The Biggest Inhibitor of Cybersecurity: The Human Element
Human error continues to be the weakest link in cybersecurity defenses. An insightful analysis highlights how misconfigurations, phishing attacks, and lack of awareness can lead to breaches, even with advanced security tools in place. Organizations are encouraged to invest in user training and adopt robust monitoring solutions to mitigate these risks.
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Oilfield Supplier Hit by Cyberattack, Faces Operational Disruptions
A cyberattack disrupted operations for a major oilfield supplier, impacting critical supply chains. The incident underscores the energy sector’s vulnerability to cyber threats and the potential ripple effects on dependent industries. Infrastructure and Energy continue to be popular targets.
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Law Firm Data Breach Affects 300,000 Presbyterian Healthcare Patients
A law firm representing Presbyterian Healthcare disclosed a data breach affecting 300,000 patients. Compromised data includes sensitive personal and healthcare information. This breach highlights the risks of third-party data exposure and the importance of robust security measures for external partners.
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Embargo Ransomware Gang Sets Deadline to Leak Hospital Data
The Embargo ransomware group has threatened to release sensitive hospital data if their ransom demands are not met. This incident illustrates the persistent targeting of the healthcare sector by cybercriminals, putting patient safety and privacy at significant risk.
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FBI, CISA, and NSA Reveal 2023’s Most Exploited Vulnerabilities
A report by the FBI, CISA, and NSA identifies the top vulnerabilities exploited by attackers in 2023. This resource helps organizations prioritize patches and strengthen defenses against commonly used attack vectors. Even though this is from 2023, there are still unpatched systems out there still vulnerable to these commonly exploited issues.
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Instagram User Data Targeted in Massive Scraping Campaign
A data scraping campaign on Instagram has exposed millions of user profiles, raising concerns about the platform’s ability to safeguard user privacy. This incident highlights the need for stricter measures against unauthorized data collection and greater transparency about platform vulnerabilities. This again reinforces that you can never assume your social activity is private, even if your accounts are personal. Also, data on the internet lasts forever – even if you delete it.
Read more on Cybernews
High-Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in Zoom and Chrome
Recent updates for Zoom and Google Chrome address high-severity vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to compromise user devices. Users are urged to install the latest updates immediately to mitigate potential exploitation risks.
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday: November 2024 Edition
Microsoft’s November Patch Tuesday release addresses multiple vulnerabilities across Windows and related services. Critical updates include fixes for remote code execution and privilege escalation flaws. Administrators are advised to apply these patches promptly to protect against active threats.
Read more on Krebs on Security
Citrix and Fortinet Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Citrix and Fortinet have released updates to address critical vulnerabilities in their products. These flaws could allow attackers to exploit enterprise environments. Organizations are urged to apply patches immediately to ensure the security of their networks.
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Critical Plugin Flaw Left 4 Million WordPress Sites Exposed
Over 4 million WordPress websites were impacted by a critical Really Simple Security plugin vulnerability providing full administrative access.. The flaw has been patched and administrators are encouraged to update their installations promptly to protect against potential exploitation.
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