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Secora Consulting’s blog is a mixture of news and developments in the security world and technical breakdowns of our services. Bookmark this page to stay informed.

Cyber Advisory

The Importance of Third-Party Cybersecurity Assessments

Cybersecurity risks don’t just come from within your organisation; they often arise from third-party vendors who manage essential services like cloud hosting, software development, and data storage. A single vulnerability in a vendor’s system can open the door for cybercriminals to access your sensitive data, potentially jeopardising your entire business. These risks make third-party cybersecurity assessments critical for safeguarding your operations and ensuring that your vendors meet the required security standards.

News

This Week in Cybersecurity: Looking Back at Week 44

This week in the news: Critical LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Vulnerability Exposes Millions of WordPress Sites PSAUX Ransomware Exploits Zero-Day, Hitting 22,000 CyberPanel Servers LottieFiles npm Supply Chain Attack Targets Cryptocurrency Users Bedfordshire Ranks as UK’s Cybercrime Capital with 2,900 Victims Annually Sysdig Uncovers EMERALDWHALE Campaign Exposing 15,000+ Stolen Cloud Credentials French ISP Free Suffers Major Data Breach Impacting Millions QNAP Patches Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability Following Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 Google Patches Critical Chrome Vulnerability Akira and Fog Ransomware Exploit SonicWall VPN Vulnerability New Ransomware Group “Embargo” Uses Toolkit to Disable Security Solutions FortiJump Vulnerability Exploited in Zero-Day Attacks Since June 2024 Cisco VPN Vulnerability Actively Exploited by Attackers Critical Vulnerabilities in Open-Source AI Models Uncovered, Potential for Remote Code Execution Critical LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Vulnerability Exposes Millions of WordPress Sites A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-50550) in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin allows attackers to elevate privileges and potentially gain administrator access on WordPress sites.

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This Week in Cybersecurity: Looking Back at Week 43

This week in the news: LinkedIn Fined €310 Million for Data Privacy Violations Microsoft Fixes 100 Vulnerabilities in October Patch Tuesday Fortinet Issues Urgent Warning on Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability Phishing Attack Uses Fake CAPTCHA to Bypass Detection Ransomware Attack Disrupts Swiss School’s IT Systems Bumblebee Malware Resurges with New Capabilities Google Warns of Samsung Zero-Day Vulnerability Under Active Exploit Unchecked Exploitation of Mobile Ad Data Microsoft Defender VPN Adds Feature to Detect Unsafe Wi-Fi Networks Rise in Fake Parking Penalty Scams on Isle of Wight Calgary Public Library Closes Amid Cybersecurity Breach LinkedIn Fined €310 Million for Data Privacy Violations LinkedIn has been fined by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for violations of data privacy regulations.

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Strengthen Your Business with the Enterprise Ireland Cyber Security Review Grant

As cyberattacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, malicious actors target organisations across the spectrum—from fledgling startups to established SMEs and large corporations. Recognising the pressing need for organisations to protect sensitive information and mitigate the risk of cyber-attacks, Enterprise Ireland has launched the Cyber Security Review Grant. This offers Irish organisations a practical and cost-effective solution to bolster their defences against cyber threats and ensure regulatory compliance. If you’re an Irish organisation and Enterprise Ireland client, you now have access to substantial support from Enterprise Ireland to evaluate your current cybersecurity posture and identify potential vulnerabilities.

SME Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Strengthening Your Businesss Defences

Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as an important reminder for businesses of all sizes to stay vigilant against the cyber threats that target our data and systems. Whether you’re an experienced IT professional or just starting to learn the basics of cybersecurity, this month provides the perfect opportunity to evaluate and enhance your security practices. Malicious actors don’t discriminate based on the size of your business or your level of technical knowledge.

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This Week in Cybersecurity: Looking Back at Week 42

Data Breach at Cabot Financial Exposes Sensitive Consumer Information A significant data breach at Cabot Financial, one of Ireland’s largest debt-collection agencies, has potentially compromised the personal and financial details of thousands of consumers. The agency, which manages accounts for approximately 80 credit unions and other lenders, has disabled its website and several phone lines in response to the attack. Cabot Financial has confirmed it is actively addressing a suspected cyber attack and is collaborating with IT experts to protect customer data.