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How to Avoid and Prevent Identity Theft

Identity theft is like a thief in the night; it can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. It is a real threat to everyone. We live in a time where so much personal information is stored online, which allows cybercriminals to steal it and use it for their gain. A Federal Trade Commission report shows that over 1 million people fell victim to...
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Quick Look at the New CISA Healthcare Mitigation Guide

It’s the small vines, not the large branches, that trip us up in the forest. Apparently, it’s no different in Healthcare. In November, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a Mitigation Guide aimed at the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) sector. In the midst of current hybrid cloud security challenges, hyper...
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Five Things You Need to Know About Security Misconfigurations

It is easy to assume that security tools are effectively configured right out of the box, so to speak. This scenario is all too common and can lead to severe consequences, such as data breaches if an organization implements software solutions with improper security configurations. A misconfiguration is “an incorrect or suboptimal configuration of...
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Supply-chain ransomware attack causes outages at over 60 credit unions

Over sixty credit unions across the United States have been taken offline following a ransomware attack at one of their technology providers - demonstrating once again the damage that can be caused by a supply-chain attack. There are a few moving parts here, so here’s a quick summary: Trellance - A provider of solutions and services used by credit...
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Tripwire Patch Priority Index for November 2023

Tripwire's November 2023 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft. First on the patch priority are patches for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that resolve elevation of privilege, remote code execution, and spoofing vulnerabilities. Next on the patch priority list this month are patches for Microsoft...
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Understanding Mobile Payment Security

As the holiday shopping season kicks in, many are eager to secure early bird discounts and offers, preparing for the festive season. The convenience and speed of mobile devices has led to a growing number of individuals opting for mobile payments, whether conducted online or through contactless systems. The global mobile payment revenue is expected...
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Ex-worker phished former employer to illegally hack network and steal data

Once again, companies are being warned to be wary of past employees who may turn rogue. 28-year-old Andrew Mahn, of Derry, New Hampshire, has pleaded guilty to charges that he illegally hacked the network of his former company, telecoms firm Motorola after he successfully tricked current staff into handing over their login credentials Mahn, who...
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Holiday Shopping: Tips and Best Practices to Help you Stay Secure

As we approach the holiday season, in addition to our busy work schedules, we need to plan for family visits, develop menus for special meals, and do a little shopping while the deals are good! It’s a lot to keep track of. Just remember it’s when you are distracted that you tend to put your digital security most at risk. Cybercriminals don’t take...
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Building Fortra as Your Cybersecurity Ally

At our recent Energy and NERC Compliance Working Group, we took some time to share more about Fortra, the cybersecurity company that Tripwire is a part of. In case you missed it, Fortra is a rebranding of HelpSystems, an already established and trusted company that has acquired a few valuable cybersecurity companies along the way. One such company,...
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QR Code Phishing –What Is It?

Phishing is a longstanding danger of the digital world that most people are aware of. Whether it happens via email, text message, social media, or any other means, phishing presents a risk to all users. In recent years, the growing popularity of QR codes for all manner of operations has created an environment ripe for cybercriminals to take...
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How Does NIST's AI Risk Management Framework Affect You?

While the EU AI Act is poised to introduce binding legal requirements, there's another noteworthy player making waves—the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), published in January 2023. This framework promises to reshape the future of responsible AI uniquely and voluntarily, setting it apart...
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Guarding the Grid: Navigating the Current and Future Landscape of Utility Cybersecurity

Tripwire recently held its annual Energy and NERC Compliance Working Group. This year's attendees included more than 200 Tripwire customer utility personnel representing over 80 different registered entities from all across the US and Canada. The company sizes ranged from public utility districts and city municipalities to medium and larger-sized...
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NIST NCCoE Publishes Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Hybrid Satellite Networks

In late September 2023, the US-based National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published its Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Hybrid Satellite Networks, otherwise known as NIST IR 8441. This blog will explore the reasons behind NIST developing the framework, outline its intentions, and summarize its key points. What is a Hybrid...
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$9 million seized from "pig butchering" scammers who preyed on lonely hearts

US authorities have seized almost $9 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to a gang engaged in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. The US Department of Justice has announced that the seized funds are connected to cryptocurrency wallet addresses alleged to be associated with a "pig butchering" gang that has claimed over 70 victims...
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The Cybersecurity Skills Gap: You’re Looking at the Wrong Gap

How many times have you heard “There is a skills gap in Cybersecurity!” If you go on social media, you’ll likely hear it at least once a day. The government is big on it, and organisations lament how difficult it is to find the ‘right talent’. But here’s some news for you... There is NO SKILLS GAP. Why there’s no gap I have written on this...
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UK Finance Reports Slight Decrease in FinTech Cyberattacks

Overview of UK Finance's Report The latest report from UK Finance paints a mixed picture of financial fraud in the United Kingdom, with losses exceeding £500 million in the first half of the year. However, amidst these concerning figures, there is a glimmer of hope as cyber fraud rates have shown a slight 2% decrease from the previous year. This...
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SMB Protocol Explained: Understanding its Security Risks and Best Practices

Server Message Block (SMB) protocol is a communication protocol that allows users to communicate with remote servers and computers, which they can open, share, edit files, and even share and utilize resources. With the expansion of telecommunications, this protocol has been a prime target for threat actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive...
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Phishing Trends Examined by the SANS Institute

Earlier this year, the SANS Institute published a blog exploring emerging phishing trends. This kind of research is an invaluable resource for all individuals and organizations looking to identify and rebuff phishing attacks. In this article, we'll cover some of the key findings from that report. Changing Platforms Traditionally, phishing attacks...