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VPN vulnerabilities, weak credentials fuel ransomware attacks

Attackers leveraging virtual private network (VPN) vulnerabilities and weak passwords for initial access contributed to nearly 30% of ransomware attacks, according to Corvus Insurance. According to the Q3 report, many of these incidents were traced to outdated software or VPN accounts with inadequate protection. For example, common usernames such as “admin” or “user” and a lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) made accounts vulnerable to automated brute-force attacks, where attackers exploit publicly accessible systems by testing … More → The post VPN vulnerabilities, weak credentials fuel ransomware attacks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Crypto companies are losing ground to deepfake attacks

The crypto sector stands out as the only surveyed industry where deepfake fraud surpasses traditional document fraud in prevalence, according to Regula. Crypto companies suffer significant losses from fraud The study finds that 57% of crypto companies report audio deepfake incidents, compared to just 45% facing fake or modified document fraud. Research further reveals that 53% of crypto firms have encountered video deepfake fraud, cementing deepfakes as a top concern. In contrast, other industries continue … More → The post Crypto companies are losing ground to deepfake attacks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Ransomware payments are now a critical business decision

Despite the efforts of law enforcement agencies to stop and bring to justice those responsible for ransomware attacks, the situation is not improving. While authorities do not recommend making a ransomware payment, some companies are forced to make that choice in order to continue their operations. In this article, we present some important statistics about the ransom demands that companies are facing. 83% of organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year … More → The post Ransomware payments are now a critical business decision appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Microsoft Cost Management updates—November 2024

At Microsoft Ignite, we announced key product updates to enable your FinOps journey. The post Microsoft Cost Management updates—November 2024 appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.
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2024 Presidential Rank Awards honor work of career federal executives

The Senior Executives Association urged President Joe Biden to hold a White House ceremony to honor the 236 winners of the 2024 Presidential Rank Awards. The post 2024 Presidential Rank Awards honor work of career federal executives first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Coast Guard adds new cyber requirements for ship-to-shore cranes

The directive builds upon a mandate issued in February —  the public notice doesn’t disclose specifics of the new requirements. The post Coast Guard adds new cyber requirements for ship-to-shore cranes first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Coast Guard adds new cyber requirements for ship-to-shore cranes

The directive builds upon a mandate issued in February —  the public notice doesn’t disclose specifics of the new requirements. The post Coast Guard adds new cyber requirements for ship-to-shore cranes first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Coast Guard adds new cyber requirements for ship-to-shore cranes

The directive builds upon a mandate issued in February —  the public notice doesn’t disclose specifics of the new requirements. The post Coast Guard adds new cyber requirements for ship-to-shore cranes first appeared on Federal News Network.
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AI can predict study results better than human experts, researchers find

Large language models, a type of AI that analyses text, can predict the results of proposed neuroscience studies more accurately than human experts, finds a new study. The findings demonstrate that large language models (LLMs) trained on vast datasets of text can distil patterns from scientific literature, enabling them to forecast scientific outcomes with superhuman accuracy. The researchers say this highlights their potential as powerful tools for accelerating research, going far beyond just knowledge retrieval.
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