Topic: network vulnerabilities
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The Critical Role of Password Security in Cybersecurity
Password security remains critical despite advanced threats, with stolen credentials involved in nearly half of all breaches, highlighting the need for robust management strategies. Weaknesses stem from hybrid IT environments, forgotten legacy accounts, and predictable user behaviors like simple ...
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New Lockbit 3.0 Ransomware Uses .G5xG4GUv2 Extension
A car repair shop experienced a ransomware attack that encrypted files and disrupted operations, emphasizing the need for strong backups and updated security. The attack exploited outdated software and weak network credentials, spreading to shared folders and leaving a ransom note with a unique f...
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Chinese Tech Firms Tied to Global Salt Typhoon Hacking Campaigns
Three Chinese tech firms are identified as key enablers of the global Salt Typhoon hacking campaigns, supplying tools and services to Chinese state security and military bodies for cyber espionage against governments, telecoms, and critical infrastructure. The hacking campaigns exploit known and ...
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AI Adoption Fuels Surge in Critical Security Flaws
A significant surge in hardware, API, and network vulnerabilities is creating unprecedented risks, driven by IoT proliferation and resulting in an 88% increase in hardware flaws and a doubling of network vulnerabilities. The rapid integration of AI into software development is expanding the attac...
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Proactive Risk Management: Outsmarting Emerging Threats
Global 2000 companies lose an average of $200 million annually due to unplanned downtime from system failures and cyber incidents, which also damage customer trust and operational efficiency. Recent high-profile cyberattacks, such as those on Change Healthcare and CDK Global in 2024, caused massi...
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China-Linked Hackers Trained at Cisco Academy
Cisco's Networking Academy, a global IT training program, has been linked to state-sponsored cyberespionage, as individuals associated with the Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon appear to have participated in its educational contests. The foundational networking skills taught by the academy may ...
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