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![Warning: Poorly Secured Linux SSH Servers Under Attack for Cryptocurrency Mining](/static/build/img/news/warning-poorly-secured-linux-ssh-servers-under-attack-for-cryptocurrency-mining-small.jpg)
Poorly secured Linux SSH servers are being targeted by bad actors to install port scanners and dictionary attack tools with the goal of targeting other vulnerable servers and co-opting them into a...
![5 free generative AI courses you can take right now](/static/build/img/news/5-free-generative-ai-courses-you-can-take-right-now-small.jpg)
Generative AI is a form of artificial intelligence technology focused on generating new content. This course introduces the basics of prompt engineering and progresses to advanced prompt techniques.
![Essential DDoS statistics for understanding attack impact](/static/build/img/news/essential-ddos-statistics-for-understanding-attack-impact-small.jpg)
The impact of DDoS attacks extends far beyond mere inconvenience, as they can result in financial losses, compromised data, and erosion of customer trust. Understanding the nature and consequences of DDoS activity is essential for organizations and individuals alike as they strive to protect their online presence and ensure the uninterrupted flow of critical services.
![Data security and cost are key cloud adoption challenges for financial industry](/static/build/img/news/data-security-and-cost-are-key-cloud-adoption-challenges-for-financial-industry-small.jpg)
91% of banks and insurance companies have now initiated their cloud journey, a significant increase from 2020, when only 37% of firms had embarked on their cloud transformations, according to Capgemini. "For today's financial services organization, ignoring the cloud is simply not an option. Moving to the cloud requires looking beyond a cost-savings approach and being centered around driving innovation to gain a competitive edge," said Ravi Khokhar, Global Head of Cloud for Financial Services at Capgemini.
![GitHub warns users to enable 2FA before upcoming deadline](/static/build/img/news/github-warns-users-to-enable-2fa-before-upcoming-deadline-small.jpg)
In emails sent to GitHub users on Christmas Eve, the company warned that all users contributing code on GitHub.com must enable 2FA by January 19th, 2024. "On January 19th, 2024 at 00:00 your account will be required to have 2FA for authentication. If you have not yet enrolled by that date, your ability to access GitHub.com will be limited until you finish the enrollment process," the company noted in an email to its users.
![Integris Health patients get extortion emails after cyberattack](/static/build/img/news/integris-health-patients-get-extortion-emails-after-cyberattack-small.jpg)
Integris Health patients in Oklahoma are receiving blackmail emails stating that their data was stolen in a cyberattack on the healthcare network, and if they did not pay an extortion demand, the data would be sold to other threat actors. "INTEGRIS Health discovered potential unauthorized activity on certain systems," reads a data privacy notice on Integris Health's website.
![Google Stops Collecting Location Data from Maps](/static/build/img/news/alt/crypto-stat-small.jpg)
Google Maps now stores location data locally on your device, meaning that Google no longer has that data to turn over to the police.
![Carbanak Banking Malware Resurfaces with New Ransomware Tactics](/static/build/img/news/carbanak-banking-malware-resurfaces-with-new-ransomware-tactics-small.jpg)
The banking malware known as Carbanak has been observed being used in ransomware attacks with updated tactics. "The malware has adapted to incorporate attack vendors and techniques to diversify...
![Tackling cloud security challenges head-on](/static/build/img/news/tackling-cloud-security-challenges-head-on-small.jpg)
Cloud security is a critical aspect of modern computing, as businesses and individuals increasingly rely on cloud services to store, process, and manage data. Cloud computing offers numerous benefits, including scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency, but it also introduces unique security challenges that need to be addressed to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.
![3 main tactics attackers use to bypass MFA](/static/build/img/news/3-main-tactics-attackers-use-to-bypass-mfa-small.jpg)
SE Labs advised CISOs to step-up their efforts against attacks on systems protected by MFA in response to increased attacker activity to exploit failure points. As is often the case when compromising systems, attackers have not reinvented the wheel to circumvent MFA, or 2FA, as it is also known.