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A new threat actor group known as Gitloker has launched an alarming campaign that wipes victims’ GitHub repositories and attempts to extort them. Victims are finding their repositories erased, replaced only by a solitary README file bearing the message: “I hope this message finds you well. This is an urgent notice to inform you that your data has been compromised, and we have secured a backup.” This note is followed by instructions to contact the...

OpenText today released the findings of its annual OpenText Cybersecurity Global Managed Security Survey. The 2024 survey of over 1,500 Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) found that the majority (92.5%) see increasing AI-led security and threat intelligence services as the major drivers of business growth over the next 12 months. Even with the AI buzz, comprehensive security and composable on-demand security expertise remain the primary reasons enterprise and SMB customers...

The British government published a new collection of research reports on the cyber security of AI pulling on sources from the private and public sectors. It includes a broad set of recommendations for organisations prepared by Mindgard, the report’s only startup contributor. This report, together with the new draft Code of Practice on cyber security governance, was created in response to the Chinese cyberattack on the Ministry of Defence earlier this year, and is aimed...

Over the past year, a significant portion of global organisations (54%) experienced software supply chain attacks, with many struggling to adapt to the escalating risk environment. These findings stem from 'The State of Software Supply Chain Security Risk' report, released today by Synopsys in collaboration with the Ponemon Institute. The report highlights that half of the organisations took more than a month to respond to such attacks, and one in five admit their detection and...

Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) has today joined the US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) and UK National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Secure by Design pledge, becoming one of the first 100 companies, alongside AWS, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, and IBM, to commit to enhancing product security within a year. The pledge, focused on enterprise software products and services in the US, involves achieving seven key security goals, including increasing multi-factor authentication, reducing default passwords,...

Almost all businesses worldwide have a singular aim that, if implemented correctly, has the potential to increase revenue, boost customer satisfaction, and dramatically reduce costs. But what is this holy grail that can, in one fell swoop, improve operations to such a degree that it can seem like sorcery? Operational organisation is a term often banded around by marketing gurus and business consultants to create a buzz around their services. However, modern technology has made...

Cybereason has announced the availability of Cybereason Mobile Threat Defence, Powered by Zimperium. With the explosive growth in mobile devices and apps comes an ever-evolving attack surface. Research shows that 60% of endpoints accessing enterprise assets are through mobile devices, so threats to the attack surface aren't slowing down. As we see continued growth toward mobile-powered businesses, sophisticated security risks are increasing, including spyware, phishing, and ransomware. Recent research found an 187% year-over-year increase in...

Cyber security is among the most important things in the online world today. This is because of the increasing attacks from cybercriminals on various businesses, including online casinos. As a matter of fact, statistics from Gitnux show that there were over 261 million attacks on the gambling industry in 2020. Worst of all, the number has increased by 685%, according to the same study. Additionally, top casino brand MGM Resorts faced a social engineering attack...

In the contemporary landscape of digital transformation, businesses are increasingly recognising the advantages of migrating from local spreadsheet applications to cloud-based solutions. This paradigm shift offers enhanced collaboration, real-time accessibility, and improved data security. Navigating this transition effectively is pivotal for ensuring a seamless workflow. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the step-by-step process of migrating your local spreadsheets to the cloud. Assess Your Current Spreadsheet Ecosystem Before embarking on the migration journey, it's crucial...

New technologies and innovations do not happen in a vacuum. For every development, there’s a generation of researchers, engineers, and inventors who spend countless hours brainstorming solutions. Before the internet, this community would congregate at in-person conferences and seminars, where the knowledge they’d distilled was shared and discussed. With the advent of the World Wide Web, online Q&A communities like Experts Exchange, Quora, and Stack Overflow became the new tech town squares for collaboration and...