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Five key takeaways from Outpost24's Cyber Resilience Day 2024

Held in Breda, Netherlands, this year’s Cyber Resilience Day convened industry leaders and cybersecurity experts to address the topic of supply chain attacks and the latest digital threats. The event showcased a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, equipping attendees with valuable insights and actionable strategies to strengthen their organizations’ cyber resilience.

From skeptic to advocate: My journey to embracing AI

For years, we as security practitioners were promised that AI and machine learning would change our lives for the better, but time and time again, the companies that touted this technology disappointed us. In the first decade or so of AI-branded security tools, we saw plenty of products that demoed well, but were completely undeployable.

Google Authenticator vs Keeper

An authenticator app is a method of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) that adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts. Keeper can be used in place of Google Authenticator as it stores, generates and automatically fills your authentication code along with your login credentials. Continue reading to learn about the downsides of Google Authenticator and why Keeper Password Manager is the better choice.

Security Update: Critical CUPS Vulnerability

A critical chained vulnerability (CVE-2024-47076, CVE-2024-47175, CVE-2024-47176, and CVE-2024-47177) has been detected within the open-source printing system CUPS (present in most Linux distributions). Attackers can achieve remote code execution, potentially leading to complete control of the vulnerable system. Detectify customers can assess whether their systems are running affected versions of CUPS.

Cato Networks recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE Report

SASE is all about strategically solving business problems. The systematic removal of technology barriers standing in the way of business outcomes. It is a brand new “how” (platform) for a well-known “what” (features). When we started Cato in 2015, we were immersed in skepticism. Can you actually build a cloud network that will replace MPLS circuits with decades of proven reliability?

Children's Hospital Cyberattack Compromises Sensitive Medical Data

A recent cyberattack on Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago has resulted in a significant data breach, exposing the personal information of 791,000 patients. Despite the hospital's refusal to pay a ransom, a vast amount of sensitive medical data is now at risk. Details of the Attack The cybercriminals infiltrated the hospital's systems, causing severe disruptions to its patient portal, communications, and access to medical records.

Top 4 Most Common Cyberthreats to Organizations

In today's digital age, where cyberattacks are multiplying rapidly, understanding the threat landscape is essential for the survival of organizations. It is clear that cybercriminals are not resting on their laurels and are constantly developing new strategies. This forces businesses to stay ahead of the curve to protect their digital assets. Companies need to be aware of the most common cybersecurity threats and the appropriate protection measures to ensure the security of their sensitive information.

New Exploit in Microsoft MSHTML Delivers MerkSpy Spyware Tool

A newly discovered spyware tool named MerkSpy is targeting users in Canada, India, Poland, and the U.S., exploiting a patched security flaw in Microsoft MSHTML. This campaign, identified by Foresiet researchers, highlights the critical need for vigilant cybersecurity practices, including stolen credentials detection, darknet monitoring services, and digital footprint analysis. Attack Overview The attack begins with a Microsoft Word document disguised as a job description for a software engineer.
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Why regulation is the cornerstone of AI development

By now, we're very familiar with the game-changing potential of AI. The rapid rise of ChatGPT has shown us just how quickly the technology has gone from concept to the palm of our hands. AI has the ability to dramatically accelerate workflows, and subsequently free up businesses to focus on strengthening their security and build customer trust. Why then is the UK's security industry so short on confidence when it comes to using it? One reason: a lack of regulation.