Securing Systems for Compassionate Care: Lessons from a Mental Health Non-Profit
A mental health non-profit shares its journey in securing its IT systems to ensure patient confidentiality and support compassionate care. This case study highlights the importance of prioritizing security measures even in budget-conscious environments.
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Cross-Site Scripting: 2024’s Most Dangerous Software Weakness
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) has been identified as one of the most dangerous software vulnerabilities for 2024. This article explains how XSS attacks can exploit web applications and provides actionable advice for developers to mitigate these risks.
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AI-Assisted Fraud on the Rise: New Threats in 2024
The use of AI in fraud schemes is on the rise, enabling attackers to generate more sophisticated phishing campaigns and scams. Organizations should explore a combination of security awareness training, phishing tests, and AI-powered defenses to counter these evolving threats.
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Incident Response: Are Your Playbooks Prepared?
Effective incident response begins with robust playbooks. This article emphasizes the importance of having clear, tested protocols to respond to data breaches and cyberattacks, ensuring minimal disruption and quicker recovery.
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Black Friday: Beware of Spam Emails and Scams
As Black Friday approaches, scammers are ramping up spam campaigns targeting online shoppers. Learn how to spot fraudulent emails and protect yourself from identity theft and financial losses during the shopping season.
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Microsoft 365 Outage Impacts Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint
A Microsoft 365 outage disrupted services for Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint users, affecting productivity for businesses worldwide. Microsoft is investigating the cause and working to restore full functionality.
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Ransomware Cyberattack Targets UK Children’s Organization
A ransomware attack targeted a UK-based children’s organization, compromising sensitive data. The incident highlights the pressing need for organizations to strengthen their defenses, especially those serving vulnerable populations.
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Cyberattack Disrupts NHS Hospitals in Wirral, UK
A cyberattack on the Wirral NHS Trust disrupted hospital services, including patient records and scheduling systems. This attack is part of a broader trend of cyber threats targeting healthcare institutions.
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Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Anti-Spam Plugin for WordPress
An anti-spam plugin used by over 200,000 WordPress sites has been found to have critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to exploit websites. Administrators are urged to update their plugins immediately.
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Veeam Warns of Critical Vulnerability in Service Provider Console
Veeam has issued an advisory regarding a critical vulnerability in its Service Provider Console, which could allow remote attackers to execute malicious commands. Organizations using this console should apply patches without delay.
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HopeNet reviews a variety of security news sources so you do not have to! This list is curated specifically for churches, nonprofits, and other Organizations of Hope. The headlines and our added comments are meant to provide enough to get an overview of recent happenings, but links are also provided for readers that want to explore certain topics deeper.
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