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The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become an integral part of businesses’ operation. The threat landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations must take proactive measures to safeguard sensitive data and protect against malicious activities. This is especially true for IT professionals who play an essential role in ensuring…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Meeting the Standards: HIPAA, NIST, CIS-CSC, Essential Eight, and Cyber Essentials In an increasingly digital world, organizations are facing ever-growing challenges in protecting their sensitive data and ensuring compliance with various cybersecurity frameworks. This is especially important for IT professionals, who are entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the…
New Method of Malvertising Utilizes Vulnerable Websites to Deliver Malicious Ads The Discovery In a recent blog post, Jerome Segura, senior director of threat intelligence at Malwarebytes, uncovered a new method of using vulnerable websites to deliver targeted ads that carry malware. This technique takes advantage of Google‘s dynamic search ads feature, which pairs ads…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, organizations must prioritize the protection of their sensitive data and systems. This imperative is particularly critical for industries dealing with sensitive personal information, such as the healthcare sector. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a crucial concern for organizations across industries. With the rise in cyber threats, IT professionals are tasked with ensuring compliance with various regulatory frameworks to protect sensitive data and mitigate risks. This article delves into the importance of aligning with key frameworks…
## 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…
Cybercrime: Kaspersky reveals ‘elegant’ malware resembling NSA code The Discovery In a recent report, Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has revealed the discovery of a highly sophisticated malware that combines cryptocurrency mining with espionage capabilities. This malware, named StripedFly, bears similarities to code associated with the National Security Agency (NSA). While it is common for Western…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance: Aligning with Security Frameworks to Combat Malware and Protect Sensitive Data Introduction With the constant threat of cyberattacks and the necessity of data protection, IT professionals play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with various security frameworks. In this report, we will discuss how aligning with frameworks such as…
Record-Breaking Pace: Ransomware Attacks Continue to Soar in Q3 2023 Introduction The frequency and severity of ransomware attacks have reached record levels in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Q3 Global Ransomware Report released by Corvus Insurance. The report, which analyzes data from ransomware leak sites, reveals an alarming 11% increase in ransomware…