Open XDR vs native XDR is a recurring question in cybersecurity. Your guide through the decision process should be the company’s specific needs. Lack of information often makes choosing an XDR solution a slow process. Neglecting XDR because of indecisiveness…
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Microchip Technology Confirms Data Was Stolen in August Cyberattack
American chip producer Microchip confirms that employee data was stolen during the cyberattack they suffered in August. The incident happened on August 17, and Microchip disclosed it on August 20, declaring that some of their manufacturing facilities had been affected.…
Russian Threat Actors Target Critical Infrastructure in the U.S. and Across the World
The Russian threat actors responsible for the worldwide attacks on key infrastructure, identified as Cadet Blizzard and Ember Bear, have been connected by the United States and its allies to Unit 29155 of the Main Directorate of the General Staff…
28 Zyxel Access Points and Router Vulnerable to OS Command Injection
Zyxel released updates to fix a critical vulnerability that impacts 28 access points (AP) and security router version. The Zyxel vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-7261 and has a 9.8 CVSS score, which is considered critical. The flaw enables hackers to…
Effective Privileged Access Management Implementation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Privileged access management (PAM) is a key part of modern cybersecurity. In simple terms, it’s the strategy you use to monitor and control access to the most sensitive assets or data – like confidential customer information or mission-critical servers. The…
Transport for London (TfL) Targeted in Cyberattack
Transport for London (TfL) announced on September 2nd that they have detected an ongoing cybersecurity incident. The attack did not disrupt services. For the moment, there is no evidence of the attackers succeeding to compromise customers data. TfL’s security team…
RansomHub Breached Over 200 Victims, the FBI Says
RansomHub ransomware affiliates have reportedly breached over 200 victims from a wide range of critical U.S. infrastructure sectors. This ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation reached this milestone quickly, being first spotted in February 2024. The ransomware group specializes in data-theft-based extortion rather…
What Is XDR Threat Hunting?
Extended detection and response (XDR) products have become an increasingly common feature of the cybersecurity market in recent years. Today, they’re by far the most advanced option on the market for identifying and responding to emerging threats and sophisticated attacks.…
Top Cybersecurity Companies You Need to Know in 2024 (And How to Choose One)
Top cybersecurity companies play a pivotal role in addressing the financial impact of cybercrime, as evidenced by Cybersecurity Ventures’ forecast that in 2024, global cybercrime damage costs will reach $9.5 trillion USD annually, $793 billion USD monthly, and $182.5 billion…
Cybersecurity Companies Join Microsoft to Discuss Safe Deployment Practices following CrowdStrike Outage
Microsoft announced hosting a Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit on September 10th. The event aims to find ways of improving security and resiliency for joint customers. Discussions will take place at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Corporate Vice President Aidan…
Park’N Fly Data Breach Compromised Sensitive Data of 1 Million Customers
The Canadian airport parking company revealed that the Park’N Fly data breach impacted the data of 1 million customers. An unauthorized third party breached their network between July 11 and July 13. According to the company’s note to the impacted…
MSSPs: Why You Need a SOC And How to Choose the Right One for Your Business
The last few years have seen a profound shift in the IT managed services market. Today, there is increasing customer demand for managed services providers (MSPs) and managed security services providers (MSSPs) to demonstrate their security and compliance credentials. To…
EDR vs NGAV: Which Works Better for Your Organization?
Choosing between EDR and NGAV can feel like standing at a crossroads. Both NGAV and EDR solutions safeguard your organization from cyber threats but take a different approach. To make the right choice, you must understand what challenges they address…
Cybersecurity Solutions for Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs)
Small and medium businesses must prioritize cybersecurity to avoid financial, legal, and reputational risks. Using a unified cybersecurity platform or partnering with an MSSP offers effective, cost-efficient protection for endpoints and networks. This article will help you make an informed…
EDR vs NGAV: Which One Is Better For Your Organization?
Choosing between EDR and NGAV can feel like standing at a crossroads. Both safeguard your organization from cyber threats but take a different approach. To make the right choice, you must understand what challenges they address and how they integrate…
Cyberattack Disrupts Microchip Technology’s Activity
American microprocessor producer Microchip Technology Incorporated suffered a cyberattack last weekend. The incident impacted its systems and disrupted the workflow of some manufacturing units. On Saturday, August 17th, the IT team detected suspicious activities in their systems. The incident impacted…
How Should Your MSP Deal With the ‘Small Client Problem’?
The ‘small client problem’ is one of the most common issues that MSPs (and indeed, most service businesses) come up against. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have far fewer resources than larger companies. They also tend not to fully appreciate…
Cyber Stressed! Top 3 MSP Cybersecurity Challenges [And How to Fix Them]
Running an MSP is an awesome job. You get to work with super smart people, solve intellectually stimulating problems, and make a measurable, positive difference to your customers’ businesses. But no one’s saying it’s all a bed of roses. There…
Heimdal and ViroSafe Partner to Strengthen Nordic Cybersecurity
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, August 19, 2024 – Heimdal has announced a strategic partnership with ViroSafe, one of Norway’s top IT security distributors. The collaboration will expand access to advanced cybersecurity solutions across Norway. Heimdal offers the widest range of cybersecurity tools…
SystemBC Malware Used to Target Users by Black Basta-Linked Threat Actors
“Multiple intrusion attempts” have been connected to an ongoing social engineering campaign purportedly tied to the Black Basta ransomware group, which aims to steal credentials and install a malware dropper named SystemBC. What Do We Know About the Operation? According…