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 October 07, 2021
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Windows 11 Available: What Security Pros Should Know
Microsoft discusses the security requirements and changes coming to the newest version of its Windows operating system.

Companies Face Issues as Let's Encrypt Root Certificate Expires

Devices affected after major HTTPS certificate provider Let's Encrypt saw its root certificate expire.


Aerospace, Telecommunications Companies Victims of Stealthy Iranian Cyber-Espionage Campaign
Since at least 2018, "MalKamak" group has targeted firms in the Middle East, Russia, and other areas to steal sensitive data, security vendor says.
Mandia Alerted NSA on FireEye's SolarWinds Breach
"National security" concerns led former CEO Kevin Mandia to call the NSA when FireEye discovered its breach in late 2020.
FireEye Products & McAfee Enterprise Merge to Create $2B Entity
The combined company will have 5,000 employees, more than 40,000 customers, and nearly $2 billion in revenue, officials report.
More Than 90% of Q2 Malware Was Hidden in Encrypted Traffic
Analysis of threat trends from last quarter reveals attackers ramped up their use of fileless malware, and zero-day malware accounted for almost two-thirds of all detections.
The New Security Basics: 10 Most Common Defensive Actions
Companies now commonly collect security metrics from their software development life cycle, implement basic security measures, and define their obligations to protect user data as part of a basic security strategy.
Top 5 Skills Modern SOC Teams Need to Succeed
From basic coding to threat hunting, here are five skills modern SOC teams need to successfully navigate the future of high-scale detection and response.
CVE Data Is Often Misinterpreted: Here's What to Look For
Common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) contain actionable details that can help address your security concerns. Here's how to get more from CVE data.
Amazon's Twitch Streaming Service Hacked, Sensitive Data Leaked
Attackers claim to have dumped Twitch source code, payment information, and unreleased gaming product plan online.
Google to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for 150M More Users
The company also provided guidance on how to protect information stored in inactive accounts.
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MacOS Security: What Security Teams Should Know
As more macOS patches emerge and cybercriminals and nation-states take aim at the platform, experts discuss how macOS security has evolved and how businesses can protect employees.

Why Windows Print Spooler Remains a Big Attack Target
Despite countless vulnerabilities and exploits, the legacy Windows printing process service continues to be an attack surface in constant need of repair and maintenance, security experts say.

Enterprises Planning SecOps Technology Deployments
With the easing of pandemic-related restrictions, enterprise defenders report they are investigating security operations technology to manage new risks that emerged over the past year.

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10 Recent Examples of How Insider Threats Can Cause Big Breaches and Damage
Theft of intellectual property, sabotage, exposure of sensitive data and more were caused by malicious behavior and negligence at these organizations
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What the CEO Saw: Colonial Pipeline, Accellion Execs Share Cyberattack War Stories
CEOs of the two breached companies said their priorities instantly shifted to joining the response efforts when they first learned of attacks on their systems.
It's Time to Rethink Identity and Authentication
The concept of identity has been around for decades, yet authentication has not caught up to its advanced threats until now. Here are four ways to begin thinking differently about identity and authentication.
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Mandiant Tackles Ransomware and Breaches With New Tools
Mandiant's new software-as-a-service offerings tap into the company's extensive threat intelligence capabilities to help cybersecurity teams detect and respond to ransomware attacks and data breaches.
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