Accenture’s Robert Boyce on Adopting an Effective Communications Plan Accenture’s new ransomware report reveals key challenges in executing an effective communications plan. Robert Boyce, managing director of global cyber response, discusses why existing recovery strategies aren’t enough and offers practical steps for managing a ransomware response.http://dlvr.it/SNYZBl
Microsoft recently announced that it was doing a bit of re-branding. The company’s apps that connect Android and iPhones to your Windows PC were formally called “Your Phone.” Under the new re-naming scheme, …http://dlvr.it/SNWwcg
ICYMI: The Risk — And the Threat — Is Real Hackers are exploiting third-party remote access. If you’re not taking third-party risk seriously, it’s just a matter of time until your company is the next headline.http://dlvr.it/SNWWSK
Microsoft on Tuesday released updates to fix roughly 120 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. Two of the flaws have been publicly detailed prior to this week, and one is already seeing active exploitation, according to a report from the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). Of particular concern this month is…
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ICYMI: The automotive parts giant named DENSO is the latest corporation to fall victim to a hacking attack. The company has offices all over the world and supplies parts to brands including General …http://dlvr.it/SNSkpn
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said today it seized the website and user database for RaidForums, an extremely popular English-language cybercrime forum that sold access to more than 10 billion consumer records stolen in some of the world’s largest data breaches since 2015. The DOJ also charged the alleged administrator of RaidForums — 21-year-old…
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The Risk — And the Threat — Is Real Hackers are exploiting third-party remote access. If you’re not taking third-party risk seriously, it’s just a matter of time until your company is the next headline.http://dlvr.it/SNRzr2
ICYMI: The 6th-Largest Deal in Security History Will Expand Thoma Bravo Cyber Footprint Private equity giant Thoma Bravo has agreed to purchase identity security powerhouse SailPoint for $6.9 billion in the sixth-biggest cybersecurity acquisition of all time. The deal will give SailPoint the flexibility needed to support its customers, expand its markets and accelerate innovation.http://dlvr.it/SNRdDR