Electrical utilities are responsible for just about everything we do. This presents a tremendous burden on those who operate those utilities. One way these organizations offer assurance is through the audit process. While audits can generate tremendous anxiety, good planning,…
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Operational Resilience: What It Is and Why It’s Important
Frankly stated, operational resilience is your ability to climb the mountain, no matter the weather. Businesses now need more than a good security structure to weather the storms of AI-driven threats, APTs, cloud-based risks, and hyper-distributed environments. And more importantly,…
Ukraine Claims it “Paralyzed” Russia’s Tax System
Ukrainian Ministry of Defense says cyber-attack wiped Russian tax system servers This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Ukraine Claims it “Paralyzed” Russia’s Tax System
Cyber security isn’t simple, but it could be
The biggest problem is a tendency to ignore problems you can’t see or haven’t looked for, says SecurityHQ Sponsored Feature Most experts agree cybersecurity is now so complex that managing it has become a security problem in itself.… This article…
December 2023 Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixed 4 critical flaws
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for December 2023 addressed 33 vulnerabilities in multiple products, including a zero-day. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for December 2023 addressed 33 vulnerabilities in multiple products. The vulnerabilities addressed by the company impact Microsoft Windows…
Python 2 EOL: Coping with Legacy System Challenges
Python 2 was officially maintained and supported until January 1, 2020. The system becomes highly vulnerable without Python 2 security updates. TuxCare’s ELS for Python provides security fixes for Python 2.7 versions. Python 2.7 was the last…
Rhysida Ransomware Attacking Government & IT Industries Worldwide
Hackers use ransomware to encrypt victims’ files and demand payment (usually in cryptocurrency) for the decryption key. This malicious tactic allows them to extort money from the following entities by exploiting vulnerabilities in their digital systems:- In May 2023, this…
Ensuring a Secure Future: Global Guidelines for AI Security
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and societies, offering unprecedented opportunities and efficiencies. However, with the increasing integration of AI into various facets of our lives, concerns about security and ethical considerations have come to the forefront. Establishing global…
Microsoft’s Final 2023 Patch Tuesday: 33 Flaws Fixed, Including 4 Critical
Microsoft released its final set of Patch Tuesday updates for 2023, closing out 33 flaws in its software, making it one of the lightest releases in recent years. Of the 33 shortcomings, four are rated Critical and 29 are rated Important in…
Rhysida Ransomware targets Sony Insomniac
Sony has initiated an inquiry into a security breach affecting its game developer division, ‘Insomniac Games.’ The investigation has confirmed that the incident resulted in the unauthorized access and leakage of employee information, as well as details related to upcoming…
Think tank report labels NSO, Lazarus, as ‘cyber mercenaries’
Sure, they do crimes. But the plausible deniability governments adore means they deserve a different label Cybercrime gangs like the notorious Lazarus group and spyware vendors like Israel’s NSO should be considered cyber mercenaries – and become the subject of…
Shifting data protection regulations show why businesses must put privacy at their core
Like it or not, data protection will be one of the biggest issues organizations face in 2024. Knowing where to focus compliance efforts will be tricky, with more and more state-level privacy laws becoming effective in the US, creating a…
A closer look at LATMA, the open-source lateral movement detection tool
In this Help Net Security video, Gal Sadeh, Head of Data and Security Research at Silverfort, discusses LATMA, a free, open-source tool. It’s engineered with advanced algorithms to track and report any unusual activity within an environment. The tool consists…
ThreatNG open-source datasets aim to improve cybersecurity practices
The ThreatNG Governance and Compliance Dataset is an open-source initiative that aims to democratize access to critical data, fostering transparency, collaboration, and improvement of cybersecurity practices globally. Datasets for organizational insight The open-source datasets offered by ThreatNG provide an understanding…
Smart Thermostats: Savings and Comfort at Your Fingertips
The promise of energy savings and convenience stand in stark contrast to the energy-wasting, manual thermostats of the past. Smart thermostats offer a modern approach… The post Smart Thermostats: Savings and Comfort at Your Fingertips appeared first on Security Zap.…
Guide: Application security posture management deep dive
Distinguishing real, business-critical application risks is more challenging than ever. A siloed, ad hoc approach to AppSec generates noisy false positives that overwhelm under-resourced security teams. You need a multidimensional approach that leverages deep context to continuously map, programmatically prioritize,…
Industry regulations and standards are driving OT security priorities
When it comes to ransomware attacks, the impact on OT environments is catching up to the impact on IT environments, according to Claroty. In Claroty’s previous survey conducted in 2021, 32% of ransomware attacks impacted IT only, while 27% impacted…
American Intellectual Property Theft a $600 Billion Dollar Issue
American Intellectual Property (IP) theft is costing the domestic economy as much as $600 billion per year, as reported by the Associated Press, and it… The post American Intellectual Property Theft a $600 Billion Dollar Issue appeared first on Security…
Home Automation for All: Enabling Independence
As technology advances, home automation provides a sense of empowerment for elderly and disabled individuals. With the click of a button or voice command, users… The post Home Automation for All: Enabling Independence appeared first on Security Zap. This article…
How CSRD and EED are Reshaping Data Center Sustainability Reporting
With greater scrutiny of environmental impacts and a burgeoning consciousness about the social responsibility of data center operators, European regulations are undergoing significant transformations. The advent of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) are…