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 October 22, 2020
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Oracle Releases Another Mammoth Security Patch Update
October's CPU contains 402 patches for vulnerabilities across 29 product sets, many of which are remotely executable without the need for authentication.
Iranian Cyberattack Group Deploys New PowGoop Downloader Against Mideast Targets
Seedworm Group, aka MuddyWater, is also deploying commodity ransomware as part of espionage attacks on companies and government agencies in the Middle East region.
As Smartphones Become a Hot Target, Can Mobile EDR Help?
Lookout Security debuts a mobile endpoint detection and response offering that will integrate into its mobile security platform.
Ubiq Rolls Out Encryption-as-a-Service Platform Aimed at Developers
A few lines of code and two API calls is all that it takes for developers to add encryption to their applications, startup says.
Are You One COVID-19 Test Away From a Cybersecurity Disaster?
One cybersecurity failure can result in a successful ransomware attack or data breach that could cause tremendous damage. There's no need to panic, but neither is there time to ignore the issue.
Modern Day Insider Threat: Network Bugs That Are Stealing Your Data
Attacks involving an unmanaged device and no malware expose gaps in cybersecurity that must be addressed.
FIRST Announces Cyber-Response Ethical Guidelines
The 12 points seek to provide security professionals with advice on ethical behavior during incident response.
IASME Consortium to Kick-start New IoT Assessment Scheme
The IASME Consortium has been awarded a DCMS grant, enabling the UK organization to kick-start an Internet of Things (IoT) assessment scheme. IASME is looking for manufacturers interested in getting their IoT device certified cyber secure for free via the new pilot scheme.
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NSS Labs Shuttered
The testing firm's website says it has "ceased operations" as of Oct. 15.

NSA Reveals the Top 25 Vulnerabilities Exploited by Chinese Nation-State Hackers
Officials urge organizations to patch the vulnerabilities most commonly scanned for, and exploited by, Chinese attackers.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification: Are You in Compliance?
Not only can this framework help companies remain solvent, but it will also protect critical information from getting into the wrong hands.

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EDITORS' CHOICE

7 Tips for Choosing Security Metrics That Matter
Experts weigh in on picking metrics that demonstrate how the security team is handling operational efficiency and reducing risk.
Dealing With Insider Threats in the Age of COVID
Dangerous gray areas like new BYOD policies and shadow IT devices have increased, thanks to the rapid shift to remote working.
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How AI Will Supercharge Spear-Phishing
To keep pace with intelligent, unpredictable threats, cybersecurity will have to adopt an intelligent security of its own.
Chart: The Pandemic Reprioritizes Security Projects
Responses among IT and security pros reflect concern over vulnerabilities incurred by workers accessing the enterprise network from poorly protected home networks.
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