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Energy appoints Twitter, Google alum as new CIO

Ross Graber becomes the new CIO of the Energy Department, succeeding Ryan Riedel after a short tenure.

Why you should always be wary of insider threats: A disgruntled employee at a US industrial firm deleted backups and locked IT admins out of workstations in a failed data extortion attempt

Disgruntled employees can exploit insider knowledge, leading to potential cyber extortion and operational disruption.

fromSecuritymagazine

Combating cyber threats with zero trust and supply chain security

The cyber threat landscape is increasingly complex, necessitating a zero-trust security approach and strong identity management to mitigate risks.

fromThe Hacker News

Navigating the Future: Key IT Vulnerability Management Trends

Proactive vulnerability management is crucial for cybersecurity.

Organizations are increasing the frequency of their vulnerability assessments.

There's a shift toward continuous monitoring of cyber threats.

fromDatabreaches

Heart Centre Cyberattack in Australia, DragonForce Claims Responsibility for Sensitive Data Theft

Cybercriminal attacks on healthcare continue to threaten patient safety and confidentiality of medical information.

fromTechzine Global

4 months ago

Phishing campaign bypasses security corrupt Word documents

A new phishing attack utilizes corrupt Microsoft Word documents to evade security systems and steal user credentials via QR codes.

Privacy professionals

fromNextgov.com

Energy appoints Twitter, Google alum as new CIO

Ross Graber becomes the new CIO of the Energy Department, succeeding Ryan Riedel after a short tenure.

Why you should always be wary of insider threats: A disgruntled employee at a US industrial firm deleted backups and locked IT admins out of workstations in a failed data extortion attempt

Disgruntled employees can exploit insider knowledge, leading to potential cyber extortion and operational disruption.

fromSecuritymagazine

Combating cyber threats with zero trust and supply chain security

The cyber threat landscape is increasingly complex, necessitating a zero-trust security approach and strong identity management to mitigate risks.

fromThe Hacker News

Navigating the Future: Key IT Vulnerability Management Trends

Proactive vulnerability management is crucial for cybersecurity.

Organizations are increasing the frequency of their vulnerability assessments.

There's a shift toward continuous monitoring of cyber threats.

fromDatabreaches

Heart Centre Cyberattack in Australia, DragonForce Claims Responsibility for Sensitive Data Theft

Cybercriminal attacks on healthcare continue to threaten patient safety and confidentiality of medical information.

Tech industry

Windows Insiders can now turn on Administrator Protection

Microsoft is enhancing user security in Windows 11 by simplifying access to Administrator Protection.

fromIT Pro

1 week ago

Tech industry

What enterprises need to be Windows 11 ready

Businesses need to prepare for Windows 11 migration ahead of Windows 10 end-of-life, set for October 2025.

Tech industry

Windows Insiders can now turn on Administrator Protection

Microsoft is enhancing user security in Windows 11 by simplifying access to Administrator Protection.

fromIT Pro

1 week ago

Tech industry

What enterprises need to be Windows 11 ready

Businesses need to prepare for Windows 11 migration ahead of Windows 10 end-of-life, set for October 2025.

more#windows-11

fromComputerworld

1 week ago

Artificial intelligence

GenAI is coming to your UEM platform: How to prepare

Generative AI in unified endpoint management can improve efficiency but may disrupt existing enterprise systems.

3 weeks ago

DevOps

When disaster hits, preparation prevents poor performance

Regularly testing and updating disaster recovery plans is essential to ensure resilience against potential attacks.

Teleport Unifies Infrastructure and Application Workload Security - DevOps.com

Teleport introduces a platform for secure IT infrastructure management using short-lived certificates, enhancing zero-trust policies and reducing reliance on static credentials.

Privacy professionals

Microsoft launches new security AI agents to help overworked cyber professionals

Microsoft is enhancing its Security Copilot with new AI agents to support IT teams facing rising security threats.

fromDevOps.com

Teleport Unifies Infrastructure and Application Workload Security - DevOps.com

Teleport introduces a platform for secure IT infrastructure management using short-lived certificates, enhancing zero-trust policies and reducing reliance on static credentials.

Privacy professionals

Microsoft launches new security AI agents to help overworked cyber professionals

Microsoft is enhancing its Security Copilot with new AI agents to support IT teams facing rising security threats.

DIMM techies kept in office to prove memory wasn't 'missing'

In tech support, proactive measures can uncover discrepancies and ensure accountability in resource management.

fromTechzine Global

Miscellaneous

CyberArk buys Zilla Security and posts $1B in revenue

CyberArk acquired Zilla Security for $165 million, enhancing its subscription-based growth strategy.

fromThe Atlantic

Miscellaneous

The Government's Computing Experts Say They Are Terrified

Musk's attempts to access federal government data systems raise serious security concerns among IT experts.

#british-museum

fromwww.bbc.com

London

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

A former IT contractor allegedly compromised the British Museum's IT systems, prompting partial closure and cancellation of temporary exhibitions.

London

British Museum says ex-contractor 'shut down' IT systems

A former tech contractor disrupted the British Museum's operations, resulting in temporary closures of galleries and exhibitions.

fromwww.bbc.com

London

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

A former IT contractor allegedly compromised the British Museum's IT systems, prompting partial closure and cancellation of temporary exhibitions.

London

British Museum says ex-contractor 'shut down' IT systems

A former tech contractor disrupted the British Museum's operations, resulting in temporary closures of galleries and exhibitions.

more#british-museum

Information security

A guide to DORA compliance | Computer Weekly

DORA aims to enhance operational resilience in financial organizations against digital disruptions, with full compliance required by January 2025.

DevOps

Backup technology explained: The fundamentals of enterprise backup | Computer Weekly

Backup is essential for IT systems, especially in the age of ransomware, involving various strategies and considerations to ensure data recovery.

UK: All outpatient appointments cancelled as Arrowe Park Hospital hit with 'cyber attack'

A cyber attack caused a major incident at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust, leading to cancelled outpatient appointments and lost access to computer systems.

Information security

Ongoing TfL cyber attack takes out Dial-a-Ride service | Computer Weekly

Dial-a-Ride service has suspended new bookings due to a cyber attack impacting TfL's IT systems.

fromDatabreaches

5 months ago

UK: All outpatient appointments cancelled as Arrowe Park Hospital hit with 'cyber attack'

A cyber attack caused a major incident at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust, leading to cancelled outpatient appointments and lost access to computer systems.

Information security

Ongoing TfL cyber attack takes out Dial-a-Ride service | Computer Weekly

Dial-a-Ride service has suspended new bookings due to a cyber attack impacting TfL's IT systems.

more#cyber-attack

5 months ago

Tech industry

No word from Microsoft on shock Windows Server 2025 installs

Microsoft's Windows Server 2025 upgrade mistakenly labeled as a security update caused major installation issues for administrators.

fromTechRadar

6 months ago

Information security

Future proofing the foundations of network infrastructure

Organizations must evolve from legacy VPNs to embrace cloud-based security solutions for remote access.

Legacy VPNs introduce complexity and performance issues, prompting IT leaders to seek alternatives.

6 months ago

A time bomb for tech: The risks of legacy technology for your business

Legacy technology hinders business growth and increases security risks, leading many organizations to avoid necessary updates despite the vulnerabilities involved.