Tag: CISO MAG
Fine-tune Your Passwords this World Password Day 2021
Passwords – the most common and effective authentication method to securely log in systems and keep data secure – have now become a potential...
Most Americans Lack Confidence in Government’s Cybersecurity Preparedness
Cyberattacks can have a long-lasting impact on organizations in many ways and on many levels. Consumers lose trust in the companies’ security standards if...
NSA Releases Advisory on Securing IT-OT Connectivity
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) released a security advisory addressing the National Security System (NSS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Defense...
Experian API Flaw Exposed Credit Scores of Thousands of Americans
Credit scores of millions of Americans were exposed online after a third-party vendor misconfigured the Application Programming Interface (API) keys belonging to the credit...
40 Mobile Apps with Over 100 Mn Downloads Found Leaking AWS...
Security threats from mobile applications continue to be a major risk for developers and users. Cybercriminals often try to exploit vulnerabilities or misconfigurations in...
Mobile Side of Technology Adoption Still Continues to Present a Challenge
India has transformed into a mobile-first economy. The ease of accessibility and cheaper data make these a primary source of entertainment. Given the transition...
Project Signal: An Iranian State-Sponsored Ransomware Operation Emerges
State-sponsored actors from Iran have often been linked to various cyberespionage campaigns targeting organizations globally. In a recent development, security experts from Flashpoint recently...
Babuk Ransomware Group Changes Course; Moves from Encryption to Extortion
The infamous Babuk ransomware group has announced that it is shutting down its operation. The group allegedly posted the blackout message on its data...
G7 Nations Sign Declaration to Improve Online Safety
G7 nations have signed a new ministerial declaration to enhance online safety and security worldwide. The digital and technology ministers from the U.K., Canada,...
Ransomware Task Force Issues Framework to Combat Ransomware Attacks
Combating rising ransomware attacks has become a challenge for organizations globally. Several ransomware groups are targeting companies by encrypting their systems, paralyzing operations, and...
