This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Top Cyber Stories for April 2022 – Cyber Stories Funky Pigeon Cyber Attack Funky Pigeon, a UK online gifts and greetings cards store was the target of a cyber attack that saw…
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March 2022 Cybersecurity Roundup: War continues in cyberspace, State networks breached, New proposed EU and SEC rules
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Top Cyber Stories for March 2022 Russia-Ukraine War Continues in Cyberspace As the armed conflict following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine intensified through March, multiple cyberattacks purportedly linked to the war were reported.…
February 2022 Cybersecurity News Roundup: Russia-Ukraine factor, Red Cross data breach, $24 million ransomware loss
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Top Cyber Stories for February 2022 Another month. Another slew of cyberattacks. If anyone was under any illusion that 2022 would perhaps see a slowdown of cyberattacks unlike 2021, February decisively put…
January 2022 Cybersecurity News Roundup: $60 million settlement, ‘zero trust’ strategy, fall of REvil, and more
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Top Cyber Stories for January 2022 Morgan Stanley’s $60 Million Settlement for Data Breach Financial services giant Morgan Stanley has agreed to pay $60 million to settle a data security class-action lawsuit.…
Top Cyber Stories for December 2021
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog The Apache Log4j Vulnerability Also known as Log4Shell, the Apache Log4j vulnerability was THE cybersecurity news story of December and one of the most significant of 2021 and likely 2022. A flaw…
Impact of Log4j vulnerability on GFI
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog A new 0-day vulnerability, formally known as CVE-2021-44228, was published on the NIST National Vulnerability Database on Friday, December 10. It is found in the Log4j Java library. Log4j is a popular…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Patch Roundup for November
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Microsoft rolled out a not overly heavy 55 fixes in November’s Patch Tuesday, but it includes several critical issues and six zero-days. The post Microsoft Patch Tuesday Patch Roundup for November first…
Third-party patch roundup for October 2021
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog October was a scary month, not just because of Halloween, but because of the number of patches from software vendors to avoid nasty tricks. The post Third-party patch roundup for October 2021…
Third-party patch roundup for October 2021
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog October was a scary month, not just because of Halloween, but because of the number of patches from software vendors to avoid nasty tricks. The post Third-party patch roundup for October 2021…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Roundup for October
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Microsoft’s October Patch Tuesday offers fixes for more than 70 vulnerabilities, including four zero-days and updates for Windows 11. The post Microsoft Patch Tuesday Roundup for October first appeared on GFI Blog.…
Third-party September patch roundup: Another heavy month of fixes
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog September patches from software vendors other than Microsoft were numerous, reflecting a new reality where remote workers are targets of hackers. The post Third-party September patch roundup: Another heavy month of fixes…
Third-party September patch roundup: Another heavy month of fixes
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog September patches from software vendors other than Microsoft were numerous, reflecting a new reality where remote workers are targets of hackers. The post Third-party September patch roundup: Another heavy month of fixes…
GFI FaxMaker makes it easy for administrators
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog We’re excited to introduce the new and improved GFI FaxMaker which comes equipped with a new interface allowing administrators to easily monitor and manage all faxing and SMS activities. The post GFI…
GFI FaxMaker makes it easy for administrators
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog We’re excited to introduce the new and improved GFI FaxMaker which comes equipped with a new interface allowing administrators to easily monitor and manage all faxing and SMS activities. The post GFI…
Microsoft September Patch Tuesday roundup: 66 vulnerabilities, 2 zero-days
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Summer is ending, but the vulnerabilities continue hot and heavy. The Microsoft September patch update has fixes for scores of flaws, several critical. The post Microsoft September Patch Tuesday roundup: 66 vulnerabilities,…
Microsoft September Patch Tuesday roundup: 61 vulnerabilities, 2 zero-days
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Summer is ending, but the vulnerabilities continue hot and heavy. The Microsoft September patch update has fixes for scores of flaws, several critical. The post Microsoft September Patch Tuesday roundup: 61 vulnerabilities,…
GFI August patch roundup: Fixes from non-Microsoft vendors
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog August was a light month for patches from non-Microsoft vendors including, Adobe, Linux, and Google, but several critical flaws should get your attention. The post GFI August patch roundup: Fixes from non-Microsoft…
GFI August patch roundup: Fixes from non-Microsoft vendors
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog August was a light month for patches from non-Microsoft vendors including, Adobe, Linux, and Google, but several critical flaws should get your attention. The post GFI August patch roundup: Fixes from non-Microsoft…
Ransomware-as-a-service: The future is bright — for cybercriminals
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Ransomware-as-a-service is the next big threat facing companies large and small because destructive exploits are now available to anyone. The post Ransomware-as-a-service: The future is bright — for cybercriminals first appeared on…
Microsoft August Patch Tuesday Roundup: 44 vulnerabilities, 7 critical
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog August was a relatively light month for Microsoft vulnerabilities, but Patch Tuesday has fixes for several exploits, including — yet again — PrintNightmare. The post Microsoft August Patch Tuesday Roundup: 44 vulnerabilities,…
GFI Patch Central: Cyberattacks spur flurry of patches from Apple, Google, Linux and more
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog July was a hot month for cyberattacks, and software makers issued numerous patches. We’ve already looked at patches from Microsoft, so here is a rundown of fixes from other vendors. The post…
10 business-proven benefits of digital faxing
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Security, efficiency, and cost reducing. These are the main factors that are pushing online faxing growth globally. And the future for faxing also looks promising. According to the IDC’s report “Fax Market Pulse:…
Crucial cybersecurity expenses not getting the budget they deserve
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog While the most obvious cybersecurity expenses get most of the attention and most of the budget love, it is important that your company not ignore the not-so-obvious ones. The post Crucial cybersecurity…
Crucial cybersecurity expenses not getting the budget they deserve
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog While the most obvious cybersecurity expenses get most of the attention and most of the budget love, it is important that your company not ignore the not-so-obvious ones. The post Crucial cybersecurity…
Vishing attacks on the rise with newest campaign
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Even as phishing attacks continue to be a major problem, a related scam is gaining traction. Vishing is on the rise, so be on guard. The post Vishing attacks on the rise…
Vishing attacks on the rise with newest campaign
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog By Derek Koretpeter A research blog post from Armorblox is showing that or vishing attacks (the term is a mashup of “voice” and “phishing”) are seeing a rise in activity. Vishing simply…
Microsoft July 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog As the temperatures hit triple digits in parts of the world in July, so did the number of fixes rolled out in Microsoft July Patch Tuesday. The post Microsoft July 2021 Patch…
Reduce your risk of being hit by a ransomware attack
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Ransomware is growing at an alarming rate. But a good ransomware defense can help your organization ward off what will be an inevitable attack. The post Reduce your risk of being hit…
GFI Patch Central: Third-Party Patch Roundup for June
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog In the northern hemisphere, we’re well into the summer heat now, and many of us have vacation on our minds – but hackers, attackers, and malware distributors can take advantage of that…
GFI Patch Central: Third-Party Patch Roundup for June
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog In the northern hemisphere, we’re well into the summer heat now, and many of us have vacation on our minds – but hackers, attackers, and malware distributors can take advantage of that…
Cybersecurity News Roundup: Major infrastructure cyberattack, ‘catastrophic’ ransomware incident, big insurer hacked
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Cyberattack Shuts Down a Critical Fuel Pipeline A ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline forced the company to shut down a vital fuel pipeline for five days. The pipeline running from Texas to…
Cybersecurity News Roundup: Major Infrastructure Cyberattack, ‘Catastrophic’ Ransomware Incident, Big Insurer Hacked
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Cyberattack Shuts Down a Critical Fuel Pipeline A ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline forced the company to shut down a vital fuel pipeline for five days. The pipeline running from Texas to…
Microsoft June 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Summer in the northern hemisphere may have only just begun, but in many parts of the U.S., we already see temperatures in the 90s (F). It looks to be a long, hot…
June 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Summer in the northern hemisphere may not be here officially until June 20th, but in many parts of the U.S., we’re already seeing temperatures in the 90s (F). It looks to be…
Cybersecurity News Roundup: Ransomware, Accellion Hack, IoT Security Law
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Ransomware Group Threatens to Release Sensitive Information on D.C. Police The global ransomware headache is not letting up. And it turns out law enforcement is not immune to the menace. This time,…
Cybersecurity news roundup: Ransomware, Accellion hack, IoT security law
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog Ransomware Group Threatens to Release Sensitive Information on D.C. Police The global ransomware headache is not letting up. And it turns out law enforcement is not immune to the menace. This time,…
Patch Central–Third-Party Patch Roundup – May 2021
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog The past year and a half has been a period of change and uncertainty for people all over the world. Much of what had been constant and routine before was suspended, and…
May 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog In much of the northern hemisphere, May is the time when the flowers bloom, the trees bud, and spring makes its presence known. In the southern part of the world, summer is…
May 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup
This article has been indexed from GFI Blog In much of the northern hemisphere, May is the time when the flowers bloom, the trees bud, and spring makes its presence known. In the southern part of the world, summer is…
SolarWinds aftermath, new data protection law: GFI’s top cybersecurity stories of the month
SolarWinds attack renews push for a federal breach notification law The coming into effect of the EU’s GDPR across the pond gave fresh impetus to calls for a federal breach notification law in the United States. Those calls are only…
Secure by default: Take these steps to reduce your attack surface
Read the original article: Secure by default: Take these steps to reduce your attack surface By Monique Magalhaes Technological advancements continue to change how we work and how we consume technology. But as new services and technologies appear, we do…
Secure by default: Take these steps to reduce your attack surface
Read the original article: Secure by default: Take these steps to reduce your attack surface By Monique Magalhaes Technological advancements continue to change how we work and how we consume technology. But as new services and technologies appear, we do…
April 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup
Read the original article: April 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup This month’s Patch Tuesday (or Update Tuesday, as the MSRC team blog prefers to call it) falls on the 13th which may give pause to the superstitious among us. Some users…
April 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup
Read the original article: April 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup This month’s Patch Tuesday (or Update Tuesday, as the MSRC team blog prefers to call it) falls on the 13th which may give pause to the superstitious among us. Some users…
March 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup
Read the original article: March 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup This month wasn’t a good one for IT admins – especially those running Microsoft Exchange servers. A Chinese hacker organization going by the moniker “Hafnium” was discovered to be exploiting security…
Microsoft Exchange breach underscores need for SMB multi-layered security
Read the original article: Microsoft Exchange breach underscores need for SMB multi-layered security The recent hack of Microsoft Exchange was a wake-up call for many small and medium businesses (SMBs) about their network vulnerability. As reported by TechGenix, Microsoft hasn’t…
Survey & customers show big ROI from digital faxing
Read the original article: Survey & customers show big ROI from digital faxing Faxing is a fixture of many industries—healthcare, legal, financial, government, manufacturing. It is a technology that persists…because it does the job required. Fax satisfies requirements for security, regulatory…
February 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup
Read the original article: February 2021 Patch Tuesday Roundup After a many-months hiatus, we’re back with the monthly summary of security updates released by Microsoft for its array of consumer and enterprise products. The world has changed since my last…
If you’ve had a security breach…10 steps you need to take
Read the original article: If you’ve had a security breach…10 steps you need to take Companies think about improving their security technology after an attack or worse, a security breach. Small and medium businesses are not immune—two-thirds of SMBs have…
If you’ve had a security breach…10 steps you need to take
Read the original article: If you’ve had a security breach…10 steps you need to take Companies think about improving their security technology after an attack or worse, a security breach. Small and medium businesses are not immune—two-thirds of SMBs have…
Detect SolarWinds Orion breach
Read the original article: Detect SolarWinds Orion breach As mentioned in the previous post about GFI LanGuard as an alternative patch solution to SolarWinds Orion, this follow-up provides details about how GFI LanGuard can be used to locate devices and…
Patching alternative to Solarwinds Orion
Read the original article: Patching alternative to Solarwinds Orion With the recent directive issued by the US CISA to disconnect or power down SolarWinds Orion, it is important to note that simply powering down does not help in the continued…
COVID-19 Exposes the Need to Shift to Online Faxing
Read the original article: COVID-19 Exposes the Need to Shift to Online Faxing Recently, we read an article in the New York Times that detailed how the Fax Machine is causing a bottleneck for the U.S. coronavirus response because of…