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FoggyWeb: SolarWinds Hackers Access Microsoft AD Servers

Background The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has released information on the uncovering of a widespread malicious email campaign undertaken by the activity group that Microsoft tracks as NOBELIUM. Nobelium, which operates from Russia, is the name given to the threat actor behind...

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Cyber Security Breaches in Cloud Computing

Cloud computing has been adopted by almost every organization due to its various benefits and work flexibility. However, with this adoption of the cloud, certain cybersecurity issues have been observed in cloud computing. Approximately 94% of organizations are moderate to...

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Inadequate Cyber Security: Company Sued Over For Providing Poor Security Standards

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) is appealing to the Federal Court for failing to uphold a "reasonable standard" for cybersecurity. ASIC alleges in its court filings that RI Group did not do enough to ensure security. That its...

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A New Victim To Cybercrime Is Here!

Cyberattacks have been recognized as the most strategically significant threats faced by the world today. Governments, private corporations, non-profit organizations...no sector is immune from cyberattacks, and so is the financial industry, including banks, investment companies, insurance companies, and real estate...

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PCI DSS Compliance: What Does It Mean And Why Should I Care?

 Just made your decision on starting an online business? Then, you need to find the best payment methods too! Online purchases continue to progress drastically in number, so does the volume of credit card data stolen every year. At the...

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Worst Ever Healthcare Data Breaches Of 2019: Part 1

The healthcare industry was hit by challenges to information security in 2018, with phishing emails, and weaponized ransomware, dominating the year. In the first half of 2019, these threats are found to continue, and cyber criminals got more productive, despite...

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