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Pandemic-Bored Attackers Pummeled Gaming Industry

Brave launches its own, privacy‑focused search engine
The Brave Search engine takes on Google, promising to let users surf the web without leaving a trace
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Critical Palo Alto Cyber-Defense Bug Allows Remote ‘War Room’ Access

REvil Ransomware Code Ripped Off by Rivals

Expecting the Unexpected: Tips for Effectively Mitigating Ransomware Attacks in 2021
Cybercriminals continually innovate to thwart security protocols, but organizations can take steps to prevent and mitigate ransomware attacks.ChaChi: a new GoLang Trojan used in attacks against US schools
The malware has found a role to play in ransomware strikes.How Cyber Sleuths Cracked an ATM Shimmer Gang
In 2015, police departments worldwide started finding ATMs compromised with advanced new "shimming" devices made to clone data from chip card transactions. Authorities in the United States and abroad had seized many of these shimmers, but for years couldn't decrypt the data on the devices. This is a story of ingenuity and happenstance, and how one former Secret Service agent helped crack a code that revealed the contours of a global organized crime ring.Unpatched Linux Marketplace Bugs Allow Wormable Attacks, Drive-By RCE

SonicWall ‘Botches’ October Patch for Critical VPN Bug

How to tell if a website is safe
It can be difficult to tell a legitimate website apart from an unsafe one – follow these steps to identify and protect yourself from bad websites
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Despite Heightened Cyber-Risks, Few Security Leaders Report to CEO
A new report suggests that top management at most companies still don't get security.BEC Losses Top $1.8B as Tactics Evolve

Cryptominers Slither into Python Projects in Supply-Chain Campaign

Transmit Security Announces $543M Series A Funding Round
The passwordless technology provider says the funding will be used to increase its reach and expand primary business functions.Paving the way: Inspiring Women in Payments - A Q&A featuring Sherri Collis
Sherri Collis spent most of her career as the lone female in the conference room, occupying roles more regularly filled by men. She was overlooked for training opportunities. She was passed up for promotions. But these experiences only fueled her drive to achieve success. In this edition of our blog, Sherri explains that, contrary to popular belief, women do not need to have 100% of the qualifications to do the job and still be successful.
Email Bug Allows Message Snooping, Credential Theft

Chart: Strength in Numbers
