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Webinar | Virtual Conference: A Playbook for Enhancing OT Resilience on a Budget

Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) Presented by Acronis 60 mins As businesses navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, ensuring the resilience of operational technology (OT) has become a critical necessity. Finding ways to bolster OT defenses while managing tight budgets and limited resources presents a significant challenge for…

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Jersey Organizations Encouraged to Master Fundamental Data Protection Practices

The head of the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner (JOIC) has called on organizations to focus on foundational data protection practices to prevent personal data breaches. This statement follows a recent virtual audit conducted by the JOIC of a health department that handles sensitive information and has experienced data…

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Active Reconnaissance Campaign Targeting NPM Repository

Third-Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management Malicious Packages Embed Scripts for Mapping Enterprise Networks Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • May 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Security researchers have uncovered a hacking campaign involving malicious reconnaissance scripts that have been downloaded over 3,000 times from the npm repository, a key component of…

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New MSU Research Reveals Ransomware as a Major Cause of Health Data Breaches in the U.S.

Recent research conducted by experts from Michigan State University, Yale, and Johns Hopkins has identified ransomware as the primary factor behind health data breaches in the United States. This malicious software compromises victims’ files or systems, demanding payment in exchange for regaining access to compromised data. Notably, four hospitals in…

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