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Live Webinar | Unveiling QR Codes: Balancing Convenience and Cybersecurity Risks

Roger Grimes: An Influential Voice in Cybersecurity Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, KnowBe4 Roger A. Grimes serves as a Data-Driven Defense Evangelist at KnowBe4, bringing over 35 years of experience in computer security to the forefront of cybersecurity discussions. With a prolific career that includes authoring 14 books and producing more than…

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HPE Notifies Employees of Data Breach Following Russian Cyberattack on Office 365

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has reported a significant data breach impacting its Office 365 email infrastructure, which has been linked to the Russian state-sponsored hacking group known as Midnight Blizzard, also referred to as Cozy Bear or APT29. This incident, confirmed by HPE in December 2023 but which began in…

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Live Webinar | Understanding the Precursors to Ransomware Attacks

Live Webinar: Insights into Ransomware Preparedness In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, the looming threat of ransomware remains a pressing concern for businesses of all sizes. As cybercriminals continue to refine their tactics, understanding the precursors to these attacks becomes crucial for effective defense strategies. A live webinar titled "What…

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Asian Governments Move Quickly to Prohibit DeepSeek Due to Privacy Issues

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Geo Focus: Asia , Geo-Specific Concerns Mount Over Data Security of Chinese AI Platform Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • February 7, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Countries throughout Asia are swiftly enacting bans on the use of DeepSeek’s open-source chatbot among government officials and critical infrastructure organizations.…

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Massive Healthcare Data Breach Compromises Sensitive Information of Over 1 Million Americans – MSN

In a significant data breach, sensitive information belonging to over one million Americans has been compromised, raising alarms in the cybersecurity community. This incident marks one of the largest healthcare data breaches to date, prompting heightened scrutiny from government officials and industry leaders alike. The breach, which reportedly occurred recently,…

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Turn/River Capital to Acquire SolarWinds for $4.4 Billion

Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Observability CEO: Going Private Will Help SolarWinds Expand Its Operational Resilience Vision Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 7, 2025 SolarWinds has announced its agreement to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for $4.4 billion, marking a significant move just six years after the IT management software…

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UK Secret Order Calls for Apple to Provide Access to Users’ Encrypted Data

Cybersecurity News: Recent Developments in Data Breaches and Digital Threats Amid the ongoing disruptions to established federal institutions in the United States, reports this week from WIRED have drawn attention to alarming activities involving individuals linked to Elon Musk’s initiative, commonly referred to as the Department of Government Efficiency. These…

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Google Mandiant Discovers MSI Vulnerability in Lakeside Software

3rd Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development SysTrack LsiAgent Installer Flaw Elevates Local Privileges Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 7, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Microsoft installer for SysTrack LsiAgent, a product by Lakeside Software, enabling users with…

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