The 443 Podcast - Episode 298 - Global Security Outage

Jul 20, 2024 By WatchGuard In WatchGuard
This week on the podcast we are with WatchGuard CSO, Corey Nachreiner and Trevor Collins as they explain the recent Global IT outage cause by a CrowdStrike update. We also follow-up on RockYou and the RockYou2024 data dump of 10 billion records. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.
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CrowdStrike

Likely eCrime Actor Uses Filenames Capitalizing on July 19, 2024, Falcon Sensor Content Issues in Operation Targeting LATAM-Based CrowdStrike Customers

Jul 20, 2024 By Counter Adversary Operations In CrowdStrike
On July 19, 2024, an issue present in a single content update for the CrowdStrike Falcon sensor impacting Windows operating systems was identified, and a fix was deployed.1 CrowdStrike Intelligence has since observed threat actors leveraging the event to distribute a malicious ZIP archive named crowdstrike-hotfix.zip. The ZIP archive contains a HijackLoader payload that, when executed, loads RemCos.
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device authority

Why Your Business Needs a Robust IoT Security Framework

Jul 20, 2024 By Louise José In Device Authority
In a digital landscape teeming with possibilities, safeguarding your business with a robust Internet of Things security framework is paramount. From interconnected devices to data privacy concerns, the stakes are high. Let’s delve into the realm of IoT security and unveil the crucial reasons behind fortifying your business against evolving cyber threats.
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The IT Hour | SME IT Trends 07.19.24

Jul 20, 2024 By JumpCloud In JumpCloud
Chase Doelling, Principal Strategist, will join to give a sneak peek of our biannual SME IT Trends survey. Be the first group to see what's in store! Join us at 11:30 am ET The #IT Hour hosted by #JumpCloud is a #communityprogram focused on the life of #ITAdministrators. With the ever changing #ITlandscape, having community and professional networking opportunities is very valuable.
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centripetal

Take Action Now on NIS2 Directive

Jul 19, 2024 By Rebecca Lindley In Centripetal
It’s time to ‘Have Your Say’ on the future of cybersecurity regulations in the European Union. The draft implementing regulation for the NIS2 Directive is now open for public feedback through the ‘Have Your Say’ portal until July 25, 2024. This consultation period allows stakeholders to contribute to refining the regulation, with all feedback shaping the final regulations.
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stripe olt

CrowdStrike Windows Outage

Jul 19, 2024 By Stripe OLT In Stripe OLT
Across the world, Windows computers have by effected the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). This appears to have been caused by an outage of services provided by cyber security provider, CrowdStrike, and has impacted a large number of organisations – from banks to airlines. According to recent announcements, “CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts,” CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said on X.
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