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5 scary data breaches that shook the world
Just in time for Halloween, we look at the haunting reality of data breaches and highlight five tales that spooked not only the cyber-world
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30 October 2020
SANS Launches New CyberStart Program for All High School Students
Free program lets students solve real-world security problems - and learn about cybersecurity.30 October 2020
NVIDIA Patches Critical Bug in High-Performance Servers
NVIDIA said a high-severity information-disclosure bug impacting its DGX A100 server line wouldn't be patched until early 2021.
29 October 2020
NVIDIA Patches Critical Bug in High-Performance Servers
NVIDIA said a high-severity information-disclosure bug impacting its DGX A100 server line wouldn't be patched until early 2021.
29 October 2020
First the Good News: Number of Breaches Down 51% Year Over Year
But the number of records put at risk experiences a massive increase. Here's why.29 October 2020
McAfee Launches XDR, Browser Isolation, Cloud App Security Tools
New additions are built to help organizations better respond to threats and protect applications and data in the cloud.29 October 2020
Kegtap, Singlemalt, Winekey Malware Serve Up Ransomware to Hospitals
Amid an uptick in attacks on healthcare orgs, malware families, Kegtap, Singlemalt and Winekey are being used to deliver the Ryuk ransomware to already strained systems.
29 October 2020
University Email Hijacking Attacks Push Phishing, Malware
Attackers are compromising email accounts from popular universities, including Purdue and Oxford, to launch attacks that get around DMARC and SPF.
29 October 2020
REvil Gang Promises a Big Video-Game Hit; Claims Massive Revenue
In a wide-ranging interview, a REvil leader said the gang is earning $100 million per year, and provided insights into the life of a cybercriminal.
29 October 2020
Hackers Make Off With Millions From Wisconsin Republicans
According to the Wisconsin Republican Party, thieves used altered invoices to make off with $2.3 million in election funds.29 October 2020
Ransomware Wave Targets US Hospitals: What We Know So Far
A joint advisory from the CSIA, FBI, and HHS warns of an "increased and imminent" threat to US hospitals and healthcare providers.29 October 2020
How Healthcare Organizations Can Combat Ransomware
The days of healthcare organizations relying solely on endpoint security software to stop attacks are over. Here are six ways that healthcare providers can fight the ever-present threat.29 October 2020
Why Defense, Not Offense, Will Determine Global Cyber Powers
Darktrace director of strategic threat Marcus Fowlers explains what to expect from nation-state attackers in the months to come -- and why kindergarten classes are a good model for solid cybersecurity.
29 October 2020
Over 100,000 machines remain vulnerable to SMBGhost exploitation
The patch for the critical flaw that allows malware to spread across machines without any user interaction was released months ago
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29 October 2020
Cybercriminals Aim BEC Attacks at Education Industry
Heightened vulnerability comes at a time when the sector has been focusing on setting up a remote workforce and online learning amid the pandemic.
29 October 2020
Analysis: Forcepoint Can Still Succeed, but It Needs Committed Ownership
Raytheon intends to sell Forcepoint to PE firm Francisco Partners. Despite a solid product portfolio and bold strategy, Forcepoint's future is now even more uncertain.29 October 2020
Home Depot Confirms Data Breach in Order Confirmation SNAFU
Hundreds of emailed order confirmations for random strangers were sent to Canadian customers, each containing personal information.
29 October 2020
Oracle WebLogic Server RCE Flaw Under Active Attack
The flaw in the console component of the WebLogic Server, CVE-2020-14882, is under active attack, researchers warn.
29 October 2020
'Act of War' Clause Could Nix Cyber Insurance Payouts
The indictment of six members of the Russian military for the NotPetya ransomware attack places companies on notice that insurance "is not a get-out-of-jail-free card."29 October 2020
Is Your Encryption Ready for Quantum Threats?
Answers to these five questions will help security teams defend against attackers in the post-quantum computing era.29 October 2020