Introduction Understanding what Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is can be a game-changer in today’s cybersecurity landscape. APT is a prolonged, aimed attack on a specific target. It does this with the intention to compromise their system and gain information from…
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ServiceNow Data Exposure Flaw Raises Concerns
ServiceNow, a popular enterprise cloud platform, was found to have a serious data exposure vulnerability. Concerns concerning the security of sensitive data in cloud-based systems have been highlighted by this occurrence, which has shocked the cybersecurity community. According to reports…
US Energy Service Shared Details on How Akira Ransomware Hacked its Network
US energy service firm BHI Energy recently shared how it compromised its network and data in a ransomware campaign conducted by the Akira ransomware. BHI Energy, a division of Westinghouse Electric Company, provides specialized engineering services and workforce solutions to…
Ransomware Kingpin Behind Ragnar Locker Arrested in Paris
An international law enforcement action coordinated by European Interpol and officials of foreign law enforcement agencies led to the removal of the Ragnar Locker ransomware group on October 20, 2023. Various law enforcement agencies including the French, American, and…
Canada Reports Targeting of Trudeau and Others by Chinese Bots
Canada has revealed the detection of a disinformation campaign believed to be linked to China, targeting numerous politicians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This campaign, termed “spamouflage,” utilized a barrage of online posts to discredit Canadian Members of Parliament,…
1Password’s Swift Response to Okta Data Breach
Prominent password manager provider 1Password has shown excellent reaction and transparency following the recent Okta data leak issue. The breach forced 1Password to take measures to protect its users’ security after it affected multiple organizations and possibly exposed sensitive user…
MapleSEC: VMware’s Chad Skipper sheds light on security measures
During a MapleSEC fireside chat, Jim Love, CIO of IT World Canada, welcomed Chad Skipper, global security technologist from VMware, for a conversation that delved into the complexities of modern cybersecurity and the solutions being developed to address them. Visibility…
SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence
Despite advancements in IT security measures, SMBs remain firmly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, according to Devolutions. Ransomware payments and IoT malware incidents soar Spikes in incidents such as ransomware payments and IoT malware attacks indicate that this year has…
IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles
The high number of attacks on IoT devices represents a 400% increase in malware compared to the previous year, according to Zscaler. The increasing frequency of malware attacks targeting IoT devices is a significant concern for OT security, as the…
New infosec products of the week: October 27, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Darktrace, Data Theorem, Jumio, Malwarebytes, Progress, and Wazuh. Progress Flowmon ADS 12.2 AI offers advanced security event monitoring Flowmon ADS 12.2 harnesses the power of…