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LayerX Enterprise Browser Security Extension – Secure the Modern Workspace
2023-11-01 14:01

LayerX has developed a secure enterprise browser extension that can be mounted on any browser. The LayerX extension delivers comprehensive visibility, continuous monitoring, and granular policy enforcement on every event within the browsing session.

Hands on Review: LayerX's Enterprise Browser Security Extension
2023-11-01 11:53

The browser has become the main work interface in modern enterprises. It’s where employees create and interact with data, and how they access organizational and external SaaS and web apps. As a...

Get your very own ransomware empire on the cheap, while stocks last
2023-11-01 11:48

The short-lived RansomedVC ransomware operation is being shopped around by its owner, who is claiming to offer a 20 percent discount just a day after first listing it for sale. Citing "Personal reasons" alongside the desire to avoid "Being monitored by federal agencies," the owner of RansomedVC is looking for someone who wants to carry on the project.

Australian CEOs Struggling to Face Cyber Risk Realities
2023-11-01 11:48

Fear and the more technical aspects of cybersecurity are still stopping Australian CEOs from engaging more deeply with cybersecurity risks, despite a string of high-profile cyberattacks that have hit Australian brands, including Optus and Medibank and millions of their customers. New research from consulting firm Accenture found that only one in five of Australian CEOs are currently dedicating board meetings to discussing cybersecurity issues, while 34% think cybersecurity isn't a strategic matter and requires episodic rather than ongoing attention.

Iranian Cyber Espionage Group Targets Financial and Government Sectors in Middle East
2023-11-01 11:22

A threat actor affiliated with Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) has been observed waging a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign targeting financial, government, military, and...

North Korean Hackers Targeting Crypto Experts with KANDYKORN macOS Malware
2023-11-01 09:02

State-sponsored threat actors from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have been found targeting blockchain engineers of an unnamed crypto exchange platform via Discord with a novel...

Meeting the challenge of OT security
2023-11-01 08:38

Increased systems connectivity inevitably brings its own risks, often including cyber security blind spots that expose sensitive data to unauthorised access and disruption. Staying secure and compliant demands detailed visibility of OT assets and the ability to protect them over an extended network.

Turla Updates Kazuar Backdoor with Advanced Anti-Analysis to Evade Detection
2023-11-01 07:21

The Russia-linked hacking crew known as Turla has been observed using an updated version of a known second-stage backdoor referred to as Kazuar. The new findings come from Palo Alto Networks Unit...

Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable
2023-11-01 06:00

Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses shows the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated is soaring, as is the number of incidents becoming public. "Several factors are combining to make data exfiltration more attractive for threat actors. The scope and amount of personal information being collected is increasing, while privacy and data breach regulations are tightening globally. At the same time, the trends towards outsourcing and remote access leads to more interfaces for threat actors to exploit."

Product showcase: LayerX browser security extension
2023-11-01 05:30

LayerX has developed a secure enterprise browser extension that can be mounted on any browser. The LayerX extension delivers comprehensive visibility, continuous monitoring, and granular policy enforcement on every event within the browsing session.