2023-06-12 - Security World Trend Now

The Surge in Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Adoptions: Insights from Okta’s Secure Sign-in Trends Report

Reynolds Alex2 years ago05 mins

Okta Releases International Secure Sign-In Trends Report San Francisco-based Okta, Inc. has released its international Secure Sign-In Trends Report, analyzing the monthly workforce customer logins to Okta Workforce Identity Cloud across 16 industries globally. The report states that the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) has nearly doubled since 2020, and phishing-resistant authenticators represent the best…

How Ukraine’s Information Sharing Strategy Can Help Counter China: Insights from a Top Cyber Official

Reynolds Alex2 years ago08 mins

Intelligence Sharing Modelled on Ukraine‘s Approach for Countering China The Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Jen Easterly, has called for a shift in approach to counter threats to US critical infrastructure posed by China. She suggested that intelligence sharing methods employed in the run-up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine should be…

“RomCom” Hackers Strike Ukraine and US Healthcare Targets

Patel Maya2 years ago06 mins

RomCom Hackers Return with Sophisticated Attack on Ukraine and US Healthcare The notorious threat actor known as RomCom has resurfaced with a geopolitical agenda-driven attack strategy. The group recently targeted Ukrainian politicians and a US healthcare organization that aids refugees from the war-torn country. The attackers used trojanized software that resembled authentic sites to encourage…

Editorial Exploration: Tips for Ensuring Comprehensive Security Title: Boost Your Security with These 10 Vital Tasks

Reynolds Alex2 years ago09 mins

Learning from the Mistakes of Others Most of us have benefited from the mistakes of others. It is better to learn from others than to repeat their mistakes, and we can apply this concept to numerous areas of our lives, including security. While some security processes, procedures, and initiatives require a significant investment in time…

The Importance of Mature Threat Hunting in Defending Against Supply Chain Attacks

Patel Maya2 years ago09 mins

Experts Say Active Monitoring and Threat Hunting Are Key Defense Against Software Supply Chain Cyberattacks The headlines pertaining to cyberattacks on software supply chains have become a steady occurrence in recent times. From the Kaseya, SolarWinds, and 3CX attacks to MOVEit, experts suggest that active monitoring and threat hunting are key defenses against such attacks….

The Resurfacing of Mt. Gox Cybercrime Charges: An Editorial Exploration

Nguyen Michael2 years ago07 mins

US DOJ Unseals Mt. Gox Cybercrime Charges: A History Revisited The Mt. Gox saga has been a part of the cryptocurrency industry’s history since its collapse in 2014, owing to the loss of half a billion dollars worth of Bitcoin at the time, which continues to make headlines. Recently, the United States Department of Justice…

The Growing Threat of Cyber Espionage from ‘Stealth Soldiers’ Targeting Government Entities

Patel Maya2 years ago05 mins

Advanced Persistent Threat Attacks Targeting Libyan Government Entities A new wave of advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks aimed at Libyan government entities has been detected by Check Point Research. The attackers are using the Stealth Soldier malware for surveillance and espionage operations, including file exfiltration, screen and microphone recording, keystroke logging, and stealing browser information….

Russian Hackers Face Legal Action for Crypto Exchange Attack: Analysis

Emma Thompson2 years ago07 mins

US Charges Russians With Hacking Cryptocurrency Exchange The United States has charged two Russian nationals with allegedly hacking the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox and conspiring to launder the proceeds. Alexey Bilyuchenko, 43, and Aleksandr Verner, 29, were among the individuals charged with hacking Mt. Gox, the largest Bitcoin exchange in September 2011. Launched in…

The Art of Doing Less: Maximizing Value in Times of Scarcity

Nguyen Michael2 years ago08 mins

The RSA Conference: Does it Lead to Better Risk Management? The RSA Conference is a large event that provides a platform for cybersecurity vendors to showcase their products and services. However, with millions of dollars spent on the show floor, the question arises whether it actually leads to better risk management or risk reduction. In…

Exploring the Implications of the Publisher Spoofing Bug Found in Microsoft Visual Studio Installer

Emma Thompson2 years ago06 mins

Perimeter 81’s Network Security Platform: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction As technology advances, so do the security risks for businesses. This has made network security a top priority for most IT managers. With the increasing frequency and complexity of cyber attacks, the need for top-notch network security measures cannot be overemphasized. One solution to this problem…