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Why is data security important?

Most K-12 technology directors can’t stop talking about cybersecurity. But have you ever wondered why? The truth is there are many reasons why safeguarding personal data is essential. From reputational damage to student safety, the list is practically endless. Luckily,…

Ransomware Group Targets Foxconn Subsidiary Foxsemicon

Foxsemicon’s website defaced with a message from the LockBit ransomware group, which claims to have stolen 5 Tb of data. The post Ransomware Group Targets Foxconn Subsidiary Foxsemicon appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Outsmarting Ransomware’s New Playbook

Encryption is a technological necessity and also a legal safeguard, with importance in both defending against and mitigating the consequences of cyberattacks. The post Outsmarting Ransomware’s New Playbook appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Vast botnet hijacks smart TVs for prime-time cybercrime

8-year-old op responsible for DDoS attacks and commandeering broadcasts to push war material Security researchers have pinned a DDoS botnet that’s infected potentially millions of smart TVs and set-top boxes to an eight-year-old cybercrime syndicate called Bigpanzi.… This article has…

Enter the era of platform-based cloud security

How an integrated platform can streamline the management overhead, improve cloud security and boost threat visibility Sponsored Post  Reports suggest that forward-looking organisations are ditching legacy point-based cloud security offerings and replacing them with more efficient integrated platforms which slash…

PixieFail UEFI Flaws Expose Millions of Computers to RCE, DoS, and Data Theft

Multiple security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the TCP/IP network protocol stack of an open-source reference implementation of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specification used widely in modern computers. Collectively dubbed PixieFail by Quarkslab, the nine issues reside in the TianoCore EFI Development…

Confessions on MFA and Security Best Practices

The last couple weeks have brought a few discussions on the topic of multifactor authentication or MFA (sometimes also referred to as 2FA or two factor authentication).  These discussions have been driven by the SEC’s X (formerly known as Twitter)…

JinxLoader Malware: Next-Stage Payload Threats Revealed

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a recent discovery by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 and Symantec sheds light on a new Go-based malware loader named JinxLoader malware. This sophisticated tool is employed by threat actors to facilitate malicious payload…

HealthEC Data Breach Impacts 4.5 Million Patients

In the evolving landscape of healthcare cybersecurity, the recent data breach at HealthEC LLC has sent shockwaves through the industry, affecting nearly 4.5 million individuals who received care through the company’s diverse clientele. This incident, which unfolded between July 14…

Navigating the Debian 10 EOL: A Guide to the Future

Debian 10’s End of Life (EOL) highlights the critical need for upgrading to maintain security and compatibility. Upgrading from Debian 10 involves balancing hardware compatibility, software dependencies, and system configurations with minimal operational disruption. In cases where immediate upgrading isn’t…