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The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
January 04, 2025
Secure by design vs by default â which software development concept is better?
Itâs no surprise that demand for more secure software is rising and these two approaches claim to outline the best way forward.
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US government sanctions Chinese cybersecurity company linked to APT group
Integrity Tech has been accused of helping the advanced persistent threat group Flax Typhoon with the infrastructure needed to carry out its attacks.
Volkswagen massive data leak caused by a failure to secure AWS credentials
VW also failed to meet regulatory requirements for data security, and even violated its own terms of service, said analyst.
US Treasury Department workstations breached in attack attributed to China
A key used by third party service provider BeyondTrust to secure cloud-based remote support was stolen and used to access unclassified data, Treasury told lawmakers.
Top 12 ways hackers broke into your systems in 2024
Attackers came armed with a mix of creative and effective tactics, using whatever worked to punch through systems with precision.
Blown the cybersecurity budget? Here are 7 ways cyber pros can save money
Itâs a given that threats to enterprise are going to keep rising, stretching the resources of cybersecurity chiefs who must make their budgets go as far as possible. Here are some helpful strategies.
The CSO guide to top security conferences
Tracking postponements, cancellations, and conferences gone virtual â CSO Onlineâs calendar of upcoming security conferences makes it easy to find the events that matter the most to you.