Information Security Buzz

Human error contributes to 76% of data breaches, according to Verizon’s latest report. Learn how managed security solutions can help protect your business by detecting and preventing errors before they lead to costly breaches. 🔗Read more in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/g8m5yps6 ✍️By Katrina Dobieski Thompson #DataSecurity #HumanError #InformationSecurityBuzz

🚨 New Malicious npm Packages Uncovered with Links to North Korean Cyber Campaign Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 recently exposed npm packages distributing BeaverTail malware, targeting job seekers in the U.S. tech industry. This discovery sheds light on growing threats in open-source software security. 🔗Full story: https://lnkd.in/ggFkQHmS #Cybersecurity #SupplyChainSecurity #ISBNews

🤝 Cyware and ECS Partner to Strengthen Government Cybersecurity Through an upgraded Intel Exchange, Cyware and ECS are enhancing threat intelligence for federal agencies, promoting collective defense and infrastructure resilience. 🔗Read more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/gqTkAADk #Cybersecurity #ThreatIntelligence #ISBNews

AI is pivotal in countering advanced threats like Business Email Compromise (BEC). Insights from Usman Choudhary of VIPRE Security Group show how AI helps organizations detect malicious intent, secure sensitive data, and enhance email security. 🔗Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gH2Zw-Qq #AI #EmailSecurity #BEC #InformationSecurityBuzz

Healthcare, finance, and other sectors rely on data centers for sensitive information. As companies scale up, these five cybersecurity measures in our latest article can help protect crucial data. 🔗Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRgYUVAb ✍️By Dylan Berger #DataCenter #Cybersecurity #InformationSecurityBuzz

🚨 Cyber Threat Alert: Scattered Spider & RansomHub Join Forces ReliaQuest reports on a recent high-stakes attack impacting the manufacturing sector. Using social engineering and telecom exploitation, the Scattered Spider and RansomHub alliance infiltrated systems, causing major disruptions. 🔗Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gAa9fmGd #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #ISBNews

🚨 Cyber Risks in the US Energy Sector 🚨 A recent report by SecurityScorecard and KPMG shows that the US energy sector is vulnerable to cyber threats, particularly from third-party vendors. With 19% of companies receiving unsatisfactory security ratings, protecting the energy supply chain is more crucial than ever. 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5hjkNwp #CyberSecurity #EnergySector #ISBNews

Wrapping up #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth 2024 with actionable insights! The final article of our series offers simple yet powerful steps to "Secure Our World." 🔗Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dZZRuVXx Thanks to all the experts who shared their wisdom! Rob Rashotte, Paul Walker, Patrick H., Ratan Tipirneni, Venky Raju, CISSP, Jon Fielding, Dr. Victor Monga, Innes Muir, and Dena Bauckman, CISSP #SecureOurWorld #InformationSecurityBuzz

🚨 Lazarus APT Strikes Again with a New Zero-Day Exploit! The notorious North Korean-affiliated Lazarus group is now targeting investors through DeFi games, exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome. This sophisticated attack is a wake-up call for the cryptocurrency industry. 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/dTsD-mF4 #CyberSecurity #ZeroDay #ISBNews

🚀 WhatsApp Rolls Out New Contact Management Features! WhatsApp is enhancing contact management with new privacy-focused features. Users can now add and manage contacts via WhatsApp Web and Windows, and save them exclusively to WhatsApp for better security and privacy across devices. 🔗More details: https://lnkd.in/dXxpQiNa #WhatsApp #Privacy #ISBNews