Category Archives: Security News
CISA launches ransomware education program
The effort encourages governments, schools and private companies to take steps to protect their systems and data from ransomware.
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Look for GDPR fines to increase, extend beyond breaches
So far, U.S. companies have felt the brunt of regulators’ displeasure. The highest GDPR fine so far – $57 million – was imposed on Google by French regulators, though Marriott may have to pony up $123 million.
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Bot ‘FreakOut’ leverages three critical vulnerabilities to attack Linux systems
Based on the malware features, the researchers said the attackers use the compromised systems for further attacks, spreading laterally across the victim company’s network, or launching attacks on outside targets while masquerading as the compromised company.
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Reliance on cloud, APIs create confusion and introduce risk into software development
Businesses are increasingly hosting their applications in public or private clouds while using APIs to speed up the development process. Both shifts come with security implications.
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Last-minute Trump order adds new security regulation to cloud providers
An eleventh-hour executive order will require infrastructure-as-a-service providers to log the identity of foreign clients. The executive order will stand, unless specifically repealed by new President Joe Biden.
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CISO lends voice to MSPs and their small-biz clients in ransomware battle
Ryan Weeks is CISO at Datto, a founding member of the Institute for Security and Technology’s new anti-ransomware initiative. He spoke to SC Media about the segment of the business community that he believes to be underserved by efforts to counter ransomware.
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With all eyes on the inauguration, lessons in the convergence of physical and digital security emerge
Washington, D.C. is on high alert, extending a special designation for security that always applies to inaugurations to Jan. 21, and calling in the National Guard. But in the wake of the attack on the Capitol, protection of digital assets is paramount.
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SolarWinds attack opened up 4 separate paths to a Microsoft 365 cloud breach
Tactics expose the need for organizations to develop cohesive playbooks for breaches affecting hybrid environments.
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Fourth SolarWinds malware strain shows diversity of tactics, need to focus on detection, response
Researchers have found a fourth strain of malware – Raindrop – that was used in the SolarWinds supply chain attack, a loader similar to the Teardrop tool. But while Teardrop was delivered by the original Sunburst backdoor in early July 2020, Raindrop was used just under two weeks later for spreading laterally across the victim’s…
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