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The Kroll Security Operations Center (SOC) has recently detected and remediated a trend of incidents that involved socially engineering a victim into pasting a PowerShell script into the “Run” command window to begin a compromise. These incidents have typically begun with the victim user attempting to find “YouTube to mp3” converters, or similar, then being redirected to the malicious webpages.

Data breaches and network security threats are becoming a major problem for companies. The goal is not only to detect attacks but to stop them from happening in the first place. Fidelis Network DLP gives businesses a strong and integrated system to protect sensitive data. By preventing data leaks across all network traffic, Fidelis Network DLP helps businesses protect themselves from both external cyber-attacks and insider threats.

A silent danger is sweeping through the world’s critical infrastructure. The SecurityScorecard STRIKE Team has uncovered a resurgence of Volt Typhoon—a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group from the Asia-Pacific region, known for its precision and persistence. This is no ordinary attack. Volt Typhoon exploits unprotected, outdated edge devices within targeted critical infrastructure.

Data is everywhere, sprawling across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. As security practitioners, we need fast access to this data to analyze it, draw insights, and uncover potential threats. However, the sheer volume of data and complexity of threats makes it difficult to maintain visibility, detect stealthy attacks, and respond quickly to security incidents.

I am thrilled to share some monumental news that marks a significant milestone in our journey of fortifying the cybersecurity landscape. Today, Trustwave is announcing a definitive merger agreement with Cybereason, a leader in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), to offer a comprehensive and expanded suite of cybersecurity solutions.

As everything is moving online these days, from shopping to healthcare, the need for stronger, more secure authentication methods has become important. This is especially true at a time when cases of identity theft have skyrocketed globally. Recent reports have shown that identity theft cases resulted in a whopping $23 billion in losses in 2023 alone. This indicates that both businesses and consumers are feeling the heat.