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The SVB demise is a fraudster’s paradise, so take precautions
For those who haven’t followed the drama, Silicon Valley Bank has been shut down by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, after a bank run that …
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TSA issues additional cybersecurity rules for the aviation sector
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a new cybersecurity amendment to the security programs of certain TSA-regulated (airport and aircraft) operators in the …
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Fighting financial fraud through fusion centers
Keeping up with financial fraud is incredibly difficult because accurate fraud detection requires a deep, real-time analysis of all the events surrounding a transaction. …
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Understanding password behavior key to developing stronger cybersecurity protocols
Passwords are still the weakest link in an organization’s network, as proven by the analysis of over 800 million breached passwords, according to Specops Software. The …
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New algorithm may change the future of secure communication
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in secure communication by developing an algorithm that conceals sensitive information so effectively that it is impossible to …
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Week in review: Public MS Word RCE PoC, API exploitation, Patch Tuesday forecast
Microsoft to boost protection against malicious OneNote documents Microsoft has announced that, starting in April 2023, they will be adding enhanced protection when users open …
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Alleged seller of NetWire RAT arrested in Croatia
This week, as part of a global law enforcement operation, federal authorities in Los Angeles successfully confiscated www.worldwiredlabs.com, a domain utilized by …
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March 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: It’s not about luck
Every month I touch on a few hot topics related to security around patching and some important updates to look out for on the upcoming Patch Tuesday. Diligence to this ongoing …
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New infosec products of the week: March 10, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from 1Password, GrammaTech, Kensington, Palo Alto Networks, and Persona. New Kensington …
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Synthetic identity fraud calls for a new approach to identity verification
In 2022, US financial institutions and the credit card sector lost an estimated $4.88 billion to synthetic identities through falsified deposit accounts and unsecured credit …
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The cybersecurity landscape in the era of economic instability
Economic uncertainty is squeezing organizations globally. Gartner predicts nearly half of cybersecurity leaders will change jobs by 2025. These findings are alarming but …
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Young government workers show poor password management habits
Hybrid work has exposed another area of vulnerability, with 70% of government workers reporting they work virtually at least some of the time, according to Ivanti. The …
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