Recent Security News
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Playbook: Your First 100 Days as a vCISO – 5 Steps to Success
December 11, 2023 at 07:06AM In today’s digital age, businesses face increasing cyber threats, yet not all can afford a full-time CISO. Enter the vCISO, crucial in establishing and guiding an organization’s cybersecurity. The first 100 days are pivotal, and a five-step playbook offers valuable guidance, covering goals, pitfalls, and key activities to ensure success…
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23andMe responds to breach with new suit-limiting user terms
December 11, 2023 at 06:53AM 23andMe’s data breach revealed that 5.5 million sets of “DNA relatives” profiles were stolen, along with 1.4 million sets of Family Tree data. Additionally, hundreds of laptops stolen from a Bay Area tech company were recovered, and Henry Schein employees’ personal data was stolen in a ransomware attack. These incidents…
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Law Enforcement Reportedly Behind Takedown of BlackCat/Alphv Ransomware Website
December 11, 2023 at 05:54AM The BlackCat and Alphv ransomware group’s leak website has been offline for days, believed to be taken down by law enforcement. RedSense reports confirmation by BlackCat’s affiliates and other top-tier groups. The cybercriminals expect a restoration soon, with limited impact on their operation. BlackCat has been active and listed major…
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VictoriaMetrics takes organic growth over investor pressure
December 11, 2023 at 05:20AM VictoriaMetrics, an unusual monitoring company, has yet to accept external investment and is committed to growing organically. Co-founder Roman Khavronenko emphasizes the negative impact of investor pressure on startups. The company prioritizes open source offerings, embracing the Apache 2 license and providing enterprise tools under a free trial. Khavronenko also…