The LAPSUS$ gang has claimed responsibility for a breach in tech giant Microsoft and Okta, an organization that provides authentication services for networks of FedEx, Moody Corp, and many prominent organizations. The breach was identified on March 22, 2022, with organizations still uncovering the scope of the breaches. But there is a certainty that a severe threat is looming over both organizations and their customers. Here is a comprehensive summary of the event of the breach.
This week’s top cybersecurity headlines cover security advisories, fundraiser results, cybersecurity unit establishments at various places, and the attack landscape in general. Here are the details of these cyber events that happened over the week.
Cybersecurity experts have Avanan discovered in February 2022 that the CAPTCHA forms scam that began in April 2021 has resurfaced with a more credible and more robust attack scheme. While the initial attack scheme took advantage of scanners’ trust in Google’s reCAPTCHA product, this time around, the adversaries have used the compromised domain of a university to send legitimate-looking emails to end-users which culminate in CAPTCHA scams.
Since the cyber domain witnesses some change every day, it is vital for us to keep abreast of some of them if not all. Here are the primary cybersecurity headlines this week to help you understand the latest developments in the cyber world.
Cybersecurity risks are accelerating as businesses adopt emerging technologies. Threat actors have more sophisticated tools at their disposal than ever, which they are employing for various malicious activities, begging the need for a security-first approach to deal with the evolving threats. Businesses need to assess the risks of cybersecurity and educate themselves with the latest, so they understand how crucial it is to develop a cybersecurity strategy for today and tomorrow.
The cyber-world never sleeps or remains dormant. By the time you finish reading this post, an attack would have compromised some system somewhere, and that is precisely why it is so important for us to stay abreast of the weekly cybersecurity headlines. Following are the cyber incidents in headlines this week.
In 2021 alone, there was a 600% rise in cyberattacks that organizations across the globe faced, with governmental organizations, educational institutions, healthcare centers, and even retail stores being targeted. The attacks have increased by 66% within the last 12 months, and these are only bound to grow with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Follow this week’s latest cybersecurity headlines to know what security steps you can deploy to ensure ransomware protection for your organization.
Rural Communities in Idaho to Outsource Cybersecurity Measures From BSU
Boise State University (BSU) has collaborated with Stellar Cyber to start a cybersecurity program wherein Idaho’s rural and remote communities can avail free Security-as-a-Service facilities. BSU recently announced that its Institute for Pervasive Cybersecurity had adopted Stellar Cyber’s Open XDR platform, which will function as a teaching tool in its new Cyberdome skill development program. This new alliance of Boise and Stellar Cyber shall also benefit the state-funded agencies and school districts.
An effective email client may help you manage your business by allowing you to skim through many emails efficiently and provide a robust email security posture alongside. By organizing emails and integrating applications for better functioning, an email client with great features may minimize the time spent composing, sending, receiving, and optimizing your email needs and enhance workplace productivity.
Since the online world is vulnerable to myriad security threats, organizations need to be abreast of the latest cybersecurity updates to protect their information systems better. Following are the top headlines this week to keep you updated on the most recent cyber developments.
Today, cloud platforms serve as the media of operation for CRM, payroll, and even HR processes, other than typical online businesses, which is why businesses today need to emphasize the best cloud security strategies to ensure email security and compliance with regulatory requirements. Cloud security is necessary due to the various risks of misconfigurations, unauthorized access, and many other cybersecurity issues.
The cyber domain never sleeps, and this week’s headlines cover the latest cybersecurity measures adopted by organizations to keep threat actors at bay. Read on to learn more about these globally significant updates.
The tax season for 2022 is underway, and individuals and businesses (especially SMBs) need to pay attention to the latest frauds surrounding taxes to safeguard their finances. Scam artists dupe people throughout the year, but this activity is higher during the tax season. This significant increase is due to lesser knowledge or fear around proper tax filing. Nevertheless, individuals need to keep an eye out for different types of scams.(more…)
Following are this week’s significant updates from the world of cybersecurity that would make you realize the importance of keeping yourself updated about the recent cyber happenings around the world.
Microsoft recently came out with a list of updates to boost your Office 365 and enhance its performance along with many of its features. The latest updates rolled out included major security updates, brand new features, and bug fixes for Office 365 and Microsoft 365 for Windows.
Cybersecurity is a significant issue facing all small and large businesses across the globe. This week’s cyber news headlines highlight the major cybersecurity incidents that have occurred recently.
The latest study from the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has shocked the world, with consumers exposing social media as the next top target of fraud. In 2021, according to the most recent Data Spotlight report for consumer protection, scam artists cheated approximately 100,000 people via social media. A rise of more than twofold over the previous year.
This week’s cyber headlines consist of some very significant developments, updates, and patches. Read on to know about the top cybersecurity headlines from the bygone week.
Managed services is a highly competitive industry that offers tremendous opportunities along with a unique set of challenges. Clients today expect managed service providers to provide increasingly seamless solutions using virtual interfaces. Quick, efficient responses to queries and technical support are also a must for retaining clients and ensuring satisfaction. Along with all this, MSPs must also contend with a scenario of rising cybercrime where a single incident can lead to catastrophic breaches and massive losses. To survive and thrive in such an environment, MSSPs need to leverage tools that will allow them to achieve all their stated goals while mitigating risks and meeting client expectations.
SSRF attacks have gained momentum in recent years. They have been used as a break-in technique in significant attacks on organizations like Capital One and Microsoft. Because of the growing threat of SSRF attacks, the OWASP Top 10 document on web application security has listed them as a separate vulnerability category for the first time in its 2021 list (A10:2021).
Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks can pose a significant threat for organizations and unsuspecting users. Therefore, it is crucial to stay informed about these attacks and take necessary security measures.
