It is easy to assume that security tools are effectively configured right out of the box, so to speak. This scenario is all too common and can lead to severe consequences, such as data breaches if an organization implements software…
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Quick Look at the New CISA Healthcare Mitigation Guide
It’s the small vines, not the large branches, that trip us up in the forest. Apparently, it’s no different in Healthcare . In November, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a Mitigation Guide aimed at the Healthcare…
Supply-chain ransomware attack causes outages at over 60 credit unions
Over sixty credit unions across the United States have been taken offline following a ransomware attack at one of their technology providers – demonstrating once again the damage that can be caused by a supply-chain attack . There are a…
Understanding Mobile Payment Security
As the holiday shopping season kicks in, many are eager to secure early bird discounts and offers, preparing for the festive season. The convenience and speed of mobile devices has led to a growing number of individuals opting for mobile…
Tripwire Patch Priority Index for November 2023
Tripwire’s November 2023 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft. First on the patch priority are patches for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that resolve elevation of privilege, remote code execution, and spoofing vulnerabilities. Next on the patch priority…
Ex-worker phished former employer to illegally hack network and steal data
Once again companies are being warned to be wary of past employees who may turn rogue. 28-year-old Andrew Mahn, of Derry, New Hampshire, has pleaded guilty to charges that he illegally hacked the network of his former company, telecoms firm…
Building Fortra as Your Cybersecurity Ally
At our recent Energy and NERC Compliance Working Group, we took some time to share more about Fortra, the cybersecurity company that Tripwire is a part of. In case you missed it, Fortra is a rebranding of HelpSystems, an already…
Holiday Shopping: Tips and Best Practices to Help you Stay Secure
As we approach the holiday season, in addition to our busy work schedules, we need to plan for family visits, develop menus for special meals, and do a little shopping while the deals are good! It’s a lot to keep…
How Does NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework Affect You?
While the EU AI Act is poised to introduce binding legal requirements, there’s another noteworthy player making waves—the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) , published in January 2023. This framework promises to…
QR Code Phishing –What Is It?
Phishing is a longstanding danger of the digital world that most people are aware of. Whether it happens via email, text message, social media, or any other means, phishing presents a risk to all users. In recent years, the growing…