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NGOs, IGOs and UN agencies are constantly challenged to balance budget constraints against the risks of potential breaches and attacks. Learn how we can alleviate your SecOps burdens, so you can focus on driving your mission. If you're looking for a managed security provider tailored to your organization, come chat with one of our experts next week at NetHope. #ManagedSecurity #humanitarian #NGOs #MXDR Ouafae Hannaoui Matt Berg

As #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth is in full swing, it's the perfect time to focus on how we can help organizations increase awareness of the latest cyber threats and improve their defenses.?Rhys Downing recently published research about a new #Lumma malware variant. Here are actionable steps you can use to educate your employees on this threat and teach them how to protect themselves (full blog) ?? https://bit.ly/3YoNa2D Or, you can check out the PDF below ?? #GetCyberSmart #CyberAware Craig J. William Bailey Dom De Vitto CISSP BSc (Hons) Balázs Greksza

? Threat Spotlight: LOLSites ? We're digging into the most pressing trends affecting the threat landscape. This week, we're focused on the rise of Living-off-the-Land (LOL) tactics—where attackers use legitimate software, services, or domains to hide in plain sight. In our latest blog post, we take a closer look at how cybercriminals are now exploiting Microsoft-owned domains with LOLSites to carry out their malicious activities. ?? https://bit.ly/4f48twc #GetCyberSerious #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #ThreatIntel #LOLSites Balázs Greksza Dom De Vitto CISSP BSc (Hons)

?? #TipTuesday for #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth Use a password manager! Managing strong, unique passwords for every account is tough, but a password manager makes it easy. It keeps your data secure, saves time, and protects you from cyber threats. Stay safe, stay secure and #GetCyberSerious #CyberSecurity #CyberAware #PasswordManager William Bailey

If your employees aren’t reporting potential security issues, incidents, or concerns, then it’s safe to say you don’t have a true ‘speak up’ culture. Ontinue’s CISO Gareth Lindahl-Wise offers tips to get employees feeling empowered to report security incidents: https://bit.ly/4eC2SNR #GetCyberSerious #CISO #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

?? This week’s #OntinueSpotlight is on Kirk Greene, CISSP! ?? Driven by a lifelong passion for understanding how things work and how to bypass them, Kirk started his career on the offensive side of cybersecurity as a security assessor and penetration tester. Eventually, he transitioned to a Sales Engineering role, which led him to Ontinue. Kirk said he loves educating people on cybersecurity and helping them strengthen their security posture. Outside of work, Kirk is an avid fisherman ?? who, along with his wife, spends 2-3 days a week chasing Bluefin Tuna off the coast of California. He also enjoys traveling with his daughter (one of his five kids) as she competes in water polo ??. Kirk values Ontinue’s flexible work environment, which allows him to maintain a balance between his professional and personal passions. For him, boating is more than a hobby—it’s a way to clear the mind and solve problems while enjoying the open waters. ?? Want to learn more about a career at Ontinue? Check out our open positions: https://lnkd.in/eynP-Gad #cyberjobs #SalesEngineering

?? Threat Spotlight: Infostealer Malware Infostealers are stealthy cyber threats designed to silently siphon sensitive data from compromised systems, making them a major risk for businesses of all sizes. From login credentials to financial details and intellectual property, these malicious programs target it all. Understanding the rapid rise of Infostealers and the monetization tactics behind them is key to building strong defenses and safeguarding your enterprise. ?? Get ahead of the threat by learning more in our latest update! Read more ?? https://bit.ly/4eVB4DS #GetCyberSerious #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #Infostealer William Bailey

Microsoft’s October #PatchTuesday just dropped. With 117 fixes for various Microsoft products, it's important for organizations to stay ahead of these vulnerabilities. Here are some highlights: ??3 Chromium/Edge vulnerabilities ??3 others are critical-rated vulnerabilities ??2 vulnerabilities are actively being exploited ??25 are remotely exploitable vulnerabilities (not yet known to be exploited) Stay informed on how these updates might impact your security posture. Read more from Ontinue’s Advanced Threat Operations Team ?? https://bit.ly/4eHgW8D #VulnerabilityManagement #ThreatIntelligence Balázs Greksza Dom De Vitto CISSP BSc (Hons)

As security pros, we often lump a lot under “phishing,” but our employees need more than just a buzzword—they need specific, real-world examples to stay ahead of threats. ?? Want your training to stick? Make it relatable. By sharing tangible scenarios, we can help our teams spot unusual activity and feel confident taking action. The more accessible we make cybersecurity, the more empowered our teams become! ???? Check out Gareth Lindahl-Wise’s latest blog for actionable tips: https://bit.ly/3YbBCje #GetCyberSerious #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #Phishing

"Gootloader’s techniques are well documented, typically involving malicious Javascript, and maintaining persistence through scheduled tasks. In the most recent campaigns, defenders can expect the use of RDP or AnyDesk, and MEGA uploads and try detection and mitigating measures." Read more from Balázs Greksza: https://bit.ly/3ZVN2Jf #ransomware #threatintel #healthcare