Roblox Gaming users’ Cyber Attacked by Trump 2020 Election Campaign

A group of hackers posing as the representatives of the company assigned with the task of promoting the Trump 2020 Election Campaign have been fraudulently targeting the users of Roblox Game by urging them to vote for US President Donald Trump in the US 2020 Polls.   As per the details available to our Cybersecurity Insiders, nearly 1,200 Roblox accounts were fraudulently intercepted by a hacking group who were flooding the popular children’s gaming platform with the propaganda filled with an Avatar wearing MAGA signs and urging the parents...

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Microsoft to train 25 million people for COVID 19 Pandemic after jobs

To all those who have lost their jobs due to the Corona Virus initiated lockdown imposed by governments across the world, here’s a news piece to rejoice.    American technology giant Microsoft led by Satya Nadella is all set to train nearly 25 million job losers with new skills by the end of 2020- all as a part of its skill and up-skill talent nurturing program.   It is a known fact that many people in this technology-filled world are anticipated to lose jobs, due to the ongoing pandemic as more companies are looking to tackle the...

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Cybersecurity penetration testing explained

This blog was written by a third party author. What is penetration testing? Cybersecurity penetration testing is a method of checking for security weaknesses in software and systems by simulating real-world cyber-attacks. Also known colloquially as ‘pen tests,’ penetration tests probe beyond the scope of automated vulnerability scans. Pen tests find gaps in protection that...

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CORRECTING and REPLACING Verimatrix Virtual Summit to Offer the Industry’s Latest Insights into Secure Video Delivery and Mobile Application Protection July 8-9

AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France & SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Second to last paragraph of the release should read: “To learn more about the Verimatrix Summer Summit, or register to attend any of the sessions go to https://summit.verimatrix.com/.” instead of “To learn more about the Verimatrix Summer Summit, or register to attend any of the sessions go to www.summit.verimatrix.com.” The...

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Ransomware observations

AT&T’s Digital Forensic Incident Response (DFIR) team has been observing cybercriminal organizations steadily increase their ransomware capabilities over the last few years.  We have seen ransomware grow in sophistication and capability at a rapid pace.  So rapidly in fact, that each investigation shows a new tactic or change in the binary program responsible...

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Integrated Endpoint Security Solution Now Offers Incident Response Capabilities With New Kaspersky EDR Optimum and Kaspersky Sandbox

WOBURN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Integrated Endpoint Security solution now offers incident response capabilities with new Kaspersky EDR Optimum and Kaspersky Sandbox The post Integrated Endpoint Security Solution Now Offers Incident Response Capabilities With New Kaspersky EDR Optimum and Kaspersky Sandbox appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. June 30, 2020 at 09:08...

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WhiteHat Security Announces Web and Mobile AppSec Bundle to Help Organizations Secure the Digital Future

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #SiliconValley–WhiteHat Security today announced a discounted Web + Mobile Application Security bundle to help organizations secure the digital future. The post WhiteHat Security Announces Web and Mobile AppSec Bundle to Help Organizations Secure the Digital Future appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. June 30, 2020 at 09:08...

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Cybersecurity Pioneer Cyemptive Technologies Announces Cyemptive Compliancy Cloud, World’s First Cyber Security Platform Providing a Single Seamless Solution to Meet the New Requirements of DOD’s Upcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

SNOHOMISH, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #CybersecurityMaturityModelCertification–Cyemptive Technologies Unveils World’s First Cybersecurity Platform With Single Seamless Solution for DOD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification The post Cybersecurity Pioneer Cyemptive Technologies Announces Cyemptive Compliancy Cloud, World’s First Cyber Security Platform Providing a Single Seamless Solution to Meet the New Requirements of DOD’s Upcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. June 30, 2020 at 09:08...

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Hunters Raises $15 Million in Series A Funding to Speed Enterprise Breach Detection & Response with Autonomous Threat Hunting

LEXINGTON, Mass. & TEL AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hunters today announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding to scale its autonomous threat hunting solution to defend enterprises from intruders and missed attacks across cloud, network, endpoint and more. Investors include Microsoft’s venture fund M12, Silicon Valley high-tech venture investor U.S. Venture Partners, with participation by seed investors YL Ventures and Blumberg Capital, and Okta Ventures, the venture arm of publicl The post Hunters Raises $15 Million in Series A...

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ShiftLeft Announces New Developer-Focused Next Generation Static Analysis Solution that Increases Application Security Productivity by 5X

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ShiftLeft released a new version of NextGen Static Analysis, including new workflows that significantly improve security while enhancing productivity. The post ShiftLeft Announces New Developer-Focused Next Generation Static Analysis Solution that Increases Application Security Productivity by 5X appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. June 30, 2020 at 09:08...

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eSentire Announces Record Growth While Full Conversion to a Distributed Workforce Accelerates Digital Transformation, Rapidly Displacing Legacy Cybersecurity Approaches

WATERLOO, Ontario & SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–eSentire announces record growth while full conversion to a distributed workforce accelerates digital transformation. The post eSentire Announces Record Growth While Full Conversion to a Distributed Workforce Accelerates Digital Transformation, Rapidly Displacing Legacy Cybersecurity Approaches appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. June 30, 2020 at 09:08...

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Safe Systems Issues New White Paper: “Top 10 Banking Security and Compliance Concerns for Community Banks and Credit Unions”

ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Safe Systems issues new white paper, “Top 10 Banking Security and Compliance Concerns for Community Banks and Credit Unions.” The post Safe Systems Issues New White Paper: “Top 10 Banking Security and Compliance Concerns for Community Banks and Credit Unions” appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. June 30, 2020 at 09:08...

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DDoS Attacks Increase 542% Quarter-over-Quarter amid Pandemic, According to Nexusguard Research

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DDoS attacks rose more than 278% compared to Q1 2019 and more than 542% compared to the last quarter, according to Nexusguard’s Q1 2020 Threat Report The post DDoS Attacks Increase 542% Quarter-over-Quarter amid Pandemic, According to Nexusguard Research appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. June 30, 2020 at 09:08...

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Ransomware attack on Indian Highways Authority Email Server

  As predicted by the Singapore based Cybersecurity firm CyFirma earlier this month, a ransomware attack was launched on the email servers operated by the National Highways Authority of India on Sunday this week. However, as the incident was identified and contained at a preliminary stage, no data loss or disruption was observed.   Akhilesh Srivatsav, the IT Chief of NHAI has confirmed the news and stated that other servers were also shut down as a cautionary move. But he denied providing the details of the ransomware variant which targeted...

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Mobile Security Threats which so far topped the year 2020

As the year 2020 has passed midway, here are few of the mobile security threats which might see a bright future ahead   Data Leakage- The year 2020 has already witnessed enough when it comes to data leaks through mobile devices. While mobile apps remain as primary leak platforms, malware and phishing messages stand beside them in the second and the third position. So, make sure that you download apps only from authorized platforms and never click on links posted in messages as they can lead your device to digital disasters.   Unsecured...

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FireEye Endpoint Security Now Available on California SLP Plus Program

MILPITAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEYE), the intelligence-led security company, today announced that its endpoint security solution is now available for purchase via the California Software Licensing Program (SLP) Plus vehicle. The SLP Plus contract vehicle, managed by the California Department of General Services, Procurement Division, ensures that FireEye®...

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ECS to Develop Data Consolidation Solution for US Navy and Defense Health Agency

FAIRFAX, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ECS, a leader in advanced technology, science, and engineering solutions, has been selected by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic to develop a legacy data consolidation solution prototype for the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This project was awarded as a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, Other Transactional Authority (OTA) contract. Under...

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WPA security explained: what is Wi-Fi Protected Access?

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. An overview on Wi-Fi security standards WiFi signals can be put into two different categories, unencrypted and encrypted. Unencrypted WiFi, sometimes known as open WiFi, can be connected to without a password. Anyone with a phone, tablet, PC, video game system, or Internet of Things device within range of the open WiFi...

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Star Tribune Names Code42 a 2020 Top 150 Workplace

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Code42, the leader in insider risk detection, investigation and response, has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. Among the top 50 midsize companies, Code42 was ranked #7 on the list. A complete list of those selected is available at StarTribune.com/topworkplaces2020 and was published in the Star Tribune Top...

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Ransomware news trending on Google

The first and the foremost ransomware news trending on Google is related to Russian hackers targeting work from employees of some multinational firms- including Fortune 500 Companies.   According to a research carried out by Cybersecurity firm Symantec, a noted hacking group from Russia dubbed ‘Evil Corp’ was seen targeting employees working from home and has so far reportedly targeted over 31 organizations in the past three months.   “Almost 31 firms were affected by the attack, and the attack scale has been higher breaching corporate...

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Australia invests in Cyber Threat Intelligence platform to shield itself from Cyber Attacks

Almost 10 days ago, Australian Prime Minister Scot Morrison made it formal that the critical infrastructure of his nation was being bombarded by cyber attacks probably launched by hackers funded by Chinese Intelligence.   Now, the country has decided to bolster its defense-line against state-funded cyber threats by investing $1.22 million in a firm named Cybermerc to develop a threat intelligence platform named Aushield Defend- all as a part of AustCyber Initiative.   Aushield Defend will be acting as an information-sharing platform where...

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Famous Instagram star Hushpuppi arrested for Cyber Scam

Instagram star Hushpuppi was arrested by FBI in a raid conducted on his apartment on June 10th,2020 for involving in a £350 million Cyber Scam. The Nigerian who often boasted about his lavish lifestyle on private jets and fancy vacations was caught by the US law enforcement agency in association with a police team led by Brigadier Jamal Al Jalaf, of Dubai CBI when he was sleeping in his luxury apartment.   The police claim that the 38-year old made money by duping online users with fake websites of renowned banks and companies and stealing...

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McAfee Revolutionizes Its Endpoint Security Platform With Industry’s First Proactive Solution to Help Organizations Stay Ahead of Emerging Threats

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–McAfee, the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, today announced general availability of McAfee MVISION Insights, the industry’s first proactive security solution that changes the cyber security paradigm by helping to stop threats before the attack. MVISION Insights provides actionable and preemptive threat intelligence by leveraging McAfee’s...

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Entrust Datacard Wins Frost & Sullivan’s Global Customer Value Leadership Award

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Entrust Datacard, a leading provider of trusted identity and secure transaction technology solutions, was awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2020 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for its certificate issuance and management portfolio. The award is a component of Frost & Sullivan’s Transport Layer Security (TLS) Certificate Market Report, which...

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Virtual Summit Explores Methods, Best Practices for How to Secure the Future of Work Environments

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spear-phishing email attacks have increased 667 percent during COVID-19, with employees unknowingly giving criminals access to their personal data and their employer’s—exposing valuable corporate information like usernames and passwords, credit card account numbers and customer identities. With many companies already working from home due...

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CORRECTING and REPLACING ZenGRC Extends Leadership Momentum with Four Badges on G2 Summer 2020 Grid Report for GRC Platforms

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please replace the release with the following corrected version which updates the number of badges from three to four. The corrected release reads: ZENGRC EXTENDS LEADERSHIP MOMENTUM WITH FOUR BADGES ON G2 SUMMER 2020 GRID REPORT FOR GRC PLATFORMS Recognized as Leader, Momentum Leader, Users Love Us, and Easiest To Do Business With Reciprocity,...

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