Recent Security News
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Navigating the New Age of Cybersecurity Enforcement
January 4, 2024 at 10:06AM The SEC filed a lawsuit against SolarWinds and its CISO, significantly impacting the liability of CISOs. A panel discussion highlights key strategies for CISOs, including building alliances with general counsel, establishing FBI connections, adhering to standards, coordinating legal counsel, considering D&O insurance, and embracing the three pillars of alignment, clarification,…
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‘Cyber Toufan’ Hacktivists Leaked 100-Plus Israeli Orgs in One Month
January 4, 2024 at 09:37AM An Iran-linked hacktivist group named “Cyber Toufan al-Aqsa” has breached over 100 Israeli and international organizations, wiping servers and leaking sensitive data. The group has targeted diverse sectors and continues to perform follow-on email attacks. Their actions have caused significant damage and are linked to Iran, posing a serious threat…
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FTC offers $25,000 prize for detecting AI-enabled voice cloning
January 4, 2024 at 09:37AM The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched the Voice Cloning Challenge, offering a top prize of $25,000 for ideas combating the misuse of AI-enabled voice cloning. Submissions are open until January 12, aiming to identify solutions to protect consumers from voice-based fraudulent activities. The winning proposal receives $25,000, with…
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4.5 Million Individuals Affected by Data Breach at HealthEC
January 4, 2024 at 08:42AM Health technology company HealthEC experienced a data breach affecting nearly 4.5 million customers of its business partners. The breach, which occurred between July 14, 2023, and July 23, 2023, entailed unauthorized access to personal information such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical data. HealthEC and its partners are…
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Beyond Protocols: How Team Camaraderie Fortifies Security
January 4, 2024 at 08:42AM The text emphasizes the importance of team dynamics in achieving security goals. It highlights that a team that enjoys working together is essential for efficiency and effectiveness. A well-functioning team leads to better collaboration, problem-solving, productivity, trust, and reputation. It concludes that investing in a healthy team culture is a…