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Magecart Umbrella Attacker Strikes E-commerce Sites Worldwide with Web Skimming Malware Introduction Magecart, a collection of cybercriminal groups, is known for online payment card-skimming attacks that have targeted tens of thousands of websites worldwide, stealing millions of credit cards that they monetize in multiple ways. Recently, an attacker under the Magecart umbrella has infected an…
The Human Element: A Key Factor in Data Breaches, According to Verizon’s 2023 DBIR Verizon’s recently released 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), based on the analysis of over 16,312 security incidents and 5,199 confirmed data breaches, revealed that 74% of data breaches in the past year involved the human element. This was mainly caused…
ILTA and Conversant Group Release Cybersecurity Report on Law Firms The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and Conversant Group, a provider of “Secure First” infrastructure and cybersecurity services, have released a joint cybersecurity research report titled “Security at Issue: State of Cybersecurity in Law Firms.” The report presents findings from ILTA‘s first industry-wide benchmarking survey…
CISOs as Board Directors On June 6, 2023, IANS Research, Artico Search, and The CAP Group released their collaborative research study entitled “CISO as Board Directors – CISO Board Readiness Analysis,” which explores the qualifications of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) across the Russell 1000 Index (R1000). The goal of this study is to evaluate…
Microsoft Reserves $425 Million to Pay Anticipated Fine for GDPR Violations by LinkedIn Microsoft announced that it will reserve a total of $425 million to pay a fine that it expects to receive from the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for potential violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by its subsidiary, LinkedIn. This…
Transdev selects Netskope for Secure Connectivity and Cloud Security Introduction Netskope, a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) leader, has been chosen by Transdev, a global leader in the mobility sector that operates public transportation networks in 19 countries and five continents. The partnership aimed to secure data in the cloud and to enable convenient and…
Cryptocurrency and Network Security in the Age of Cyber Threats In recent years, the rise of cryptocurrencies has driven a new wave of cyber threats. From malware attacks to cryptotheft, the risks facing cryptocurrency owners are more complex than ever before. In order to protect digital assets and keep sensitive information secure, companies and organizations…
Chrome zero-day exploit discovered in the wild Google Chrome, the popular freeware web browser, has a zero-day exploit (a previously unknown vulnerability) in the V8 engine, which has reportedly been exploited by cybercriminals. The exploit has been discovered and reported by Google’s Threat Research Group and now the company has released an update with two…
Major Organizations Affected by MOVEit Ransomware Attack Several major organizations, including BBC, British Airways, Zellis, and Irish airline Aer Lingus, have confirmed being impacted by the MOVEit Transfer zero-day attack. The attack was caused by a critical SQL injection vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-34362, which was exploited by cybercriminals in May 2023. Although the vendor, Progress…
Save Time on Network Security With This Guide As cyber threats continue to advance, the need for effective and efficient network security measures has become more crucial than ever. With so many different security solutions and strategies to choose from, it can be difficult for IT managers to determine which options are best for their…