Flexera is a popular choice for gaining visibility across multiple clouds. But you’ll need a few more capabilities to manage all your IT devices and keep software up to date. IT asset management should cover everything from online platforms to…
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What Is a Privileged Access Workstation?
A Privileged Access Workstation (PAW) is a secure computer built to safeguard sensitive tasks and privileged accounts. IT admins and security teams use PAWs to manage critical systems like the Active Directory. They also use them to access cloud services,…
Google To Make MFA Mandatory for Google Cloud in 2025
Google has recently announced that it plans to implement mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all Cloud accounts by the end of 2025. Google argues that MFA strengthens security without sacrificing a smooth and convenient online experience. It is reported that…
Threat Actors Hijack Windows Systems Using the New SteelFox Malware
A new malware named ‘SteelFox’ is actively used by threat actors to mine cryptocurrency and steal credit card data. The malware leverages the BYOVD (Bring Your Own Vulnerable Device) technique to obtain SYSTEM privileged on Windows machines. SteelFox is distributed…
How to Build a Healthy Patch Management Program
Any cybersecurity professional will know that regularly patching vulnerabilities is essential to protecting a network. Keeping apps, devices, and infrastructure up to date closes ‘back doors’ into your environment. But most cybersecurity professionals will also know there’s a big gap…
Why having too many cybersecurity point solutions is risky
“We have so many solutions now to solve single issues in our companies that the number of security solutions is becoming a risk itself” – Thomas Baasnes, Cybersecurity Director at Verdane. How many cybersecurity point solutions does your organization use?…
How to Build a Healthy Patch Management Program?
Any cybersecurity professional will know that regularly patching vulnerabilities is essential to protecting a network. Keeping apps, devices, and infrastructure up to date closes ‘back doors’ into your environment. But most cybersecurity professionals will also know there’s a big gap…
IntelBroker Claims Selling Nokia’s Source Code on BreachForums
Nokia is investigating a potential data breach after Serbian hacker IntelBroker claimed to sell the company’s source code. The attacker said he got the data by breaching one of the telecom giant’s third-party vendor. In his post on BreachForums, he…
Interlock Ransomware Specifically Targets FreeBSD Servers
Interlock ransomware operators created an encryptor meant to target FreeBSD servers. This is a practice that hackers often use in attacks on VMware ESXi servers and virtual machines. Now, the security researchers analyzed a sample of the FreeBSD ELF encryptor…
Heimdal and COOLSPIRiT Team Up to Strengthen UK Business Cybersecurity
LONDON, United Kingdom, 6 November 2024 – Heimdal, a leading provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions, and COOLSPIRiT, a UK-based expert in data management and IT infrastructure, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to deliver cutting-edge security technologies to businesses…