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Improving cyber defense with open source SIEM and XDR

Developing an effective strategy is a continuous process which requires recurring evaluation and refinement Partner Content  A cyber defense strategy outlines policies, procedures, and technologies to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber attacks. This helps avoid financial loss, reputational damage, and legal repercussions.…

Wed May 15, 2024 20:19
Microsoft fixes a bug abused in QakBot attacks plus a second under exploit

Plus: Google Chrome, Apple bugs also exploited in the wild Happy May Patch Tuesday. We've got a lot of vendors joining this month's patchapalooza, which includes a handful of bugs that have been exploited — either in the wild or at Pwn2Own — and now fixed by Microsoft, Apple, Google and VMware.…

Wed May 15, 2024 01:24
FCC names and shames Royal Tiger AI robocall crew

Agency is on the lookout for a Prince among men The US Federal Communications Commission has named its first robocall gang, dubbing the crew "Royal Tiger," and detailed its operations in an attempt to encourage international action against the scammers.…

Wed May 15, 2024 00:35
Cybersec chiefs team up with insurers to say 'no' to ransomware bullies

Guidebook aims to undermine the criminal business model The latest effort to reduce the number of ransom payments sent to cybercriminals in the UK involves the country's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) locking arms with insurance associations.…

Tue May 14, 2024 19:22
Google, Apple gear to raise alarm if someone tries stalking you with wireless tracking tag

After years of people being victimized, it's about time Google and Apple are rolling out an anti-stalking feature for Android 6.0+ and iOS 17.5 that will issue an alert if some scumbag is using a gadget like an AirTag or similar to clandestinely track the user.…

Tue May 14, 2024 16:34
Visualize your critical cyber risks

How to empower CISOs and mitigate cyber security risks in a rapidly evolving threat landscape Sponsored Post  Defending against the cyber threats of today isn't dissimilar to protecting a medieval castle from attack a thousand years ago.…

Tue May 14, 2024 12:40

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