| | | LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | | FIN8 Threat Group Resurfaces With Dangerous New Backdoor "Sardonic" malware allows attackers to expand its functionality without having to update components. Attackers Increasingly Target Linux in the Cloud Linux is widely used in containerized environments, giving rise to significant attention from attackers. CISA Warns of Ongoing Attacks Targeting ProxyShell Vulnerabilities Cybercriminals are actively exploiting ProxyShell vulnerabilities CVE-2021-34473, CVE-2021-34523, and CVE-2021-31207. Here's what to do about this. US Census Bureau Failed Breach Response, Watchdog Says The January 2020 compromise did not succeed but highlighted significant deficiencies in the security operations of the federal agency tasked with an accurate count of the population. FBI Issues Advisory on 'OnePercent' Ransomware Group The threat actor has been targeting US companies in dual extortion attacks since fall of last year.
BreachQuest Emerges from Stealth to Fill Incident Response Gaps The company received $4.4 million in seed funding from Slow Ventures, the founder of Lookout, and co-founders of Tinder. 10 Questions to Navigate the Security Industry’s Marketing Madness How to cut through the marketing hype and really understand what to buy and from whom. 4 Places Where Digital ID Models Falter Good digital identity must be secure and unique, verified with high assurance, and privacy-preserving, along with individual user control and embedded consent. How to Maintain Accountability in a Hybrid Environment Even as organizations diversify their IT environments, adding more cloud storage, the mainframe plays a critical role. Here are four key strategies for locking down the mainframe to secure the core of your business. 3 Misconceptions Around Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Don't believe these myths surrounding CMMC compliance. Here's what organizations really need to know in order to work with the US Department of Defense. New Hampshire Town Loses $2.3 Million in BEC Scam The town of Peterborough, N.H., does not believe the funds can be recovered and does not know whether insurance will cover the losses. PC Gaming Threats Jumped 66% Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns Cyberattacks targeting PC and mobile games increased last year after players were in lockdown, Kaspersky researchers report. 38M Records Exposed via Microsoft Power Apps Misconfiguration Researchers have notified 47 public and private organizations of data exposure from Power Apps configured to allow public access. T-Mobile Reports 5.3M More Affected in Data Breach T-Mobile continues to investigate a breach that has now affected more than 50 million current, former, and prospective customers. MORE NEWS & COMMENTARY | | | | |
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