Depending on your perspective, Africa is either a global asset or a liability in the information security (infosec) world — or a bit of both. Many people unfairly portray African nations solely as malicious hackers and scammers. Nigeria bears the most accusations with frequent mentions of Nigerian prince scams. While threat actors such as the […]
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An ongoing campaign is targeting Facebook Business accounts with bogus messages to harvest victims’ credentials using a variant of the Python-based NodeStealer and potentially take over their accounts for follow-on malicious activities. “The attacks are reaching victims mainly in Southern Europe and North America across different segments, led by the manufacturing services and technology sectors,”
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An automatic dog feeder seemed like a good idea at the time. One of our team members had a COVID puppy, Mango, who ate constantly, and their kids had long abandoned the promises to help. All was good until a malfunction dumped a pound of dog food on Mango mid-feed. The “brave” puppy was too
For six months, medical device makers have had to comply with new cybersecurity regulations aimed at hardening medical devices against cyber attacks, but the US Food and Drug Administration has largely refrained from using its “refuse to accept” power up to now. On Oct. 1, the FDA’s grace period — during which the agency stated
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Kroll’s “2023 State of Cyber Defense” report includes some noteworthy findings about today’s cybersecurity landscape. First, despite experiencing an average of five significant security incidents last year, only 37% of senior security executives have “complete” faith in their organization’s ability to shield against all forms of cyber threats. Second, security teams rely on multiple cybersecurity
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Why Data Theft Is Now The #1 Cybersecurity Threat Keeping IT Pros Awake At Night By ISBuzz Team Writer , Information Security Buzz | Sep 12, 2023 04:57 am PST 12th September 2023, London: Integrity360, Europe’s front-runner in cybersecurity insights, has unveiled research that every IT professional should heed. Amidst the myriad of cybersecurity threats that
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Enea, a leading provider of telecom and cybersecurity solutions, today launched the Enea Qosmos Threat Detection SDK. This revolutionary threat detection system has the potential to double performance in network-based cybersecurity solutions. The Qosmos Threat Detection SDK enables the integration of Enea’s flagship deep packet inspection (DPI) engine, Qosmos ixEngine, with core IDS capabilities drawn from
In today’s digital landscape, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions have become integral to the operations of countless businesses. These cloud-based applications offer convenience, scalability, and accessibility like never before. However, with the increasing reliance on SaaS applications, the need for robust backup and disaster recovery strategies has also become more critical than ever. In this article, we
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In the world of cybersecurity, innovation often comes from unexpected sources. As organizations grapple with the need for more innovative and adaptable experts, a new breed of cybersecurity professional is emerging, individuals whose backgrounds are far from the traditional norms. From the technical prowess of former roadies and sound engineers to the artistic minds of
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Rail remains one of the most popular modes of transportation. In a typical year, US freight railroads move around 1.6 billion tons across nearly 140,000 miles of track. US citizens traveled more than 12.5 billion kilometers by rail in 2021. Thousands of railways — from national and regional networks to intra-city light rails — have
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