In the last quarter of 2022, Russia-aligned APT groups targeted Ukraine with destructive wipers and ransomware, says an APT Activity Report by ESET.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98858-russian-apt-groups-continue-attacks-with-wipers-and-ransomware

Nicholas Kathmann has been hired as LogicGate’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Kathmann has over 20 years of security experience.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98853-nicholas-kathmann-named-logicgate-chief-information-security-officer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized an order with Chegg citing careless data security practices that exposed student and staff information.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98854-ftc-order-with-ed-tech-provider-chegg-for-lax-security-finalized

Following a shooting close to Northeastern’s Oakland campus, administration wrote a letter outlining safety measures to protect its students.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98855-new-safety-protocols-for-northeasterns-oakland-campus

As cyberattacks and data breaches increase, employees must be capable of identifying and preventing cyberattacks. The right kind of training can help.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98837-fighting-security-fatigue-with-proper-training-reduces-cyber-risks

An annual survey of 2,700 risk managers cites cyber incidents, business interruption & issues such as inflation & volatility as 2023’s top concerns.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98850-2023s-top-risks-cyberattack-business-interruption-and-macroeconomics

University drone policies should address the three types of operators flying on campuses: commercial, recreational and educational operators.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98851-educational-institutions-should-consider-devising-a-drone-policy

Former Arizona CISO Tim Roemer has been appointed President & General Manager at ThriveDX. Roemer will also be on the executive leadership team.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98849-arizona-ciso-tim-roemer-named-thrivedx-president-and-general-manager

EMA’s Secure Coding Practices survey of 129 software development professionals found that code scanning tools were less effective than developers.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98845-secure-code-training-ruled-better-investment-than-code-scanning-tools

Immutability and air gapping provide effective ways to outsmart cybercriminals and defend against ransomware attacks that target vital backup data.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98823-the-importance-of-keeping-backup-data-safe-from-cybercriminals

The National Institute of Standards and Technology released an AI risk management framework to help companies safely navigate the use of AI.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98848-nist-creates-new-risk-management-framework-to-build-trust-in-ai

US DOJ announced the infiltration of the Hive ransomware group that has targeted more than 1,500 victims in more than 80 countries around the world.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98846-us-doj-busts-ransomware-hive-saves-victims-130-million-in-ransom

This Data Privacy Week, security leaders have shared both thoughts and advice on how best to protect personal information as digital data increases.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98843-security-leaders-share-data-privacy-week-thoughts-and-advice

Physical security helps prevent unauthorized persons from entering data facilities to steal intellectual property or harm people or property.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98826-protecting-data-centers-by-layering-physical-security-entrances

Hospitality security leaders should focus on emergency plans, incident reporting and employee communication when looking to improve worker safety.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98829-5-strategies-for-hotel-and-casino-worker-safety

Physical security and IT teams need to work together when it comes to securing organizational networks and physical security technology.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98830-building-a-stronger-bond-between-it-and-physical-security

Catherine Sendak, a recognized thought leader on issues related to Russia, NATO, European defense and U.S. national security, joins CEPA.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98842-catherine-sendak-joins-cepa-as-director-for-transatlantic-defense-and-security

Check Point’s Global Threat Index puts Glupteba on the top-ten list for the first time since July 2022. Qbot ranks as the most prevalent in December.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98840-most-wanted-malware-glupteba-entering-top-ten-and-qbot-in-first-place

With just 38% of businesses confident in their organization’s ability to ensure privacy of sensitive data, it’s important to close this skills gap.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98838-94-of-businesses-acknowledge-a-privacy-skills-gap-despite-training

Coalfire released its State of CISO Influence report exploring how the role of a chief information security officer has shifted in the last few years.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98836-cisos-identify-cloud-migration-as-a-top-business-objective