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June 21, 2023

Security budget hikes are missing the mark, CISOs say

Knee-jerk security budget reactions and impractical expectations are hampering the ability of CISOs to make business-critical security investments. Read more ▶

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Why CISOs should be concerned about space-based attacks

Space-based data communications are reliable and useful links for users, but they’re also tempting targets for hackers and other hostile actors. CSOs and CISOs need to be aware of their organization’s exposure.

8 notable entry-level cybersecurity career and skills initiatives in 2023

Businesses must get better at attracting, supporting, and hiring new cybersecurity talent. Here are eight initiatives launched this year to facilitate entry-level skills development and career opportunities.

Image: Romanian cybercrime gang Diicot builds DDoS botnet with Mirai variant

Romanian cybercrime gang Diicot builds DDoS botnet with Mirai variant

The main focus of Diicot’s attacks appears to support cryptojacking efforts but the group is also employing botnets and brute-force tactics for other purposes.

US feds stress urgent MOVEit platform patching after attacks hit agencies

The Clop ransomware gang has hit at least three US government agencies by exploiting MOVEit file transfer flaws. The State Department offered a $10-million reward for proof of Clop links to a foreign government.

Western Digital blocks unpatched My Cloud devices

My Cloud devices running older firmware have been blocked from accessing Western Digital’s cloud services until they are updated to the latest versions.

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