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South Carolina CIC – 2024 Summerville Ransomware Attack
A recent incident of significance involving the South Carolina Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Program (SC CIC) occurred in July 2024, when the Town of Summerville experienced a ransomware attack that led to the potential theft of sensitive data. This incident prompted the SC CIC to swiftly mobilize in response to the threat, highlighting the program’s active role in dealing with cybersecurity breaches.
OneBlood’s Ransomware Resilience and Call to Action
On July 29, 2024, OneBlood, a prominent not-for-profit blood center catering to over 250 hospitals across the southeastern United States, suffered a significant ransomware attack that severely impacted its critical software systems.
The Global Impact of CrowdStrike’s Recent Issues and Microsoft’s Role
On July 18, 2024, a significant disruption occurred when CrowdStrike, an independent cybersecurity firm, released an update that inadvertently caused a global IT outage. This incident had far-reaching effects, impacting various sectors, from healthcare and transportation to banking and media. This blog delves into the myriad ways the crisis affected everyday citizens, examines Microsoft’s collaborative remedial efforts, and offers strategies for preventing such future disasters.
AT&T Cybersecurity Breaches: A Wake-Up Call for Data Security
In recent news, AT&T has once again fallen victim to a cyberattack, with hackers compromising a staggering 127 million devices. This marks the second major breach for the telecom giant this year and the third in the last five years. The repeated incidents raise critical questions about the accountability of mega-corporations in safeguarding customer data and the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Vendor News
Sophos Guidance Concerning CrowdStrike Incident
On July 19, 2024, a content update rolled out by CrowdStrike to its Falcon endpoint agent on Windows devices caused significant disruptions globally across various industries.
Enhancing Cybersecurity with Sophos MDR and XDR Integration with Veeam
The recent integration of Sophos MDR and Veeam offers a comprehensive solution to detect and stop threats targeting critical backup data. Let’s delve into how this partnership can elevate your defenses and ensure the integrity of your backups.
Keeper Vs. LastPass (2024 Comparison) – Forbes Advisor
This blog post compares Keeper and LastPass, two popular password management tools. Keeper Vs. Lastpass Overview Welcome to our in-depth comparison of two of the most popular password managers in the market – Keeper and LastPass. In this article, we will discuss the...
Enhancing Security with Advanced Reporting and Alerts Module
The Advanced Reporting and Alerts module is a crucial tool for organizations to track and monitor security events. It provides valuable insights into potential threats and helps in establishing robust security policies.Detection of Threat VectorsIn today's digital...
Company News
Manage password reset costs | Save money | Increase security
Forrester Research found that password resets can cost an organization’s helpdesk millions of dollars per year in terms of lost productivity. Employees often forget their password or need to reset their password due to security concerns following a data breach. This leads to an increase in desk calls for resets, impacting employee productivity and adding to the cost associated with maintaining secure passwords.
The Value of CISS as a Managed Security Service Provider
This blog post discusses the importance and benefits of CISS as a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). CISS offers a range of services that can greatly benefit businesses in terms of security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Enhanced Security Measures ...
