October 30, 2023 at 03:08AM The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in remote work, prompting organizations to quickly adopt remote collaboration tools. However, ensuring robust security for remote access has been a challenge. To address this, Cisco partnered with Forgepoint Capital, NightDragon, and Team8 to create the 2023 CISO Survival Guide, a framework for … Read more
October 26, 2023 at 08:42AM A case study by Reflectiz highlights the risks of forgotten and misconfigured pixels on websites. In one instance, a healthcare provider had a pixel that collected private data without user consent, potentially leading to fines and damage to the company’s reputation. Configuration drift and compliance issues related to privacy regulations … Read more
October 25, 2023 at 08:03PM Westinghouse subsidiary BHI Energy confirmed experiencing an Akira ransomware attack in June. The threat actor gained access through a compromised account of a third-party contractor. They performed network reconnaissance before exfiltrating 690GB of data and deploying the ransomware. The threat actor was removed in July and BHI was able to … Read more
October 25, 2023 at 12:44PM Seiko, the Japanese watchmaker, has confirmed a Black Cat ransomware attack that led to a data breach compromising sensitive customer, partner, and personnel information. 60,000 personal data items were compromised across multiple departments. The cybercriminals claimed to have stolen production plans, employee passport scans, and confidential technical schematics of Seiko … Read more
October 25, 2023 at 09:04AM Zerto and HPE have developed a comprehensive range of data protection tools for maintaining the availability and security of mission critical data. Join the webinar on October 26th to learn about their integrated approach, covering disaster recovery, backup, and ransomware resilience for on-premises, cloud-based, and SaaS data. They will also … Read more
October 25, 2023 at 08:04AM Around 60% of corporate data is stored in the cloud, with Amazon S3 being a popular choice. However, S3 remains vulnerable to ransomware attacks as leaked access keys can be used to compromise sensitive data. To combat these threats, organizations need visibility into their S3 environment through CloudTrail and Server … Read more
October 23, 2023 at 12:42PM US energy services firm BHI Energy disclosed how the Akira ransomware gang breached their network and stole data in a recent attack. The attackers used stolen VPN credentials from a third-party contractor to gain access. They stole 767k files, including personal information such as full names, dates of birth, social … Read more
October 23, 2023 at 08:53AM HPE and Zerto have partnered to redefine data protection, offering integrated solutions for backup and disaster recovery. Their portfolio covers on-premises, cloud-based, and SaaS data, ensuring comprehensive defense against cyber threats. Attend the webinar on October 26th to learn about the benefits of this approach and how it provides business … Read more
October 20, 2023 at 05:32PM Employees experience a physical “escape room” to enhance security awareness. They role-play as criminal social engineers and identify vulnerabilities in a mock office space. The aim is for employees to understand the importance of physical security and remember practices like keeping whiteboards clean, locking laptops, and hiding or shredding documents. … Read more
October 19, 2023 at 08:42AM Australian cybersecurity startup, CipherStash, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by Skip Capital. The company uses queryable encryption technology to protect data, offering tighter access controls and tracking capabilities. CipherStash’s solution integrates with various programming languages and databases. The funding will support the expansion of their … Read more