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Helping Smaller Reporting Companies Adhere to 8-K Regulations With CRQ

In March 2022, when the not-so-new-anymore SEC cybersecurity regulations were initially drafted, some argued that smaller reporting companies, defined by having a public float of less than $250 million or an annual revenue of less than $100 million, should be exempt, given the "outsized costs" they faced. Others proposed that these smaller organizations should have a longer disclosure deadline, helping to alleviate the chances of non-compliance.

Rubrik Announces Integration With Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) Sensitivity Labels

We are excited to announce that Rubrik DSPM now supports Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) sensitivity labels. This integration helps our joint customers to better track and secure files with sensitive data – both within and outside of Microsoft environments. MIP labels are used by organizations to map sensitive data within their Microsoft environment, control access to that data, and enable protection settings such as encryption.

7 Top Mobile Security Threats: Safeguard Your Device

Mobile devices have made it possible for employees to work and communicate from just about anywhere. But that convenience comes at a price. The rise of mobile devices and the rise of mobile security threats have gone hand-in-hand. Mobile devices like phones, tablets, and ChromeOS devices present an incredible vector for phishing, social engineering, and malware distribution—and threat actors are keenly aware of that fact.

The AMD Data Breach: Cyber Threats and Dark Web Activity

Recently, our team at Foresiet Threat Intelligence detected a significant data breach affecting AMD, a prominent computing company. This breach, orchestrated by the renowned dark web threat actor IntelBroker. The breach, uncovered by the Foresight Threat Intelligence Team, revealed a vast array of compromised data, including details on future products, spec sheets, employee and customer databases, property files, ROMs, source code, firmware, and financial records. The Dark Web Connection.

Beyond Detection: The Rise of Legitimate Software Abuse in Malware Attacks

Cybersecurity researchers have identified an increasing trend where threat actors are abusing legitimate and commercially available packer software, such as BoxedApp, to evade detection and distribute malware, including remote access trojans and information stealers. Targeted Industries and Geographical Spread According to Check Point security researcher Jiri Vinopal, the majority of malicious samples have targeted financial institutions and government sectors.

Windows Server 2022 CIS Hardening Script Recommendations

In February 2022, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) released the CIS Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Benchmark v1.0.0, providing security best practices for establishing a secure configuration and hardening guide for Microsoft Windows. For automation of CIS benchmarks, Get in Touch. Following this release, CIS updated their recommendations for older operating systems, extending back to Windows Server 2008 where applicable. Below we discuss CIS Windows server 2022 hardening script we feel are critical.

Difference Between Software Protected and HSM Protected Keys in Azure Key Vault

Data protection is featured in the decisive place in discussions, where the slogans of various organizations have something to say. The implementation of this in relationships and networks is becoming the chosen path. With the skyward movement of cloud computing, the demand for a reliable critical management facility has become a must.

The Vital Role of Car Accident Lawyers

The situation in the wake of a car crash is overwhelming and disorienting. The shock of the accident and possible injuries, coupled with the labyrinthine nature of insurance claims, blankets the entirety of the situation in bleakness. However, this is where lawyers specializing in car accidents make their grand entrance. Their help is beyond valuable, working to ensure that victims are rightly served with justice and due compensation.

Latrodectus, are you coming back?

At the end of May 2024, the largest ever operation against botnets, dubbed Operation Endgame, targeted several botnets including IcedID, SystemBC, Pikabot, Smokeloader, Bumblebee, and Trickbot. This operation significantly impacted the botnets by compromising their operations and shutting down their infrastructure. Although Latrodectus was not mentioned in the operation, it was also affected and its infrastructure went offline.