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Pentest People Achieves CREST CSIR Accreditation for Incident Response Services

The CREST Cyber Security Incident Response (CSIR) accreditation is an esteemed certification designed to assure that an organisation has the necessary processes, skills, and capabilities to support clients in mitigating, responding to, and recovering from cyber incidents. CREST, a globally recognised accreditation body, sets the benchmark for high standards in cyber security, ensuring that accredited companies deliver excellence in every facet of cyber response services.

CVE-2024-28988: Critical Java Deserialization RCE Vulnerability Impacts SolarWinds Web Help Desk

On October 15, 2024, SolarWinds released a hotfix for CVE-2024-28988, a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting Web Help Desk (WHD). WHD is an IT service management software widely used across various industries for tracking and managing support tickets. This vulnerability arises from a Java deserialization flaw, which could enable a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable hosts.

Emerging AI Use Cases in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Overview

The integration of AI, especially Gen AI, into healthcare has been transforming the industry, enabling providers to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and reduce costs. Below is an overview of the most promising AI use cases in healthcare that are reshaping the industry.

DORA Compliance: Key Insights for Financial Institutions on New EU Regulations

As the January 2025 deadline approaches, financial institutions across the European Union prepare to increase their financial data security by meeting regulatory compliance standards with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). But what exactly is DORA, and why does it matter for your organisation? Let’s take a closer look.

Phishing Attacks Are Abusing Legitimate Services to Avoid Detection

Microsoft warns that threat actors are abusing legitimate file-hosting services to launch phishing attacks. These attacks are more likely to bypass security filters and appear more convincing to employees who frequently use these services. “Legitimate hosting services, such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and Dropbox, are widely used by organizations for storing, sharing, and collaborating on files,” Microsoft says.

FBI Warns Scammers Are Targeting Law Firms For Phony Debt Collections

The U.S. FBI warns that scammers are attempting to trick law firms into transferring money as part of a phony debt collection scheme. The scam “may focus on any type of representation where a lawyer is hired to assist in the transfer or collection of money, e.g. real estate, collection matters, collaborative law agreements in family matters, etc.” The schemes typically take the following steps: The FBI outlines some recommendations to help organizations avoid falling for these scams.

3 ways real companies complete security questionnaires faster

Security reviews are a critical step in the buying process where prospects assess your organization’s security posture and evaluate the risks associated with your business. The process typically occurs just before a deal is signed and sealed—when the stakes are especially high. ‍ Anyone who’s been involved in a security review before knows all too well how time-consuming, clunky, and manual the process can be.