Security agency wants to resume critical CFATS inspections This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: CISA Warns Congress on Chemical Industry Terror Attacks
Tag: EN
Healthcare provider Ardent Health Services disclosed a ransomware attack
The US Healthcare provider Ardent Health Services disclosed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack last week. Ardent Health Services is a healthcare company that operates hospitals and other medical facilities in the United States. It is a…
Another Look at Accountability in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity incidents are more than availability problems Malicious actors are using the legal process to their advantage Personal liability for cybersecurity mishandling is becoming more common Cybersecurity incidents, once dismissed as minor disruptions, have evolved into significant threats with far-reaching…
Ddostf DDoS Botnet Malware Targets MySQL Servers
Beware of a new threat in the cyber realm: the ‘Ddostf’ malware botnet is on the prowl, specifically targeting MySQL servers. This malicious botnet enslaves MySQL servers for a sinister purpose – running a DDoS-as-a-Service platform that can be rented…
SMBs face surge in “malware free” attacks
“Malware free” attacks, attackers’ increased reliance on legitimate tools and scripting frameworks, and BEC scams were the most prominent threats small and medium businesses (SMBs) faced in Q3 2023, says the inaugural SMB Threat Report by Huntress, a company that…
Ukraine Police Dismantle Major Ransomware Group
Affiliate deployed LockerGoga, MegaCortex, Hive and Dharma This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Ukraine Police Dismantle Major Ransomware Group
A bird’s eye view of your global attack surface
Get to know your external attack surface before the cyber criminals map it first Sponsored Post Building an effective cyber security defense involves protecting the assets you know you have as well as the ones you don’t.… This article has…
Disable Windows Event Logging – Security Spotlight
The “Security Spotlight” blog series provides insight into emerging cyberthreats and shares tips for how you can leverage LogRhythm’s security tools, services, and out-of-the-box content to defend against attacks. In this Security Spotlight, we’ll be talking about a technique attackers……
Google Drive Users Files Suddenly Disappeared, Tech Gaint Investigating
In a perplexing turn of events, a notable cohort of Google Drive users is grappling with the disappearance of files from their accounts. Reports indicate that some users have experienced the loss of crucial data, with instances of up to…
Amazon One Enterprise palm-based identity service improves security of physical spaces, digital assets
AWS announced Amazon One Enterprise, a palm-based identity service for comprehensive and easy-to-use authentication that improves organizational security and helps prevent costly security breaches. The new service enables organizations to provide a fast, convenient, and contactless experience for employees and…
India’s CERT given exemption from Right To Information requests
Activists worry investigations may stay secret, and then there’s those odd incident reporting requirements India’s government has granted its Computer Emergency Response Team, CERT-In, immunity from Right To Information (RTI) requests – the nation’s equivalent of the freedom of information…
Stop panic buying your security products and start prioritizing
As 2024 is rounding the corner, many companies are making a fresh start with a new cybersecurity budget. But with the growing number of cyberattacks and their increasingly complex nature, even those companies whose cybersecurity budgets have gone up for…
How passkeys are reshaping user security and convenience
In this Help Net Security interview, Anna Pobletts, Head of Passwordless at 1Password, talks about passkey adoption and its acceleration in 2024. This trend is particularly notable among highly-regulated services like fintech and banking, where users seek a sign-in experience…
Guarding the gateway: Securing dispersed networks
The network is at an inflection point, and organizations’ networks have become more dispersed amongst the cloud and on-prem, prompting a greater need for visibility today than ever. As the nature of the network shifts, teams face challenges securing their…
N. Korean Hackers ‘Mixing’ macOS Malware Tactics to Evade Detection
The North Korean threat actors behind macOS malware strains such as RustBucket and KANDYKORN have been observed “mixing and matching” different elements of the two disparate attack chains, leveraging RustBucket droppers to deliver KANDYKORN. The findings come from cybersecurity firm SentinelOne, which…
Rethinking shift left: How a lack of context creates unnecessary friction between AppSec and Developers
Shift Left… it’s a term used almost ubiquitously across application security by both security practitioners implementing programs, regardless of scale, as well as just about every vendor selling an application security solution. The idea that it’s faster, cheaper, and often…
Generative AI security: Preventing Microsoft Copilot data exposure
Microsoft Copilot has been called one of the most powerful productivity tools on the planet. Copilot is an AI assistant that lives inside each of your Microsoft 365 apps — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and so on. Microsoft’s dream…
Product showcase: New ESET Home Security
ESET is thrilled to announce our new cutting-edge consumer solutions. Our consumer offering is more than just security – it is a comprehensive portfolio designed to keep our customers safe in today’s digital landscape. We are dedicated to advancing technology…
The Role of the CISO in Digital Transformation
A successful CISO should play a leading role in digital transformation and cloud migration initiatives in their organization. The CISO is responsible for making sure technical security controls are designed and implemented appropriately, and changes are properly managed, with security…
Report: The state of authentication security 2023
This survey set out to explore these challenges, to identify common practices, and to provide insight into how organizations can bolster their defenses. Key findings from the survey include: Current authentication practices Authentication-related cyberattacks Security incidents and impact Password management…