduce risk. Knowing these can help you understand if you are at a higher risk than others, requiring further security measures. Lack of Security Infrastructure. Valuable Data.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #10 [Eye Opener] BusinessWeek: The Satellite Hack Everyone Is Finally Talking About

KnowBe4

This is an excellent article that exposes the vulnerabilities when communications systems are not secure by design. government. There's even a term for it: Assume Breach. He wrote the book on it, literally - A Data-Driven Computer Security Defense. Checkmarx has notified NPM's security team about the campaign.

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6 Best Threat Intelligence Feeds to Use in 2023

eSecurity Planet

Here are our picks for the top threat intelligence feeds that security teams should consider adding to their defensive arsenal: AlienVault Open Threat Exchange: Best for community-driven threat feeds FBI InfraGard: Best for critical infrastructure security abuse.ch

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. Rogue security software. Boost your organization’s IT literacy with ongoing cybersecurity training so they recognize the threats posed by malware attacks. Examples of Adware Malware Attacks. Jump ahead: Adware.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Industrial Control Systems

ForAllSecure

So there’s a need, a definite need, for information security professionals to have access to industrial control systems -- not virtual, but actual hands on systems -- so they can learn. In a moment I’ll introduce you to someone who is trying to do that--bring ICS equipment to security conferences. Van Norman: Right right.