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Patch Tuesday Update - October 2024
Tue, 10/08/2024
Fortra VM will include the Microsoft Patch Tuesday checks in the NIRV 4.52.0 and FVM Agent 2.13 releases.
Microsoft addressed 117 vulnerabilities in this release, including 3 rated as Critical and 43 Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities.
This release also includes fixes for two vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
CVE-2024-43572 Microsoft Management Console Remote Code...
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BEC Global Insights Report: September 2024
By John Farina on Tue, 10/08/2024
The monthly Global BEC Insights Report from Fortra presents a comprehensive analysis of the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) employed by BEC threat actors. This report draws on extensive intelligence gathered from hundreds of active defense engagements conducted throughout the month. Key insights include geolocation data, attack volume, and the variety of scams, such as payroll diversion and advance fee fraud. The report also highlights the use of gift cards in scams, the requested amounts in wire transfer fraud, and the banks and webmail providers frequently targeted by attackers. These findings provide a critical understanding of the evolving BEC threat landscape.
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XDR vs EDR: What You Need to Know
By XDR vs EDR: What You Need to Know - Blog on Mon, 10/07/2024
XDR and EDR solutions can help secure your corporate ecosystem from cyber threats, especially with the increasing number of remote workers. Read this blog to learn the differences between the technologies, how they work, and how to choose between the two
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Friday Five: Threat Actors and Law Enforcement Throwing Punches, Vulnerability Concerns, & More
By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 10/04/2024
As ransomware gangs and state-sponsored threat actors wage war against international law enforcement, private organizations, U.S. courts and agencies, and the manufacturing industry are urged to reinforce their cybersecurity measures. Learn all you need to know about these emerging threats in this week's Friday Five
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Fortra Insights: Customer Cybersecurity Challenges and Plans for 2025
By Lisa Lombardo on Thu, 10/03/2024
Fortra’s cybersecurity experts share insights into their customers’ top concerns and strategies for 2025. This article uncovers how businesses prepare to navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape, from static budgets to compliance pressures and modern threats.
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Understanding Saudi Arabia's NDMO Standards
Wed, 10/02/2024
As governments transition to fully digital records, protecting sensitive data has become a critical priority. In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is leading the way with its National Data Management and Personal Data Protection Standards.
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Election Integrity at Risk: Safeguarding 2024’s Global Polls from Cyber Attacks
By Antonio Sanchez on Tue, 10/01/2024
As the world prepares for the 2024 election cycle, cybersecurity, disinformation, and AI-driven manipulation are emerging as major threats to democratic processes. From deepfakes to foreign influence campaigns, the risks to election integrity are growing. Individuals, businesses, and governments must unite to protect global elections from these evolving challenges.
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Are Younger Generations Losing Faith in Cybersecurity? The Oh, Behave! Report Investigates
By Antonio Sanchez on Fri, 09/27/2024
Times have changed since the happy-go-lucky internet days of the dot-com boom. Find out just how much, what that means, and what cybersecurity practitioners can do about it.
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BEC Global Insights Report: August 2024
By John Farina on Thu, 09/26/2024
The monthly Global BEC Insights Report from Fortra presents a comprehensive analysis of the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) employed by BEC threat actors. This report draws on extensive intelligence gathered from hundreds of active defense engagements conducted throughout the month. Key insights include geolocation data, attack volume, and the variety of scams, such as payroll diversion and advance fee fraud. The report also highlights the use of gift cards in scams, the requested amounts in wire transfer fraud, and the banks and webmail providers frequently targeted by attackers. These findings provide a critical understanding of the evolving BEC threat landscape.
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Integrating Messaging Apps into Your Data Protection Strategy
By Daniel Binkley on Wed, 09/25/2024
Fortra's DLP can help safeguard your organization’s sensitive information while enabling seamless collaboration across both Slack and Teams. Learn how we can help your organization stay ahead of threats and meet compliance.
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What is Cybersecurity? A Comprehensive Guide on Strategies, Technologies, and Best Practices
Wed, 09/25/2024
Cybersecurity protects computers, servers, mobile devices, systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, damage, and unauthorized access. Learn all about cybersecurity in this blog.
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Fortra VM 7.0.3 Release
Thu, 09/19/2024
The Fortra VM 7.0.3 release is now live. In this release there is a new Standard Scan feature. New Standard ScanFortra VM Release 7.0.3 introduces a new Standard Scan option. This Standard Scan feature provides an initial preset option that pre-selects the most widely used VM scan settings. Standard mode allows users to get a scan up and running in just a few clicks, without having to go...
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Malaysia's Cyber Security Act 2024: Key Insights and Implications for Organizations
Wed, 09/18/2024
Malaysia's Cyber Security Act 2024 went into effect this past August 2024. Here's what you need to know to remain compliant.
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What is POPIA, and How Do You Achieve Compliance?
Tue, 09/17/2024
POPIA, South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act, establishes rules for the lawful processing of personal information in South Africa. This blog looks at the purpose of the law, POPIA compliance best practices, and more.
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The Importance of Security Service Edge (SSE) For Integrated, Cloud-Delivered Solutions
Thu, 09/12/2024
Security Service Edge (SSE) is a cybersecurity concept that delivers key security capabilities from a cloud-based platform. Read this blog to learn more about what SSE comprises, use cases, and its advantages.
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Patch Tuesday Update September 2024
By Tyler Reguly on Thu, 09/12/2024
Today, we get four vulnerabilities that have seen active exploitation, one of which has also been publicly disclosed.
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Patch Tuesday Update - September 2024
By Mieng Lim on Tue, 09/10/2024
Fortra VM will include the Microsoft Patch Tuesday checks in the NIRV 4.50.0 and FVM Agent 2.11 releases.Microsoft addressed 79 vulnerabilities in this release, including 7 rated as Critical and 23 Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities.This release also includes fixes for four vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.CVE-2024-38217 and CVE-2024-38226 are Security Feature Bypass...
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The Benefits and Challenges of Implementing an Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Strategy
Mon, 09/09/2024
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is an advanced cybersecurity approach that provides a more comprehensive and automated view of threat detection and response. Read this blog to learn more about XDR, its challenges, and key capabilities.
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What Are External Security Threats in Cybersecurity?
By Cybersecurity Experts at Fortra on Tue, 09/03/2024
According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime would be the world’s third-largest economy (after the U.S. and China) if measured as a country as its damages may total $9.5 trillion globally in 2024. While this may be a surprising stat, it should reiterate the importance of your cybersecurity plan and solutions. External threats play a large part in digital threat landscape, and like the name...