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Identity Theft: What It Is, How To Prevent It, and Why It's Terrible

Identity theft is one of the things you never expect to happen to you until it does. The scariest part is not the theft itself but what follows after. Victims of identity theft don't often discover their financial, reputational, and bureaucratic lives are destroyed until long after the crime was committed. This delay makes it extremely difficult for authorities to investigate identity theft cases.

Stages of Burnout in Cybersecurity: Recognising the Signs | Razorthorn Security

Unpack the stages of burnUnpack the stages of burnout in the demanding field of cybersecurity out in the demanding field of cybersecurity with this detailed analysis from the Razorwire Podcast. Explore how high energy and engagement initially characterize effective work, but can degrade into ineffectiveness, overextension, and ultimately, disengagement. This episode delves into the psychological progression of burnout, emphasizing the critical point where professionals feel they can no longer manage alone, highlighting the importance of seeking help.

Critical Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Delinea Secret Server Disclosed Along With PoC

On April 12, 2024, Delinea issued an advisory to address a critical authentication bypass vulnerability identified in the SOAP API component of its Secret Server product, available in both Cloud and On-Premises solutions. A threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication, gain administrative access, and extract sensitive information.

Cisco Duo Third-Party Compromise

On April 16, 2024, Cisco Duo informed affected customers of a breach involving their SMS and VOIP multi-factor authentication (MFA) service provider. The breach occurred on April 1st due to a phishing attack, allowing unauthorized access to the provider’s systems, including SMS and VoIP MFA message logs for specific Duo accounts between March 1st and March 31st, 2024. Though the threat actor accessed message logs, they did not obtain message content.
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How threat intelligence can improve vulnerability management outcomes

It might surprise you to know that more than 70 new vulnerabilities are published every day. And despite their risk-reducing value in helping SOC teams address these, vulnerability management solutions have drawbacks. Often, they only provide a snapshot of an organization's vulnerabilities at a point in time. In fact, owing to their nature, vulnerabilities identified today may not exist tomorrow, or they may appear and disappear intermittently. This leaves security teams scrambling to understand not only what the risk is, but how it affects them and where they should start first with any remediation.

The Hidden Psychological Toll of Cybersecurity Work | Razorthorn Security

Dive into the psychological demands of cybersecurity in this insightful episode of the Razorwire Podcast. Learn how the brain's natural defense mechanisms, such as the amygdala's response to perceived threats, contribute to high burnout rates among cybersecurity professionals. This discussion sheds light on the continuous state of vigilance required in cybersecurity roles and the challenges faced when seeking necessary resources from leadership. Discover why cybersecurity isn't just about technology but also involves battling the ingrained human responses to constant threats.

7 Steps to ensure compliance with the CJIS security policy

A high-profile case hangs in the balance. Suddenly, court systems are paralyzed. Evidence is locked away, replaced by a ransom demand. Every law enforcement agency’s nightmare is alarmingly common – 96% of organizations were hit by ransomware in the past year, according to Cisco’s 2023 report. Exposed API keys, forgotten cloud configurations, outdated systems – these seemingly small vulnerabilities are the entry points relentless cybercriminals exploit.