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How CISOs Should Brace for Cybersecurity Threats Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has triggered widespread economic disruption, leaving organizations grappling with heightened uncertainty. A recent report from cybersecurity firm Cynet highlights the serious implications for information security, noting a notable uptick in cyber threats that exploit the current crisis. In response to the evolving threat landscape, Cynet has…

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Essential Backup vs. Cyber Resilience: Key Differences Explained

An OnDemand Webinar from Rubrik In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a recent incident underscores the continuous threats faced by businesses in the digital age. A prominent organization fell victim to a sophisticated cyber-attack that has raised alarms across various sectors. The breach highlights vulnerabilities that are alarmingly common among…

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DoorDash Data Breach Exposes the Human Factor in Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

DoorDash has recently acknowledged a significant data breach impacting its customers, delivery personnel, and merchants. The compromised data includes personal details such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, and residential addresses. Fortunately, the company reported that no financial information or government ID data was accessed during this incident, and there…

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Researchers Uncover Vulnerabilities in LG Smart TVs That Grant Root Access

Recent security assessments have uncovered multiple vulnerabilities in LG’s webOS, the operating system used in its smart TVs, presenting risks that could allow unauthorized access and control over affected devices. Discovered by the cybersecurity firm Bitdefender, these issues were first reported in November 2023, with LG issuing patches to address…

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As AI Ascends, Cisco Issues a Critical Warning on the Dangers of Outdated Technology

Outdated digital infrastructure, including routers, network switches, and network-attached storage systems, has quietly emerged as a significant risk for organizations. While it may seem more cost-effective in the short term to maintain these aging devices in obscurity, doing so often means relying on outdated configurations that are no longer secured…

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Marriott Faces Second Data Breach, Compromising Information of 5.2 Million Hotel Guests

Marriott Reports Data Breach Affecting 5.2 Million Guests International hotel chain Marriott International has revealed a significant data breach that has compromised the information of approximately 5.2 million guests. This marks the second major cybersecurity incident for the company in recent years, following a 2014 breach that exposed the records…

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Most AT&T Customers May Qualify for a Major Settlement—Are You One of Them? Act Fast: Claim Deadline Approaching!

AT&T has announced that approximately 73 million of its current and former customers may be entitled to a portion of a $177 million settlement stemming from two significant data breaches. These incidents compromised a vast array of sensitive customer information, including personal details such as names, addresses, phone numbers, Social…

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