The CIS Critical Security Controls have been aiding enterprises in bolstering their cybersecurity measures. The current Version 8.1 made enhancements for greater context, clarity, and consistency, offering practical applicability of CIS Safeguards. It moved from a device-centric to a data-centric strategy. It introduced the ‘Governance’ function for effective steering of cybersecurity. The CIS Controls team is already brainstorming for Version 9, keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology.

North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTail Malware via 11 Malicious npm Packages
North Korean threat actors are using npm (Node Package Manager) ecosystem to publish malicious packages to deliver malware. The campaign aims to infiltrate developer systems,