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Arctic Wolf Releases Open Source Log4Shell Detection Script

Dec 17, 2021 By Arctic Wolf In Arctic Wolf
After successful deployment to Arctic Wolf’s customer community of more than 2,300 organizations worldwide, today we are making “Log4Shell Deep Scan” publicly available on GitHub. Log4Shell Deep Scan enables detection of both CVE-2021-45046 and CVE-2021-44228 within nested JAR files, as well as WAR and EAR files.
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Understanding the Log4j Log4Shell Vulnerability

Dec 16, 2021 By Arctic Wolf In Arctic Wolf
A zero-day threat is creating waves through the cybersecurity industry more than any other in years. On Thursday, December 9, security researchers published a proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2021-44228, a remote code execution vulnerability in Log4j, a Java logging library used in a significant number of internet applications. In the week since its discovery businesses worldwide are frantically trying to identify and mitigate the exploit, while security pros and experts are desperately attempting to release patches and guide organizations as new information becomes known.
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Survey Underscores Challenges Companies Face in Managing Vulnerabilities

Dec 15, 2021 By Arctic Wolf In Arctic Wolf
Vulnerability management remains a struggle for many companies and is still only an aspiration for many others. But with digital and cloud transformation rewriting the way many firms do business, the attack surface keeps expanding and becomes more difficult for organizations to protect their environments from growing threats.
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Important Updates on Critical Log4j/Log4Shell Vulnerabilities

Dec 13, 2021 By Mark Manglicmot In Arctic Wolf
On Thursday, December 9, security researchers published a proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2021-44228, a remote code execution vulnerability in Log4j, a Java logging library used in a significant number of internet applications. Also known as Log4Shell, the situation is significant and continues to evolve, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is recommending immediate action.
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5 Steps to Ace the FFIEC Assessment

Dec 10, 2021 By Arctic Wolf In Arctic Wolf
Financial institutions are a rich target for cybercriminals, who scoop up sensitive personal information that allows them to open fake accounts and fraudulent lines of credit. According to research from services firm Accenture and the Ponemon Institute, the average annualized cost of cybercrime to financial institutions exceeds $18 million.
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The Top Cyber Attacks of November 2021

Dec 8, 2021 By Arctic Wolf In Arctic Wolf
One thing about the world of cybersecurity—it's seldom dull. The variety and creativity of cyberthieves keeps the industry constantly worth watching. November's roster of data breaches is an excellent illustration on that point: a mix of surprising methods, unusual motivations, and one old-fashioned data heist on one of the internet's most tempting targets.
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The Growing Cybersecurity Risks to Retail Organizations

Nov 24, 2021 By Arctic Wolf In Arctic Wolf
November and December can be particularly stressful for retail organizations—and not just because of the holiday madness. As the volume of transactions ramps up during the holiday season, IT teams must be on high alert for threats buried in a sea of routine activity. But given the exponential growth of ecommerce, they also need to stave off cyber threats.
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Validating Arctic Wolf's Incredible Voyage

Nov 22, 2021 By Nick Schneider In Arctic Wolf
One of my favorite books is “Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage” by Alfred Lansing. I encourage you to read it if you haven’t. Here is a brief synopsis of the true-to-life story: In August 1914, polar explorer Ernest Shackleton boarded his ship, the Endurance, and set sail for Antarctica, where he planned to cross the last uncharted continent on foot.
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Cyber Insurance: New Coverage Restrictions Expected in 2022

Nov 19, 2021 By Arctic Wolf In Arctic Wolf
Get ready for upcoming changes to cyber insurance policies. Due to risk associated with the increase in remote work, insurers are more likely to initiate in-depth cybersecurity risk analyses of companies seeking to purchase or renew policies, the Wall Street Journal reports. The adoption of stringent privacy regulations in the United States and abroad could also justify additional scrutiny by insurance companies during the initial underwriting and renewal process.
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How Arctic Wolf Improves Security for Financial Institutions

Nov 18, 2021 By Arctic Wolf In Arctic Wolf
While data breaches are never good news for any business, they can be especially catastrophic in the financial industry. The sheer amount of sensitive personal data that moves through the average banking institution on a normal day creates a seductive target for cybercriminals and a potential nightmare for security administrators. As a result, finding the right cybersecurity solution that can be tailored to the needs of financial institutions a must.
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