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Ransomware Attacks Soared in December 2024

In December 2024, ransomware attacks surged dramatically, underscored by a report from NCC Group, a UK-based information assurance firm. The uptick in cyber incidents coincided with the holiday season, a period when cybercriminals typically target organizations as employees are on leave, leaving systems vulnerable to exploitation. The holiday months see…

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Striking a Balance Between Open Access and Cybersecurity in Education – Intelligent CISO

Balancing Open Access and Cybersecurity in Education: Insights from Industry Experts In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in the education sector are grappling with a dual mandate: facilitating open access to information for students and staff while simultaneously protecting sensitive data against rising cyber threats.…

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Backdoor Targeting VPNs Utilizes “Magic Packets” for Enhanced Stealth and Security

New Malware Discovered Targeting Enterprise VPNs: J-Magic Backdoor Unveiled Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated backdoor malware known as J-Magic, which has compromised numerous enterprise VPNs operating on Juniper Network’s Junos OS. This advanced malware allows threat actors to maintain covert access to targeted networks while evading detection by security systems…

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Achieving Complete API Visibility and Threat Detection

API Security • January 23, 2025 APIs serve as a fundamental component of contemporary applications, facilitating essential interactions and functionalities across various platforms. Nonetheless, the increasing intricacy of API environments has given rise to potential vulnerabilities that cyber adversaries may exploit. These weaknesses can lead to operational disruptions, data theft,…

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New Legislation May Result in Imprisonment for Reporting Data Breaches

The Turkish government is currently advancing a contentious cybersecurity bill that may criminalize the reporting of data breaches. This proposed legislation introduces various penalties for cybersecurity offenses, but raises significant alarm with one specific provision: individuals who create the perception of a data breach—regardless of its truth—could face imprisonment ranging…

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Just 7% of Organizations Successfully Recover Data After Paying Ransom in Malware Attacks

Recent trends reveal an alarming increase in the number of both public and private sector organizations making ransom payments to hackers deploying malware, particularly in the form of ransomware. These transactions often come with dire consequences that may not be widely recognized, raising critical questions about their efficacy and the…

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CISA Alerts About Vulnerabilities in Aircraft Collision Avoidance Systems

Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) Hackers Unlikely to Exploit Vulnerabilities in Practice Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a recent advisory, the U.S. federal government disclosed a significant, unpatchable vulnerability within the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II (TCAS II) that prevents mid-air…

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