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Just two Critical-class vulnerabilities, but Windows Update doesn’t handle every package this month

Organizations worldwide should remain on high alert for cyberattacks as the risk of major cyber-spillover from the crisis in Ukraine continues to loom large
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Hear from 19 cybersecurity pros worldwide about women in tech

The leak of Conti ransomware’s internal chat logs revealed the attackers tried to buy security software so they could figure out how to bypass it and avoid detection

New malware targeting organizations in Ukraine – How organizations can improve their cyber-resiliency – Scammers taking advantage of the crisis
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Here are a few tips that will help you get your ‘go bag’ ready if you have to leave at a moment’s notice and need your communications and data to survive
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Enjoy faster flowing, safer email with Sophos

Press play to hear Aryeh Goretsky, Jean-Ian Boutin and Robert Lipovsky discuss how recent malware attacks in Ukraine tie into years of cyberattacks against the country
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Clearly define the job you want then go after it

ESET researchers uncover a new wiper that attacks Ukrainian organizations and a worm component that spreads HermeticWiper in local networks
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As the conflict in Ukraine heightens the risk of cyberattacks globally, what can organizations do to improve their resiliency?
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An unpatched Microsoft Exchange Server let both ransomware actors in; Karma just stole data, while Conti encrypted.

Looking to help people in Ukraine? Donate wisely – do your research first so you give without getting scammed
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HermeticWiper takes aim at Ukraine – The climate solutions we need to transform society – Preventing kids from getting involved in cybercrime
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The current Russia-Ukraine crisis is unprecedented. One aspect of the current crisis is the very real concern around increased cyberattacks on an unprecedented scale. The concern is reasonable: there’s simply no way to know what’s going to happen next. And the concern stems not just from nation-state actors and their proxies: cybercriminals, hacktivists, and vandals

What can social movements of the past teach you about the future – and about protecting your digital self?
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Hundreds of computers in Ukraine compromised just hours after a wave of DDoS attacks brings down a number of Ukrainian websites
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Tips to help you investigate incidents from experienced security analysts

Prevention includes reducing your attack surface and preventing attacks from running

Some code used in the ransomware bear a resemblance to code used in Dridex malware, hinting at a common origin

The climate solutions we need to transform every sector are here. The question is: what role will you play in this transformation? You, your community, your business, your government?
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an ongoing, live report and will be updated continuously with new information as it becomes available. The report was originally published on February 22, 2022 and was most recently updated on March 7, 2022

Sophos ZTNA provides a number of advantages over remote-access VPN – enabling remote workers to access the applications they need with much stronger security, all while making management a lot easier and providing a smoother end-user experience. Better security Sophos ZTNA provides better security for four reasons: Sophos ZTNA removes the need for vulnerable old

It’s never too late to prevent children from being dragged to the dark side and to ensure their skills are a force for good
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The working landscape has changed, almost beyond recognition. Working remotely is now commonplace, and data commonly resides in the public cloud and within software-as-a-service applications. The traditional perimeter security model is obsolete and it’s time for a change. Enter zero-trust network access as a new cybersecurity philosophy that removes implied trust and instead allows only

Make no mistake, counting on a computer is not as easy as it may seem. Here’s what happens when a number gets “too big”.
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What does progress in technology mean? – IRS makes a U-turn on facial recognition but questions remain – What retailers need to know about cyberthreats
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