Jump to Tutorial As of June 30, 2024, CentOS 7 will reach its end of life (EOL). That means it will no longer receive updates, bug fixes, critical security patches, or any new features. It is very important to migrate to a supported operating system to maintain the functionality and security of your systems. AlmaLinux is a reliable alternative to CentoOS. It’s a community-driven enterprise distribution that is binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

A phishing campaign is impersonating recruiting firms to target job seekers with a new strain of malware, according to researchers at Elastic Security. “Since late April 2024, our team has observed new phishing campaigns leveraging lures tied to recruiting firms,” the researchers write.

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a government agency responsible for providing foreign signals intelligence and ensuring information security for Australia’s national interests. The ASD also significantly enhances the nation’s cybersecurity through strategic advice, standards, and protective measures.

Digital relationships with third-party vendors increase opportunities for growth, but they also increase opportunities for cyberattacks — a recent study found that 61% of U.S. companies said they have experienced a data breach caused by one of their vendors or third parties (up 12% since 2016). Implementing a vendor risk management strategy aligned with frameworks like the NIST security framework can help mitigate these risks.

SQL Agent proxies are a form of built-in service that allows the schedule and running of automated tasks within SQL Server. These tasks can perform various actions related to database management. The msdb database is a crucial system database in Microsoft SQL Server which primarily serves SQL server agents. These databases store information related to SQL Agent jobs, including their configuration, execution history, vital system tables and data.

Microsoft 365 has experienced several notable outages recently. In January 2023, a major outage lasted over five hours, affecting various services, including Exchange Online. This incident was attributed to a network configuration issue during a planned update (Practical 365). Another significant outage occurred in June 2023, impacting services like Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive for several hours due to a network issue (WinBuzzer).

So, you’re all set up with Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), because you’re looking for best-in-class solutions for your company’s structured and unstructured data. Smart. But there’s more to do. Here are some myths about your Amazon S3 data, the real story behind them. Phew! We’re glad you agree that your Amazon S3 data needs strong protection. Wise decision. Here’s where we can help with a faster, cheaper, better solution.

The FBI has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against LockBit ransomware by recovering over 7,000 decryption keys, which can now be used by victims to restore their encrypted data at no cost. FBI's Efforts Against LockBit Ransomware During the 2024 Boston Conference on Cyber Security, FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director Bryan Vorndran announced the recovery of these keys, emphasizing the agency's commitment to assisting past LockBit victims.

Passwords are the digital keys to our lives. They unlock everything from our most sensitive financial data to our personal communications and cherished memories. For online businesses, they are a safety net that allows customers to transact business and make purchases with apparent security. Yet, for all their importance, passwords remain a glaring weak point in online security. Consider this: 81% of data breaches hinge on compromised passwords.

In our increasingly digital world, USB drives remain a convenient way to transport and store data. However, the use of these devices in corporate networks introduces several security concerns. This blog post will cover USB security best practices to equip you with the knowledge to safeguard your company’s valuable information against the security risks of removable media devices such as flash drives.