October 12, 2023 at 05:49PM Appdome has released new threat evaluation tools within their ThreatScope Mobile XDR platform. These tools, including Threat-Inspect, Threat-Views, and Threat-Snapshots, enhance monitoring, investigation, and response to mobile app threats and attacks. The platform gathers threat signals and translates them into actionable views for cyber, fraud, and business teams. These evaluation … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 05:06PM BlackBerry has announced two new Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) innovations – BlackBerry UEM at the edge and BlackBerry UEM for IoT. BlackBerry UEM at the edge enhances enterprise productivity by placing workloads close to the end user, resulting in ultra-low latency connectivity. BlackBerry UEM for IoT enables organizations to manage … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 03:33PM Simpson Manufacturing has reported a cyberattack that caused disruptions to its IT infrastructure on Oct. 10. Some systems have been taken offline while the company investigates the nature and scope of the attack. Third-party cybersecurity experts have been enlisted to assist. Operations will be disrupted until the incident is resolved. … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 10:38AM The private sector’s utility, telecom, banking, transportation, and medical networks are facing unprecedented threats from state actors, particularly from China. The Director of National Intelligence warns that China is capable of launching cyberattacks that could disrupt critical infrastructure services within the United States. To protect their networks, organizations should cultivate … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 10:34AM A campaign known as “Stayin’ Alive” has been targeting government organizations and telecom service providers in Asia with disposable malware since 2021, according to cybersecurity firm Check Point. The attacks originate from the Chinese group ToddyCat and use spear-phishing emails to distribute malware loaders and backdoors. Check Point believes there … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 07:39AM CISO compensation levels are growing more slowly than in previous years, according to a survey by IANS Research and Artico Search. The average CISO total compensation increase was 11%, down from 14% the previous year. Additionally, 20% of CISOs did not receive a raise, double the previous year’s figure. The … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 07:39AM Engineering and manufacturing firm Simpson Manufacturing has suffered a cyberattack, resulting in the company taking some of its IT systems offline. The incident was discovered on October 10, and while the company is working to address the issue, it acknowledges that it will cause disruption to parts of its business … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 07:00AM Simpson Manufacturing Company has experienced a cyberattack that has caused disruptions to its IT infrastructure and applications. The company has taken steps to contain the attack and is working on responding to and addressing the issue. It is currently unclear if the attack involved ransomware. The construction industry is increasingly … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 06:33AM Researchers have discovered a new type of malware that disguises itself as a WordPress plugin in order to gain control over compromised websites. The malware is capable of creating administrator accounts, remotely controlling the site, altering content, injecting spam links, and redirecting visitors to malicious sites. It is difficult to … Read more
October 12, 2023 at 06:32AM Venture capital firm SYN Ventures has announced the first closing of its $75 million cybersecurity seed fund, making it the largest cyber seed fund in the US. The fund will focus on investing in transformational and disruptive solutions rather than incremental features. The firm has already invested in several cybersecurity … Read more