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The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
February 20, 2024
Lawmakers see power grid security risks from Chinese storage batteries
Lawmakers and experts fear that the use of Chinese storage batteries could threaten the power grid, but few alternatives are in the offing, at least in the short term. Read more
Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks: Safeguarding the healthcare sector with dynamic cybersecurity
There are robust strategies cybersecurity leaders can use to support the delivery of secure, high-quality, modern healthcare.Read more
Attack campaign targeting Azure environments compromised hundreds of accounts
The attack targeted people with senior-level titles through a phishing campaign enabled by other compromised accounts within the organizations. Read more
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BigID adds access governance targeted at sensitive data and privileges
The access governance capability can allow access risk visibility, attack surface reduction, access right management, zero-trust enforcement, and insider risk mitigation. Read more
Google launches a slew of AI initiatives to enhance cybersecurity
The company also announced $2 million in research grants and strategic partnerships to support research at several institutes, including The University of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon, and Stanford. Read more
Microsoft Outlook flaw opens door to 1-click remote code execution attacks
The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass Microsoft's Office Protected View mode. Read more
What is phishing? Examples, types, and techniques
Phishing is a type of cyberattack that uses disguised email to trick the recipient into giving up information, downloading malware, or taking some other desired action. Read more
