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Protecting Email Communication: Adoption of DMARC Accelerates Overview In a move to enhance email security and combat impersonation attacks, Google and Yahoo have announced new requirements for companies sending more than 5,000 email messages through their platforms. By February 2024, these companies will be required to adopt Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), along…
Google and Yahoo to Require DMARC Adoption for Email Senders Introduction In a major move towards enhancing email security, Google and Yahoo have announced that by February 2024, any company sending more than 5,000 email messages through their platforms will be required to adopt the Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) technology. This requirement…
Report: MGM’s Decision Not to Pay Ransomware Pays Off Introduction The recent ransomware attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have brought the issue of dealing with cybercriminals to the forefront. While MGM chose not to engage or negotiate with the cybercriminals, Caesars decided to pay a $15 million ransom. Following these incidents, MGM has…
## Cybercrime: D.C. Voter Records for Sale in Cybercrime Forum **By ** *October 10, 2023* The District of Columbia Board of Elections (DCBOE) recently experienced a significant breach, resulting in the sale of voter records on an online cybercrime forum. This incident highlights the urgent need for improved internet security measures and raises concerns about…
Rochester Institute of Technology Receives Funding to Expand Cybersecurity Clinic Introduction Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has been granted $500,000 from the Google Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to enhance its cybersecurity clinic. The funding is part of Google.org’s $20 million collaboration with the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics. The initiative aims to train and teach new cybersecurity…
WatchGuard® Technologies Analyzes Latest Internet Security Trends Introduction WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, has released its latest Internet Security Report, unveiling the top malware trends and network and endpoint security threats identified by the WatchGuard Threat Lab researchers. The report sheds light on the evolving strategies employed by advanced threat actors and…
Cybersecurity Funding Report Reveals Impressive Growth in Q3 2023 Introduction Grand Junction, Colo. – Pinpoint Search Group, a prominent cybersecurity recruitment firm, has released its Q3 2023 cybersecurity funding report, unveiling a substantial 21 percent increase in funds raised compared to the same period last year. This rise in investment paints an optimistic picture of…
WithSecure™ Study Reveals Changing Landscape of Cyber Attacks Introduction In light of the increasing professionalization of cyber crime, predicting the actions of attackers has become more challenging for cyber security practitioners. WithSecure™, formerly known as F-Secure Business, has recently published a study that offers an alternative model for predicting how attacks unfold. The study demonstrates…
SecTor 2023: Canada’s Premier Cybersecurity Conference Unveils Exciting Schedule Introduction The SecTor cybersecurity conference, Canada’s largest event of its kind, has announced its full schedule for the upcoming SecTor 2023. Taking place at the prestigious Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the conference will feature a range of programming designed to provide attendees with the latest in…
Cyber Insurance: MGM Resorts Reveals $110 Million Cost of Ransomware Hack Hospitality and entertainment giant MGM Resorts has disclosed that a ransomware attack last month has cost the company over $110 million. This figure includes $10 million in one-time consulting clean-up fees. The attack caused significant operational disruptions, particularly in MGM’s Las Vegas properties, and…