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The Information Highway

The Information Highway

Explore practical insights into cybersecurity risk, from identifying threats and vulnerabilities to understanding their potential business impact. Learn how effective risk management helps organizations protect critical assets, reduce exposure, strengthen resilience, and make smarter security decisions.

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Business services giant CBIZ discloses customer data breach

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CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services (CBIZ) has disclosed a data breach that involves unauthorized access of client information stored in specific databases.

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Linux version of new Cicada ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers

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A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation is impersonating the legitimate Cicada 3301 organization and has already listed 19 victims on its extortion portal, as it quickly attacked companies worldwide.

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New Voldemort malware abuses Google Sheets to store stolen data

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 A new malware campaign is spreading a previously undocumented backdoor named "Voldemort" to organizations worldwide, impersonating tax agencies from the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

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Understanding the Difference Between Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Risk

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In today's digital age, the terms "cybersecurity" and "cybersecurity risk" are often used interchangeably. However, they represent different concepts that are crucial for understanding how to protect information systems effectively. Let's delve into what these terms mean and how they relate to each other. 

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Halliburton cyberattack linked to RansomHub ransomware gang

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The RansomHub ransomware gang is behind the recent cyberattack on oil and gas services giant Halliburton, which disrupted the company's IT systems and business operations.

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Fake Palo Alto GlobalProtect used as lure to backdoor enterprises

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Threat actors target Middle Eastern organizations with malware disguised as the legitimate Palo Alto GlobalProtect Tool that can steal data and execute remote PowerShell commands to infiltrate internal networks further.

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PoorTry Windows driver evolves into a full-featured EDR wiper

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The malicious PoorTry kernel-mode Windows driver used by multiple ransomware gangs to turn off Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions has evolved into an EDR wiper, deleting files crucial for the operation of security solutions and making restoration harder. 

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DICK'S shuts down email, locks employee accounts after cyberattack

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DICK'S Sporting Goods, the largest chain of sporting goods retail stores in the United States, disclosed that confidential information was exposed in a cyberattack detected last Wednesday.

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Critical SonicOS Vulnerability

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A critical vulnerability has been identified in the SonicWall SonicOS management access. 

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Park’N Fly notifies 1 million customers of data breach

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Park'N Fly is warning that a data breach exposed the personal and account information of 1 million customers in Canada after hackers breached its network. 

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Microsoft Sway abused in massive QR code phishing campaign

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A massive QR code phishing campaign abused Microsoft Sway, a cloud-based tool for creating online presentations, to host landing pages to trick Microsoft 365 users into handing over their credentials. 

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Google tags a tenth Chrome zero-day as exploited this year

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Today, Google revealed that it patched the tenth zero-day exploited in the wild in 2024 by attackers or security researchers during hacking contests.

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Patelco notifies 726,000 customers of ransomware data breach

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Patelco Credit Union warns customers it suffered a data breach after personal data was stolen in a RansomHub ransomware attack earlier this year.

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Seattle-Tacoma Airport IT systems down due to a cyberattack

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The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has confirmed that a cyberattack is likely behind the ongoing IT systems outage that disrupted reservation check-in systems and delayed flights over the weekend. 

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Your Oracle NetSuite data may be exposed

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Researchers discovered that externally-facing Oracle NetSuite e-commerce sites may expose sensitive customer information when configured inaccurately.

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US oil giant Halliburton confirms cyberattack behind systems shutdown

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Halliburton, one of the world's largest providers of services to the energy industry, has confirmed a cyberattack that forced it to shut down some of its systems earlier this week.

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Critical zero-day vulnerability in Apache OFBiz

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CVE-2024-38856 is a new Apache OFBiz ERP system critical zero-day vulnerability. If you are using this system, please continue reading to learn which steps you should take to mitigate your risk. 

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Understanding email threats: The foundation of email security

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In today's digital landscape, email remains a fundamental communication tool for businesses. However, its ubiquity makes it a prime target for cyber threats. Understanding these threats is the first step in fortifying your email security. In this blog post, we'll explore the technical intricacies of various email threats and how you can protect your business from these ever-evolving dangers. 

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How company size affects the email threats targeting your business

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It takes less than a minute for someone to fall for a phishing scam. According to the 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, the median time for a recipient to click on a malicious link after opening the email is 21 seconds, followed by 28 seconds to enter the requested data.

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VMware ESXi flaw exploited by ransomware group

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A VMware ESXi vulnerability, known as CVE-2024-37085, has been discovered and it is actively exploited by several ransomware groups. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how to limit the impact of this flaw. 

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Top Breaches Cost ($) of 2024

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Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024