Author: Terry

In this edition of HopeNet’s newsletter, we delve into a series of significant cybersecurity incidents and updates that have impacted various sectors. From ransomware attacks on nonprofits like the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to Iranian hackers targeting critical infrastructure passwords, the landscape of cyber threats continues to evolve. This edition also contains a link to free secure configuration benchmarks for many popular commercial products. Lead Stories Cyber Attacks Vulnerabilities, Malware, & Patches Phishy Phirewalls – the lighter side of IT! HopeNet (HopeNetCISO.com) reviews a variety of security news sources so you do not have to! This list…

Education and Healthcare (unfortunately) continue to get a lot of attention from attackers.  Artificial Intelligence continues to be leveraged for attacks, even by state actors now. And a number of patches that should be applied as soon as reasonable. General Cyber Attacks Vulnerabilities, Malware, & Patches Phishy Phirewalls – the…

A couple of good reads to start for anyone that has cyber insurance.  Be sure you are doing your part so that you don’t put your ability to make a claim at risk.  Also, NIST provides new guidance on passwords that is surprising to many.  Finally, an HR malware scam…

Continued attacks on water facilities and healthcare organizations. Business Email Compromises and other phishing attacks continue to be a popular attack vector as attackers are using what information they can get for future deceptions. Attackers are willing to use information they have (even minor) to help to create convincing campaigns…

A couple of federal notices are lead stories and then a mix of attacks and patches.  Then Yoda makes an appearance in the Phishy Phirewalls section! General Cyber Attacks Vulnerabilities, Malware, & Patches Phishy Phirewalls – the lighter side of IT!  HopeNet (HopeNetCISO.com) reviews a variety of security news sources…