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Losses due to cryptocurrency and BEC scams are soaring

Every type of fraud is on the rise, and 2023 was a particularly devastating year for victims of cryptocurrency and business email compromise (BEC) scams, according to the FBI. Cryptocurrency fraud Based on complaints filed to FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in 2023, the year saw over $5.6 billion in losses tied to cryptocurrency fraud alone, marking a dramatic 45% increase over 2022 figures. Criminals are exploiting the difficulties of tracing and recovering cryptocurrency … More → The post Losses due to cryptocurrency and BEC scams are soaring appeared first on Help Net Security.
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VirtualBox 7.1: This is a major update, here’s what’s new

VirtualBox is a full virtualizer for x86 hardware designed for servers, desktops, and embedded systems. VirtualBox 7.1 introduces an enhanced user interface, cloud VM management, ARM support, Wayland compatibility, and more. New features in VirtualBox 7.1 This is a major update. The following new features were added: GUI: Modernized look and feel, offering a selection between Basic and Experienced user level with reduced or full UI functionality OCI Integration: Performance dashboard now shows resource usage … More → The post VirtualBox 7.1: This is a major update, here’s what’s new appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Top priorities for federal cybersecurity: Infrastructure, zero trust, and AI-driven defense

In this Help Net Security, Erica Banks, VP and a leader in Booz Allen’s civilian services business, discusses the Federal Cybersecurity Strategy’s role in safeguarding national assets. Banks outlines key areas for improvement, including funding, talent retention, and leveraging AI for enhanced cyber defense. The Federal Cybersecurity Strategy is a crucial part of protecting national assets. How effective do you think the current strategy is in mitigating cyber threats, and what areas need more attention … More → The post Top priorities for federal cybersecurity: Infrastructure, zero trust, and AI-driven defense appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Feds with Benefits: Does FEHB cover weight loss medications?

As part of their initiative to prevent and treat obesity, OPM has required FEHB carriers to cover at least one GLP-1 drug for weight loss since early 2023. The post Feds with Benefits: Does FEHB cover weight loss medications? first appeared on Federal News Network.
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DockerSpy: Search for images on Docker Hub, extract sensitive information

DockerSpy scans Docker Hub for images and retrieves sensitive information, including authentication secrets, private keys, and other confidential data. “DockerSpy was created to address the growing concern of sensitive data leaks within Docker images, especially those publicly available on DockerHub. Many developers unknowingly publish images containing secrets such as API keys, credentials, or other sensitive information. DockerSpy automates the process of fetching these images and scanning them for secrets, offering a layer of security and … More → The post DockerSpy: Search for images on Docker Hub, extract sensitive information appeared first on Help Net Security.
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eBook: Keep assets secure after cloud migration

Organizations sometimes need to plan their cloud migrations with more emphasis on security and compliance. Many, therefore, struggle to keep their data safe after migrating to the cloud. To illustrate, IBM revealed that 82% of data breaches in 2023 involved data stored in the cloud, signaling a need for robust cloud security measures. Organizations need to consider security and compliance when migrating to the cloud to protect their cloud-based assets. This can be challenging, especially … More → The post eBook: Keep assets secure after cloud migration appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Oracle leans on private cloud to fortify enterprise security, data sovereignty

“We expect that private clouds will greatly outnumber public clouds,” Oracle Chairman and CTO Larry Ellison said Monday.
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Interior’s scientific integrity policy doesn’t sit well with some scientists

“Confidentiality is anathema to the purpose of these policies, which is to restore public trust,” Jeff Ruch said. The post Interior’s scientific integrity policy doesn’t sit well with some scientists first appeared on Federal News Network.
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