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How security leaders can ease healthcare workers’ EHR-related burnout
2024-03-27 06:00

Staff experiencing burnout in healthcare settings is not something that security leaders typically worry about - unless, maybe, it is the security team itself that is suffering from it. It turns out that - by homing in on the user experience of security mechanisms and processes - the security team can be an ally to those whose job it is to worry about burnout across the healthcare ecosystem.

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2024-03-27 05:30

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Essential elements of a strong data protection strategy
2024-03-27 05:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Matt Waxman, SVP and GM for data protection at Veritas Technologies, discusses the components of a robust data protection strategy, emphasizing the escalating threat of ransomware. Before outlining the most basic components of a data protection strategy, it may help to first explain why a data protection strategy is essential to begin with.

Drozer: Open-source Android security assessment framework
2024-03-27 04:30

Drozer is an open-source security testing framework for Android, whose primary purpose is to make the life of mobile application security testers easier. The solution enables the identification of security vulnerabilities in applications and devices by taking on the role of an app and facilitating interactions with the Dalvik VM, other apps' IPC endpoints, and the operating system.

Two Chinese APT Groups Ramp Up Cyber Espionage Against ASEAN Countries
2024-03-27 04:20

Two China-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) groups have been observed targeting entities and member countries affiliated with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as part of a...

Cybersecurity essentials during M&A surge
2024-03-27 04:00

The volume of mergers and acquisitions has surged significantly this quarter. Data from Dealogic shows a 130% increase in US M&A activity, totaling $288 billion.

The easy road to pervasive DLP
2024-03-27 03:16

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Windows 11 KB5035942 update enables Moment 5 features for everyone
2024-03-26 22:28

Microsoft has released the March 2024 non-security KB5035942 preview update for Windows 11 23H2, which enables Moment 5 features by default and fixes 18 known issues. KB5035942 will toggle new features in the Windows 11 'Moment 5' update for all users by default, including new Windows Copilot skills and plugins, more content on the Windows lock screen, AI-powered Clipchamp and Photos features, intelligent Snap suggestions, new Windows 365 Boot enterprise features, and improved voice access.

Windows 10 KB5035941 update released with lock screen widgets
2024-03-26 22:19

Microsoft has released the optional KB5035941 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, introducing widgets on the lock screen, Windows Spotlight on the desktop, and 21 other fixes or changes. As with all new Windows 10 updates, this is primarily a maintenance release, with most fixes in this update relating to enterprise services, such as Azure, Remote Desktop, and Windows Hello for Business.

Finland confirms APT31 hackers behind 2021 parliament breach
2024-03-26 21:23

The Finnish Police confirmed on Tuesday that the APT31 hacking group linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security was behind a breach of the country's parliament disclosed in March 2021. As Finnish Parliament officials said three years ago, when describing the incident as a "State cyber-espionage operation" believed to be linked to "The so-called APT31 operation," the attackers gained access to multiple parliament email accounts, including some belonging to Finnish MPs. On Monday, the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned two APT31 operatives who worked as contractors for Wuhan XRZ, an OFAC-designated front company used by the Chinese MSS as cover in U.S. critical infrastructure attacks.