Nation-state hackers with access to advanced tools broke into the network of U.S. cybersecurity firm FireEye and stole tools it uses to test the network defenses of its customers, the company announced Tuesday. According to a statement from FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia, the attacker appears to be highly sophisticated and has access to advanced tools […]
The U.S. National Security Agency has released an advisory detailing how Russian state-sponsored hackers are exploiting a vulnerability in VMware products and accessing protected data on affected systems. According to Monday’s advisory, the attackers are exploiting a vulnerability in VMware Access and VMware Identity manager products, then accessing “protected data and abusing federated authentication.” Products […]
Millions of workers have been operating out of their homes since the spring, and many will continue to do so at least part time even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over and officials deem it safe to return to the office. However, that rapid dispersion of the workforce largely didn’t account for cybersecurity, and IT […]
Entry-level IT professionals and those new to the industry can now register for the Linux Foundation’s Certified IT Administration exam. The exam, set to begin on Jan. 15, consists of 60 multiple-choice questions that certify an IT professional understands fundamental IT concepts like operating systems, software application installation and management, hardware installation, programming, network functions, […]
IBM’s cybersecurity team has uncovered a global phishing campaign that targets organizations associated with COVID-19 vaccine supply chains. Specifically, attackers are targeting the cold chain – a component of the vaccine supply chain that preserves vaccines in temperature-controlled environments during transportation and in storage, according to IBM. This “calculated operation” began in September and spanned […]
Microsoft is making changes to its Productivity Score tool that helps organizations measure their employees’ interaction with Microsoft 365 apps after privacy concerns surfaced last week. In a blog post, Jared Spataro, corporate vice president for Microsoft 365, detailed the changes the company is making to Productivity Score, which gives IT administrators data and insights […]
Cybersecurity membership association (ISC)² in a new report says the global cybersecurity workforce needs to grow 89% worldwide to fill the talent gap. That talent gap, according to the organization, is the top concern of IT professionals as the cybersecurity workforce gap actually began to close for the first time ever as the industry added […]
Cybersecurity experts are warning holiday shoppers to be extra vigilant this year, as more people than usual are expected to opt for online shopping rather than braving crowded malls and stores due to COVID-19. What exacerbates this even further is the blending of our work and home lives due to working from home. People are […]
The FBI in a new advisory is warning the public about cybercriminals who have created fake domains attributed to the law enforcement agency. According to the bureau, it has observed unattributed cyber actors registering numerous domains that spoof legitimate FBI websites. These spoofed domains and email accounts are used by nation-state actors and hackers to […]
According to a new survey from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, nation state attacks and ransomware remain top priorities of security professionals as the global pandemic and remote work continue to shape our professional lives. The company’s third annual Global Security Attitude Survey, produced by an independent research firm, includes the results of a survey of 2,200 […]
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