Though Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies are the primary targets, CISA encourages all organizations to up their security, given the high risk.
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CISA Issues Emergency Directive After Midnight Blizzard Microsoft Hits
Though Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies are the primary targets, CISA encourages all organizations to up their security, given the high risk.
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A third-party telephony service provider for Cisco Duo falls prey to social engineering, and the company advises customer vigilance against subsequent phishing attacks.
'Sandworm' Group Is Russia's Primary Cyberattack Unit in Ukraine
But even with that focus, the sophisticated threat group has continued operations against targets globally, including the US, says Google's Mandiant.
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North Korean hackers break ground with new exploitation techniques for Windows and macOS.
CISA's Malware Analysis Platform Could Foster Better Threat Intel
But just how the government differentiates its platform from similar private-sector options remains to be seen.
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Phony call center company conducted online fraud and other Internet scams.
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The responsibility to hold Microsoft accountable for abiding by its self-proclaimed principles shouldn't fall to customers and competition authorities.
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