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Increase in Deceptive Cybercrime Tactics: Fake Proof of Concept Exploits Conceal Malware The Exploit and Deception In a recent incident, cybercriminals have displayed a new twist on their approach to cybercrime. By leveraging a “hot” vulnerability disclosure, threat actors managed to create a fake proof of concept (PoC) exploit that concealed the VenomRAT malware. This…
Cracking the Code: Examining Why People Fall for Scams September 20, 2023 The rise of scams in Australia has reached alarming levels, with Australians losing a staggering $3 billion to scammers last year alone. This surpasses any previous year and is equivalent to the cost of rebuilding three new hospitals. The latest Targeting Scams report…
Cybersecurity Advisory Highlights the Threat of Snatch Ransomware Introduction A recent cybersecurity advisory from the FBI and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned organizations about the increasing threat posed by the Snatch ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation. The alert highlights Snatch’s targeting of critical infrastructure sectors and its evolving tactics that take advantage…
Bishop Fox Announces New CISO and CTO Appointments Phoenix, AZ – July 19, 2023 In a strategic move to strengthen their leadership team, offensive security company Bishop Fox has announced the appointment of Christie Terrill as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Aaron Symanski as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Both Terrill and Symanski bring a…
Cybersecurity Burnout: A Time Bomb for Data Breaches The Study and its Findings In a new study conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Devo Technology, the cloud-native security analytics company, concerning trends regarding cybersecurity burnout have come to light. The study surveyed 200 IT security professionals from larger organizations, revealing some alarming statistics. First…
Dig Security Expands Data Security Platform to Protect Data Anywhere Overview Dig Security, the cloud data security leader, has announced the expansion of its Data Security Platform to offer comprehensive protection for sensitive information stored in various environments, including public cloud, software as a service (SaaS), database as a service (DBaaS), and on-premise setups. This…
FTC Nominees Call for Federal Data Privacy Law Overview During a Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing, three nominees to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) emphasized the need for Congress to pass a federal privacy bill. All three nominees, including two Republicans and one re-nominated Democrat, expressed their belief that privacy regulation should be determined by…
OneLayer Expands Private Cellular Network Security Solutions to Include Operations and Asset Management Introduction OneLayer, a leading provider of private LTE/5G network security solutions, has announced the expansion of its offerings to encompass operations and asset management. The company’s flagship product, OneLayer Bridge, initially developed for security use cases, has proven to be effective in…
## Intel Launches New Attestation Service as Part of Trust Authority Portfolio Intel, the chip giant, has announced the general availability of an attestation service as part of its Trust Authority portfolio, showcasing its commitment to enhancing cloud security. The new attestation software-as-a-service, codenamed Project Amber, provides a unified and independent assessment of the trusted…
Remote Work and Increased Cybersecurity Risks The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to shift to remote work, and many are planning to continue operating in this manner even after the pandemic is over. While remote work offers numerous benefits, it also introduces significant cybersecurity risks. The widespread use of remote access technologies and the growth…