Imagine you've alerted your IT team to a critical infrastructure error plaguing your network. You ask them to drop their current work and focus on immediate remediation of this detected vulnerability. After further investigation, however, it is found to be a false positive. Unfortunately, these incidents are commonplace – and they cost your organization valuable time and manpower. More worrying, they distract from legitimate security issues.
In January 2023, PrivateLoader, a malware loader from a pay-per-install malware distribution service called “ruzki”, started to distribute Tofsee (a.k.a. Gheg), a modular spambot. Spambots are typically utilized by cybercriminals to spread malware and phishing emails, and this particular one has been in operation since at least 2008.
As technology becomes more prevalent in our lives, the risk of cybersecurity incidents is also increasing. Cybersecurity incidents can cause significant damage to organizations, including financial loss, reputational damage, and theft of sensitive data. Therefore, it is essential to have a robust cybersecurity system in place to protect against cyber-attacks. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one technology that can be used to predict cybersecurity incidents and mitigate their associated risks.
Recently, we discussed the most effective cybersecurity frameworks to reduce the risk of cyber threats. One of the most important systems is the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). This act applies to certain organizations, and is imperative to help protect them against data breaches. Let’s take a look at four things to know about FISMA, from what it is to how to monitor FISMA compliance.
With cyber attacks skyrocketing, security managers are experiencing top-down pressure from external stakeholders (such as investors, regulators, and insurers), as well as internal stakeholders (including board members and senior executives). These stakeholders want teams to demonstrate how they are performing and the financial risks to the organization.
With tax day in the U.S. fast approaching, most people are opting to e-file their returns. But while online tax filing and payment have become more popular, so have tax scams targeting unsuspecting taxpayers. Here are some common online tax scams to avoid.