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Human firewalls: The first line of defense against cyber threats in 2025

CIO

In the past few months, infostealer malware has gained ground. Both the software and its data are sold on the dark web in the form of Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS). Both the software and its data are sold on the dark web in the form of Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS).

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Warns of Global Spear-Phishing Threat, While OWASP Releases AI Security Resources

Tenable

Meanwhile, cybercriminals have amplified their use of malware for fake software-update attacks. That’s the main takeaway from the Center for Internet Security’s list of the 10 most prevalent malware used during the third quarter. Collectively, they accounted for 77% of the quarter’s malware infections.

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The hidden costs of your helpdesk

CIO

When you add multi-factor authentication (MFA) resets to the picture, that number is likely even higher. Most authentication methods are actually quite easy to get around, and in many cases were never intended to be security factors. But what happens when a user can’t access their authenticator app?

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Don’t gamble with your identity verification practices

CIO

I also emphasized that companies need to urgently review their employee access protocol, writing that companies must “ make it a point to do continuous employee training to help your teams avoid being duped by phishing and malware tactics.” It might make us feel safer and more secure in our connected world. Ransomware, Security

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Best Practices for Video Conferencing Security

Palo Alto Networks

The surge in video conferencing use during these challenging times shows us the power of community and being connected digitally. Video conferencing lets us share what’s important to us in realtime and to solve problems together without having to be physically present in one location. . Video Conferencing Security Risks.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: First Quantum-resistant Algorithms Ready for Use, While New AI Risks’ Database Is Unveiled

Tenable

And get the latest on Q2’s most prevalent malware, the Radar/Dispossessor ransomware gang and CVE severity assessments! SocGholish accounted for 60% of malware incidents in the second quarter of 2024, a sign that the popularity of fake software-update attacks remains strong. Plus, MIT launched a new database of AI risks.

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RCS delivers new texting features—and old security vulnerabilities

The Parallax

Google Play is an ‘order of magnitude’ better at blocking malware. Text messages carry a greater security burden than ever before: One-time use and second-factor authentication codes designed to protect our most personal online accounts, such as Google and Facebook, as well as our online banking accounts, often are sent over text message.

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