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Chinese Hackers Deliver Malware to Barracuda Email Security Appliances via New Zero-Day 
China-linked hackers continue to target Barracuda Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances, with recent attacks involving the exploitation of a new zero-day vulnerability. Read More

FBI Explains How Companies Can Delay Sec Cyber Incident Disclosures
The FBI worked with the Department of Justice to create a guidance document for victims about how companies can “request disclosure delays for national security or public safety reasons.” Read More

Organizations today are in a relentless battle against cyber threats, a challenge magnified by the ever-expanding digital landscape. Companies in a risky environment must protect against both known and unknown threats to their digital infrastructure.

This is where the critical roles of attack surface management (ASM) and vulnerability management (VM) come into play. Imagine navigating a complex network of digital assets, each a potential gateway for cyber attacks. Securing gateways is challenging as organizations depend more on digital operations, making the stakes higher than ever.

This article explains the difference between ASM and VM and advises on what to do during an attack.

Staples Confirms Cyberattack Behind Service Outages, Delivery Issues
Reported Staples internal operation problems including an inability to access Zendesk, VPN employee portals, print email, use phone lines, and more. Read More

82% of Attacks Show Cyber-Criminals Targeting Telemetry Data
Cyber-criminals have disabled or wiped out logs in 82% of incidents. The findings come from the latest report from Sophos, which dissected the intricacies of these attacks, shedding light on the speed with which ransomware assaults are now executed, often within hours. Read More

Report Links ChatGPT to 1265% Rise in Phishing Emails
Other key findings include an average of 31,000 daily phishing attacks, with 68% of these identified as text-based BEC. Read More