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DDoS Attacks on the Rise: A Growing Threat in an Evolving Landscape Introduction In the first half of 2023, approximately 7.9 million Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks were launched globally, marking a 31% increase compared to the previous year. This surge in cyberattacks is a cause for concern, especially in light of recent global…
Fortinet Establishes Veterans Program Advisory Council to Support Military Veterans in Cybersecurity Introduction Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader, recently announced the formation of the Veterans Program Advisory Council. The council, comprised of esteemed members from organizations that support the military veterans community across the Five Eyes countries (United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, and…
Fortinet Launches Veterans Program Advisory Council to Address Cybersecurity Skills Gap SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Sep 27, 2023 — Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced the formation of the Veterans Program Advisory Council. With a focus on the Five Eyes countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia, the council…
Radiant Logic Announces Integration of Brainwave GRC, Solidifying Entrance in Identity Analytics Market Introduction Radiant Logic, the Identity Data Fabric company, has recently completed the integration of Brainwave GRC after acquiring it in April 2023. This integration marks a significant milestone for Radiant Logic, as it positions the company in the Identity Governance and Administration…
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Server Expose Critical Security Risks Introduction Researchers have recently uncovered two critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Server, one of which has the potential for remote code execution (RCE), while the other allows an attacker to gain administrator privileges. The severity of these vulnerabilities, the potential for exploitation, and the large number…
Chinese State-Linked Threat Actor Exploits Cisco Routers to Breach Multinational Organizations An Overview of the Breach An old Chinese state-linked threat actor known as “BlackTech” has been conducting sophisticated cyber attacks on multinational organizations in both the United States and Japan, according to a joint cybersecurity advisory from the National Security Agency (NSA), FBI, Cybersecurity…
Cybercrime: Millions of files with potentially sensitive information exposed online, researchers say An Alarming Situation A recent analysis conducted by researchers at Censys has revealed that thousands of computers and internet-connected devices are exposing millions of files with potentially sensitive data on the internet. These files, ranging from database backups to financial data, have been…
New York Bans Facial Recognition in Schools after Report Finds Risks Outweigh Potential Benefits Evaluation of Facial Recognition Technology in Schools The state of New York has recently banned the use of facial recognition technology in schools, following a report that concluded the risks to student privacy and civil rights outweigh potential security benefits. The…
Microsoft Introduces Passkeys for Enhanced Security and Passwordless Authentication In a significant update to its Windows 11 operating system, Microsoft has integrated Passkeys, a new authentication feature that aims to enhance security and revolutionize the way users log into their devices. Passkeys create a unique credential that allows users to authenticate with their face, fingerprint,…
## Chinese Gov Hackers Caught Hiding in Cisco Router Firmware Chinese state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, BlackTech, has recently been discovered hacking into network edge devices and using firmware implants to infiltrate corporate networks of U.S. and Japanese multinational organizations. The National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity Infrastructure…