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US and UK agencies warn of Russia-linked APT28 exploiting Cisco router flaws

Security Affairs

The APT28 group (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. The group was involved also in the string of attacks that targeted 2016 Presidential election. through 12.4 through 15.6

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Encryption: How It Works, Types, and the Quantum Future

eSecurity Planet

Not every application or network requires military-grade encryption – however, enterprise organizations can’t go wrong with the services offering the most strength. In 2016, only 40% of websites protected their web pages and visiting users with HTTPS. The Move to HTTPS. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

In particular, in a blog article entitled, The NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the FTC , dated August 31, 2016, the FTC provided guidance suggesting that the NIST Cybersecurity Framework is consistent with the agency’s approach followed since the late 1990s in over 60 law enforcement actions and in business education guidance.

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Microsoft says Russian hackers continue targeting 2018 midterm elections

Security Affairs

The Russian APT group tracked as APT28 (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and operates under the Russian military agency GRU and continues to target US politicians. Security guidance and ongoing education. ” continues Microsoft.

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Catches of the month: Phishing scams for February 2020

IT Governance

This could be as simple as getting another member of staff to check it for authenticity, or as complex as using a second means of communication to confirm the invoice with the organisation that sent it. Educate your staff on how to spot suspicious emails by enrolling them on our Phishing Staff Awareness E-Learning Course.