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6 Free Cybersecurity Training and Awareness Courses

Dark Reading

Most are designed to help organizations address teleworking risks related to COVID-19 scams.

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Botnet Watch: Anubis Mobile Malware Gets New Features

Data Breach Today

Powerful Platform Can Spot If Victim Is Looking at the Screen Anubis, one of the most potent Android botnets, apparently is getting a refresh a year after its source code was leaked, security researchers say. The changes could help fraudsters more closely monitor activity on hacked devices.

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Enhanced Zeus Sphinx Trojan Used in COVID-19 Schemes

Data Breach Today

Researchers Say New Features and Functionality Added The operators behind the Zeus Sphinx malware have added new features and functionality to the Trojan, and more cybercriminals have deployed it within phishing campaigns that use the COVID-19 crisis as a lure, according to IBM X-Force. The Trojan has become more efficient at stealing banking data.

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Total cost of ownership: Mac versus PC in the enterprise

Jamf

If the upfront cost is more, how can Mac be less expensive than PC? We examine the numbers and put the Mac versus PC in the enterprise myths to bed.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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MY TAKE: COVID-19’s silver lining could turn out to be more rapid, wide adoption of cyber hygiene

The Last Watchdog

Long before COVID-19, some notable behind-the-scenes forces were in motion to elevate cybersecurity to a much higher level. Related: How the Middle East has advanced mobile security regulations Over the past couple of decades, meaningful initiatives to improve online privacy and security, for both companies and consumers, incrementally gained traction in the tech sector and among key regulatory agencies across Europe, the Middle East and North America.

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Ensuring Business Continuity in Times of Crisis

Dark Reading

Three basic but comprehensive steps can help you and your organization get through adversity

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US Say China-Linked Hackers Targeting COVID-19 Researchers

Data Breach Today

FBI, CISA Issue Joint Warning to Organizations Conducting Research Hacking groups linked to China's government are targeting research and healthcare facilities that are working on developing vaccines, testing procedures and treatments for COVID-19, the FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warn in an alert.

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Toll Group Says Ransomware Attackers Stole Data

Data Breach Today

Australian Shipping Giant, Hit With Nefilim Ransomware, Vows to Not Pay Ransom Australian shipping giant Toll Group has vowed to again not pay a ransom after suffering its second ransomware attack of the year. In the latest incident, however, the company warns that attackers also stole corporate data - and it may get leaked.

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Astaroth’s New Evasion Tactics Make It ‘Painful to Analyze’

Threatpost

The infostealer has gone above and beyond in its new anti-analysis and obfuscation tactics.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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Ransomware Hit ATM Giant Diebold Nixdorf

Krebs on Security

Diebold Nixdorf , a major provider of automatic teller machines (ATMs) and payment technology to banks and retailers, recently suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted some operations. The company says the hackers never touched its ATMs or customer networks, and that the intrusion only affected its corporate network. Canton, Ohio-based Diebold [ NYSE: DBD ] is currently the largest ATM provider in the United States, with an estimated 35 percent of the cash machine market worldwide.

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MY TAKE: COVID-19 cements the leadership role CISOs must take to secure company networks

The Last Watchdog

Chief Information Security Officers were already on the hot seat well before the COVID-19 global pandemic hit, and they are even more so today. Related: Why U.S. cybersecurity policy needs to match societal values CISOs must preserve and protect their companies in a fast-changing business environment at a time when their organizations are under heavy bombardment.

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Ransomware Reminder: Paying Ransoms Doesn't Pay

Data Breach Today

Funding Criminals Perpetuates Cybercrime Security experts and law enforcement officials have long argued that paying ransoms doesn't pay. For starters, it directly funds the cybercrime ecosystem and makes it attractive for criminals to keep launching ransomware attacks.

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Scaling Your Business for Digital Transformation - 6 Important Factors

AIIM

Each year brings a rapid increase in technological advancements that can benefit both your personal and professional life. Constant tech advancements can make it feel hard to keep up with competing businesses if your company isn't adapting fast enough. In this day and age, digital transformations are integral for a growing business's future, as technology changes the advancements and operations of every company.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, May 2020 Edition

Krebs on Security

Microsoft today issued software updates to plug at least 111 security holes in Windows and Windows-based programs. None of the vulnerabilities were labeled as being publicly exploited or detailed prior to today, but as always if you’re running Windows on any of your machines it’s time once again to prepare to get your patches on. May marks the third month in a row that Microsoft has pushed out fixes for more than 110 security flaws in its operating system and related software.

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The Unattributable "db8151dd" Data Breach

Troy Hunt

I was reticent to write this blog post because it leaves a lot of questions unanswered, questions that we should be able to answer. It's about a data breach with almost 90GB of personal information in it across tens of millions of records - including mine. Here's what I know: Back in Feb, Dehashed reached out to me with a massive trove of data that had been left exposed on a major cloud provider via a publicly accessible Elasticsearch instance.

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Ransomware Attackers Exfiltrate Data From Magellan Health

Data Breach Today

Another Example of How Cybercriminals' Tactics Are Changing Magellan Health, a U.S. managed care company that focuses on specialty areas of healthcare, says it was hit by a ransomware attack that involved the exfiltration of data. Ransomware gangs are increasingly going beyond encrypting data, stealing information to put more pressure on victims to pay ransoms.

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The Confessions of Marcus Hutchins, the Hacker Who Saved the Internet

WIRED Threat Level

At 22, he single-handedly put a stop to the worst cyberattack the world had ever seen. Then he was arrested by the FBI. This is his untold story. .

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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GDPR Data Security Checklist in the Age of COVID-19 and the Remote Workforce

Security Affairs

During COVID-19 outbreak data processors have to be extra vigilant to maintain their compliance with data protection authorities like GDPR. COVID-19 has abruptly changed the world. It has imposed online learning and earning, which in turn has open new doors of cybersecurity threats and data breaches. Now the data processors have to be extra vigilant to maintain their compliance with data protection authorities like GDPR.

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Dutch DPA Fines Company 750,000 Euros for Unlawful Employee Fingerprint Processing

Hunton Privacy

The Dutch Data Protection Authority ( Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens , the “Dutch DPA”) recently imposed a €750,000 fine on a company for unlawful processing of employees’ fingerprints for attendance taking and time registration purposes. Biometric data, such as fingerprints, qualify as sensitive personal data under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) and their processing is subject to more stringent requirements.

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The Urgency of Re-Examining Security Practices During Pandemic

Data Breach Today

Cybersecurity Expert Reviews Key Questions to Ask Organizations must carefully re-examine their security procedures to make sure they're adequate for the new work-from-home environment during the COVID-19 crisis, says Shelton Newsham, a British law enforcement official who specializes in cybersecurity. He reviews key questions to ask.

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Thunderbolt Flaws Expose Millions of PCs to Hands-On Hacking

WIRED Threat Level

The so-called Thunderspy attack takes less than five minutes to pull off with physical access to a device, and affects any PC manufactured before 2019.

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Improving the Accuracy of Generative AI Systems: A Structured Approach

Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.

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Healthcare giant Magellan Health discloses data breach after ransomware attack

Security Affairs

Magellan Health, a for-profit managed health care and insurance firm, was the victim of a ransomware attack. Magellan Health Inc. is an American for-profit managed health care company, its customers include health plans and other managed care organizations, employers, labor unions, various military and governmental agencies and third-party administrators.

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UK: ICO ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE ON COVID-19 TESTING AND MONITORING IN THE WORKPLACE

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

The Information Commissioner’s Office (“ ICO ”) has published guidance for employers on complying with data protection law when taking steps to manage Covid-19 health and safety risk in the workplace (“ Guidance ”). The Guidance focuses on ‘testing’ of employees (which includes collecting data about symptoms and the conducting of temperature checks, and well as collecting data about Covid-19 test results), but also touches on other measures which businesses might be considering in order to moni

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'Smart' Factories Could Face Unique Attacks: Report

Data Breach Today

Connected Devices Could Allow Attackers to Target Industrial Systems, Trend Micro Reports The increasing use of internet-connected devices in manufacturing facilities is opening up new ways for hackers to target so-called "smart" factories with unconventional attack methods, according to an analysis by security firm Trend Micro and the Polytechnic University of Milan.

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The 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Has Taken a Dark Turn

WIRED Threat Level

Though social networks have pledged to take more concerted action against it, the theory has continued to spread, inspiring a surge of attacks. .

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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USCYBERCOM shares five new North Korea-linked malware samples

Security Affairs

The United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) has uploaded five new North Korean malware samples to VirusTotal. The United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) has shared five new malware samples attributed to the North Korea-linked Lazarus APT , it has uploaded the malicious code to VirusTotal. “On May 12, 2020, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Defense (DoD) released three Malware Analysis Reports (MA

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Accelerating the Journey to AI for government in a post-COVID world

IBM Big Data Hub

AI is transforming how businesses operate and deliver value, while simultaneously improving efficiencies across the organization. Governments have taken an increasingly important role in the advent of COVID-19 as citizens look to government agencies for trusted information for their individual safety, well-being and beyond – to both support and benefit themselves socially, economically and emotionally.

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Fresh Twist for Pandemic-Related Phishing Campaigns

Data Breach Today

Microsoft Spots Malicious Messages Spreading LokiBot Infostealer Fraudsters are honing their phishing emails tied to the COVID-19 crisis, using fake messages about business continuity plans and new payment procedures to spread the LokiBot information stealer, Microsoft researchers report.

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