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## LinkedIn Smart Links Abused in Phishing Campaign Targeting Microsoft Accounts A recent phishing campaign targeting Microsoft accounts has utilized LinkedIn smart links to bypass email defenses and deliver malicious content to unsuspecting victims. LinkedIn‘s smart links feature, which is typically used by businesses to redirect users to specific domains and advertisements, has been exploited…
Internet-Wide Zero-Day Vulnerability Leads to Record-Breaking DDoS Attacks An unprecedented distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, known as “HTTP/2 Rapid Reset,” has highlighted a significant vulnerability in the internet’s infrastructure. This attack, which occurred on August 28-29, 2023, targeted cloud and internet infrastructure providers, resulting in a flood of traffic that far exceeded any previous attack on…
Threat actors exploit Dropbox to steal Microsoft credentials in BEC campaign Evasion of NLP and URL scanning In a fast-growing business email compromise (BEC) campaign, threat actors are leveraging messages sent from Dropbox to steal Microsoft user credentials. This campaign, identified by researchers at Check Point Harmony, demonstrates the rapid evolution of BEC attacks and…
Cloud Attacks: A Growing Threat In today’s fast-paced world, where organizations rely heavily on cloud computing for data storage and application hosting, the security of cloud environments has become a critical concern. Malicious actors are constantly evolving their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure, putting organizations at risk. According to the “Sysdig 2023 Global…
Introduction In today’s digital age, the importance of internet security cannot be overstated. The increasing interconnectedness of our world elevates the need for individuals and organizations to prioritize compliance with various frameworks designed to safeguard personal information and protect against cyber threats. IT professionals play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with these frameworks, as…
Former Uber CISO Appeals Conviction in Data Breach Case Former Uber Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Joseph Sullivan, is appealing his conviction earlier this year on charges related to a 2016 data breach at the company. In a brief filed with the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Sullivan’s legal team argued that…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s interconnected world, where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, it is essential for IT professionals to prioritize cybersecurity and compliance. These two components go hand in hand, as adhering to industry frameworks helps organizations safeguard their systems and sensitive data. This article aims to provide IT…
South Africa’s Surveillance Law: Protecting Privacy in the Face of Reform The Constitutional Court’s Ruling In a landmark ruling in February 2021, South Africa’s Constitutional Court declared certain sections of the Regulation of Interception of Communication and Provision of Communication Related Information Act (Rica) unconstitutional. Rica was created to protect privacy, combat crime, and promote…
Oh Behave! The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors Report 2023 Highlights Growing Awareness and Adoption of Cybersecurity Measures The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and CybSafe have released their annual report on cybersecurity attitudes and behaviors for 2023. The report, supported by Iris® Powered by Generali and conducted in partnership with CERT-NZ, surveyed over 6,000 individuals…
Cisco’s Acquisition of Splunk: A Sign of Consolidation in the Security Industry Cisco’s massive $28 billion acquisition of Splunk in September was the standout financial event of the third quarter in the cybersecurity industry. This acquisition, along with several others by different vendors, reflect a trend of strategic purchases in response to emerging enterprise requirements…