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FBI and CISA published a new advisory on AvosLocker ransomware

Security Affairs

This joint CSA updates the advisory published by the US Government on March 17, 2022. AvosLocker affiliates use legitimate software and open-source remote system administration tools to compromise the victims’ networks.

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

Security Affairs

CERT-UA warns of a spear-phishing campaign conducted by APT28 group targeting Ukrainian government bodies with fake ‘Windows Update’ guides. Russia-linked APT28 group is targeting Ukrainian government bodies with fake ‘Windows Update’ guides, Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warns.

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How Microsoft Training Boosts an ISO 27001 Qualification

IT Governance

If you’re serious about information security, you should consider gaining a Microsoft qualification. ISO 27001 is often considered the go-to qualification for information security professionals. The most comprehensive advice comes via ISO 27017, the international security standard for Cloud services.

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Thycotic chief security scientist Joseph Carson told eSecurity Planet that choosing a certification should ultimately be about deciding which skillset or professional direction you want to focus on. AsTech’s Kent said of Security+, “This crosses several domains and is a basic introduction to security.

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Hackers are targeting Soliton FileZen file-sharing servers

Security Affairs

Threat actors are exploiting two flaws in the popular file-sharing server FileZen to steal sensitive data from businesses and government organizations. The vendor recommended changing system administrator account, reset access control, and installing the latest available version.

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China-linked APT BlackTech was spotted hiding in Cisco router firmware

Security Affairs

The group targeted organizations in multiple sectors, including defense, government, electronics, telecommunication, technology, media, telecommunication industries. According to a joint cybersecurity advisory from the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the U.S.

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Hacker breaches key Russian ministry in blink of an eye

Security Affairs

No wonder Russia has been preparing to cut itself off from the global internet, hoping to move key government institutions to a sovereign Runet – a pan-Russian web limited to the Federation – to make them less prone to cyber attacks. Ideally, VNC should be used only with authenticated users, such as system administrators.