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What you need to know to select the right GRC framework, North American Edition
2024-10-11 02:45

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks help professionals assess an organization’s risk posture, align technological initiatives with business goals, and ensure regulatory compliance....

Average North American CISO pay now $565K, mainly thanks to one weird trick
2024-10-03 14:01

Best way to boost your package is to leave, or pretend to A survey of nearly 700 CISOs in the US and Canada has found their pay has risen over the past year to an average of $565,000 and a median...

Flaws in Pneumatic Tube System Can Facilitate Cyberattacks on North American Hospitals
2021-08-02 10:58

Several serious vulnerabilities discovered in a widely used pneumatic tube system made by Swisslog Healthcare can be highly useful for ransomware attacks aimed at hospitals, according to enterprise IoT security firm Armis. Armis researchers discovered 8 types of vulnerabilities in the TransLogic pneumatic tube system made by Swisslog Healthcare, which specializes in automation and transport solutions for hospitals and pharmacies.

Hornetsecurity acquires Zerospam to extend its reach in the North American market
2021-03-28 23:15

Zerospam is a fast-growing business that serves more than 4,000 small, midsized and enterprise customers worldwide via an ecosystem of 400+ partners focused primarily on Canada and the US. It is a recognized leader in providing cloud-based email security solutions to the SMB market across North America, helping them block unwanted emails and combat cybercriminals. "Becoming part of the Hornetsecurity Group is a critical step in Zerospam's progression, as we believe it will greatly benefit our customers and partners, as well as our entire team."

Dozens of Dormant North American Networks Suspiciously Resurrected at Once
2020-11-30 14:55

More than fifty networks in the North American region suddenly burst to life after being dormant for a long period of time, Spamhaus reveals. The organization noticed last week that 52 dormant networks in the ARIN area were resurrected concurrently, and that each of them has been announced by a different autonomous system number, also inactive for a significant period of time.

Tens of Dormant North American Networks Suspiciously Resurrected at Once
2020-11-30 14:55

More than fifty networks in the North American region suddenly burst to life after being dormant for a long period of time, Spamhaus reveals. The Geneva-based international nonprofit organization...

Hackers Increasingly Probe North American Power Grid
2020-01-10 15:04

Another group now focusing on the North American electricity generation sector is Magnallium, which since 2013 has been tied to attacks against energy and aerospace firms, Dragos says. "It's easy to get the impression that people who operate the grid and are responsible for it are asleep at the wheel somehow, and there could be nothing further from the truth," Cowens, who's now the CSO of startup Utility Technology Solutions, tells Information Security Media Group.

Honda Leaks Data of 26K North American Customers
2019-12-19 15:45

The leaky database was online for about a week, exposing customers' vehicles information and personal identifiable information.

Visa: North American Gas Stations Targeted in PoS Attacks
2019-12-16 16:26

Sophisticated cybercrime groups have targeted North American gas stations with point-of-sale (PoS) malware, Visa warns. read more

Security of North American Energy Grid Tested in GridEx Exercise
2019-11-18 15:54

A major exercise whose goal was to test the cyber and physical security of North America’s grid has enabled the energy industry and governments to review and improve incident response plans and...