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7 Ways to Thwart Malicious Insiders
Malicious insider incidents may be less frequent than inadvertent user missteps, but they can cost organizations big time.
CISA: Wide Exploitation of New VMware vCenter Server Flaw Likely
Attackers can use the vulnerability to remotely execute arbitrary code.
50% of Servers Have Weak Security Long After Patches Are Released
Many servers remain vulnerable to high-severity flaws in Microsoft Exchange Server, VMware vCenter, Oracle WebLogic, and other popular products and services.
Shades of SolarWinds Attack Malware Found in New 'Tomiris' Backdoor
Malware contains similarities that suggest a possible link to malware that Russia's DarkHalo group used in its massive supply chain attack, researchers say.

TangleBot Campaign Underscores SMS Threat

The attack targets Android devices and starts with a malicious SMS message that aims to bring malware onto compromised devices.


Google Spots New Technique to Sneak Malware Past Detection Tools
The operator behind OpenSUpdater is using a new way to sneak adware and other malware past security tools.
75K Email Inboxes Hit in New Credential Phishing Campaign
Attacker used a legitimate — but likely deprecated — domain to sneak malicious emails past security filters, vendor says.
NIST Brings Threat Modeling into the Spotlight
NIST recommendations typically become part of government procurement, which means threat modeling will soon be written into questions for organizations that sell to the federal government.
3 Security Initiatives AWS's New CEO Should Prioritize
As Adam Selipsky takes the helm at Amazon Web Services, security must be one of the first things he addresses. Here are three initiatives that should take priority.
Microsoft Adds Emergency Threat Mitigation to Its Exchange Server Software
The built-in service automates mitigations to known Exchange Server threats.
Microsoft Warns of 'FoggyWeb' Malware Targeting AD FS Servers
The group tracked as Nobelium uses multiple tactics to steal credentials with the goal of gaining admin access to Active Directory Federation Services.
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6 Lessons From Major Data Breaches This Year
Though many incidents stemmed from familiar security failures, they served up — or resurfaced — some important takeaways.

Sneaky Android Trojan Siphons Millions Using Premium SMS
More than 200 applications on the Google Play store have, until recently, allowed cybercriminals to deliver malicious Web content to victims' phones, likely garnering tens of millions of dollars.

How to Implement a Security Champions Program
A Security Champions program is a great way to enhance security maturity, reduce vulnerabilities, and make security top of mind throughout the business.

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Notorious Spyware Tool Found Hiding Beneath Four Layers of Obfuscation
FinFisher (aka FinSpy) surveillance software now goes to extreme lengths to duck analysis and discovery, researchers found in a months-long investigation.
How to Get Started With Zero Trust in a SaaS Environment
Given current business conditions and the prevalence of SaaS technologies, now is the time to take steps toward zero trust.
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Primer: Microsoft Active Directory Security for AD Admins
Nearly all AD environments are vulnerable to identity attack paths -- a powerful, widespread, and difficult-to-detect attack technique. But we didn't say impossible. Here's how admins can stop them.
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