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Chaos Malware Resurfaces With All-New DDoS & Cryptomining Modules

The previously identified ransomware builder has veered in an entirely new direction, targeting consumers and business of all sizes by exploiting known CVEs through brute-forced and/or stolen SSH keys.

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WatchGuard Report: Malware Decreases but Encrypted Malware Up in Q2 2022

This could reflect threat actors shifting their tactics to rely on more elusive malware

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Lazarus Lures Aspiring Crypto Pros With Fake Exchange Job Postings

Previously observed using fake Coinbase jobs, the North Korea-sponsored APT has expanded into using Crypo.com gigs as cover to distribute malware.

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Amid Sweeping Change, Cyber Defenders Face Escalating Visibility — and Pressure

Why cyber teams are now front and center for business enablement within organizations, and the significant challenges they face.

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FBI Helping Australian Authorities Investigate Massive Optus Data Breach: Reports

Initial reports suggest a basic security error allowed the attacker to access the company’s live customer database via an unauthenticated API.

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Microsoft Rolls Out Passwordless Sign-on for Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure says cloud-native single sign-on with a passwordless option is most-requested new AVD feature in the product’s history.

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Lessons From the GitHub Cybersecurity Breach

This Tech Tip outlines three steps security teams should take to protect information stored in Salesforce.

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4 Data Security Best Practices You Should Know

There are numerous strategies to lessen the possibility and effects of a cyberattack, but doing so takes careful planning and targeted action.

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WhatsApp “zero-day exploit” news scare – what you need to know

Is WhatsApp currently under active attack by cyercriminals? Is this a clear and current danger? How worried should WhatsApp users be?

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