FCC wants to improve cyber protections for schools, libraries
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a three-year, $200m pilot programme aimed at improving cybersecurity at K-12 schools and libraries. The initiative will collect data to identify the most efficacious cybersecurity and firewall services, and allocate funds to defray the costs of their implementation. Some advocates argue the programme’s timeline should be expedited to […]
Do Online Access Imperatives Violate Duty of Care? | by Stephen Cobb | Nov, 2023
The concept of a “digital exposome” refers to all the tools, platforms, and actions a person uses or engages with online. This article suggests that the digital exposure online is similar to a high crime environment, as it exposes users to cyber-criminals. Thus, entities requiring individuals to go online should bear a responsibility to protect […]
High Wire, Exclusive Networks Form MEDR Partnership
High Wire Networks has integrated its Overwatch cybersecurity services with Exclusive Networks’ Endpoint Detection and Response offering from SentinelOne, expanding the reach of both companies across North America and various sectors. The partnership follows High Wire’s launch of a universal web browser solution and a cyber warranty programme for managed service providers.
8 ways to prepare your small business for Cyber Monday
To fully capitalise on Cyber Monday, small business owners should be prepared for greater web traffic and sales, according to Lendio which lists eight tips for readiness. These include planning early and analysing previous sales, ensuring optimal website functionality, stocking up on inventory, calculating costs of the event, smart discounting, updating marketing strategies, securing online […]
Scots council unable to access some data after cyber attack
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a Scottish council, has been unable to access some of its data after a suspected ransomware attack. While no indication suggests data has been extracted or shared, the council says the incident has heavily impacted key services. Its website remains affected, and the council is looking to rebuild operations. The case […]
2023 Tech10 and Next Tech Generation Awards
Rhode Island Monthly and the Tech10 Advisory Group are celebrating local tech innovators and the winners of the Next Tech Generation Awards. Various tech professionals, including cybersecurity managers, data engineers and software consultants, describe their roles and highlights from their careers in a series of condensed interviews.
Hospital fundraisers ‘only gave 10pc of donations to NHS’
The Fundraising Regulator has found that Hospitals Charity, which claimed to raise funds for local hospitals, donated only 10% of its fund to NHS services. The charity breached the code of practice in 11 different ways, including false claims about the destination of donations. Of the over £223,000 collected from September 2019 to August 2022, […]
Kinsing malware exploits Apache ActiveMQ RCE to plant rootkits
The Kinsing malware operator is exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Apache ActiveMQ message broker to compromise Linux systems. This flaw, allowing remote code execution, was previously targeted by ransomware gangs such as HelloKitty and TellYouThePass. The malware targets competing Monero miners, evades detection, and adds rootkits into the Linux system configuration files to execute […]
Known MOVEit Attack Victim Count Reaches 2,618 Organizations
The Clop ransomware group has exposed the data of more than 77 million individuals through its mass hack on MOVEit servers. Healthcare platform Welltok, California’s Medical Eye Services and Medicaid contractor Maximus Federal Services are the latest victims, adding to a growing number of breached organisations. Although a patch was released by the software manufacturer, […]
Infostealer Lumma Evolves With New Anti-Sandbox Method
The LummaC2 v4.0 malware, operating under the Malware-as-a-Service model, uses trigonometry to identify genuine human activity and evade detection by sandboxes used for malware analysis. The malware requires continuous cursor movement to bypass detection. It primarily steals sensitive data including login credentials and credit card details, and its ongoing updates pose a significant threat to […]
