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itsecurityguru.webp 2020-11-17 17:44:22 Menlo Security and Smartworld announce partnership in Middle East (lien direct) Smartworld, one of the UAE's leading technology providers, has today announced that it has joined the EMEA Partner Programme of Menlo Security, Inc. (Menlo Security™), provider of the world’s first and only Cloud Security Platform built on an Isolation Core™. The Partnership provides UAE organizations the most effective way to eliminate all internet threats while […] Guideline ★★★★★
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-11-16 11:47:53 DTX Manchester 2020 (lien direct) The DTX Cyber Security Mini-Summit is a virtual event run by the team at Digital Transformation EXPO. Taking place on 25-26 November 2020, the event will help cyber leaders overcome the challenges of securing a hybrid workforce, connect with employees and resolve some of their daily headaches. Tune in to find out: How you can […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-11-16 11:43:21 WEF report that we may need to change our approach to cybersecurity (lien direct) The World Economic Forum and the University of Oxford have published a 14-month long study examining the shift in technology and the impact it will have on the cybersecurity industry. The study is based on the expertise of over 100 leaders in the cybersecurity space, including those in businesses, government, civil society and academia. The […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-11-13 11:35:46 Major retailers in the EU and US at risk to web attacks (lien direct) Research has revealed that the likes of Costco, Walmart and The Home Depot are more at risk to web-based cyberattacks then compared to their EU counterparts, according to findings from Outpost24. In a year that saw a global pandemic leading to a 30% surge in online shopping and exponential growth in cybersecurity threats for enterprises, […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-11-09 13:54:52 Millions of hotel guests have data exposed after Hotel Booking firm experiences breach (lien direct) The Spanish developer Prestige software has experienced a data breach after misconfiguring an AWS bucket. The breach has lead to the exposure of their cloud database, and the data of millions of hotel guests. Prestige software is a platform which enables hotels to automate their availability on booking site such as Expedia. The misconfigured S3 […] Data Breach Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-11-03 11:47:51 Fake news, disinformation and cybersecurity (lien direct) The spread of fake news and the rise of disinformation is plaguing the modern world by destroying the very fabric that is keeping our society safe and democracy standing. Separating fact from fiction has never been harder, and with the popularity of social media misleading information is spreading like wildfire. It is swaying elections, distorting […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-10-29 10:45:29 SMEs can be the weak link in the cyber-security chain – and we should help them (lien direct) Small businesses are now on the front line in the fight against cyber crime. The vital position many SMEs have in supply chains means cybersecurity professionals should be doing everything to support small business leaders – for the benefit of everyone.   The number of UK businesses succumbing to cyber attacks has doubled in the […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-10-29 00:01:40 The Most Inspirational Women in Cyber UK 2020 – winners announced: (lien direct) Gender diversity in the security industry is improving. According to the latest ISC(2) figures, the percentage of women in cybersecurity is around 24 percent, with an increasing number being appointed in leadership positions. It is widely agreed that one of the most important factors in encouraging more women to enter the industry in the first […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-10-28 11:29:38 Trump\'s campaign website has been defaced by hackers (lien direct) Donal Trump’s presidential re-election campaign website was briefly highjacked on Tuesday by hackers who defaced the site. The highjacking lasted less than 30 minutes, although hackers still managed to take over the site despite law enforcement and intelligence agencies being on high alert for digital interferences leading up to the election next week. Tim Murtaugh, […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-10-09 11:32:23 Apple pay white-hackers $288,000 for run of company\'s network (lien direct) Apple’s corporate network has been at risk of major hacks for the past few months, which could have resulted in sensitive data of millions of customers being stolen, with malicious code put into their phones and computers. A white-hat hacker team discovered the vulnerabilities. The team was lead by a 20-year-old researcher, Sam Curry, who […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-09-29 10:56:08 Universal Health Services hit by ransomware attack (lien direct) One of the U.S.’s largest hospital chains, Universal Health Services Inc., experienced a malicious software attack which resulted in their computer systems being taken offline, crippling their computers and leading to cancelled surgeries and diverted ambulances. Unfortunately, it was reported that this attack resulted in four deaths after patients had to be redirected to different […] Ransomware Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-09-21 12:30:29 Tweet Chat: Exploring the hidden world of Shadow Code (lien direct) In the latest IT Security Guru Tweet chat, we were joined by PerimeterX, a leading voice in the world of application security, and a host of other voices from across the Infosec spectrum: Analysts, technical experts, members of the C-suite and professional bodies came together to discuss the emergence of shadow code, a new term […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-09-16 14:20:03 Securonix Adds C-Suite and Product Engineering Leadership (lien direct) Securonix, Inc., has announced the appointment of Brett Bowman as Chief Financial Officer and Dilshan Ratnayake as Chief People Officer. The company also added product engineering leadership from companies including Amazon, Microsoft and IBM. The C-suite and technical leadership appointments will aim to continue encouraging growth and accommodate explosive demand for the Securonix Next-Gen SIEM […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-09-02 13:06:00 The cybersecurity mindset: think like a pro (lien direct) by Dr Amel Bennaceur, lead educator Cyber Security Operations microcredential, FutureLearn.com; academic in Computing at the Open University As our reliance on digital, connected devices increases, so does our need for security. Secure systems must provide the necessary capabilities to protect assets from harm. These systems rely on an explicit definition of their security requirements […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-08-26 14:25:30 Corelight Appoints Brian Dye CEO and Michele Bettencourt as Executive Chair of the Board (lien direct) Corelight, provider of the industry's first open network detection and response (NDR) platform, announced three new leadership appointments today as the company prepares for its next phase of growth amid increasing demand for NDR and rising interest in open source security platforms, architectures and techniques. Brian Dye, formerly chief product officer, has been named chief […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-07-29 15:30:23 Global Knowledge is named official training provider to grow cybersecurity skills by (ISC)2 (lien direct) (ISC)² has announced today that it will add Global Knowledge to its portfolio of Official Training Providers for the UK, thus expanding the range of leading training organisations offering (ISC)2 certification preparation training. Global Knowledge will be providing exam preparation training for the full range of (ISC)2 certifications to its UK customer base, delivering pathways to […] Guideline ★★
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-07-21 13:54:27 Emotet Strikes Back (lien direct) The past few days has seen the resurgence of Emotet, a dangerous email threat vector that aims to steal sensitive and financial information. ZIX, the cybersecurity company that specialises in email security has uncovered a worrying trend that could lead to users falling victim to cybercriminals seeking to exploit the uncertainty of these precarious times […] Threat Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-07-02 13:12:14 One Identity PAM Portfolio Given Overall Leader Status by KuppingerCole for Second Year Running (lien direct) One Identity, provider of identity-centered security, today announced the company's 2nd second consecutive year being named an Overall Leader for its Privileged Access Management solutions in KuppingerCole's 2020 Leadership Compass for Privileged Access Management (PAM) report. 1 This recognition follows One Identity's recent placement as an Overall Leader in KuppingerCole's Leadership Compass for Identity Governance […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-06-24 10:01:16 EasyJet Faces Group Class Action (lien direct) According to reports, more than 10,000 people have joined a group class action against easyJet after personal details of nine million customers were breached in the recent cyber attack. LAW firm PGMBM is leading the case against the budget carrier after filing papers last month with the sheer amount of customers from more than 50 […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-06-15 14:33:55 Tweet Chat: The Human factor in Security (lien direct) In our first-ever IT Security Guru Tweet Chat, we were joined by Javvad Malik, Dr. Jessica Barker, Mo Amin, Ed Tucker and Lisa Forte as they debated the human factor in security. These leading figures from within the cybersecurity community, whom have a wealth of experience and are best placed to talk about the importance […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-06-10 14:47:25 Qualys Adds Malware Detection to Its Free 60-day Remote Endpoint Protection Offer (lien direct) FOSTER CITY, Calif. June 9, 2020 – Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer and leading provider of cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions, today announced it has added malware detection to its cloud-based Remote Endpoint Protection offer, which is free for 60 days. Any customers currently using the offer on a free 60-day license can extend it for […] Malware Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-06-09 11:33:13 UK Consumers Believe CEOs Are Responsible For Cyberattacks (lien direct) A survey by data protection firm Veritas Technologies found that more than a third (35%) of UK consumers would see a business leader as personally responsible if a cyber breach of that business occurs. It suggests that more than two-thirds (68%) believe they should be compensated when incidents such as ransomware attacks compromise their data, […] Ransomware Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-05-27 11:24:13 UK Fears Cybercriminals Will Use NHSX COVID-19 Tracing App to Launch Cyber Attacks (lien direct) Nearly half (48%) of the UK public surveyed about the NHSX COVID-19 tracing app do not trust the UK government to keep their information safe from hackers. This is according to a study carried out by Censuswide on behalf of Anomali, a leader in intelligence-driven cybersecurity solutions. The nation-wide survey, released today, examined consumer attitudes to the proposed tracing app, particularly their confidence and wider trust in the […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-05-20 09:56:09 Nationwide Study Finds that the Old and Vulnerable Could Be Excluded from Benefits of Contact-Tracing Apps  (lien direct) A newly commissioned study conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Anomali, a leader in intelligence-driven cybersecurity solutions, provides insight into public sentiment towards the NHSX COVID-19 tracing app. Surveying a thousand respondents across the United Kingdom, the results reveal that a significant proportion of the population are not prepared to download the app. Indeed, half of respondents (50%) know at least one person […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-05-15 15:57:22 Paving the way for Computer Science Professionals (lien direct) Computer science is facing a crisis. To tackle the sector-wide skills gap Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT) has created its new Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science and Software Engineering to better prepare graduates for leadership. Launching in September 2020, the newly developed program is available for students with bachelor's in computer science or […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-05-14 09:56:10 Magellan Healthcare hit by ransomware attack (lien direct) Logins, personal information and tax info were all exfiltrated ahead of the ransomware attack, thanks to a phishing email. Magellan Health, the Fortune 500 insurance company, has reported a ransomware attack and a data breach. The company, which says it “empowers 1 in 10 Americans to lead healthier, more vibrant lives” according to its website, […] Ransomware Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-05-14 09:55:12 We won\'t pay, say Texas appellate courts after ransomware attack (lien direct) Texas appellate courts and judicial agencies' websites and computer servers were shut down after a ransomware attack. A ransomware attack has hit the information technology office that supports Texas appellate courts and judicial agencies, leading to their websites and computer servers being shut down. The office said that it will not pay the ransom requested […] Ransomware Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-05-14 09:17:45 Fortune 500 Insurance Company Magellan Health Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack (lien direct) Magellan Health, the Fortune 500 insurance company, has reported a ransomware attack and a data breach. The company, which says it “empowers 1 in 10 Americans to lead healthier, more vibrant lives” according to its website, said the incident was discovered on April 11. It also said that it became apparent during a forensic investigation that […] Ransomware Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-05-13 09:50:31 1 million sites threatened by WordPress plugin bug (lien direct) Severe CSRF to XSS bugs open the door to code execution and complete website compromise. Page Builder by SiteOrigin, a WordPress plugin with a million active installs that's used to build websites via a drag-and-drop function, harbors two flaws that can allow full site takeover. According to researchers at WordPress, both security bugs can lead […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-05-12 15:08:04 Global Remote Working Survey: OneLogin discover UK consumers worst in the world for WiFi security  (lien direct) OneLogin, a global leader in identity and access management, released a new global study examining the security implications of the shift to remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The study of 5,000 remote employees from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States, reveals that security measures and password […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-04-22 09:54:10 IBM Data Risk Manager exploit released (lien direct)   Four serious security vulnerabilities in the IBM Data Risk Manager (IDRM) have been discovered that can lead to unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) as root, according to analysis – and a proof-of-concept exploit is available for version 2.0.3. However, IBM has not yet patched the problem. IDRM is a software platform that aggregates threat […] Threat Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-04-15 14:42:15 Qualys VMDR® – Vulnerability Management Detection and Response (lien direct) LONDON, UK. April 15, 2020 – Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer and leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, today announced the immediate availability of its game-changing solution, VMDR® – Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response. “The Toyota Financial Services team is an early adopter of VMDR,” said Georges Bellefontaine, manager of vulnerability management at Toyota Financial […] Vulnerability Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-04-03 12:39:51 Onapsis Launches the Onapsis nCase Partner Program (lien direct) In today's interconnected world, companies need to prioritize their digital transformation more than ever. One way of doing this is to open channels of communication for potential partnerships with other tech providers. This thinking is what lead Onapsis to launch the Onapsis nCase Partner Program, structured on a four-pillar strategy developed by Onapsis' Darren Gaeta […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-04-02 08:53:42 Holy Water watering hole attacks with malware (lien direct)   With many malicious websites, a user typically needs to click on a link to set off a chain of events that could then lead to a malware infection. But in some cases, all you have to do is visit a particular site to trigger a possible malware attack. That’s true with a series of […] Malware Guideline ★★★★
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-03-31 10:55:14 According to Gurucul: Two in Three Cybersecurity Professionals Access Documents Unrelated to their Role (lien direct) According to a report released today by Gurucul, a leader in unified security and risk analytics technology for on-premises and the cloud, 65 per cent of nearly 300 international cybersecurity professionals surveyed at RSA Conference 2020 admit to having accessed company documents that have nothing to do with their job role.   The survey was conducted to gauge how […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-03-26 10:44:25 Cisco, Citrix Flaws Exploited by Chinese Hackers (lien direct)   Researchers say that APT41's exploits are part of one of the broadest espionage campaigns they've seen from a Chinese-linked actor “in recent years.” Researchers warn that APT41, a notorious China-linked threat group, has targeted more than 75 organizations worldwide in “one of the broadest campaigns by a Chinese cyber-espionage actor observed in recent years.” […] Threat Guideline APT 41
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-03-12 15:25:44 Coronavirus Cyber Advice from the Experts (lien direct) As the COVID-19 virus spreads around the world and we invest in hand sanitiser to protect our physical hygiene, many are falling victim to coronavirus phishing scams and failing to protect their cybersecurity hygiene. In the face of this pandemic and the growing climate of fear and misinformation, leading information security professionals have given their […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-02-25 13:00:14 Nozomi Networks Wins Award for OT & IoT Cybersecurity Innovation (lien direct) Nozomi Networks Inc. is proud to announce it has won the Market Leader: Operational Technology (OT) & Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity award from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM).   “We're thrilled to receive this coveted cybersecurity award from Cyber Defense Magazine,” said Nozomi Networks CEO Edgard Capdevielle. “It's an honour to be recognised not only […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-02-21 11:10:29 IE vulnerability patched by Microsoft (lien direct) Microsoft issued a patch for an Internet Explorer scripting engine memory corruption vulnerability that could lead remote code execution and that has been detected in the wild. The vulnerability, CVE-2020-0674, carries a CVSS rating of 7.5 and since it has been detected being abused in the wild requires users to update their systems as soon […] Vulnerability Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-02-19 11:34:01 Google Adsense Hit by Bitcoin Ransomware (lien direct) A new email-based form of crypto ransomware is targeting website owners using banners from Google's AdSense program. According to the report by KrebsonSecurity, the scam involves criminals threatening site owners with a flood of bot and junk traffic to trigger Google's automated anti-fraud system, leading the suspension of their AdSense account for suspicious traffic. In […] Ransomware Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-02-14 10:29:59 Students\' Data left Unprotected by International Education Body (lien direct) The Institute of International Education (IIE), a century-old educational organisation that operates numerous leading international scholarship and fellowship programmes across multiple countries, was detected to have left sections of its database unprotected and open to public search. The vulnerable database was detected by security researcher Bob Diachenko, who found the databases indexed in public domain on […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-02-10 16:17:31 OneLogin appoints new senior director of trust and security, EMEA (lien direct) Following the recent opening of its headquarters in Ireland, OneLogin, a global leader in identity and access management, has appointed ex-DocuSign global information security business enablement director, Niamh Vianney Muldoon, as senior director of trust and security, EMEA. The appointment strengthens OneLogin's Dublin team with a senior security expert to help drive sales, engineering and […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-02-04 15:36:42 One Identity UNITE Conference in Barcelona Tackles Challenges and Solutions in Identity Governance and PAM (lien direct) London, UK – 4 February 2020 – One Identity, a proven leader in identity-centred security, will host its annual EMEA One Identity UNITE conference from 30th March – 2nd April 2020 at the W Hotel in Barcelona, Spain. Customers, partners and product experts will gather for a three-day event to collaborate, network and learn about […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-01-29 11:04:26 Gatewatcher and Nozomi Networks Team to Deliver Advanced OT and IoT Cybersecurity Solutions for Global industry (lien direct) PARIS, 28 January 2020 — The French leading security software company Gatewatcher and Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT and IoT security, today announced they have partnered to meet rising demands for integrated cybersecurity in mixed IT, OT and IoT environments. Gatewatcher and Nozomi Networks will work together to help industrial organizations and critical national […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-01-22 16:40:45 Onapsis Announces Exciting New Boardroom Addition (lien direct) Today Onapsis, the leader in business application protection has just announced the exciting addition of Dave DeWalt to its board of directors. This announcement follows a record year, highlighted by 157% year-over-year growth in new annual recurring revenue, 257% growth in expansion revenue, and 90% gross retention rate. Onapsis' customer base now totals 300+ global […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2020-01-10 10:03:21 Exploited zero-day flaw patched by Mozilla (lien direct) The Mozilla Foundation yesterday issued a security update for Firefox and Firefox Extended Support Release, which were found to contain an actively exploited, critical vulnerability in the IonMonkey JIT compiler. “Incorrect alias information in IonMonkey JIT compiler for setting array elements could lead to a type confusion,” reads an official advisory posted by Mozilla, citing the two […] Vulnerability Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2019-12-06 09:53:30 $5 Million Bounty set by US For Hacker behind Zeus Banking Thefts (lien direct) Maksim Yakubets and his crew stole tens of millions using Zeus and Dridex, with victims including Bank of America, Key Bank, GenLabs, and United Dairy, DoJ says. The US State Department in collaboration with the US Department of Justice and the FBI Thursday announced an unprecedented $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest […] Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2019-11-21 09:44:51 (Déjà vu) DoppelPaymer Ransomware Threat warning from Microsoft (lien direct) The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) warned customers of the threat behind ongoing DoppelPaymer ransomware attacks and reminded them about misleading info on how it spreads. “There is misleading information circulating about Microsoft Teams, along with references to RDP (BlueKeep), as ways in which this malware spreads,” MSRC Director of Incident Response Simon Pope says. Source: Bleeping Computer Ransomware Malware Threat Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2019-11-20 16:51:33 Onapsis Reveals Oracle E-Business Suite Vulnerability (lien direct) Onapsis, the leading provider of business application protection have revealed new threat research into a recently discovered vulnerability on Oracle E-Business Suite – Oracle PAYDAY. The attack scenarios exploit two vulnerabilities with CVSS scores of 9.9 out of 10 in Oracle EBS, Oracle's ERP software installed at up to 21,000 companies. Onapsis discovered and reported […] Vulnerability Threat Guideline
itsecurityguru.webp 2019-11-19 09:52:53 (Déjà vu) New Attack Vectors opened to Windows Hello (lien direct) Researchers exploring Windows Hello for Business found an Active Directory backdoor and other attack vectors that could lead to privilege escalation. Researchers investigating Microsoft’s Windows Hello for Business have discovered new attack vectors, including a persistent Active Directory backdoor that they say current security tools don’t detect. Source: Dark Reading Guideline
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