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A Chinese advanced persistent threat group (APT) was able to roam the networks of an Asian telecommunications company for years without detection by using the China Chopper command shell malware, according to Sygnia. #cybersecurity #infosec

Silverfort's Hed Kovetz explained in a recent podcast with Security Weekly Productions that organizations are recognizing the need for a solution that can secure all types of identities, whether they are human, machine, privileged or non-privileged. #IAM #cybersecurity

The Morphing Meerkat phishing-as-a-service kit expanded its library of templates to 114 brand designs that could dynamically load phishing pages based on DNS mail exchange records, according to Infoblox. #cybersecurity #infosec #ITsecurity

A security evasion tool from the RansomHub malware group has been used by ESET North America researchers to trace and connect attacks conducted by three other cybercrime groups. #cybersecurity #infosec #ITsecurity

A team of university researchers from Denmark and India claim to have developed a novel technique capable of unmasking cybercriminals hiding behind VPNs, proxy servers and Tor browsers with up to 70% reliability. #cybersecurity #infosec #ITsecurity #IAM

Whether it’s RSAC, Black Hat, DEF CON, or the smaller-but-mighty community events like BSides or CactusCon, in-person events allow for those conversations in a way that chat groups just can’t replicate, says Microsoft's Sherrod DeGrippo. #cybersecurity #infosec #ITsecurity

The challenges of managing data leaks from the inside are real, whether the leak is intentional or not. Co-Founder and CEO Eran Barak told SC Media “Sensitive data leaks like these aren’t outliers — they’re reflections of a systemic issue across practically every organization, whether within the federal government or enterprises, highly regulated or not.” SC Media provides some great insight on the risk of data leaking from third-party communications platforms and inadvertent exposures in this article…

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is supposed to keep us safe, right? But here’s the thing—most companies only scratch the surface when it comes to security! ??? What’s the coverage rate? Is it modern MFA? The ONE question no one’s asking could be putting us all at risk. Watch to uncover the truth about your online security. #Cybersecurity #MFA #OnlineSafety #TechTalk #Shorts Ben Carr Matt Alderman Jason Albuquerque CyberRisk Alliance CyberRisk Collaborative SC Media

Zero Trust in Action: Redefining Security for a Borderless World (Traditional security perimeters? Obsolete.) Zero Trust is no longer optional—it’s the framework for securing modern organizations. Instead of assuming trust, it verifies everything—users, devices, and applications—across hybrid, multi-cloud, and remote environments. This Hot Topics webcast brings together industry leaders to break down real-world Zero Trust strategies you can implement today. What You'll Learn: ?? Practical Steps to Zero Trust – How to design & implement a framework tailored to your infrastructure. ?? Security vs. Usability – Lock down access without killing productivity or agility. ?? AI & Automation in Zero Trust – How real-time monitoring enhances enforcement & threat detection. Zero Trust isn’t just a concept—it’s the new security standard. April 9th, join Dustin Sachs and Adrian Sanabria for actionable insights on building a Zero Trust architecture that works. ?? Register now: https://bit.ly/3RlV8W2 Know someone who needs to hear this? Tag them below! ??

"Multi-factor authentication is a great idea and an effective control, but realistically, it's nearly impossible for organizations to implement everywhere consistently," said Silverfort's Hed Kovetz. #cybersecurity #IAM #infosec #ITsecurity