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March 04, 2021

Chinese cyberespionage group hacks US organizations with Exchange zero-day flaws

Microsoft believes Chinese APT group Hafnium is using a set of previously unknown Exchange Server vulnerabilities to access mailbox contents and perform remote code execution. Read more ▶

Image: Clubhouse app raises security, privacy concerns

Clubhouse app raises security, privacy concerns

It’s got $100 million, loads of personal data, questionable privacy practices, and no CSO: What enterprise security needs to know before employees join hot new social app Clubhouse.

Gootkit malware creators expand their distribution platform

Its Gootloader component infects computers by hijacking Google search results to send victims to legitimate but compromised websites where malware lurks behind links.

How to protect Windows Remote Desktop deployments

Attackers gain access to your Windows network just as work-from-home employees do: remotely. Following these simple steps will send them looking for easier targets.

Image: Dependency confusion explained: Another risk when using open-source repositories

Dependency confusion explained: Another risk when using open-source repositories

Dependency confusion is a newly discovered logic flaw in the default way software development tools pull third-party packages from public and private repositories. Here's what you need to know.

CISO job search: What to look (and look out) for

Sometimes a CISO isn't really a CISO, or the role does not have the authority or resources it needs. Here's how those seeking CISO roles can avoid the wrong employer.

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