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Cyber Threat Research: Poor Patching Practices and Unencrypted Protocols Continue to Haunt Enterprises

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today unveiled the findings of its inaugural Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report for Q1 2024. The report shows all organizations surveyed continue to run insecure protocols across their wide access networks (WAN), making it easier for cybercriminals to move across networks.

Key Points: 
  • The report shows all organizations surveyed continue to run insecure protocols across their wide access networks (WAN), making it easier for cybercriminals to move across networks.
  • "As threat actors constantly introduce new tools, techniques, and procedures targeting organizations across all industries, cyber threat intelligence remains fragmented and isolated to point solutions," said Etay Maor, Chief Security Strategist at Cato Networks and a founding member of Cato CTRL.
  • "Cato CTRL is filling this gap to provide a holistic view of enterprise threats.
  • The Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report Q1 2024 summarizes findings gathered from Cato SASE Cloud Platform traffic flows across Cato customers between January and March 2024.

Cyber Threat Research: Poor Patching Practices and Unencrypted Protocols Continue to Haunt Enterprises

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cato Networks, the SASE leader, today unveiled the findings of its inaugural Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report for Q1 2024. The report shows all organizations surveyed continue to run insecure protocols across their wide access networks (WAN), making it easier for cybercriminals to move across networks.

Key Points: 
  • The report shows all organizations surveyed continue to run insecure protocols across their wide access networks (WAN), making it easier for cybercriminals to move across networks.
  • "As threat actors constantly introduce new tools, techniques, and procedures targeting organizations across all industries, cyber threat intelligence remains fragmented and isolated to point solutions," said Etay Maor, Chief Security Strategist at Cato Networks and a founding member of Cato CTRL.
  • "Cato CTRL is filling this gap to provide a holistic view of enterprise threats.
  • The Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report Q1 2024 summarizes findings gathered from Cato SASE Cloud Platform traffic flows across Cato customers between January and March 2024.

DISA rolls out new strategy to meet future cyber challenges

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Defense Information Systems Agency released its new strategic plan today, aligning the agency's priorities with the Department of Defense's goals and objectives for global operations through fiscal years 2025-2029.

Key Points: 
  • Referred to as the DISA Next Strategy, the new strategic framework identifies a suite of capabilities and services the agency must deliver to transform the DOD's information network and meet the challenges described in the National Defense Strategy.
  • We are re-organizing, optimizing and transforming to deliver resilient, survivable and secure capabilities to enable department success and warfighter lethality."
  • The strategy includes four strategic imperatives, six operational imperatives, and eight goals –- all crucial to DISA's core functions that guide the agency's support to the warfighter and mission partners.
  • In turn, the strategy will aid leadership, industry partners and the DOD's ability to make informed decisions and allocate resources effectively to achieve organizational stability.

Truework offers automated income and employment verification through Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor as an AIM Service Provider

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Truework, the one-stop platform for income and employment verification, announces it is now a service provider supporting Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor® (LPASM) asset and income modeler (AIM).

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Truework, the one-stop platform for income and employment verification, announces it is now a service provider supporting Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor® (LPASM) asset and income modeler (AIM).
  • Through this collaboration, verifications completed using Truework Income will be eligible for automatic income and employment assessment through AIM.
  • "Truework remains committed to offering the most comprehensive income verification solution on the market," said Ryan Sandler, CEO of Truework.
  • By adding support for AIM to Truework Income, lenders can now have confidence they can close higher-quality loans more quickly."

2024 Sophos Threat Report: Cybercrime on Main Street Details Cyberthreats Facing SMBs

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

OXFORD, United Kingdom, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released its annual 2024 Sophos Threat Report, with this year’s report detailing “Cybercrime on Main Street” and the biggest threats facing small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs*). According to the report, in 2023, nearly 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use to steal data and credentials. Attackers subsequently use this stolen information to gain unauthorized remote access, extort victims, deploy ransomware, and more.

Key Points: 
  • The Sophos report also analyses initial access brokers (IABs)—criminals who specialize in breaking into computer networks.
  • Above: Discovered by Sophos X-Ops: a sample of a dark web forum post advertising access to a small U.S. accounting firm.
  • Additional examples of cybercriminal forum ads targeting SMBs, by industry and country, are in the 2024 Sophos Threat Report .
  • For in-depth details about these cybercrimes and more targeting SMBs, please read the 2024 Sophos Threat Report: Cybercrime on Main Street on Sophos.com.

In the Past Financial Year, 2022/2023, the Leica Camera Group Increased Its Sales Revenues for the Third Time in Succession and Forecasts Promising Future Development

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

This is the third record year in succession for the Leica Camera Group and reflects the outstanding success of Leica products and a disproportionately high increase in operating results.

Key Points: 
  • This is the third record year in succession for the Leica Camera Group and reflects the outstanding success of Leica products and a disproportionately high increase in operating results.
  • The international, premium manufacturer of cameras and sports optics products can therefore look back on a positive conclusion of the past financial year and forecast promising future development.
  • With the market-launch of the Leica M11-P, Leica sets an example in the battle against fake photos and AI-generated images.
  • Leica products, and in particular the camera models, are synonyms for enduring value and even retain their immense popularity in used condition.

Horizon3.ai Unveils Phishing Impact Testing to Help Organizations Understand the Impact of Phished Credentials

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Horizon3.ai , a pioneer in autonomous security solutions, today announced the launch of its first-to-market Phishing Impact testing capability within NodeZero™.

Key Points: 
  • Horizon3.ai , a pioneer in autonomous security solutions, today announced the launch of its first-to-market Phishing Impact testing capability within NodeZero™.
  • This new capability marks a significant advancement in penetration testing, addressing a critical gap in understanding the real-world implications of phished credentials.
  • The Phishing Impact test delivered by NodeZero can help those IT and security teams accurately convey the “blast radius” of those phished credentials, proving that sensitive data was indeed at risk.
  • Horizon3.ai's Phishing Impact testing with NodeZero is a first-of-its-kind tool, equipping organizations with the knowledge and resources to proactively address vulnerabilities in their cybersecurity defenses.

Two Higher Education Systems Join Credential As You Go

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Monday, December 11, 2023

With the addition of UT and CUNY, the Credential As You Go Network now includes 54 total members of eight state systems, 44 institutions, and two credentialing organizations across 22 states.

Key Points: 
  • With the addition of UT and CUNY, the Credential As You Go Network now includes 54 total members of eight state systems, 44 institutions, and two credentialing organizations across 22 states.
  • According to statistics from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center , 40.4 million Americans fall into the “some college, no credential” population.
  • “Joining Credential as You Go is an important opportunity for CUNY to engage with this fast-changing landscape in higher education and develop robust, dynamic educational and career pathways for working adults in New York.”
    CUNY’s work is focused on developing credential pathways in four key industries—business, healthcare, IT, and education.
  • Credential As You Go is funded through the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education (Grant R305T210063) and a Walmart grant.

Belmont Abbey College Announces a New Graduate Degree in Classical and Liberal Education

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Belmont, NC, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Belmont Abbey College announces the launch of a Master of Arts in Classical and Liberal Education.

Key Points: 
  • Belmont, NC, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Belmont Abbey College announces the launch of a Master of Arts in Classical and Liberal Education.
  • Through this degree, Belmont Abbey and its partner institutions will provide strong formation in classical pedagogy, the Great Books, the liberal arts, and the Christian and Catholic intellectual tradition.
  • Intended for individuals with a passion for classical education, this degree program will enlighten classical educators on the formation of their students in the moral, intellectual, and theological virtues.
  • In turn, these qualified educators will address the growing demand for classical liberal arts education coming from K-12 students and their parents.

Arkose Labs Outperformed 2023 Business Goals, Fueling Momentum Going into the New Year

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Arkose Labs , the global leader in bot management and account security, today announced its 2023 business performance results eclipsed plan, accelerating its momentum and solidifying its strong marketplace position going into 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Arkose Labs , the global leader in bot management and account security, today announced its 2023 business performance results eclipsed plan, accelerating its momentum and solidifying its strong marketplace position going into 2024.
  • The most recognizable brands in the world continued to select Arkose Labs over the competition as their bot management and fraud detection partner-of-choice.
  • Earlier today Arkose Labs filed a lawsuit against DataDome Solutions, Inc., and its parent company for patent infringement and unfair business practices.
  • Digital inclusion hinges on accessibility for all people, and Arkose Labs is proud to be an accessibility-first company.