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Victoria's Secret Security Incident Shuts Down Website

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Cybercrime much bigger than nation-state ops: Daniel

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US healthcare firm postponed procedures after cyber attack knocked systems offline

Ex-CISA employee describes 'culture of fear' at the agency

The U.S. Cybersecurity agency is experiencing a pervasive culture of fear due to budget cuts and controversial leadership strategies.

Serviceaide Data Leak Impacts Nearly 500,000 Catholic Health Patients

A data leak at Serviceaide has compromised the personal and medical information of nearly 500,000 patients, raising serious cybersecurity concerns.

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2 years ago

INE Alert: $16.6 Billion In Cyber Losses Underscore Critical Need For Advanced Security Training | HackerNoon

Cybersecurity professionals are urgently needed to address complex threats that bypass initial defenses, as highlighted by a significant increase in cybercrime losses.

Victoria's Secret Security Incident Shuts Down Website

Victoria's Secret experienced a security breach attributed to the Scattered Spider hacking group, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity measures.

Cybercrime much bigger than nation-state ops: Daniel

Cybersecurity must address both nation-state actors and the more prevalent threat of cybercrime, especially with federal spending cuts hindering efforts.

fromIT Pro

US healthcare firm postponed procedures after cyber attack knocked systems offline

Kettering Health faced a cyberattack leading to the cancellation of patient appointments and potential threats to patient information.

Ex-CISA employee describes 'culture of fear' at the agency

The U.S. Cybersecurity agency is experiencing a pervasive culture of fear due to budget cuts and controversial leadership strategies.

Serviceaide Data Leak Impacts Nearly 500,000 Catholic Health Patients

A data leak at Serviceaide has compromised the personal and medical information of nearly 500,000 patients, raising serious cybersecurity concerns.

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3 keys to successful cloud migrations

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DragonForce attacks MSP and spreads ransomware to customers

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Manufacturing Security: It's All About the Details

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SentinelOne restores services after lengthy outage

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3 keys to successful cloud migrations

Cloud migration requires a strategic approach for lasting benefits, not just immediate wins.

Integrating security from the start is crucial for successful cloud migrations.

Successful transitions involve more than task shifting; they demand thoughtful planning.

DragonForce attacks MSP and spreads ransomware to customers

The DragonForce ransomware attack exploited vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp to compromise multiple systems and extort data from customers.

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Manufacturing Security: It's All About the Details

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SentinelOne restores services after lengthy outage

78% of Security Leaders Say Tool Sprawl Challenges Threat Mitigation

Organizations are overwhelmed by security tools, leading to ineffective management and heightened security risks.

FBI arrests DoD IT worker, claim he tried to leak intel

A DIA IT specialist attempted to share top secret information with a foreign government, highlighting serious insider threat concerns.

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U.S. Counterintelligence in the 21st Century: Confronting the Russia-China Threat Nexus

Insider threats in espionage are more impactful than background checks and elite ancestry.

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The CIA Once Ran A Star Wars Fan Site As Part Of A Global Intelligence Effort

FBI arrests DoD IT worker, claim he tried to leak intel

A DIA IT specialist attempted to share top secret information with a foreign government, highlighting serious insider threat concerns.

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U.S. Counterintelligence in the 21st Century: Confronting the Russia-China Threat Nexus

Insider threats in espionage are more impactful than background checks and elite ancestry.

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6 hours ago

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The CIA Once Ran A Star Wars Fan Site As Part Of A Global Intelligence Effort

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IBM Cloud login breaks for second time in a fortnight

IBM's Cloud has faced two severe login outages in just over two weeks, affecting user access to critical cloud services.

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Linux security flaw gives hackers access to sensitive data

These race conditions allow a local attacker to exploit a SUID program and gain read access to the resulting core dump, explains Qualys product manager Saeed Abbasi.

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Exploit details of serious Cisco IOS XE vulnerability now public

Cisco disclosed a critical vulnerability in IOS XE software for Wireless LAN Controllers that enables unauthenticated attackers to upload files and execute commands with root privileges.

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Junior Defence Contractor Arrested For Leaking Indian Naval Secrets To Suspected Pakistani Spies

Defense contractor arrested for leaking Navy information to suspected Pakistani spies.

Access to restricted naval installations posed a security risk.

fromThe Hacker News

3 days ago

New Linux Flaws Allow Password Hash Theft via Core Dumps in Ubuntu, RHEL, Fedora

These race conditions allow a local attacker to exploit a SUID program and gain read access to the resulting core dump.

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Rethinking secure comms: Are encrypted platforms still enough? | Computer Weekly

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Signalgate is a signal to revisit security onboarding and training | Computer Weekly

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Rethinking secure comms: Are encrypted platforms still enough? | Computer Weekly

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Signalgate is a signal to revisit security onboarding and training | Computer Weekly

What VMware's licensing crackdown reveals about control and risk | Computer Weekly

VMware is pushing perpetual license holders toward a subscription model by threatening legal action and terminating support for outdated licenses.

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Victoria's Secret takes down website after security incident

Victoria's Secret temporarily shut down its website and some store services due to a security incident.

Noisy quantum hardware could crack RSA-2048 in seven days | Computer Weekly

Quantum computers could compromise RSA-2048 encryption in less than a week, necessitating urgent shifts to quantum-safe encryption.

China hacks show they're 'preparing for war': McMaster

China's infiltration of U.S. telecommunications is a sign of preparations for potential conflict.

Microsoft surprises with emergency patch KB5061977 for Windows 11 24H2

Microsoft released an emergency patch for Windows 11 to fix an actively exploited security vulnerability, stressing the need for immediate action.

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What to do if your laptop is lost or stolen tips for when the worst happens

Losing a laptop entails more than just work downtime; it involves the potential loss of thousands of important documents, treasured memories, and sensitive data.

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When leaders ignore cybersecurity rules, the whole system weakens | Computer Weekly

Security lapses in leadership expose critical flaws in national security practices, highlighting the need for accountability and adherence to protocols.

Security vs. usability: Why rogue corporate comms are still an issue | Computer Weekly

Internal and external communications pose significant challenges for security leaders, as insecure systems can inadvertently turn diligent employees into insider threats.

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What are the best practices for securing AWS tech stacks? | Computer Weekly

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Armed forces charity steps in to address cyber mental health crisis | Computer Weekly

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What are the best practices for securing AWS tech stacks? | Computer Weekly