September, 2023 - Security World Trend Now

The GitHub Security Breach: Unmasking Password-Stealing Commits Masquerading as Dependabot Contributions

Nguyen Michael2 years ago08 mins

Mac Security Survey 2023: Unveiling Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies Mac Security Survey 2023: Unveiling Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies Introduction As technology advances and cyber threats become more sophisticated, it is crucial for individuals and organizations to prioritize digital security. Mac users, often relying on the perception of a more secure operating…

Navigating the Legal Maze: Unveiling 4 Unexpected Aftermaths of a Cybersecurity Breach

Reynolds Alex2 years ago09 mins

Surprising Post-Incident Considerations for Cybersecurity As cybersecurity incidents continue to rise in frequency and sophistication, organizations must be prepared to navigate the complexities of the aftermath. While most security professionals are aware of the common challenges that arise after an incident, such as data breach notifications and regulatory filings, there are unexpected concerns that may…

The Legal Fallout of a Cybersecurity Incident: 4 Surprising Developments

Nguyen Michael2 years ago09 mins

Unexpected Legal Considerations in Cybersecurity Incidents A Growing Trend: Surprising Post-Incident Concerns When it comes to cybersecurity incidents, security professionals are well aware of the typical challenges that arise – data breach notifications, regulatory filings, and reputational damage, to name a few. However, there are also unexpected legal considerations that can catch incident responders off…

Identifying the Real from the Fake: Verisoul Secures $3.25 Million in Seed Funding to Combat User Deception

Nguyen Michael2 years ago09 mins

Cybersecurity Funding: Verisoul Raises $3.25 Million in Seed Funding to Detect Fake Users Introduction Verisoul, an Austin-based company, has recently secured $3.25 million in seed funding for its SaaS platform designed to identify and block fake users. The funding round was led by Bitkraft Ventures, with participation from other investors such as King River, Third…

Unmasking the Digital Deception: Verisoul Secures $3.25 Million in Seed Funding

Morgan Sarah2 years ago08 mins

Verisoul Raises $3.25 Million in Seed Funding to Detect Fake Users In an announcement on Thursday, Verisoul, a company based in Austin, Texas, revealed that it has raised $3.25 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Bitkraft Ventures, with participation from King River, Third Prime, Hashkey, and AcuityMD CEO Mike Monovoukas. Verisoul…

Lumu’s $30 Million Funding Boost: Accelerating Threat Detection and Response

Nguyen Michael2 years ago09 mins

Cybersecurity Funding Lumu Raises $30 Million for Threat Detection and Response Platform The Importance of Cybersecurity Funding Cybersecurity firm Lumu has recently secured $30 million in a Series B funding round, led by Forgepoint Capital. This funding will help the company expand its operations and improve its threat detection and response platform. Funding for cybersecurity…

Government Shutdown: An Impending Crisis as 80% of CISA Staff Face Benching

Emma Thompson2 years ago07 mins

Government Shutdown Could Bench 80% of CISA Staff Roughly 80% of the staff at the US cybersecurity agency CISA may be sent home at the end of the week if a government shutdown occurs. The potential shutdown is looming as lawmakers have yet to reach a deal on a funding bill, and if an agreement…

Ramping up Cyber Infiltration: China’s BlackTech Group Strikes U.S. and Japanese Businesses

Morgan Sarah2 years ago07 mins

Mac Security Survey 2023 Reveals Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies of Mac Users As technology advances, the threat landscape evolves, making cybersecurity an increasingly pressing concern for individuals and businesses alike. Mac users, long believed to be less vulnerable to cyber infiltrations compared to their Windows counterparts, have also found themselves in the crosshairs…

The Rise of Data-driven Approaches in Cyber Risk Assessment

Patel Maya2 years ago010 mins

Risk Management: Moving From Qualitative to Quantitative Cyber Risk Modeling The Limitations of Qualitative Risk Modeling In the world of cybersecurity, the ability to accurately assess and manage cyber risks is a crucial task for information security leaders. However, traditional qualitative risk modeling, which uses matrices with loosely defined categories such as “high” or “critical,”…

Supply Chain Attackers Take Advantage of Dependabot on GitHub

Nguyen Michael2 years ago07 mins

Malicious Code Updates Target GitHub Repositories in Software Supply Chain Attack Overview In a recent attack on software supply chains, threat actors exploited stolen passcodes to inject malicious code updates into hundreds of GitHub repositories. The attackers used stolen personal access tokens (PATs) to commit code changes, leveraging the name of a popular tool called…