Security News > 2023 > June
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TechCrunch reviewed the leaked data, which included years of victims' call logs and text messages dating back to 2013. The database we reviewed contained current records on at least 13,000 compromised devices, though some of the devices shared little to no data with LetMeSpy.
Still, most CISOs have made their mark securing IT environments - and IT security strategies and tools rarely translate to an OT context. While the soft skills of collaboration and team-building will certainly help CISOs as they bring the factory floor into their realm of responsibility, they must also make a concentrated effort to understand the OT landscape's unique topography and distinctive security challenges.
A ransomware threat called 8Base that has been operating under the radar for over a year has been attributed to a "Massive spike in activity" in May and June 2023. VMware said 8Base is "Strikingly" similar to that of another data extortion group tracked as RansomHouse, citing overlaps in the ransom notes dropped on compromised machines and the language used in the respective data leak portals.
A 8Base ransomware gang is targeting organizations worldwide in double-extortion attacks, with a steady stream of new victims since the beginning of June. In June 2023, the ransomware operation saw a spike in activity, targeting many companies in various industries and performing double extortion.
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities have been disclosed in Gentoo Soko that could lead to remote code execution on vulnerable systems. "These SQL injections happened despite the use of an Object-Relational Mapping library and prepared statements," SonarSource researcher Thomas Chauchefoin said, adding they could result in RCE on Soko because of a "Misconfiguration of the database."
Insurers, just like health systems themselves, need the full context of clinical operations to see the true impact. Better informed health systems with strong cybersecurity governance will pose a lower risk to insurers, creating greater opportunity for a more sustainable insurance market.
In today's data-driven world, organizations that can harness the power of big data and derive actionable insights are positioned to succeed. The sheer number of big data companies vying for attention has made it crucial for entrepreneurs to differentiate themselves effectively.
Achieving business growth tops the list of budget drivers, said 32% of respondents. Relentless cybercriminals pose continuous threats leading to 40% of respondents citing cybersecurity and data protection as the foremost IT challenge in 2023.
Syxsense now offers more IT and endpoint management functions, including mobile device management, automation, remediation and zero trust. Syxsense recently unveiled its all-encompassing suite - Syxsense Enterprise, which comes with patch and vulnerability management, MDM, zero trust, automation and orchestration capabilities, and remediation.