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Global cybersecurity talent gap widens

Network World

That means existing roles might not have been lost amid cost-cutting efforts, but economic and other concerns have “ canceled out any net new job growth.” The decrease in new cybersecurity job postings shows there have likely been reduced opportunities for hiring and promoting security talent in the past year. “It

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8 major IT disasters of 2024

CIO Business Intelligence

Friendly fire In February, Chinese PC maker Acemagic acknowledged shipping machines with malware installed on them. The admission came after YouTuber The Net Guy found malware on Acemagic mini PCs when testing them. The PCs shipped with the Backdoor.Bladabindi malware, as well as RedLine Stealer.

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IBM: Financial services industry bombarded by malware, security threats

Network World

Darkweb tactics net billions + To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Financial institutions were forced to defend against a 29 percent increase in the number of attacks from 2015, IBM stated. More on Network World: IBM: Tax-related spam up 6,000% since Dec.;

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Russian Citadel malware developer cuts deal with US authorities

Computer Weekly

US Justice Department set to sentence a second Russian hacker for helping to develop Citadel malware that netted $500m, but says investigations are continuing

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Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, McAfee and Symantec Found the Cyber Threat Alliance

CTOvision

It’s no longer enough to share and compare yesterday’s malware samples. McAfee and Symantec join Cyber Threat Alliance (net-security.org). Analysis Big Data CTO Cyber Security Cyber Threats DoD and IC Computer security Cyber Threat Fortinet FTNT Intel Malware McAfee Palo Alto Networks PANW Symantec SYMC'

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2025 SecureWorld Theme: Once Upon a Time in Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

Be mindful of the dangers of poisoned gifts (malware), and stay vigilant against these sweet but dangerous schemes. This "hair net" can be seen as a primitive form of remote access, enabling her to share information and build connections despite her physical isolation.

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Bidding Open on DHS’ $6B Security Hub, House report stresses sharing

CTOvision

Via Net Security, more here. CTO Cyber Security Cyber Threat Data DoD and IC Infrastructure Mobile Security National Security Security Credit Card Theft Detection Time DHS DoD Events Gas tracers Google Play Store ICS Malware Apps modeling Oil Sensors Spam Apps Symantec.

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