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Historically, IT and OT have operated in separate worlds, each with distinct goals and protocols. IT, shaped by the digital age, has always emphasized the protection of data integrity and confidentiality. In this space, a data breach can lead to significant consequences, making it crucial to strengthen digital defenses. On the other hand, OT, a legacy of the Industrial Revolution, is all about ensuring machinery and processes run without interruptions.

Securonix is tracking a phishing campaign that’s targeting the Ukrainian military with malware-laden attachments posing as drone instruction manuals. The threat actor is using Microsoft help files (.chm) to deliver the malware.

The then-new 2014 NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) was designed to plug security gaps in operational technology. It’s still in use today and more relevant than ever. Fortra’s whitepaper provides a cohesive review of this security staple and how to glean the best out of it for your strategy.

The importance of cybersecurity is no secret in our increasingly digital world. Even individuals who have no experience or expertise in tech or related fields are aware of the threat of hacking, phishing, and the like. It can be difficult, however, to actually quantify the risks of being targeted by these attacks.

Can you just purchase a tool to give you good security posture? Discover how People, Processes, and Tools elevate code security to protect against data breaches.

In our latest release of Splunk Enterprise Security 7.2, we are excited to introduce capabilities that deliver an improved workflow experience for simplified investigations; enhanced visibility and reduced manual workload; and customized investigation workflows for faster decision-making. The majority of these updates and new features were requested directly from Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) users and submitted through the Splunk Ideas portal.

This post is part of an ongoing series where you’ll hear directly from Vanta’s own Security, Enterprise Engineering, and Privacy, Risk, & Compliance Teams to learn about the team’s approach to keeping Vanta—and most importantly, our customers—secure. In today’s post, you’ll hear from Rob Picard, who leads Vanta’s Security team, and Matt Cooper, who leads Vanta’s Privacy, Risk, & Compliance team. ‍

Threat actors repurpose old code in fake vulnerability PoC, the FBI and CISA issue a joint advisory for Snatch RaaS, and threat actors deploy new SprySOCKS Linux malware in cyberespionage attacks.

Your domain is the route that all users, including your current and prospective customers, take to access your organization on the internet. While your actual system is set up with server IP addresses likely in a cloud environment, your users won't use a string of numbers to access your website. Instead, they will use your domain name and Domain Name System (DNS) routing to get to your site.

You can avoid credit card fraud online by securing your online accounts, avoiding saving your payment information on websites, being cautious of phishing scams, keeping a look out for credit card skimmers and more. Continue reading to learn more about how you can avoid credit card fraud online and how to report it if you’re a victim.