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The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s digital age, where data breaches and cyber threats are on the rise, it is imperative for IT professionals to prioritize compliance with cybersecurity frameworks. Compliance not only helps protect sensitive information but also safeguards a company’s reputation and ensures the trust of its customers. This article…
## Advanced ‘StripedFly’ Malware With 1 Million Infections Shows Similarities to NSA-Linked Tools A highly sophisticated malware, dubbed StripedFly, has been operating undetected for five years and has infected over one million devices, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The malware, posing as a cryptocurrency miner, contains code sequences that were previously observed in malware used…
Cybersecurity Concerns on the Rise, SonicWall Survey Reveals Introduction In a recent report released by cybersecurity company SonicWall, the findings indicate that cyberattacks are a growing concern for organizations around the world. The 2023 SonicWall Threat Mindset Survey highlights the increasing worries about digital attacks like ransomware and spear phishing. As cyber threats continue to…
Cybersecurity Challenges for SMBs: Navigating Complexity and Building Resilience The Growing Threat Landscape Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are increasingly becoming targets of cyberattacks. The evolving threat landscape poses significant challenges for these organizations, which often struggle with limited resources and knowledge about managing cybersecurity risks effectively. During the recent Cybersecurity for SMBs Roundtable hosted…
Cybersecurity Threats: The Emergence of Rhysida Ransomware and Lumar Stealer The Rise of Rhysida Ransomware In recent months, a new and sophisticated strain of ransomware has emerged, posing a significant threat to Brazil’s popular PIX payment system. Known as Rhysida, this ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has been active since May of last year. Its developers have…
Malware & Threats: Number of Cisco Devices Hacked via Zero-Day Remains High as Attackers Update Implant Introduction The number of Cisco devices hacked through the exploitation of two new zero-day vulnerabilities remains very high, but recent scans appeared to show a significant drop due to the attackers updating their implant. Unidentified hackers have been exploiting…
The Ongoing Saga of Compromised Cisco IOS XE Systems Background The recent compromise of Cisco IOS XE systems has taken a new turn, with security researchers observing a sharp decline in the number of infected systems over the weekend. The drop in compromised systems has sparked a range of theories among experts. However, researchers from…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s digital age, where cyber threats are ever-evolving and data breaches have become alarmingly common, it is imperative for IT professionals to prioritize compliance with relevant frameworks and standards. With the growing number of regulations and best practices in the cybersecurity space, aligning with key frameworks has…
Supply Chain Security: North Korean Hackers Exploiting Recent TeamCity Vulnerability Introduction In a recent report, Microsoft has warned that multiple North Korean threat actors have been taking advantage of a vulnerability in JetBrains’ TeamCity continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) server. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-42793, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code remotely on vulnerable…
Cybersecurity and Compliance: A Blueprint for IT Professionals Introduction In today’s interconnected world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As technology becomes more advanced, so too do the threats facing individuals and organizations alike. This is particularly true for IT professionals, who bear the responsibility of safeguarding sensitive information from potentially devastating cyber attacks….