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Log4j flaw: Nearly half of corporate networks have been targeted by attackers trying to use this vulnerability

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Cybersecurity researchers warn on the growing pace of scans and attempted attacks looking to exploit the Java logging library security flaw. The number of attacks aiming to take advantage of the recently disclosed security flaw in the Log4j2 Java logging library continues to grow. The vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) was publicly disclosed on December 9 and enables remote code … Read more

CIOs to play key role in US cybersecurity strategy

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Former US CISA director Chris Krebs outlined the intent of the Biden administration’s cybersecurity executive order — and stressed the importance of a robust response from CIOs across all sectors. CIOs who overlook the US government’s cybersecurity orders do so at their peril — and that of their enterprise. That’s what former US Cybersecurity and … Read more

Ransomware: Cyber criminals are still exploiting these old vulnerabilities, so patch now

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Years-old security vulnerabilities remain a common attack method for ransomware attacks because organizations aren’t applying the patches to fix them. Some of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities most commonly exploited by cybercriminals to help distribute ransomware are years old — but attackers are still able to take advantage of them because security updates aren’t being applied. Cybersecurity … Read more

Security blind spots persist as companies cross-breed security with devops

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As devops matures into devsecops, cultural obstacles continue to exert drag. Devops has become common in software-development organizations around the world, but many companies are still struggling with cultural issues that are dampening security practitioners’ influence in the devsecops practices crucial for next-generation cloud application development. When it’s done well, devops is driving dramatic change—with GitLab’s recently released 2021 … Read more

Ransomware: Now attackers are exploiting Windows PrintNightmare vulnerabilities

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Cyber-criminal groups including Vice Society and Magniber have been spotted using vulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler to infect victims with ransomware. Cyber criminals are exploiting Windows PrintNightmare vulnerabilities in their attempts to infect victims with ransomware – and the number of ransomware groups attempting to take advantage of unpatched networks is likely to grow. The … Read more

WFH security lessons from the pandemic

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The unplanned worldwide experiment in remote work has been a trial by fire for security pros. Here’s how IT teams have protected work-from-home employees, and what needs to be done moving forward. A year ago, IT and cybersecurity teams faced a number of challenges — constantly emerging threats, data privacy regulations, and a significant and … Read more

Ransomware: How to make sure backups are ready for a real attack

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Avoid paying off ransomware attackers by following these steps to ensure backups can restore infected systems. The best way to avoid paying ransom to attackers who have infected your systems with ransomware is to have those systems adequately backed up so you can wipe them and restore them from safe backups. Here are several options … Read more

Top IT spending priorities for 2021

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IT budget priorities reflect the pandemic’s ongoing effects, with IT leaders earmarking more for improving remote work, expanding digital initiatives, and enhancing customer experience. The pandemic will continue to influence IT budgets in the next 12 months in ways both large and small. Organizations will rely on technology to improve remote work infrastructure, expand digital … Read more

Healthcare CIOs fear (and fend off) ransomware threats amid pandemic

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Hospital IT leaders are fending off more hackers looking to capitalize on the COVID-19 crisis for financial gain. Mt. San Rafael Hospital thwarted a ransomware attack on one of its sister facilities earlier this year before anything could be compromised. The organization is still working through the details of the hack, says CIO Michael Archuleta, … Read more

4 trends fueling hybrid-work strategies in 2021

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In 2021, IT leaders will equip reconfigured corporate offices with hoteling and contract-tracing tools and automate more business processes while extending their cybersecurity coverage. If 2020 taught tech leaders anything it is to expect the unexpected, as the coronavirus exacted a considerable toll from businesses worldwide. But CIOs still have their jobs to do, driving … Read more