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US Cracks Down on Cybercrime by Shutting Down Bulletproof Hosting Service LolekHosted

Emma Thompson1 year ago09 mins

US Shuts Down Bulletproof Hosting Service LolekHosted, Charges Its Polish Operator Background The US authorities have made a significant breakthrough in their efforts to combat cybercrime by shutting down the bulletproof hosting service LolekHosted. The service, operated by a Polish national, Artur Karol Grabowski, allegedly facilitated various cybercriminal activities, including ransomware distribution, phishing, and DDoS…

“Unveiling a Decade-Long Cyber Intrigue: Espionage Targeting Foreign Embassies in Belarus”

Patel Maya1 year ago09 mins

Securing Sensitive Accounts: Learn PAM Security Strategies Introduction In an era where cyber threats and espionage are becoming increasingly prevalent, it is essential for organizations to implement robust security measures to safeguard their sensitive accounts. Privileged Access Management (PAM) strategies play a crucial role in countering cyberintrigue and protecting valuable information against potential breaches. This…

Insecurity Reigns: How Malicious Campaigns Capitalize on Vulnerable Kubernetes Clusters

Reynolds Alex1 year ago09 mins

The Importance of Securing Sensitive Accounts In the era of digital interconnectedness, the security of our sensitive accounts has become paramount. As individuals and organizations increasingly rely on online platforms for various transactions and communications, the risk of cyber threats targeting these accounts has also risen. The PAM Security Challenge One of the most critical…

Exploring the Impact: Tanium Joins DHS CISA in Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative

Reynolds Alex1 year ago011 mins

Tanium Joins the Joint Cyber Defense Collaboration (JCDC) to Strengthen National Cybersecurity Overview Tanium, the industry’s leading provider of Converged Endpoint Management (XEM), has been selected by the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to join the Joint Cyber Defense Collaboration (JCDC), a public-private cybersecurity collective. The collaboration aims to unite the global cyber…

Exploring the Revamped BloodHound: Unveiling the Community Edition

Reynolds Alex1 year ago011 mins

Revamped BloodHound Community Edition Enhances Mapping of Attack Paths BloodHound Community Edition, an open source tool used for mapping out attack paths through Microsoft Active Directory systems and Azure AD services, has been completely rewritten and updated by SpecterOps, the company behind the tool. This revamp comes exactly seven years after the initial launch of…

Reddit’s Strategic Security Move: Hiring Fredrick ‘Flee’ Lee as CISO

Reynolds Alex1 year ago06 mins

Reddit Taps Fredrick ‘Flee’ Lee for CISO Job Reddit, the popular social media platform, has appointed cybersecurity veteran Fredrick Lee as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This move comes as the company prepares for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) after securing over $1.3 billion in funding. As the CISO, Lee will oversee information security,…

Tightening the Cybersecurity Net: TSA Fortifies Pipeline Requirements

Reynolds Alex1 year ago06 mins

Government TSA Updates Pipeline Cybersecurity Requirements July 27, 2023 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced updated cybersecurity requirements for oil and natural gas pipeline owners and operators, following the disruptive cyberattack that hit Colonial Pipeline in 2021. The new security directive aims to enhance the defenses against cyberattacks and requires pipeline organizations to implement…

The Urgent Need for Transparent Cybersecurity Reporting

Emma Thompson1 year ago012 mins

Government Companies Required by SEC to Disclose Cybersecurity Incidents in 4 Days Introduction The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently adopted new rules that require public companies to disclose any cybersecurity breaches that have a material impact within four business days. The goal of these rules is to enhance and standardize disclosures regarding…

The SEC’s Bold Move: Strengthening Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure Requirements

Reynolds Alex1 year ago07 mins

The SEC Adopts Rule to Improve Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure New Rule for Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure On July 26, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a rule requiring companies to disclose material cybersecurity incidents and information about their cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance. The rule aims to provide investors with more consistent and comparable…

Harry Coker’s Nomination as National Cyber Director: A Step Towards Strengthening Cybersecurity

Reynolds Alex1 year ago09 mins

President Biden Nominates Harry Coker for National Cyber Director President Joe Biden has announced that he intends to nominate Harry Coker for the position of US national cyber director. This nomination is significant, as the position has been vacant since February, when Chris Inglis stepped down. Inglis had served as the country’s first-ever national cyber…