Data security breaches

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March 03, 2021 03 Mar'21
Accellion FTA attacks claim more victims

More details have emerged about the Accellion FTA attacks since the December disclosure, including possible threat groups behind the breach and a growing list of victims.
February 25, 2021 25 Feb'21
Vastaamo breach, bankruptcy indicate troubling trend

The blackmailing of patients directly, as well as the resulting bankruptcy of Vastaamo Psychotherapy Centre, could single a shift in cyber crime tactics.
February 17, 2021 17 Feb'21
Wide net cast on potential Accellion breach victims

While Accellion fixed the zero-day vulnerability within 72 hours and said the breach affected 'less than 50 customers,' the attack's impact has expanded two weeks after the disclosure.
February 02, 2021 02 Feb'21
SonicWall confirms zero-day vulnerability on SMA 100 series

After testing NCC Group's findings, SonicWall 'confirmed their submission as a critical zero-day in the SMA 100 series 10.x code, and are tracking it as SNWLID-2021-0001.'

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Data breach response: How to plan and recover

Download a planning guide from CompTIA to ensure your company and your customers are prepared and can respond when a ransomware attack or data breach strikes. Continue Reading
zero-day (computer)

Zero-day is a flaw in software, hardware or firmware that is unknown to the party or parties responsible for patching or otherwise fixing the flaw. Continue Reading
identity theft

Identity theft, also known as identity fraud, is a crime in which an imposter obtains key pieces of personally identifiable information (PII), such as Social Security or driver's license numbers, in order to impersonate someone else. Continue Reading

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Malware researcher speculates on the future of ransomware

Abhijit Mohanta, author of 'Preventing Ransomware,' opines on the future of ransomware and discusses why this attack is favored among cybercriminals. Continue Reading
5 cyber threat intelligence feeds to evaluate

Cyber threat intelligence feeds help organizations up their security game. While the 'best' feeds vary depending on a company's needs, here are five leading services to consider. Continue Reading
The ultimate guide to cybersecurity planning for businesses

This in-depth cybersecurity planning guide provides information and advice to help organizations develop a successful strategy to protect their IT systems from attacks. Continue Reading

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How to manage third-party risk in the supply chain

From third-party risk assessments to multifactor authentication, follow these steps to ensure suppliers don't end up being your enterprise cybersecurity strategy's weakest link. Continue Reading
How to prevent supply chain attacks: Tips for suppliers

Every company, large and small, must assume it is a target in the supply chain. Suppliers should follow these best practices to keep themselves and their customers protected. Continue Reading
How to achieve security observability in complex environments

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How do cybercriminals steal credit card information?

Cybercriminals have several methods at their disposal to hack and exploit credit card information. Learn about these, how to prevent them and what to do when hacked. Continue Reading
5 cybersecurity lessons from the SolarWinds breach

Ransomware attack simulations, accessing enterprise logs and pen testing software code are among the best practices cybersecurity pros suggest following the SolarWinds breach. Continue Reading
What are the biggest hardware security threats?

Hardware security threats -- and strategies to overcome them -- are evolving as enterprises increasingly install autonomous capabilities for smart building and IoT projects. Continue Reading