Phishing and malicious emails remained the primary vectors of infection during the second half of 2024, according to a new report from Acronis. “The number of email-based attacks detected in the second half of 2024 increased 197% compared to the second half of 2023, while the number of attacks per organization within the same time frame increased by 21%,” the report says.

Researchers at Cyble warn that a phishing kit is abusing the Open Graph (OG) protocol to target social media users. The Open Graph protocol, originally developed by Facebook in 2010, allows users to control the content preview that’s displayed when a link is posted on social media. The phishing kit, dubbed “OG Spoof,” abuses this feature to post malicious links that appear legitimate.

When it comes to vulnerability management, time is critical - the longer a vulnerability goes unaddressed, the greater the risk. Security teams need efficient, reliable processes that don’t drain resources. For most teams, relying on human effort alone isn’t sustainable or scalable. This is why so many teams turn to workflow orchestration and automation.

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In cybersecurity, the ability to gather, analyze, and act on data determines how well an organization can anticipate threats, detect vulnerabilities, and respond to attacks. But not all intelligence is created equal. Knowing what data to collect, where to find it, and how to interpret it is what separates reactive security teams from proactive ones.

Mars Hydro is a leading Chinese brand producing a wide range of Internet of Things (IoT) devices for indoor gardening and the hydroponics industry. It specializes in designing energy-efficient LED grow lights catering to various plant growth stages, from seedling to flowering, ensuring optimal yield for users.

The Coast Guard is the only branch of the United States military in the Department of Homeland Security. It enforces federal law, controls the nation’s borders and maritime Approaches, and protects the United States ports and waterways. The premier maritime law enforcement agency has about 55,000 civilian employees and military service members. Like any other military branch, the Coast Guard maintains systems that store national security intelligence and personnel records.

When it comes to protecting your Proxmox virtualized environments, selecting the right backup solution is crucial for ensuring data integrity, minimizing downtime, and optimizing recovery efforts. BDRSuite’s Proxmox Backup and Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) both offer reliable Proxmox backup solutions, but each has its unique features and advantages tailored to different needs.