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A New Era in Email Security: Harnessing the Strength of KnowBe4 and Microsoft Defender for Office 365

A New Era of Email Defense: The Synergy of KnowBe4 and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 As the frequency and complexity of cyberattacks continue to escalate, organizations are increasingly targeted by malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in their systems. The recent partnership between KnowBe4, a leader in security awareness…

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Ransomware Double-Dip: The Cycle of Re-Victimization in Cyber Extortion

Crossroads of Cyber Crime: The Re-Victimization Phenomenon in Ransomware Attacks In examining a dataset of over 11,000 organizations impacted by Cyber Extortion and ransomware attacks, a troubling trend emerges: many victims are notably repeated targets. This raises critical questions about the nature of these re-victimizations—are they a result of multiple…

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Alert: Hackers Target Unpatched Pulse Secure 0-Day Vulnerability to Compromise Organizations

A critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2021-22893) has recently come to light within the Pulse Connect Secure gateway, affecting organizations utilizing this VPN technology. The vulnerability enables an authentication bypass, which is currently being actively exploited, and there is no available patch at this time. The primary targets of these intrusions include…

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US Agencies and FireEye Compromised via SolarWinds Software Vulnerability

In a significant cybersecurity breach, state-sponsored actors allegedly associated with Russia have targeted prominent U.S. agencies, including the Treasury and the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This sophisticated cyber espionage campaign has involved the monitoring of internal email communications, exposing vulnerabilities in national cybersecurity. Reports from…

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Why the Most Effective Cyber Resilience Plans Incorporate Failure: A Webinar

Cloud Data Security & Resilience, Security Operations Presented by Rubrik 60 Minutes The reality of cyberattacks can severely disrupt business operations, harm organizational reputations, and result in significant financial losses. Therefore, implementing a robust recovery plan post-attack is not just advisable but essential. Companies that proactively prepare for potential breaches…

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Taiwan Raises Concerns Over Bias and Data Breaches in Deepseek and Other Chinese AI Technologies

Taiwanese Security Bureau Issues Warning on Chinese AI Apps Due to Data Breach Concerns On November 16, the National Security Bureau (NSB) of Taiwan issued a cautionary statement advising citizens to exercise vigilance when using generative artificial intelligence (AI) models developed in China. This warning follows comprehensive assessments of five…

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Pentera’s 2024 Report Uncovers Hundreds of Weekly Security Events, Emphasizing the Importance of Continuous Validation

markdown Cybersecurity Breaches Continue to Rise Despite Increased Protections In an alarming trend, recent findings indicate that over 51% of organizations have fallen victim to cyberattacks in the past two years. Despite deploying an average of 53 distinct security solutions, the effectiveness of these measures remains questionable. These insights are…

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Three Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Affect SonicWall Enterprise Email Security Appliances

SonicWall Tackles Critical Security Vulnerabilities Targeting Email Security Solutions SonicWall has recently patched three severe security vulnerabilities in its email security products that have been exploited in the wild. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2021-20021, CVE-2021-20022, and CVE-2021-20023, were disclosed following an investigation by FireEye’s Mandiant subsidiary. The flaws were reported…

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