If true, was it worth the $500k and prison jumpsuit? A man suspected of stealing personal data belonging to tens of millions of people worldwide and selling that info on cybercrime forums has been arrested by Dutch police.… This article…
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PY#RATION: New Python-based RAT Uses WebSocket for C2 and Data Exfiltration
Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a new Python-based attack campaign that leverages a Python-based remote access trojan (RAT) to gain control over compromised systems since at least August 2022. “This malware is unique in its utilization of WebSockets to avoid detection and for…
How businesses can bolster their cybersecurity defenses with open source
Open-source software enables better security for both large and small organizations. It is the foundation of today’s society and is found throughout a modern application stack, from the operating system to networking functions. It’s estimated that around 90% of organizations…
US Federal agencies fall prey to Phishing Scam via Remote Management Software
United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) along with two other agencies; National Security Agency (NSA) and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have issued a warning to federal agencies against a phishing scam taking place through Remote…
Malwarebytes Mobile Security for Business protects organizations’ mobile devices
Malwarebytes has announced the upcoming Malwarebytes Mobile Security for Business, extending its endpoint protection capabilities to professional mobile devices. From corporate organizations to educational institutions, the increasing number of connected mobile devices introduces security risks to users and networks. With…
ThreatConnect Platform 7.0 enables organizations to modernize security operations
ThreatConnect released ThreatConnect Platform 7.0 designed specifically for TI Ops. The new release increases the effectiveness of threat intelligence analysts and security operations teams by bringing together the power of human analysis, ML-powered analytics and intelligence, and automation. “Legacy approaches…
Halo Security unveils KEV feature to improve attack surface visibility
Halo Security recently implemented a new feature to reduce the noise and improve attack surface visibility, helping customers identify active threats in the wild — known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs) from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) catalog — and…
ChatGPT is a bigger threat to cybersecurity than most realize
A language-generating AI model called ChatGPT, available for free, has taken the internet by storm. While AI has the potential to help IT and security teams become more efficient, it also enables threat actors to develop malware. In this interview…
U.S. Federal Agencies Fall Victim to Cyber Attack Utilizing Legitimate RMM Software
At least two federal agencies in the U.S. fell victim to a “widespread cyber campaign” that involved the use of legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software to perpetuate a phishing scam. “Specifically, cyber criminal actors sent phishing emails that…
Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features Daring’s Ross Mackay
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ross Mackay, CEO and Founder of Daring, is the featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian. The show is hosted by Shegerian, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and…
Uprite Services Ranked on Channel Futures 2022 MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers Worldwide
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uprite Services has been named one of the world’s premier managed service providers (MSPs) in the prestigious 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. For the past 16 years, MSPs worldwide have applied for a spot on this prestigious and…
The Cyber AB Announces New Members to its Board of Directors
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Cyber AB officially announced the appointment of four new Directors to its governing Board. Debbie Taylor Moore, Anthony Johnson, Gene Chao, and Katherine Gronberg all joined the Board as full voting Directors and will participate in…
Agency Spotter Announces Expansion Into IT & Development Services
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Agency Spotter, the world’s most trusted marketplace for brands to discover, review, and manage marketing agencies, is thrilled to announce the expansion featuring IT and software development service providers. The public SaaS marketplace has added 12 new services under…
ISACA Awards Celebration to Recognize Outstanding Digital Trust Professionals for Impactful Contributions
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Each year ISACA members and digital trust professionals worldwide serve their organizations, industries and communities with exemplary achievements and noteworthy contributions to advancing technology. Outstanding professionals in the areas of IT audit, risk, governance, privacy and cybersecurity are…
PK Secure Email helps users discover sensitive information in email communication
PKWARE has released its newest data discovery and protection solution, PK Secure Email. This Microsoft Outlook add-in automatically discovers sensitive information in email message body, subject line, and attachment and prompts policy-driven protection actions upon sending. Email is a staple…
Lupovis Prowl reduces time wasted investigating false positives
Lupovis has released Prowl, new platform capabilities designed to help security analysts automatically identify bot traffic from malicious human threat actors, to help reduce the time they waste investigating false positives. False positives are flagged by security products that identify…
SpyCloud Compass identifies infected devices accessing critical workforce apps
SpyCloud launched Compass, a transformative solution to help enterprises detect and respond to the initial precursors to ransomware attacks. Compass provides definitive evidence that data siphoned by malware infections is in cybercriminals’ hands and provides a comprehensive approach to incident…
Perimeter 81’s malware protection defends users from internet-borne threats
With continued transition to cloud services to support remote work, the threat of malware continues to grow, expanding each company’s attack surface. The first half of 2022 saw 2.8 billion malware attacks in which more than 270,000 “never-seen-before” malware variants…
Supply chain attacks caused more data compromises than malware
The first half of 2022 saw fewer compromises reported due in part to Russia-based cybercriminals distracted by the war in Ukraine and volatility in the cryptocurrency markets, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. However, data compromises steadily increased in…
Cypherbridge Enhances Security and Interoperability for IoT Devices with Support for New PX5 RTOS
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cypherbridge Systems, a leading provider of secure IoT software solutions, today announced the integration of its SDKPac and uLoadXL IoT software with the new PX5 real-time operating system (RTOS). The integrated solution accelerates the development of IoT platforms,…
Cyberattacks Spark Demand for Industrial Security Solutions
STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rising threats to vehicles and to industrial operational technology (OT) have led a growing number of enterprises worldwide to invest in advanced technologies and services to better secure their assets, according to a new research report published today…
Help Shape the CGRC Exam – Formerly Known As CAP
As practitioners know all too well, it is paramount to remain up to date with the changing landscape of cybersecurity. We regularly conduct Job Task Analysis (JTA) studies to review exam content and outlines to ensure the accuracy, relevance and…
InQuest Appoints Andre Ludwig as Chief Product Officer
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–InQuest, a leading provider of File Detection and Response solutions focused on protecting the end-user, announced today the appointment of Andre Ludwig as its Chief Product Officer. Andre brings extensive cybersecurity experience and product management leadership through numerous…
CISSP-ISSAPs – We Need Your Input
With more than 150,000 CISSPs around the world, some of you have asked – what's the next step? For many of you, that next step is one of the CISSP concentrations focused on security architecture, engineering or management. The CISSP-ISSAP…
Cybersecurity Posture & Insurance Outlook with Advisen
Trend Micro’s Eric Skinner, and Advisen, an insurance data and analytics company, discuss the current threat landscape, cyber risk management, and how vendors and cyber insurers can champion enhanced cybersecurity posture. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research,…
Mastodon vs. Twitter: Know the differences
Looking for an alternative to Twitter and thinking about joining the folks flocking to Mastodon? Here’s how the two platforms compare to each other. The post Mastodon vs. Twitter: Know the differences appeared first on WeLiveSecurity This article has been…