Recent Security News
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The story behind the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act
October 29, 2024 at 12:11PM In February 2024, Change Healthcare suffered a ransomware attack, impacting 110 million individuals and exposing sensitive data. The incident prompted U.S. Senate legislation, the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act (HISAA), aiming to enforce stricter cybersecurity standards in healthcare. HISAA includes compliance audits and funding for enhanced security. ### Meeting…
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Proofpoint to Acquire Data Security Posture Management Firm Normalyze
October 29, 2024 at 11:51AM Proofpoint, a leader in enterprise cybersecurity, is set to acquire Normalyze, a company specializing in data security posture management (DSPM). This acquisition aims to enhance Proofpoint’s security offerings. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Acquisition Announcement**: Proofpoint, a significant player in the enterprise cybersecurity sector, is set to acquire Normalyze, a company specializing…
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Admins better Spring into action over latest critical open source vuln
October 29, 2024 at 10:42AM A critical-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-38821) has been disclosed for Spring WebFlux applications, potentially allowing security rule bypass when specific conditions are met. While Spring rates it as critical (9.1 CVSS), some, like IBM, assess it as moderate (7.4). Updated versions are available for affected releases. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways **Vulnerability Disclosure:**…
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FBI, Partners Disrupt RedLine, Meta Stealer Operations
October 29, 2024 at 10:36AM The FBI and international agencies disrupted cybercriminal activities tied to the RedLine and Meta stealers, seizing servers and source code under Operation Magnus. Developer Maxim Rudometov faces multiple charges. The malware, responsible for massive credential theft, is sold via forums and Telegram, enabling ongoing cybercrime. Investigations continue. ### Meeting Takeaways:…
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How to Find the Right CISO
October 29, 2024 at 10:11AM The current AI investment cycle increases cybersecurity risks, making chief information security officers (CISOs) essential hires. CEOs can attract top talent by clearly defining the role, educating the board on cyber governance, balancing security strategies, demonstrating change management capabilities, and involving the board in the interview process. ### Meeting Takeaways…