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  • December 5, 2023

New Threat Actor ‘AeroBlade’ Emerges in Espionage Attack on U.S. Aerospace

A previously undocumented threat actor has been linked to a cyber attack targeting an aerospace organization in the U.S. as part of what’s suspected to be a cyber espionage mission. The BlackBerry Threat Research and Intelligence team is tracking the activity cluster as AeroBlade. Its origin is currently unknown and it’s not clear if the […]

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  • December 5, 2023

Microsoft Warns of Kremlin-Backed APT28 Exploiting Critical Outlook Vulnerability

Microsoft on Monday said it detected Kremlin-backed nation-state activity exploiting a now-patched critical security flaw in its Outlook email service to gain unauthorized access to victims’ accounts within Exchange servers. The tech giant attributed the intrusions to a threat actor it called Forest Blizzard (formerly Strontium), which is also widely tracked under the monikers APT28, […]

Cyber News

How Incident Response Testing Can Help Keep Your Company Secure

How Incident Response Testing Can Help Keep Your Company Secure It’s no secret: cybersecurity threats are everywhere. From sophisticated ransomware attacks to phishing campaigns, the digital landscape is fraught with potential pitfalls. But imagine, for a moment, that your company is a well-fortified castle. A strong wall and armed guards can protect it, but unless […]

Incident Response Testing

Frequently Asked Questions About Web Application Testing

Frequently Asked Questions About Web Application Testing When diving into the realm of web application development, one area that can seem both mysterious and essential is testing. Whether you’re a novice developer or someone just curious about the process, understanding web application testing is crucial. Below, we delve into the most frequently asked questions about […]

Web Application Testing
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  • December 4, 2023

Supply-chain ransomware attack causes outages at over 60 credit unions

Over sixty credit unions across the United States have been taken offline following a ransomware attack at one of their technology providers – demonstrating once again the damage that can be caused by a supply-chain attack. There are a few moving parts here, so here’s a quick summary: Trellance – A provider of solutions and […]

Cyber News

Simplify Your SEC Compliance

Simplify Your SEC Compliance The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plays a vital role in ensuring transparency, integrity, and accountability in the country’s securities markets. For businesses, this means navigating a complex web of regulations and requirements. Yet, despite the intricacies, achieving and maintaining SEC compliance need not be an insurmountable task. By adopting […]

SEC Compliance

Simplify Your GDPR Compliance

Simplify Your GDPR Compliance The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may seem like a daunting topic for many businesses, but compliance doesn’t have to be a complicated affair. This monumental piece of legislation, introduced by the European Union (EU) in 2018, has reshaped how companies handle, store, and process personal data. While the GDPR brought […]

GDPR Compliance

How GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) Can Help Keep Your Company Secure

How GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) Can Help Keep Your Company Secure When you glance at the headlines, you’ll often find stories about data breaches, hefty fines for non-compliance, and businesses struggling to maintain their reputation. Security and compliance are no longer mere buzzwords—they’re paramount to the survival and success of businesses. Enter GRC or Governance, […]

Governance Risk Compliance (GRC)

Frequently Asked Questions About Cis-Based Risk Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions About CIS-Based Risk Assessment Risk management is a cornerstone of cybersecurity. One of the methodologies that has gained significant traction in recent years is the CIS (Center for Internet Security) Risk Assessment Method. For those unfamiliar with this term or keen on diving deeper, here’s a primer on the subject through a […]

CIS-Based Risk Assessment