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Driving Business Growth: The Importance of Cyber Risk Quantification

Business leaders face the intricate challenge of making decisions grounded in accurate data and risk assessments. The ability to interpret relevant data and anticipate future business needs is paramount, accompanied by the need to evaluate associated costs carefully. Striking the right balance among skills, resources, and profit generation is essential,…

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Urgent: Active Attacks on SolarWinds Serv-U Vulnerability – Apply Patch Now

Recent Exploitation of Vulnerability in SolarWinds Serv-U Software Poses Risk to Sensitive Data A significant high-severity vulnerability affecting SolarWinds Serv-U file transfer software has recently emerged, drawing the attention of cybersecurity experts and malicious actors alike. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-28995, boasts a CVSS score of 8.6 and relates to…

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Cyber Attacks Target Albanian Parliament and One Albania Telecom

The Assembly of the Republic of Albania and leading telecommunications provider One Albania have recently become the targets of cyber attacks, according to a disclosure from the country’s National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security (AKCESK). The agency indicated that these entities are not currently classified under the legislation…

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Misconfigured UN Database Leaks 228GB of Data on Victims of Gender Violence

A significant data breach has been uncovered, revealing over 115,000 sensitive documents linked to the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women. This compromise exposes personal data, financial records, and testimonies from victims, raising substantial privacy and security concerns. Cybersecurity investigator Jeremiah Fowler identified a misconfigured, unsecured database related…

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CISA Releases Urgent Directive for Federal Agencies Regarding Ivanti Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an urgent directive on Friday, advising Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to take immediate action against two zero-day vulnerabilities found in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) and Ivanti Policy Secure (IPS). These threats have already been actively exploited by various malicious…

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Exploit Attempts Documented for New MOVEit Transfer Vulnerability – Urgent Patch Required!

A critical security vulnerability has been identified in the Progress Software MOVEit Transfer platform, posing significant risks to its users. This flaw, designated as CVE-2024-5806, has a high CVSS score of 9.1 and pertains to an authentication bypass issue. Shortly after the details surrounding this vulnerability emerged, attempts to exploit…

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Can Storing Data Offline Help Prevent Ransomware Attacks?

In today’s digital landscape, the growing threat of cybercrime is exemplified by the prevalence of ransomware attacks. These illicit intrusions encrypt sensitive data, making it inaccessible until a ransom is paid, often exacerbating financial losses for victims. This raises an important question regarding defensive strategies: can offline data storage mitigate…

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