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Detection, Prevention, and Notification of Data Breaches

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Fundamentals of Threat Prevention and Detection in SaaS Environments

Growing Threats From Identity-Based Attacks on SaaS Applications In recent months, identity-based threats targeting Software as a Service (SaaS) applications have emerged as a significant concern for security professionals. Despite the increasing awareness of these risks, many organizations lack the necessary detection and response capabilities to adequately safeguard their systems…

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Tails OS and Tor Project Announce Merger Collaboration

The Tor Project, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Tor anonymity network, has announced a collaboration with Tails, the creator of a portable operating system that integrates Tor. This partnership aims to consolidate resources, reduce operational overhead, and enhance efforts toward promoting online anonymity. Discussions regarding a potential merger began…

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What’s Ahead for HIPAA Regulations?

HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance How Might Election Outcome Affect HHS’s Cybersecurity Work in Healthcare? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 25, 2024 Melanie Fontes Rainer, HHS OCR director, speaking at a HIPAA summit this week (Image: Marianne Kolbasuk McGee) As the Biden administration approaches its conclusion, officials at the…

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Mitigating Insider Risks: Are Your Employees Contributing to External Threats?

Increased Cyber Threats from Accidental Insiders Recent cybersecurity incidents have highlighted a pressing issue within organizational environments: the growing risk posed by accidental insiders. These individuals, who include long-term employees, contractors, and temporary workers, contribute to security vulnerabilities often without malicious intent. Their unknowing actions can create pathways for external…

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Protect Your Business from Expensive Data Breaches with This Exclusive $30 Bundle

Understanding the Rising Cost of Cybersecurity Risks: Training Opportunities for Business Owners Recent findings from a Security Intelligence report reveal that data breaches can have a devastating average cost of $3.92 million per incident, underscoring the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in today’s digital landscape. As the sophistication and…

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UNC3886 Employs Fortinet and VMware 0-Day Exploits Alongside Stealth Techniques for Prolonged Espionage

Chinese Cyber Espionage Group Exploits Vulnerabilities in Major Tech Platforms A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign linked to the Chinese threat actor UN3886 has been identified, involving the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities within widely used technologies such as Fortinet, Ivanti, and VMware systems. Recent findings highlight that the attackers have been…

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Non-Human Access: The Path of Least Resistance – A 2023 Overview

New Trends in Cyber Security: The Rising Threat of Non-Human Access As we navigate through 2023, numerous cyber attacks have highlighted a disturbing trend: non-human access is becoming a prevalent attack vector that poses significant security risks to organizations. Recent reports indicate that there have been "11 high-profile attacks in…

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