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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has confirmed its subsidiary Holiday Inn has been hit by a cyber–attack. More specifically, the firm issued a statement saying it was investigating “unauthorized access” to a number of its technology systems. The acknowledgment comes two days after the UK–based company’s booking channels and other applications were disrupted, preventing many customers from booking accommodations online. Now, IHG confirmed it is assessing the nature, extent and impact of the incident and is implementing…

The various threat intelligence stories in this iteration of the Anomali Cyber Watch discuss the following topics: Critical infrastructure, Crypto mining, Delayed execution, Phishing, Ransomware, Reverse proxy, Russia, and Steganography. The IOCs related to these stories are attached to Anomali Cyber Watch and can be used to check your logs for potential malicious activity. Figure 1 – IOC Summary Charts. These charts summarize the IOCs attached to this magazine and provide a glimpse of the…

C-level executives are most interested in strategic assets and initiatives that will advance, transform, and grow their enterprises. They continually want to make “cost centers” more efficient and more cost-effective, while investing in what will accelerate, empower, and protect the business operations and its customer base. Because data and digital technology have become so integral into any enterprise’s lifeblood, senior leadership teams must differentiate between the strategic aspects of IT and the tactical parts of…

Carbon footprint reduction is a priority area for C-suite executives, and while the technology space at first glance looks to be a low contributor, the reality is different. The IT industry contributes to about 3% of global greenhouse emissions – at par with the aviation industry – and data centers account for more than 2% of total electricity consumption. And the figures are rising. IT departments have both a direct and indirect role in reducing…

With cloud becoming mainstream, customers and cloud providers have been seeking ways to optimize operational efforts and pay only for what they use. This need gave birth to the disruptive paradigm of serverless computing. AWS took the early lead back in 2014-15 with the launch of Lambda functions, creating a euphoria of interest in the IT world. So, what’s the promise, and where does serverless stand today? While the initial hype has receded, serverless computing…

Password protection is one of the most common security protocols available. By creating a unique password, you are both proving your identity and keeping your personal information safer. However, when every account you have requires a separate password, it can be an overwhelming task. While you should be concerned about the safety of your data, you also want to avoid the frustration of forgetting your password and being blocked from the information you need. However,…