Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Wi-Fi 7’s mission-critical role in enterprise, industrial networking In this Help Net Security interview, Tiago Rodrigues, CEO at Wireless Broadband Alliance, discusses the transformative world…
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FAQ: What Is DFARS Compliance and How Does It Work?
The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, better known as DFARS, has significance for contractors working with the Department of Defense (DoD). Our intention is to offer a comprehensive perspective on DFARS in the context of cybersecurity, its various clauses, and…
Three Years After January 6th: The Insurrection’s Impact on U.S. Democracy
Three years ago, on January 6, 2021, the U.S. Capitol was stormed by a mob intent on overturning the results of the 2020 Presidential Election. This event — the January 6th insurrection — was a direct attack on the democratic…
Explore Redis for User Session Management on AWS Elasticache
In the bustling digital marketplace, web applications are like vibrant cities, constantly humming with activity as users come and go. Just as cities use various systems to keep track of their inhabitants and visitors, web applications rely on user session…
An Age-by-Age Guide to Online Safety for Kids
By Chelsea Hopkins, Social Media Manager, Fasthosts The internet is a fast-changing world of information that allows kids to play, create, browse, and engage with different people from all corners […] The post An Age-by-Age Guide to Online Safety for…
Your #1 Security Initiative in 2024 Should be Operational Resilience
The cyber world is filled with lots of scary threats and new buzzwords, none of them bigger than AI. As boards, CEOs, and security leadership teams decide where to put […] The post Your #1 Security Initiative in 2024 Should…
Overcoming Multi-Cloud Security Challenges: The Power of a Unified Configuration of Clouds
Digital transformation has urged organizations across various industries to adopt multi-cloud strategies. They need to find the right balance for security and growth. By Michael Rostov, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder at […] The post Overcoming Multi-Cloud Security Challenges: The Power of…
AI Will Be Powerful, But No Panacea
[By Neal Humphrey, VP Market Strategy at Deepwatch] Anyone following the deployment of self-driving cars knows the technology is proving far from foolproof. In the most recent development, the New York Times found that employees at the General Motors-owned autonomous…
USENIX Security ’23 – “If I Could Do This, I Feel Anyone Could” *The Design And Evaluation Of A Secondary Authentication Factor Manager’
Authors/Presenters: Garrett Smith, Tarun Yadav, Jonathan Dutson, Scott Ruoti, Kent Seamons“ Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the…
Cybersecurity trends and challenges to watch out for in 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
What are some of the key cybersecurity trends that people and organizations should have on their radars this year? This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Cybersecurity trends and challenges to watch out for in 2024…
Human Behavior In Digital Forensics, pt II
One the heels of my first post on this topic, I wanted to follow up with some additional case studies that might demonstrate how digital forensics can provide insight into human activity and behavior, as part of an investigation. Targeted…
Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea
Researchers discovered a macOS backdoor, called SpectralBlur, which shows similarities with a North Korean APT’s malware family. Security researcher Greg Lesnewich discovered a backdoor, called SpectralBlur, that targets Apple macOS. The backdoor shows similarities with the malware family KANDYKORN (aka SockRacket), which was…
Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4 billion claim over NotPetya damages
Merck has resolved a dispute with insurers regarding a $1.4 billion claim arising from the NotPetya malware incident. Merck and its insurers have agreed with a $1.4 billion claim arising from the large-scale NotPetya cyberattack. Merck & Co., Inc., known…
Google Disables 30 Million Chrome User Cookies
Eliminating Cookies: Google’s Next Plan Google has been planning to eliminate cookies for years, and today is the first of many planned quiet periods. About 30 million users, or 1% of the total, had their cookies disabled by the Chrome…
23andMe Faces Legal Backlash Over Data Breach and Blames Victims
Facing a deluge of more than 30 lawsuits from individuals impacted by a substantial data breach, genomics company 23andMe has taken a defensive stance by placing responsibility on the victims themselves. The breach came to light in October when customer…
Orbit Chain Loses $86M in Cross-Chain Bridge Hack
Orbit Chain, a South Korean platform designed to act as a multi-asset blockchain hub, revealed a massive breach on December 31, 2023. The company disclosed an “unidentified access to Orbit Bridge,” its decentralised cross-chain technology, which resulted in the…
Patient Privacy in Focus: Healthcare’s Cyber Challenges
Amidst the rapid evolution of technology in healthcare, a crucial focus has come to light: the security of medical devices. Let’s explore the intricacies of this issue together, understanding its importance and finding the right balance between advancing technology and…
Estes Declines Ransom Demand Amidst Personal Data Breach and Theft
Estes Express Lines, a major private freight shipping company in the United States, has notified over 20,000 customers about a security breach where their personal information was stolen by unknown hackers. The company revealed that on October 1, 2023,…
Russia Hacks Surveillance Cameras to Monitor Attacks in Kyiv
During Tuesday’s intense missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, which left over 250,000 people without internet or electricity amid dropping winter temperatures, Russian military intelligence broke into surveillance cameras to spy on Ukrainian air defenses and Kyiv’s vital…
Law firm Orrick data breach impacted 638,000 individuals
Law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe disclosed a data breach that took place in early 2023, which impacted roughly 600,000 individuals. The law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, disclosed a data breach that impacted 638,000 individuals. An authorized actor gained…