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Access: Former HIVE members arrested
29 November 2023
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Access: Former HIVE members arrested

The cyber attackers in Ukraine thought they were safe for a long time: but on November 21st it was over! A team of global investigators was able to arrest the head of the cyber attack group along with four of the most active helpers. The former HIVE members are said to have encrypted 250 servers of large corporations in recent years, causing damage amounting to several hundred million euros. The cooperation of Europol and many investigators from Norway, France, Germany and the United States was worthwhile. After the APT group HIVE was dismantled in 2021, investigators did not let up...

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Microsoft Entra: Closing attack paths with a free tool
28 November 2023
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Close attack paths with a free tool

The attack path management analysis tool Forest Druid, which powers Microsoft Entra, focuses on Tier 0 assets. This means it can identify and close attack paths much more quickly. Semperis expands its community-powered attack path management tool Forest Druid to support Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). This saves cybersecurity teams valuable time identifying and closing risky attack paths in hybrid identity systems. The new announcement underscores Semperis' strategy to help organizations protect both on-prem Active Directory (AD) and newer, cloud-based identity systems. Semperis recently announced its…

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IoT malware attacks up 400 percent!
27 November 2023
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IoT malware attacks up 400 percent!

Since last year, IoT malware attacks have increased by 400 percent. This is proven by the new ZscalerTM ThreatLabz 2023 Enterprise IoT and OT Threat Report. Also important: The manufacturing and education sectors are the hardest hit. This year's ZscalerTM ThreatLabz 2023 Enterprise IoT and OT Threat Report provides a detailed look at malware activity over six months, analyzing approximately 300.000 blocked attack attempts on IoT devices blocked by the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform. The high number of attacks on IoT devices has resulted in a 400 percent increase compared to the previous year...

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Managers: poorer cybersecurity awareness
25 November 2023
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Executives: Awareness of cybersecurity is growing

Over half of German companies have already fallen victim to a cyber attack. According to a survey, senior managers are often more vulnerable to phishing attacks than their employees. The average click rate for managers is 60 percent higher than for other user groups. Although cybersecurity awareness is increasing among managers, they are still more susceptible to false clicks on phishing emails. According to research from SoSafe, Europe's leading platform for security awareness and training, 55 percent of German security managers say their top management's focus on IT security has increased compared to last year...

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Signed Git commits protect software supply chains
24 November 2023
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Signed Git commits protect software supply chains

A new open source project allows software developers and DevOPs to digitally sign Git commits easily and securely. A Git commit is a version control system that tracks changes in software projects. A Git commit is a snapshot that captures changes at a specific point in time, accompanied by a short report describing the adjustments. Keeper and The Migus Group developers are collaborating to develop an open source solution for signing Git commits with SSH keys stored in a user's Keeper Vault. The integration provides developers with a secure and encrypted repository for their SSH keys and eliminates the…

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Global spy tool threatens billions of users
23 November 2023
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Global spy tool threatens billions of users

Previously there was only the fear of the “transparent Internet user” - now it is a reality: According to ICCL, the spy tool Patternz evaluates millions of RTB data and thus threatens the security of individuals, many companies and even governments. According to ICCL, what looks like an advertising analysis tool is being used for dangerous purposes. It doesn't just sound scary - it's what the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has discovered. The so-called Real-Time Bidding (RTB) system is intended to guide online advertising worldwide, as it sends ads to...

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Cyberattacks: Complications in Patient Care
22 November 2023
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Cyberattacks lead to complications in patient care

Cyberattacks impacted patient care in two-thirds of healthcare facilities last year. The study surveyed 653 healthcare IT and security experts. It states that the costs per cyber attack have increased by 13 percent compared to the previous year. The USA has been a pioneer of relevant technical innovations for many years and is therefore an indicator for future developments in Germany. Unfortunately, this also applies to the area of ​​cybercrime. In particular, cyber criminals are now also affecting the healthcare system on a large scale. This is the result of a current study by the Ponemom Institute on behalf of…

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Better secure container development
21 November 2023
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Better secure container development

A cybersecurity solutions provider has expanded its portfolio with a product that protects all phases of container development. With Kaspersky Container Security, the cybersecurity expert is expanding its offering to include a comprehensive security solution for containerized environments. It protects containerized applications at all times - from development to deployment. The solution is ready for use immediately after installation, is cost-effective and can be easily integrated into a company's IT infrastructure. Containerization accelerates development Containerization makes it possible to build and deploy sophisticated applications faster. The main advantage: their autonomy. The container contains everything you need for…

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Risk management app for Microsoft 365
20 November 2023
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Risk management app for Microsoft 365

The risk management app Cockpit is a ready-made plug & play solution that can be operated via desktop or smartphone. It identifies, analyzes and evaluates risks. Smart IT solutions for automating tasks and processes are also becoming increasingly popular in the Microsoft 365 workplace. A risk management system is part of responsible and entrepreneurial action. It is part of information security and ensures security, continuity and availability. Regardless of the size of the company, companies are required to deal with risks in their business processes. Smart risk management of possible threats With the help of the new Adlon risk management app Cockpit, companies can systematically...

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