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By Keegan Keplinger, Research and Reporting Lead, Threat Response Unit, eSentire In March eSentire’s security research team, the Threat Response Unit (TRU), discovered that the stealthy more_eggs malware had re-emerged after being silent for nearly a year. More__eggs was being used in a phishing campaign where hackers were posing as job applicants and luring corporate hiring managers into downloading what they believed were resumes from potential candidates. However, the bogus documents contained the more_eggs malware….

Once a laggard in IT adoption, the healthcare industry now universally embraces digital transformation. Consider the figures: According to a 2022 survey from healthcare consultancy The Chartis Group, 99% of the 143 US health system executives it polled agreed on the importance of investing in digital initiatives. Research points to several drivers that are pushing healthcare entities forward on their digital journeys, with the need to improve patient outcomes and reduce the costs of care…

The former owner of a T-Mobile store has been found guilty of a multimillion-dollar scheme to illegally unlock and unblock mobile devices. Argishti Khudaverdyan, 44, of Burbank, was found guilty of 14 federal charges including wire fraud, accessing a computer to defraud and obtain value, intentionally accessing a computer without authorization to obtain information, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft. From August 2014 to June 2019, Khudaverdyan fraudulently unlocked and unblocked devices on the T-Mobile,…

Every CIO position description contains some semblance of the same 12 role requirements. This list, which you all know and love, defines what CEOs currently want in their CIOs. But to my mind, the list does not represent what CEOs actually need from their CIOs. In today’s data economy, in which software and analytics have emerged as the key drivers of business, CEOs must rethink the silos and hierarchies that fueled the businesses of the…

Image: Adobe Stock People are resilient and have gained mastery over their digital lives, optimizing the devices they use and adjusting the balance between their virtual and physical worlds. But a new report from Deloitte finds that the plethora of devices—and the work involved in managing them—is resulting in ongoing issues of tech fatigue and screen overload. Twenty-four percent of consumers said they’re overwhelmed by the devices and subscriptions they need to manage, down from…

Cyberattacks are an increasingly common occurrence for a spectrum of industries. Rising cybercrime affects everyone, but certain sectors are more at risk than others. In 2023, the auto industry could face particularly significant dangers. Attacks in the automotive space can impact automakers, automotive fleets, and consumers alike. Reducing these risks will be crucial as more cybercriminals seek to capitalize on the sector’s vulnerabilities. A Growing Problem The need for automotive cybersecurity first came into the…

A recent report by Javelin Strategy and Research found that identity theft cost Americans $56 billion in 2020, with imposter scams accounting for 20% of online fraud. While most internet platforms have stringent data security measures in place to curb cyber fraud, they aren’t always fool-proof.  Your user information is available online as a result of your digital footprint — the traces of all your online activity. No matter how minimal you think your online…

Whether using the internet for play or work, you want to spend your time online enjoying the peace of mind that comes with having a secure network.  You don’t want to contend with someone taking your personal data — whether it’s credit card information, passwords, or bank account details — via malware or a data breach on your Android, Windows, or Apple iOS device.  Fortunately, with some sensible precautions and simple steps, you can use…