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Twin Cyberattacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment Highlight Contrasting Incident Response Strategies The Background Twin cyberattacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have shed light on the divergent approaches organizations take when faced with similar threats. Both companies fell victim to a Scattered Spider/ALPHV cyberattack, but Caesars chose to negotiate with the attackers and…
Report: SANS 2023 ICS/OT Cybersecurity Survey Highlights Concerns in Critical Infrastructure Protection The State of ICS Cybersecurity A recent survey conducted by cybersecurity solutions provider OPSWAT and sponsored by SANS Institute reveals the ongoing challenges faced by organizations in securing their industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) infrastructure. Despite improvements in defense strategies…
The International Criminal Court’s Cybersecurity Breach: A Wake-Up Call for International Organizations Investigation into the Cyberattack The International Criminal Court (ICC) recently disclosed that it fell victim to a cyberattack, highlighting the increasingly prevalent threat of hacking that even high-profile organizations face. The ICC, in collaboration with Dutch authorities, is actively investigating the incident but…
DHS Publishes New Recommendations on Cyber Incident Reporting Introduction The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently released a new document containing recommendations on how federal agencies can improve cyber incident reporting. The purpose of these recommendations is to better protect critical infrastructure entities and streamline the reporting process. The document, titled “Harmonization of…
Trend Micro Releases Advisory for Critical Zero-Day Flaw Internet Security and Vulnerability Analysis Trend Micro, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, recently issued an advisory highlighting a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting several of its products. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-41179, poses a significant risk as it allows for arbitrary code execution. The affected products include…
Policy DHS Council Seeks to Simplify Cyber Incident Reporting Rules The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) delivered a 100-page report on Tuesday, outlining recommendations to simplify the complex landscape of cyber incident reporting requirements faced by critical infrastructure operators in the United States. The report, developed by the Cyber Incident Reporting Council, highlights the need…
Clorox Company Faces Product Shortages After Cyberattack The Clorox Company, known for its popular household products such as Burt’s Bees, Glad, Liquid-Plumr, Pine-Sol, and Tilex, is currently grappling with product shortages following a cyberattack on its systems. The company initially disclosed the incident in a mid-August filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating…
US Agencies Publish Cybersecurity Report on Deepfake Threats In a joint effort, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the National Security Agency (NSA) have released a comprehensive report on the growing threat of deepfakes and offered recommendations for organizations to identify and respond to such threats. Deepfakes,…
The Mac Security Survey 2023: Unveiling Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies Introduction In an era dominated by technology, the growing threat of cyberattacks and online vulnerabilities requires profound attention from individuals and corporations alike. The Mac Security Survey 2023 aimed to shed light on the cybersecurity landscape among Mac users, investigating the prevalence of…
Cybersecurity Training Left Out of Kenya‘s Digital Skills Center of Excellence Kenya is set to establish a center of excellence aimed at equipping public sector staff with the digital skills needed to drive the country’s digitization efforts. The initiative, backed by Microsoft and the United Nations Development Program, aims to provide training in areas such…