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With the new browser botnet, Cloud9, waiting to penetrate your browsers remotely to access and steal your sensitive and confidential data, it can be challenging to stay safe while browsing the internet. As reported by Bleeping Computer, this Remote Access Trojan named Cloud9 allows cyberattackers to execute commands remotely to steal your data. This malicious extension is not found in the Chrome store, but has been reported to be installed by other means. What’s the story of Cloud9?

For the next interview in our series speaking to technical leaders from around the world, we’ve welcomed Jacob Hess, Founder at NGT Academy. Jacob Hess is the co-founder of NGT Academy, an immersive, military-grade cybersecurity and IT professional training platform founded by former military technicians from the US Air Force that has equipped thousands of military engineers with top security clearances.

‍Plex was breached by an unauthorized third-party gained who gained access to a proprietary database. The specific attack vector that facilitated the breach hasn’t been disclosed. According to Plex, cybercriminals “tunneled” their way through sophisticated cybersecurity mechanisms to gain access to sensitive customer data.

A study by Google reveals that about 75% of Americans feel frustrated about passwords, so it’s easy to understand why people would adhere to common “guides” about password security. You need to be careful about misinformation and what counts as good password hygiene. In this blog, we discuss nine popular myths and misconceptions about password security, the right approach to password security and the importance of deploying password managers.

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The first steps for any organization in creating a data security strategy are accurately identifying all of their sensitive information and securing that data from unauthorized access, regardless of where it resides. This is why I’m excited to announce the integration of Titus and Boldon James, leading data classification systems from Fortra (formerly HelpSystems), with the Lookout security service edge (SSE) solution.

Since 2018, identity fraud rates have risen by up to 15% year on year throughout November and December, as criminals try to take advantage of an increase in online transactions, lowering businesses’ capacity to investigate suspected fraud and access credit using stolen personal information. The issue grows more acute around the holiday season, with incidents increasing over the previous four years to attempt to obtain credit using stolen personal information.

Recently, Orange Business Services, Orange Cyberdefense, and Netskope announced a global partnership to deliver a fully integrated secure access service edge (SASE) solution on the Orange network. The partnership includes the deployment of Netskope data planes inside the Orange network to provide a full stack of security service edge (SSE) services that will be available from both the New Edge network and Orange’s world-class connectivity services.

Technological advancements have revolutionized the world’s cultural and economic institutions in almost every aspect. Unfortunately, they have also brought risks in the form of cyber threats. While there are various ways to mitigate such threats, paying importance to threat intelligence can make a difference to your organization.

This year has seen an enormous increase in the number and claimed impact of hacktivist attacks on critical infrastructure and enterprises operating in critical services. Many attacks target unmanaged devices such as Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) equipment. Attacks are motivated by geopolitical or social developments across the globe, with the goal of spreading a message or causing physical disruption.