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TLDR: Cyber attacks are increasing in frequency and severity. Cyber security insurance can help businesses protect themselves financially. As cyber attacks become more common and damaging, Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt emphasizes

TLDR: Ransomware groups are better at web app security than most enterprises, with only 3% of ransomware websites found to have vulnerabilities compared to 40-50% of businesses. A researcher was able to

TLDR: Home security company ADT experienced a cyberattack that exposed customer information Customer order information such as email addresses, phone numbers, and postal addresses were stolen Home security company ADT recently disclosed

TLDR: ADT, a home security company, experienced a cybersecurity incident where customer information was stolen. Only a small percentage of ADT’s 6 million subscribers were affected, with the stolen information including email

TLDR: Brandon Wales is leaving CISA after 20 years of service in the federal government. During his time at CISA, Wales saw the evolution of the cyber mission, focusing on public-private partnerships

TLDR: Key Points: Traditional OT systems were designed for specific purposes, but are now facing cybersecurity challenges due to increased interconnectedness and internet connectivity. Research shows an increase in cyber attacks targeting

TLDR: Key Points: 0.0.0.0 Day vulnerability discovered impacting all major web browsers on MacOS and Linux devices. The vulnerability allows malicious websites to breach local networks leading to unauthorized access and remote

TLDR: European banks and their tech suppliers will face increased scrutiny under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) starting in January 2025. The law requires banks to manage IT risks, test digital

TLDR: Organizations face an average of 8 ransomware incidents per year, with an average ransom payment of almost $2.5 million. The report highlights that organizations in the United States, healthcare, agriculture, and

TLDR: Key Points: CrowdStrike pushed a content configuration update for a Windows sensor, causing chaos. The bug highlighted the interconnectedness and vulnerabilities in our cyber world. Article Summary: The CrowdStrike bug caused