Cyber Defense Advisors

Month: December 2023

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  • December 12, 2023

Kelvin Security cybercrime gang suspect seized by Spanish police

A malicious hacking group, thought to have been operating since at least 2013, may have suffered a significant blow after the arrest of a suspected leading member by Spanish police late last week. Spain’s National Police arrested a Venezuelan man in Alicante on Thursday, in the belief that he is connected to the Kelvin Security […]

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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore SOC 2 Compliance

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore SOC 2 Compliance When you hear the term “SOC 2 Compliance,” your first thought might be that it’s just another bureaucratic hoop for businesses to jump through. Maybe you’re a startup founder, an executive, or an IT professional, thinking that other priorities are more pressing. However, SOC 2 isn’t just a […]

SOC 2 Compliance

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Privacy Compliance

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Privacy Compliance Privacy is not a new-fangled concept, exclusive to the 21st century. Historically, societies have always treasured their personal spaces, be it through handwritten letters sealed with wax or confidential meetings held behind closed doors. However, the unprecedented speed and reach of today’s technological advancements have pushed privacy into the […]

Privacy Compliance

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore PCI DSS Compliance

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore PCI DSS Compliance To many business owners, PCI DSS might sound like just another acronym in a world drowning in abbreviations. Yet, for those who handle credit card transactions – be it a small online store or a multinational corporation – understanding and maintaining PCI DSS compliance is not merely recommended, […]

PCI DSS Compliance

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore GDPR Compliance

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore GDPR Compliance The rise of the digital realm has ushered in an era where data is often equated to gold. From tiny online startups to multinational conglomerates, companies leverage data in countless ways to improve services, streamline processes, and boost profitability. However, amidst this data-driven bonanza, there’s an increasing emphasis on […]

GDPR Compliance

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore CCPA Compliance

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore CCPA Compliance When California speaks, the world listens. A state known for Hollywood, the tech giants of Silicon Valley, and its picturesque coastline, California has long been a trendsetter in various arenas. And it’s no different when it comes to digital privacy. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), enacted in 2018, […]

CCPA Compliance

Why Do Many Companies Fail to Apply Their Incident Response Plans in an Emergency?

Why Do Many Companies Fail to Apply Their Incident Response Plans in an Emergency? When companies face emergencies, especially in the realm of cybersecurity, it’s assumed they have a set of protocols in place – an Incident Response Plan (IRP) – to efficiently address and mitigate the situation. Surprisingly, many businesses falter in the application […]

Incident Response Testing

Simplify Your ITIL Compliance

Simplify Your ITIL Compliance In a world where technology evolves at a breakneck pace, businesses must adapt and streamline their processes to stay competitive. ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) has long been a guiding framework for managing IT services, ensuring efficiency, and delivering value to customers. However, navigating the intricate landscape of ITIL compliance can […]

ITIL Compliance
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  • December 12, 2023

Russian APT28 Hackers Targeting 13 Nations in Ongoing Cyber Espionage Campaign

The Russian nation-state threat actor known as APT28 has been observed making use of lures related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war to facilitate the delivery of a custom backdoor called HeadLace. IBM X-Force is tracking the adversary under the name ITG05, which is also known as BlueDelta, Fancy Bear, Forest Blizzard (formerly Strontium), FROZENLAKE, Iron […]

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