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February 01, 2021

Sprite Spider emerging as one of the most destructive ransomware threat actors

Having flown under the radar for several years, the Sprite Spider group is using a ransomware code suite that is effective and hard to detect. Read more ▶

Image: TrickBot returns with campaign against legal and insurance firms

TrickBot returns with campaign against legal and insurance firms

The new iteration of the TrickBot botnet, which had enabled Ryuk and other ransomware attacks, uses malicious links in emails rather than rogue email attachments.

FIDO explained: How this industry initiative aims to make passwords obsolete

The FIDO Alliance is an industry association that promotes the use of public-key cryptography to bring strong authentication to the Web.

Tips to harden Active Directory against SolarWinds-type attacks

The SolarWinds attackers took advantage of Active Directory to gain a foothold. Here's what configurations and policies to check to better protect your network.

Image: Law enforcement takes over Emotet, one of the biggest botnets

Law enforcement takes over Emotet, one of the biggest botnets

Multi-national cooperation removes this key malware delivery service as a threat, at least temporarily.

CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance

This handy directory provides summaries and links to the full text of each security or privacy law and regulation.

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