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Cyber Security
29/09/2024

Google Chrome 115 Updates: Critical V8 Vulnerabilities Fixed

Google has fixed a number of critical vulnerabilities affecting the V8 JavaScript engine with the update to Chrome 115. These vulnerabilities could potentially be exploited by attackers to execute malicious code and control...

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IT professionals in a modern office work together.
Cyber Security
28/09/2024

Breach Roundup: How to Recognize North Korean IT Workers

In today’s digital world, where remote work is becoming more and more common, it is vital for companies to verify the origins of their employees. A new report from Mandiant, a threat intelligence company, provides valuable clues as to how...

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Cyber Security
27/09/2024

Sophos: Attacks Declining in Nearly All Sectors, Except Healthcare

Ransomware attacks are declining in many sectors, but not in healthcare, where there has been a sustained increase. According to a new research report by security company Sophos, incidents in healthcare have reached a 4-year high.

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Cyber Security
26/09/2024

Fake Job Lures Target Employees of Aerospace, Energy Firms

In an alarming development, a North Korean cyberespionage group targeted employees in the aerospace and energy industries with fake job offers. According to Mandiant, the hackers use emails and WhatsApp messages to persuade their victims…

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Masked character in digital landscape with binary code.
Cyber Security
25/09/2024

ENISA Warns of Linking Hacktivism and Ransomware

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) warned in a recent report that hacktivists are increasingly adopting cybercrime tactics. This comes as DDoS and ransomware attacks pose the greatest threats to…

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Cyber Security
24/09/2024

GitHub Introduces Local Data Storage in the EU: A Step Towards Data Residency

GitHub Enterprise Cloud customers can store their data within the EU from 29 October 2024. This new feature, known as “data residency”, aims to meet enterprise customers’ needs and take the EU’s strict data protection laws into…

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Cyber Security
24/09/2024

Ransomware Intelligence Briefing: Important insights for the C-level

At a time when ransomware attacks are increasing, it is crucial for IT and security leaders to understand evolving threats. Veeam’s exclusive executive briefing offers valuable insights into real ransomware data and strategies…

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Digital lock on smartphone with password manager
Cyber Security
23/09/2024

Google Introduces Official PIN Protection for Password Manager and Passkey Synchronization

Recently, Google officially announced the introduction of a new PIN protection for its Password Manager as well as the Passkey synchronization feature. These new security measures are designed to help users manage their passkeys more securely and...

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Cyber Security
23/09/2024

Breach-Weary Snowflake Turns to MFA and 14-Character Passwords

Cloud-based data platform Snowflake has introduced new security measures following a series of cyberattacks affecting high-profile customers such as Santander Bank and Neiman Marcus. From October 2024, multifactor authentication (MFA) will be standard for all new...

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Cyber Security
21/09/2024

OpenAI establishes independent body: “Safety Board”

OpenAI established a new independent body, the “Board Oversight Committee”, to oversee the company’s safety practices. This body has the authority to halt the release of AI models for up to 90 days if safety concerns…

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Cyber Security
20/09/2024

Google Introduces New Security Features for Chrome

Google recently announced significant security features for its popular browser Chrome. These new features aim to improve users’ control over permissions and increase security while surfing the Internet. The revised...

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Modern office environment with laptop and security icon.
Cyber Security
19/09/2024

Zoom Receives IT Security Mark of BSI

Zoom recently received 2 IT Security Labels from the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) for its Zoom Workplace Basic and Zoom Workplace Pro services. This recognition confirms that the platform meets basic IT security requirements…

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