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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and the vote was decisive: 99-0. The post Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Ransomware attackers are “vishing” organizations via Microsoft Teams

The “email bombing + posing as tech support via Microsoft Teams” combination is proving fruitful for two threat actors looking to deliver ransomware to organizations, and they seem to be ramping up their efforts. “Sophos MDR has observed more than 15 incidents involving these tactics in the past three months, with half of them in the past two weeks,” the company’s incident responders have warned today. The threat actors are social-engineering their way in To … More → The post Ransomware attackers are “vishing” organizations via Microsoft Teams appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cyber disruptions remain top business risk concern in US, globally

Global disruption caused by CrowdStrike’s IT mishap added to longtime concerns about data breaches and ransomware, according to Allianz.
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5 trends that will define work in 2025

From scaling AI to making collaboration more inclusive and building community, discover 5 key predictions shaping the future of work in 2025.
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Coles elevates digital strategy lead

To build out customer experience web, mobile and stores.
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Scam Yourself attacks: How social engineering is evolving

We’ve entered a new era where verification must come before trust, and for good reason. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and one of the trends getting a fresh reboot in 2025 is the “scam yourself” attacks. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill phishing scams. They are a sophisticated evolution of social engineering designed to deceive even the most tech-savvy users. Attackers exploit our routines, trust, and overconfidence, and complacency to manipulate us into becoming unwitting accomplices in … More → The post Scam Yourself attacks: How social engineering is evolving appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Addressing the intersection of cyber and physical security threats

In this Help Net Security, Nicholas Jackson, Director of Cyber Operations at Bitdefender, discusses how technologies like AI, quantum computing, and IoT are reshaping cybersecurity. He shares his perspective on the new threats these advancements bring and offers practical advice for organizations to stay prepared. What emerging technologies or trends could introduce entirely new types of cybersecurity threats? Emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and IoT are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. AI enables adversaries … More → The post Addressing the intersection of cyber and physical security threats appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Fleet: Open-source platform for IT and security teams

Fleet is an open-source platform for IT and security teams managing thousands of computers. It’s designed to work seamlessly with APIs, GitOps, webhooks, and YAML configurations. Fleet provides a single platform to secure and maintain all computing devices over the air. It offers a centralized solution, from mobile device management (MDM) to patching and verifying systems. It’s trusted in production environments. Deployments range from tens of thousands of hosts to large-scale environments supporting over 400,000 … More → The post Fleet: Open-source platform for IT and security teams appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: January 21, 2025

CISO Sempra Infrastructure | USA | Hybrid – View job details As a CISO, you will develop and implement a robust information security strategy and program that aligns with the organization’s objectives and regulatory requirements. Assess and manage cybersecurity risks across the organization’s digital infrastructure, networks, and sensitive data. Implement risk mitigation strategies and ensure regular risk assessments and audits. Cloud Security Engineer UBX | Philippines | On-site – View job details As a Cloud … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: January 21, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9288, (Tue, Jan 21st)

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