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@KateFazzini shared
On Jun 10, 2021
RT @dnvolz: NEWS: JBS USA Holdings paid an $11 million ransom to cybercriminals who last week temporarily knocked out plants that process roughly a fifth of the nation’s meat supply, the company’s chief executive said. https://t.co/PCjXn6gtod
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JBS Paid $11 Million to Resolve Ransomware Attack

JBS Paid $11 Million to Resolve Ransomware Attack

The Brazilian meat supplier’s U.S. chief executive says the company paid cyberattackers to avoid more disruptions and to limit the potential impact on restaurants, grocery stores and ...

@gattaca shared
On Jun 5, 2021
[Reading]: This is not a drill: VMware vuln with 9.8 severity rating is under attack | Ars Technica https://t.co/Y1G5yZWr0T
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This is not a drill: VMware vuln with 9.8 severity rating is under attack

This is not a drill: VMware vuln with 9.8 severity rating is under attack

Code execution flaw in vCenter is exploited to install web shell on unpatched machines.

@KateFazzini shared
On Jun 9, 2021
Great reporting from @dnvolz —> https://t.co/6FvjDxyOxF
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Hackers Stole $650,000 From Nonprofit and Got Away, Showing Limits to Law Enforcement’s Reach

Hackers Stole $650,000 From Nonprofit and Got Away, Showing Limits to Law Enforcement’s Reach

When criminals stole funds from One Treasure Island, the San Francisco organization turned to the cops. Getting no help, its director decided to launch her own investigation.

@gattaca shared
On Jun 5, 2021
[Reading]: US arrests Latvian woman who worked on Trickbot malware source code | The Record https://t.co/Djmq2kxAnK
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US arrests Latvian woman who worked on Trickbot malware source code

US arrests Latvian woman who worked on Trickbot malware source code

The US Department of Justice has arraigned in court today a Latvian woman who was part of the Trickbot malware crew, where she served as a programmer and wrote code for controlling the ...

@s_crawford shared
On Jun 7, 2021
We have lost a pioneer of our industry. Few had the vision of what “Security as a Service” could become - fewer still the ability to see it through to what that vision became. You will be very much missed, my friend. Repose en paix. https://t.co/KMkX9XvWQJ
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Qualys Announces Passing of Former CEO and Industry Visionary Philippe Courtot

Qualys Announces Passing of Former CEO and Industry Visionary Philippe Courtot

/PRNewswire/ -- It is with profound sadness that Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), today announces the passing of Philippe Courtot, the company's former CEO,...

@SCMagazine shared
On Jun 8, 2021
Said @Bugcrowd CEO of @CISAgov efforts to get a program off the ground: "This is going to require resources" https://t.co/HGHZ6x2RkR
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DHS chooses companies to run civilian agency vulnerability disclosure programs

DHS chooses companies to run civilian agency vulnerability disclosure programs

The Department of Homeland Security announced it will partner with Bugcrowd and EnDyna for a civilian agency vulnerability disclosure program.

@morphisec shared
On Jun 5, 2021
Hiiii Twitter 😊 While you enjoy your weekend, be sure to check out our #cybersecurity News In Review. We've rounded up news pertaining to #ransomware, #malicious apps, and the #MTA attack. Security News in Review: Bugs, Trains, and Private Banks https://t.co/QMSHdrdd9j
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Security News in Review: Bugs, Trains, and Private Banks

Security News in Review: Bugs, Trains, and Private Banks

Cybersecurity News in Review: 6/6/2021. Cloud vulnerabilities and malicious apps have taken up space in official app stores.

@Norton shared
On Jun 7, 2021
The White House is warning companies to act now to address #ransomware attacks hitting the nation & consumers. Safeguard your devices with reputable antivirus + firewall - such as Norton 360. And educate yourself on how to avoid: https://t.co/tBgg6FO3kZ https://t.co/Jqsk7E9ZKM
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White House Warns Business Leaders To Increase Cybersecurity Against Ransomware Attacks

White House Warns Business Leaders To Increase Cybersecurity Against Ransomware Attacks

In the wake of the recent cyber attacks on Colonial Pipeline and the JBS meatpacking company, the Biden administration warned business leaders to take steps to protect their companies ...