Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

This week, federal guidelines were published to assist owners and operators in the water and wastewater systems (WWS) sector on best practices for cyber incident response. Guideline are great, but they are just suggestions unless there are the resources for the WWS operators to enable them and some form industry monitoring to ensure they are met.

We spend a lot of time focusing on simplifying cloud management and many of the most difficult IT challenges for our customers that we sometimes forget how unique this is. Which is why we were pleasantly surprised when CRN told us they were naming 11:11 Systems to its Stellar Cloud Startup list.

AZORult stealer was first discovered in 2016 and is regarded as a high-risk Trojan-type virus created to collect private data. Over time,the AZORult stealer evolved into a free, open-source program. We discovered advertising with instructions for installing the stealer in “TheJavaSea” and “Nulled” within the prominent Darknet forums. AZORult, one of the most dominant stealers, has taken the place of honor among the top 5 stealers worldwide in the last couple of years.

If you’re handling sensitive information, dealing with data loss can be more than just a headache. Log management tools such as Graylog can enhance your incident response and management strategies, and help you mitigate the damage when a breach occurs in your database. Minimizing data loss with a fast and scalable logging solution is key if you want to bring your cybersecurity to the next level.

Nowadays, digital transactions and virtual interactions aren’t exactly optional. People can’t keep their information off the web due to professional reasons, and many processes are exponentially more convenient through an online profile. With the influx of data stored on the web, it’s a veritable treasure trove for malicious hackers. Bits and pieces of the personal details we nonchalantly put in online profiles can lead to severe identity theft cases.

A Californian insurance brokerage offering insurance and budgetary solutions for schools, community agencies, and healthcare organizations—Keenan & Associates, has announced a significant data breach. The organization provides services to many industries and retains some data on behalf of its clients during its work.

In this ever-evolving landscape of cyberthreats, email has become a prime target for phishing attacks. Cybercriminals continue to adapt and employ more sophisticated methods to effectively deceive users and bypass detection measures. One of the most prevalent tactics nowadays involves exploiting legitimate platforms for redirection through deceptive links.

No-code support should be just that – the ability to build automations without coding. At Torq, we continually work to extend the out-of-the-box no-code automation features available in our platform. That’s just what we’re doing with Step Builder, a new no-code feature that is now in GA. Step Builder gives Torq users the ability to quickly and easily create custom content without the need to code, making your options for integration limitless.

In today’s dynamic IT landscape, safeguarding your data — no matter where it lives — is non-negotiable. Doing so, however, is much easier said than done. Success requires the diligence to look under every rock for vulnerabilities and gaps in retention, even (and especially) in places you wouldn’t expect. Take Microsoft 365, for example. It’s no secret that it has changed productivity in the workplace forever.

Vulnerability assessments—as part of your company’s vulnerability management strategy—are an essential step. Through a vulnerability assessment, your organization can find critical vulnerabilities and keep your assets safe. But it is not always clear where to start with such assessments. Accordingly, this blogpost provides a comprehensive checklist for performing vulnerability assessments; in addition, it addresses both organizations and security testers.