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August 25, 2022

How 2023 cybersecurity budget allocations are shaping up

Security spending is not expected to slow much next year as organizations look to improve cloud defenses, rely more on MSSPs. Read more ▶

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Why SBOMs alone aren’t enough for software supply chain security

Organizations must be willing to ask software vendors hard risk-based questions and be prepared for that to lengthen the purchase process.

New ransomware HavanaCrypt poses as Google software update

The HavanaCrypt ransomware has data exfiltration capabilities and goes to great lengths to avoid analysis.

Sophisticated BEC scammers bypass Microsoft 365 multi-factor authentication

Analysis of the BEC campaign reveal weaknesses in Microsoft's authentication system.

Image: Researchers warn of darkverse emerging from the metaverse

Researchers warn of darkverse emerging from the metaverse

Cybercriminals see the metaverse as a way to launch cyberattacks, launder money, and carry out disinformation campaigns.

Russia-linked cyberattacks on Ukraine: A timeline

Cyber incidents are playing a central role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Here's how events are unfolding along with unanswered questions.

WannaCry explained: A perfect ransomware storm

WannaCry is a virulent ransomware attack that was designed by a North Korean hacker gang and takes advantage of a Windows vulnerability that remains unpatched on too many computers.

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