Russian Ministry Website Reportedly Hacked

Russian Ministry Website Reportedly Hacked

Russia’s Ministry of Construction, Housing and Utilities website has been reportedly hacked, with an internet search for the site leading to a “Glory to Ukraine” sign in Ukrainian. RIA, Russia’s state news agency, quoted a ministry representative on Sunday, revealing that the site was down, but users’ personal data was unaffected. RIA said that hackers were purportedly demanding a ransom to prevent the disclosure of personal data to the public. Many Russian state-owned companies and…

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Tech pros have low confidence in supply chain security

Tech pros have low confidence in supply chain security

A new report from ISACA finds that 53% of respondents believe supply chain issues will stay the same or worsen over the next six months. Image: Andriy Onufriyenko / Getty Images Security threats have heightened the supply chain challenges enterprises have faced over the past two years, and a new ISACA survey report finds only 44% of IT professionals surveyed have high confidence in the security of their organization’s supply chain. Must-read security coverage Furthermore,…

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Shields up & locked

Shields up & locked

<!– Shields up & locked | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy closing…

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How business intelligence transformed care and efficiency at a Dutch special-needs nonprofit

How business intelligence transformed care and efficiency at a Dutch special-needs nonprofit

A few years ago, Philadelphia Healthcare realized it needed a digital transformation – the Amersfoort-based non-profit was faced with organizing a massive amount of data from about 9,000 clients, 7,000 employees, an extended network of 6,500 volunteers, and about 60,000 client family members. What it required was a solution that embraced data management and big-data trends to better streamline personalised management and client service for disabled adults needing residential, occupational, recreational, and other services such…

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Security at scale: Growing a security program regardless of headcount, size or budget

Security at scale: Growing a security program regardless of headcount, size or budget

<!– Security at scale: Growing a security program regardless of headcount, size or budget | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy…

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High seas and high stakes communications: Securing the maritime industry

High seas and high stakes communications: Securing the maritime industry

Recall the last time that you stood on the shore, enjoying the briny breeze that gently caressed your skin, and the sounds and smells of the sea. You may have noticed in the distance a large sailing vessel. Have you ever considered all the moving parts that contribute to these “floating cities”? Beyond the logistics of setting out to sea, a ship contains an impressive array of communication devices and capabilities. Whether that ship is in port,…

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HITRUST: the Path to Cyber Resilience | The State of Security

HITRUST: the Path to Cyber Resilience | The State of Security

There has been a lot of talk recently about cyber resilience. There is no doubt that the ability to bounce back from a security event is important, however, all of the resiliency banter seems to be happening at the peril of sound risk management processes.  It is safe to say that the path to resilience is paved with risk management. Risk management can be a tricky endeavor. Too many security professionals have been ambushed in…

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Why It’s Time to Map the Digital Attack Surface

Why It’s Time to Map the Digital Attack Surface

Around a year ago a cyberattack on a little-known US oil pipeline thrust ransomware into the media spotlight and grabbed the attention of the White House. The ensuing months saw a flurry of government efforts designed to improve the security posture of global organizations, with cyber risk management planted firmly front-and-center of recommended best practices. The cybercriminals responsible for breaching Colonial Pipeline may have unintentionally done a great deal of good for the security community….

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Why It’s Time to Map the Digital Attack Surface

Why It’s Time to Map the Digital Attack Surface

Around a year ago a cyberattack on a little-known US oil pipeline thrust ransomware into the media spotlight and grabbed the attention of the White House. The ensuing months saw a flurry of government efforts designed to improve the security posture of global organizations, with cyber risk management planted firmly front-and-center of recommended best practices. The cybercriminals responsible for breaching Colonial Pipeline may have unintentionally done a great deal of good for the security community….

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Closing the Door DeadBolt Ransomware Locks Out Vendors With Multitiered Extortion Scheme

Closing the Door DeadBolt Ransomware Locks Out Vendors With Multitiered Extortion Scheme

The dark blue line in the survival analysis in Figure 8 shows the date range when victims paid the ransom amount. In this analysis, the victims that do not pay the ransom amount are referred to as survivors, while those who do are referred to as terminal. This analysis allows us to better understand the science of ransomware and ransom payout prevention. We can go further and say that for about 5 to 7.5 bitcoins…

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