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How RansomHub went from zero to 210 victims in six months

RansomHub, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit that “popped up” earlier this year, has already amassed at least 210 victims (that we know of). Its affiliates have hit government services, IT and communication companies, healthcare institutions, financial organizations, emergency services, manufacturing and transportation outfits, and commercial facilities. And, according to an advisory compiled by the FBI, CISA, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, the affiliates’ tactics and techniques … More → The post How RansomHub went from zero to 210 victims in six months appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Accenture expands partnership with Google Cloud to boost AI adoption and cybersecurity

Accenture and Google Cloud announced that their strategic alliance is advancing solutions for enterprise clients and seeing strong momentum across industries in two critical and related areas: GenAI and cybersecurity. As part of the announcement today, the two companies are increasing their investments in services that support businesses through every stage of their GenAI projects, including providing the expertise to determine optimal use cases, piloting projects for strategic innovation and deploying the engineering prowess needed … More → The post Accenture expands partnership with Google Cloud to boost AI adoption and cybersecurity appeared first on Help Net Security.
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A breakthrough in chiral molecule research opens new horizons for science

Scientists have made a significant leap forward in the field of chiral molecules. The team achieved near-complete separation in quantum states for these essential components of life.
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Ahead of mandatory rules, CISA unveils new cyber incident reporting portal

CISA is launching the new portal as it prepares to implement landmark cyber incident reporting requirements that cover all 16 critical infrastructure sectors. The post Ahead of mandatory rules, CISA unveils new cyber incident reporting portal first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Ahead of mandatory rules, CISA unveils new cyber incident reporting portal

CISA is launching the new portal as it prepares to implement landmark cyber incident reporting requirements that cover all 16 critical infrastructure sectors. The post Ahead of mandatory rules, CISA unveils new cyber incident reporting portal first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Video gaming improves mental well-being, landmark study finds

A pioneering study titled ‘Causal effect of video gaming on mental well-being in Japan 2020-2022,’ published in Nature Human Behaviour, has conducted the most comprehensive investigation to date on the causal relationship between video gaming and mental well-being. This research, the first to demonstrate this relationship using real-life data, challenges commonly held views about the effects of gaming.
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Why ransomware attackers target Active Directory

Ransomware attacks have surged 78% year-over-year, affecting various sectors and organizations and significantly impacting supply chains. In this Help, Net Security video, Craig Birch, Technology Evangelist, and Principal Security Engineer at Cayosoft, discusses the rise of ransomware attacks, why attackers often target Microsoft Active Directory and best practices to limit the impact of such attacks. Microsoft Active Directory, the core identity and access system in over 90% of enterprises, has become a prime target for … More → The post Why ransomware attackers target Active Directory appeared first on Help Net Security.
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House lawmakers call on VA to step up efforts to help vets transition to civilian life

VA officials say they’re staffing up and finding new ways to reach out to new veterans and enroll them in the benefits they’re eligible to receive. The post House lawmakers call on VA to step up efforts to help vets transition to civilian life first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Why Harris, Trump should both accept GSA’s help for transition planning

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have just days to accept GSA’s offer of help on presidential transition planning, the Partnership for Public Service warned. The post Why Harris, Trump should both accept GSA’s help for transition planning first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Why Harris, Trump should both accept GSA’s help for transition planning

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have just days to accept GSA’s offer of help on presidential transition planning, the Partnership for Public Service warned. The post Why Harris, Trump should both accept GSA’s help for transition planning first appeared on Federal News Network.
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