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Artificial Intelligence In Other News: Linux Kernel Exploits, Update on BEC Losses, Cybersecurity Awareness Act Introduction This week’s cybersecurity roundup brings attention to several significant stories that may have flown under the radar. From a ransomware attack on Kaiserslautern University in Germany to the release of the 2023 State of Offensive Security report by Bishop…
NetSecOpen Aims to Establish Standard Testing and Benchmarking for Network-Security Appliances Introduction NetSecOpen, a consortium of network-security companies and hardware testing organizations, is working towards establishing testing and benchmarking standards for network-security appliances. The group aims to create a consensus method that allows for comparisons of different vendors’ devices, even if they are evaluated by…
Perimeter 81 Offers Efficient Network Security Platform for IT Managers Introduction Cybersecurity has become an important issue for organizations worldwide, especially given the rise of threats like malware and horabot. This is particularly true for Spanish-speaking users in Latin America, who are often the targets of cyber attacks. As such, companies are looking for solutions…
Risk Aggregation in Cybersecurity is a New Phenomenon that Needs a Data-Driven Approach The Concerns with Aggregate Cyber Risk Risk aggregation is the act of grouping compounded risks together to understand the total risk to an institution, region, or industry. Aggregate risk becomes catastrophic when multiple risks come together to create a single devastating incident…
As the world becomes increasingly digitized, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is more important than ever. Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated in their methods of attack, and data breaches are becoming more frequent and severe. With the rise of remote work and the widespread adoption of cloud computing, the attack surface for organizations has…
# In-depth Report: Merck & Co. Insurers Liable for $1.4 Billion Losses Following Cyberattack The recent decision of the appellate court in New Jersey that the insurers for Merck & Co. cannot avoid liability for the pharmaceutical giant’s $1.4 billion in losses following a 2017 cyberattack is significant for many reasons. The case involved exclusions…