CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
September 05, 2023
Why Instagram Threads is a hotbed of risks for businesses
Threads is already a target for fraud and abuse, with several potential security and compliance risks associated with its use for organizations. Read more
Sponsored by AWS Kyndryl: How to overcome the data silo challenge
Regardless of where you are on your data modernization journey, the cloud plays a critical role in breaking down data silos and managing data at scale to extract more value for the business.
How attackers exploit QR codes and how to mitigate the risk
Attackers are taking advantage of the increased use of QR codes to steal sensitive information or conduct phishing campaigns. Here's what security teams and employees need to know. Read more
Russia-linked attackers hit UK Ministry of Defence, leak stolen data
Report claims the LockBit ransomware group has published vast amounts of stolen information on the dark web. Read more
Australian government mandates agencies appoint CISOs
An amendment to the Protective Security Policy Framework now requires agencies to have a dedicated CISO as well as a CSO. Read more
Hacker group compromises MSSQL servers to deploy FreeWorld ransomware
The DB#JAMMER group also deploys a Cobalt Strike command-and-control agent. Read more
