A Dragos report observed 23 new ransomware groups targeting industrial organizations in Q3 2024 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Ransomware Attackers Target Industries with Low Downtime Tolerance
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Foxit PDF Editor Vulnerabilities Allows Remote Code Execution
Foxit Software has issued critical security updates for its widely used PDF solutions, Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor. The updates—Foxit PDF Reader 2024.4 and Foxit PDF Editor 2024.4/13.1.5—were released on December 17, 2024, to counter vulnerabilities that could leave…
Check Point Recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Vision and Execution
We are honored to be recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms. Gartner® evaluates factors that range from overall viability, to pricing, to sales execution, to market responsiveness. Decision-makers who are looking for a market leader in…
Windows 11 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Lets Attackers Execute Code to Gain Access
Microsoft has swiftly addressed a critical security vulnerability affecting Windows 11 (version 23H2), which could allow local attackers to escalate privileges to the SYSTEM level. Security researcher Alex Birnberg showcased the exploit during the renowned TyphoonPWN 2024 cybersecurity competition, securing…
Check Point Recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Vision and Execution
We are honored to be recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms. Gartner® evaluates factors that range from overall viability, to pricing, to sales execution, to market responsiveness. Decision-makers who are looking for a market leader in…
Ransomware Attacks Expose Gaps in Backup Practices: The Case for Modern Solutions
Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread, posing significant risks to organizations worldwide. A recent report by Object First highlights critical vulnerabilities in current backup practices and underscores the urgency of adopting modern solutions to safeguard essential data.…
Amazon health malware, BeyondTrust suffers cyberattack, FortiNet wireless vulnerability
Android malware found on Amazon Appstore disguised as health app BeyondTrust suffers cyberattack Fortinet warns of critical flaw in Wireless LAN Manager Thanks to today’s episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Do zero-day exploits and supply chain attacks keep you up at night?…
NetWalker Ransomware Operator Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A Romanian man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in the notorious NetWalker ransomware attacks. The sentencing, which took place in the Middle District of Florida, also included a forfeiture order of $21.5 million in…
Check Point Recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Vision and Execution
We are honored to be recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms. Gartner® evaluates factors that range from overall viability, to pricing, to sales execution, to market responsiveness. Decision-makers who are looking for a market leader in…
Human Risk Management: The “Weakest Link” Emerges as Key to Cybersecurity
With technology front and center in virtually all business processes, it may seem counterintuitive to suggest that today’s greatest cybersecurity risks don’t stem from technology, but from people. It’s widely recognized that people pose the greatest risk to data and security.…
How Data Classification Reduces Insider Threats
Companies can significantly reduce insider threat risks with a suitable data classification strategy that adequately manages and protects sensitive information. The post How Data Classification Reduces Insider Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Last Pass Hack Impact Continues: Cyber Security Today for Friday, December 20, 2024
Cybersecurity Today: LastPass Hack Fallout, TP-Link Router Ban, and Microsoft’s Passwordless Future In our final daily news show of the season, host Jim Love covers key cybersecurity stories, including millions stolen from crypto wallets linked to the 2022 LastPass breach,…
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025
Welcome to Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025! Join Steven Webb, UK Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Capgemini UK, as we explore the technologies shaping our future—agentic AI, quantum computing, and more. Discover how AI will transform work,…
CISA Warns of BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access Exploited in Wild
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has sounded the alarm over a critical vulnerability impacting BeyondTrust’s Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products. This newly uncovered flaw tracked as CVE-2024-12356, could allow attackers to execute malicious commands, posing…
Check Point Recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Vision and Execution
We are honored to be recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms. Gartner® evaluates factors that range from overall viability, to pricing, to sales execution, to market responsiveness. Decision-makers who are looking for a market leader in…
Zero-Trust in Web3: Redefining Security for Decentralized Systems
By adopting zero-trust principles, we can build systems that are not only decentralized but also secure, resilient and future-proof. The post Zero-Trust in Web3: Redefining Security for Decentralized Systems appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…
Rising wave of cyber-attacks targeting YouTube content creators
In today’s digital age, YouTube has become a platform where individuals, especially those between the ages of 14 and 33, are not just consuming content but actively creating it. From cooking tutorials and gaming streams to travel vlogs and tech…
The Avast Phishing Awards: Trickiest email headlines of 2024
2024 has been filled with many ups, downs … and scams. As we navigate the treacherous waters of the digital realm, let’s take a moment and make note of the tactics behind the phishing emails that graced millions of inboxes…
Check Point Recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Vision and Execution
We are honored to be recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms. Gartner® evaluates factors that range from overall viability, to pricing, to sales execution, to market responsiveness. Decision-makers who are looking for a market leader in…
Hackers Exploiting Critical Fortinet EMS Vulnerability to Deploy Remote Access Tools
A now-patched critical security flaw impacting Fortinet FortiClient EMS is being exploited by malicious actors as part of a cyber campaign that installed remote desktop software such as AnyDesk and ScreenConnect. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2023-48788 (CVSS score: 9.3),…