CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
July 03, 2023
How CISOs can make themselves ready to serve on the board
CISOs interested in board positions must focus on acquiring the right skills that complement their cybersecurity knowledge. Some ways to do that include venturing into new industries or consultant roles as well as through training and certifications. Read more
Why companies should consider having a chief trust officer
Trust should be an important factor for every business. Itâs time to ask yourself: Do you have the necessary level of trust in your organization? Could a CTO help get you there? Read more
Command-and-control framework PhonyC2 attributed to Iranâs Muddywater group
PhonyC2 was used to exploit the log4j vulnerability in the Israeli software SysAid, the attack against Israelâs Technion institute, and the ongoing attack against the PaperCut print management software. Read more
Mission Linux: How the open source software is now a lucrative target for hackers
With the growth of Linux in cloud environments, critical infrastructure, and even mobile platforms, hackers are increasingly targeting the open source system for higher returns. Read more
No consensus on creating a unified US cyber incident reporting framework
Comments submitted to CISA regarding its creation of cyber incident and ransom payment reporting requirements underscore how tough it will be for the agency to create a one-size-fits-all framework. Read more
New ransomware group starts to wreak havoc
The 8Base ransomware group is now among the top two performing ransomware groups within the past month, marginally behind the infamous Lockbit ransomware group. Read more
