Emerging cyberattacks and threats
Hackers and cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new techniques and attack methods. Read through our news, tips and advice to get the latest information about evolving security threats and emerging cyberattacks.
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3 Ways SOAR Can Combat the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
What are some of the strategies that your organization has implemented to help combat the cybersecurity skills gap? Mike Chapple, senior director of IT at University of Notre Dame explains how log processing, threat intelligence and account lifecycle management can help alleviate the shortage of qualified pros and have teams work smarter, not harder.
Emerging cyberattacks and threats News
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July 03, 2019
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U.S. Cybercom warns Outlook vulnerability under attack
U.S. Cybercom issued an alert about active exploitation of a 2-year-old Microsoft Outlook flaw, and experts say an Iranian threat group is behind the attacks.
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June 28, 2019
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AI-enabled malware is coming, Malwarebytes warns
AI-driven threats may not be here yet, but a new report from Malwarebytes predicts they will be here soon and could potentially change the cybersecurity game for good.
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June 26, 2019
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Stellar Cyber launches Starlight 3.1 for AI threat detection
Stellar Cyber, a security analytics vendor, launched Starlight 3.1 as its first unified security analytics platform, using AI and machine learning to detect and thwart attacks.
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June 19, 2019
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Jun'19
BlueKeep warnings having little effect on Windows patching
DHS issued the latest security advisory for BlueKeep, but it's unclear whether the repeated warnings are being heeded by organizations that have vulnerable systems on the internet.
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How does an island hopping attack work?
Hackers know better than to directly attack a well-defended target; learn how they use island hopping attack strategies to elude defenders -- and how best to repel them. Continue Reading
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BlueKeep (CVE-2019-0708)
BlueKeep (CVE-2019-0708) is a vulnerability in the Remote Desktop (RDP) protocol that affects Windows 7, Windows XP, Server 2003 and 2008. Continue Reading
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What is subdomain takeover and why does it matter?
Subdomain takeover exposure can happen when cloud-hosted web services are incompletely decommissioned, but configuration best practices can reduce the risks. Continue Reading
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An introduction to building management system vulnerabilities
Understanding what a building management system is and does is important for organizations to have stronger security postures. Expert Ernie Hayden examines the BMS and its flaws. Continue Reading
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With an IoT digital twin, security cannot be forgotten
While digital twins can improve the security of IoT devices and processes, it is critical to consider the security of the twins themselves when implementing one. Continue Reading
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Top 10 CISO concerns for 2019 span a wide range of issues
From dealing with data and staffing shortages to adapting to an ever-expanding set of job responsibilities, CISOs face an array of serious issues in 2019. Continue Reading
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Mastercard CTO on cybersecurity and AI integration
Mastercard CTO Kush Saxena describes his approach to cybersecurity and AI as two-fold. Learn how AI and machine learning impacts the cybersecurity practice in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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4 steps to critical infrastructure protection readiness
Government and private industry share responsibility for critical infrastructure and key resources protection. Follow four steps to understand and know who you're gonna call to protect CIKR. Continue Reading
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Top cloud security risks that keep experts up at night
Hackers are after your assets in the cloud. Here's how they get in and what you can do to plug security holes, starting with minimizing the risks created through human error. Continue Reading
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Cybersecurity skills shortage prompts new hiring approach
Hiring managers are widening the pool of candidates in response to the cybersecurity skills shortage. Learn how a parks and recreation background can be an asset in threat hunting. Continue Reading
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Ransomware attack recovery pointers for when you've been hit
Ransomware recovery is a complex and expensive process, and an attack can happen to anyone. Taking precautions and acting early could save your data -- and a good amount of money. Continue Reading
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How did the Dirty COW exploit get shipped in software?
An exploit code for Dirty COW was accidentally shipped by Cisco with product software. Learn how this code ended up in a software release and what this vulnerability can do. Continue Reading