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“Cybersecurity tends to be a challenge even under normal circumstances. But the coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown have created even greater obstacles for IT and security professionals. ” #threatintelligence
How to beef up cybersecurity in a remote work environment
The goal is to not only secure your remote devices and endpoints but to make that security part of your overall strategy, says NordVPN Teams.
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We also discuss the recent thwarted insider malware attack at a major electric vehicle company. Check out what separated the thwarted attack from the successful ones. https://twitter.com/iThreatInfo/status/1311328990867656704
Did you miss our latest insider threats webinar? John “JT” Mendoza and Mike Gips discussed the Mallory, Manning, and Alexis cases and how to prevent them. There’s still time to view our recording! https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/oNU06TTXyvFzkCXOt4jbCRM7K7KqFeRu_au1MDei5E4KgIcwbY7ukdNPQ7EbCoA5.DFDNCbIdetxctDFo?startTime=1599764385000
Did you miss our latest insider threats webinar? John “JT” Mendoza and Mike Gips discussed the Mallory, Manning, and Alexis cases and how to prevent them. There’s still time to view our recording!
Welcome! You are invited to register for a recording.
Welcome! You are invited to register for a recording.
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“The driving force behind the uptick in gaming-related crime is a sudden spike in usage of online games, spurred by the coronavirus pandemic and social-distancing lockdowns, according to researchers.” #threatintelligence
Gamer Credentials Now a Booming, Juicy Target for Hackers
Credential abuse drives illicit market for in-game rare skins, special weapons and unique tools.
threatpost.com
“Years after he threatened to publicly release information from hacking victims unless they agreed to his digital extortion demands, Nathan Wyatt is headed to a U.S. prison.” #threatintelligence
‘Dark Overlord’ hacker Nathan Wyatt pleads guilty, is sentenced for ransomware scheme
Years after he threatened to publicly release information from hacking victims unless they agreed to his digital extortion demands, Nathan Wyatt is he…
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“German authorities last week disclosed that a ransomware attack on the University Hospital of Düsseldorf caused a failure of IT systems, resulting in the death of a woman who had to be sent to another hospital that was 20 miles away.” #threatintelligence
A Patient Dies After Ransomware Attack Paralyzes German Hospital Systems
Ransomware attack on the University Hospital of Düsseldorf (UKD) caused death of a woman.
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“As students head back to the classroom, the spate of ransomware attacks against schools is continuing. The latest is a strike against a California school district that closed down remote learning for 6,000 elementary school students.” #threatintelligence
California Elementary Kids Kicked Off Online Learning by Ransomware
The attack on the Newhall District in Valencia is part of a wave of ransomware attacks on the education sector, which shows no sign of dissipating.
threatpost.com
“These devices are being connected because they can often help people through the working day or help manage aspects of their personal life, but they’re also creating additional problems for the corporate network.” #threatintelligence
Coffee machines, cuddly toys and cars: The Internet of Things devices that could put you at risk from hackers | ZDNet
More and more devices are being connected to corporate networks – and in many cases, organisations don't even know they're there. But cyber criminals …
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“Quick Response (QR) codes are booming in popularity and hackers are flocking to exploit the trend. Worse, according to a new study, people are mostly ignorant of how QR codes can be easily abused to launch digital attacks.” #threatintelligence
QR Codes Serve Up a Menu of Security Concerns
QR code usage is soaring in the pandemic — but malicious versions aren't something that most people think about.
threatpost.com