Cybr | Shawna | Activity https://cybr.com/members/shawna/activity/ Activity feed for Shawna. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:57:41 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 fa962a22394824bfce39832f233509ce Shawna posted a new post. https://cybr.com/?p=5131 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:06:46 -0700
Cybr's New XSS Course Badge Gets Added to NYU Cyber Fellows Program

We are pleased to announce that our newest course, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): The 2021 Guide, is the newest available NYU Cyber Fellows badge being issued…

]]> 0 26797cee5873908b939681056c5e25b0 Shawna posted an update: Pretty awesome to see our friends Eric Lankford and […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/901/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:20:17 -0700 Pretty awesome to see our friends Eric Lankford and Doug Levin breaking ground in this space, and providing support for our public and private school systems who have been so severely underserved from a cybersecurity standpoint.

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K12 SIX Cybersecurity Community Adds to Management Team to Enhance Mutual Defense of School Districts

School districts across the United States are under siege from malicious hackers and face steep challenges to mounting an effective defense. Especiall

]]> 0 cbff81ed58f6d3fc41015272af8f44fa Shawna posted an update: Updated guidance from the Cybersecurity and […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/898/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:11:46 -0700 Updated guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) especially for the #criticalinfrastructure community. Note the first section titled, “Protecting Patrons During the Holiday Shopping Season During COVID-19”.
https://www.cisa.gov/publication/active-assailant-security-resources

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Active Assailant Security Resources | CISA

The following active assailant action guides provide the critical infrastructure community with information regarding attack vectors used by terrorists and other extremist actors as well as corresponding suggested protective measures.

]]> 0 d0cdb04d93b4df88006aedfc30c68673 Shawna posted a new post. https://cybr.com/?p=4226 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:35:42 -0700
Cybr Becomes Newest NYU Cybersecurity Industry Partner

We have exciting news to share! Cybr is now an official cybersecurity industry partner of NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering’s Cyber Fellows program!  What a…

]]> 1 088c8df62d44de14210d4d44563d6f6d Shawna posted an update: What a nightmare! A psychotherapy center was […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/647/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:19:55 -0700 What a nightmare! A psychotherapy center was hacked. Sensitive healthcare data was stolen. 40,000+ patients received ransom demands.

https://securityboulevard.com/2020/10/therapy-center-hacked-40000-patients-sent-ransom-demands/

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Therapy Center Hacked, 40,000 Patients Sent Ransom Demands - Security Boulevard

A psychotherapy center was hacked, losing sensitive healthcare data on more than 40,000 patients, who then got ransom notes to pay up.

]]> 0 f1a367ea6c02ddb5ce5098f5a894320f Shawna posted a new activity comment https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/629/#acomment-646 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:15:26 -0700 And then there was this… Google discovered a “threat actor” exploiting a pair of bugs—one in Chrome and one in Windows. Together, the bugs allowed a dodgy web page to elevate to Administrator.

https://securityboulevard.com/2020/11/google-irresponsibly-discloses-windows-zero-day/

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https://threatpost.com/scammers-google-drive-malicious-links/160832/

]]> d8034b6ee7db0faa85bc8ae65a2d0e8b Shawna posted an update: Yikes! Did you know that 23% of Windows in Use is […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/645/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:11:14 -0700 Yikes! Did you know that 23% of Windows in Use is Old, Insecure Win7 or XP? I didn’t! It’s a security nightmare waiting to happen. Microsoft’s stopped issuing security patches for those ancient versions, so it’s a bit of a worry.

https://securityboulevard.com/2020/11/23-of-windows-in-use-is-old-insecure-win7-or-xp/

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23% of Windows in Use is Old, Insecure Win7 or XP - Security Boulevard

Windows 7 and XP are obsolete, but that hasn’t stopped almost a quarter of Windows users using them. It’s a security nightmare waiting to happen.

]]> 0 ed27221f4d97f7c824a28a6112d69158 Shawna posted a new activity comment https://www.cybr.com/cybersecurity/python-for-beginners-free-resources/#comment-74 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 03:42:39 -0700 Thanks for sharing Eric! As you know, I’ve worked in IT Services for 23 years, but not as “a technologist”. I may have married a Developer, but I’ve never coded a thing. I was always on the business side working hand-in-hand with our Solution Development, Service Delivery and Client teams. So, when I went to freeCodeCamp to check it out, I… Read more

In reply to - Shawna posted a new post. This post is for those of you looking for resources about “Python for beginners” and “learning Python for free”! I talk to a lot of… ]]> 3b4c79d8ec0842c1b5f50d712683cff6 Shawna posted a new activity comment https://www.cybr.com/cybersecurity/python-for-beginners-free-resources/#comment-72 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:33:39 -0700 I also found all of these Python Tutorial videos on their YouTube Channel just now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfscVS0vtbw&list=PLWKjhJtqVAbnqBxcdjVGgT3uVR10bzTEB

In reply to - Shawna posted a new post. This post is for those of you looking for resources about “Python for beginners” and “learning Python for free”! I talk to a lot of… ]]> d1f4a5f5c73f7749880da768aba536d8 Shawna posted a new post. https://cybr.com/?p=4210 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:32:37 -0700
Python For Beginners - FREE Resources!

This post is for those of you looking for resources about “Python for beginners” and “learning Python for free”! I talk to a lot of…

]]> 3 d4b34cf06d77740009345c42b9792eb0 Shawna posted an update: Georgia county voter information leaked by […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/624/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:06:40 -0600 Georgia county voter information leaked by ransomware gang.

The DoppelPaymer ransomware gang has released unencrypted data stolen from Hall County, Georgia, during a cyberattack earlier this month.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/georgia-county-voter-information-leaked-by-ransomware-gang/

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Georgia county voter information leaked by ransomware gang

The DoppelPaymer ransomware gang has released unencrypted data stolen from Hall County, Georgia, during a cyberattack earlier this month.

]]> 0 0fef034576a09c2d5c8cc9cc98a0b300 Shawna posted an update: Emotet campaign used parked domains to deliver […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/623/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:06:01 -0600 Emotet campaign used parked domains to deliver malware payloads

Researchers tracking malicious use of parked domains have spotted the Emotet botnet using such domains to deliver malware payloads as part of a large scale phishing campaign.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-campaign-used-parked-domains-to-deliver-malware-payloads/

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Emotet campaign used parked domains to deliver malware payloads

Researchers tracking malicious use of parked domains have spotted the Emotet botnet using such domains to deliver malware payloads as part of a large scale phishing campaign.

]]> 0 a0ff27b868b1fa5095e219c2ee841fa2 Shawna posted an update: U.S. government warns healthcare industry that a […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/622/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:52:20 -0600 U.S. government warns healthcare industry that a hacking group is actively targeting hospitals and healthcare providers in Ryuk ransomware attacks.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a call with the…

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]]> 1 2fe04702c8ecbc01fa505d064498afc0 Shawna posted an update: Maze ransomware gang is shutting down its […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/621/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:42:34 -0600 Maze ransomware gang is shutting down its organized cybercrime operation after rising to it’s elite status as one of the most prominent players in the “ransomware attack space”!

I guess they’ve made so much money that they’ve decided to retire on the beach somewhere! This article was very informative in helping me understand just… Read more

bleepingcomputer.com

Maze ransomware is shutting down its cybercrime operation

​The Maze cybercrime gang is shutting down its operations after rising to become one of the most prominent players performing ransomware attacks.

]]> 0 84d720245b9ee8a7cafd53f14c81d2e9 Shawna posted an update: Home Depot blunder emails customer order info […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/620/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:34:51 -0600 Home Depot blunder emails customer order info to strangers

Multiple reports emerged from Home Depot customers in Canada yesterday stating that the company had accidentally leaked to them hundreds of emails containing order information of strangers. Users received hundreds of “order ready for pickup” reminder emails, each pertaining to a… Read more

bleepingcomputer.com

Home Depot blunder emails customer order info to strangers

Multiple reports emerged today from Home Depot customers in Canada stating that the company had accidentally leaked to them hundreds of emails containing order information of strangers. Users received hundreds of "order ready for pickup" reminder emails, each pertaining to … Continue reading

]]> 0 5e53a44d42a2cf7d8da49e933c875be9 Shawna posted an update: Russian Turla hackers breach European […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/619/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:33:04 -0600 Russian Turla hackers breach European government organization
Russian-speaking hacking group Turla has hacked into the systems of an undisclosed European government organization according to a new Accenture Cyber Threat Intelligence (ACTI) report.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-turla-hackers-breach-european-government-organization/

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Russian Turla hackers breach European government organization

Russian-speaking hacking group Turla has hacked into the systems of an undisclosed European government organization according to a new Accenture Cyber Threat Intelligence (ACTI) report.

]]> 0 bfb4025cbe0574f5096de8e44729b989 Shawna posted an update: Microsoft: Iranian attackers hacked security […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/618/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:31:50 -0600 Microsoft: Iranian attackers hacked security conference attendees
Microsoft disclosed yesterday that Iranian state-sponsored hackers successfully hacked into the email accounts of multiple high-profile individuals and potential attendees at this year’s Munich Security Conference and the Think 20…

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Microsoft: Iranian attackers hacked security conference attendees

Microsoft disclosed today that Iranian state-sponsored hackers successfully hacked into the email accounts of multiple high-profile individuals and potential attendees at this year's Munich Security Conference and the Think 20 (T20) summit.

]]> 0 a96cf9a27d3084203f26e0e8ead6227e Shawna posted an update: FTC receives almost 2 million robocall complaints in […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/617/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:30:35 -0600 FTC receives almost 2 million robocall complaints in nine months The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received almost 2 million complaints from Americans regarding illegal robocalls during the first nine months of 2020. The #1 complaint category is… Read more

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FTC receives almost 2 million robocall complaints in nine months

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received almost 2 million complaints from Americans regarding illegal robocalls during the first nine months of 2020.

]]> 0 54397a4e790f75c21b0bd60ac05f4418 Shawna posted an update: Disposable emails now available in Exchange […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/616/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:27:40 -0600 Disposable emails now available in Exchange Online
Microsoft says that Office 365 customers can use unlimited disposable recipient email addresses after the Plus Addressing feature rolled out to all Exchange Online users.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-disposable-emails-now-available-in-exchange-online/

bleepingcomputer.com

Microsoft: Disposable emails now available in Exchange Online

Microsoft says that Office 365 customers can use unlimited disposable recipient email addresses after the Plus Addressing feature rolled out to all Exchange Online users.

]]> 0 e8587d3acc35a5faa90adb402afaf1c4 Shawna posted an update: Secretary of Defense Esper Message on National […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/546/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:44:35 -0600 Secretary of Defense Esper Message on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/767900/secretary-defense-esper-message-national-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2020

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Secretary of Defense Esper Message on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020

Secretary of Defense Esper delivers an important message to the DoD Community in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020

]]> 0 b91fa49830de87ea8871c124cb4cdf03 Shawna posted an update: The hospital chain Universal Health Services said […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/544/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 06:55:23 -0600 The hospital chain Universal Health Services said Thursday that computer services at all 250 of its U.S. facilities were impacted in last weekend’s malware attack and efforts to restore hospital networks were continuing.

https://www.securityweek.com/hacked-hospital-chain-says-all-250-us-facilities-affected

securityweek.com

Hacked Hospital Chain Says All 250 US Facilities Affected | SecurityWeek.Com

The hospital chain Universal Health Services said Thursday that computer services at all 250 of its U.S. facilities were hobbled in last weekend’s malware attack and efforts to restore hospital networks were continuing.

]]> 0 06b056f7807f4d4b5baeafe4f57c7947 Shawna posted a new post. https://cybr.com/?p=4062 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 19:45:34 -0600
What is the Cyber Moonshot Initiative?

We are excited to announce that our team will be kicking off our first official Cybersecurity Awareness Month by supporting the White House’s National Cyber…

]]> 0 9da0b12de1a6f7facc66dbd17b75cbac Shawna posted a new post. https://cybr.com/?p=3583 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:47:43 -0600
Beware of These Potential Python Programming Pitfalls

Are there ANY pitfalls to using Python? There are a lot of good reasons to use Python. That made me wonder what the downsides were.…

]]> 0 e41a41daa2d4675f6248f132ba173684 Shawna posted a new post. https://cybr.com/?p=3352 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:43:16 -0600
Cyber-skill Gap: Why Cybersecurity Practitioners Need to Know Python!

We interviewed a few Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and Application Security Managers from different organizations for our Cybr Podcast. One of the skills everyone felt was…

]]> 2 b02c9e5f17d91e457467daf975b78e59 Shawna posted a new post. https://cybr.com/?p=3502 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:09:05 -0600
Cybersec Role-play In A Hands-on Way

I’m always looking for fun, free new cybersecurity training resources for students who are exploring – or getting started in – the cybersecurity field. Yesterday,…

]]> 0 b3f7a82116bfc3876d9bc9a9415f7c7a Shawna posted a new post. https://cybr.com/?p=3451 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:57:14 -0600
How To Hunt for Web App Vulnerabilities Hands-on!

I’ve said it again and again, and I think most members of the technical community would agree that the fastest, most effective, most fun way…

]]> 0 4890c78bb020e6c90fe2ffa856ffbfca Shawna posted a new post. https://cybr.com/?p=3368 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:25:57 -0600 Essential Cybersec Skill You Should Build!

Are you struggling to decide what cybersec skills to build next? We understand! There’s only so much time in each day, and we all have…

]]> 0 d145216073016962ab65172ccf5c81cc Shawna posted a new post. https://cybr.com/?p=3344 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:06:03 -0600 Build Your Technical Skills with Free Hands-on Learning Activities!

These resources are for high school computer science teachers, university faculty, or anyone working in, studying, or curious about software engineering. I was “out and…

]]> 1 924598a0ab57c5779775e5c206cac05e Shawna posted a new post. https://cybr.com/?p=3338 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:54:10 -0600
Cybr Podcast is now available!

We are excited to announce our New CYBR PODCAST! We launched our first series of career-focused podcast episodes this past week, and we’ve already started interviewing our second…

]]> 0 24b493e4187ca8efbbcf0150406bfa68 Shawna posted a new activity comment https://cybr.com/it-ops-archives/project-using-cisco-packet-tracer-to-learn-networking/#comment-48 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 22:05:20 -0600 Way to go Nick! Congratulations, and thank you for sharing this amazing body of work to help others build their Network skills!

In reply to - Nick posted a new post. This project was created by Cybr Member, Nick Gimbel. Check out his other related project DMZ and Network Hardening with Packet Tracer. This tutorial is… ]]> cfc0191bfbd39bc1d8668d189b5c84a5 Shawna posted an update: […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/256/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:12:12 -0600 25 Android apps caught stealing your data were removed from the Playstore!

]]> 0 9fc19924dddbfd9099ed3b9cd51036f2 Shawna posted an update: GitLab Acquires Security Companies Peach Tech and Fuzzit […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/204/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 06:11:22 -0600 GitLab Acquires Security Companies Peach Tech and Fuzzit

DevOps company GitLab has acquired software security testing firms Peach Tech and Fuzzit to expand its DevSecOps offering.

]]> 0 3596fe1b3f53d92b1528666a51b6e58b Shawna posted an update: Australia Under ‘Malicious’ Cyberattacks From State Actor […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/203/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 05:52:52 -0600 Australia Under ‘Malicious’ Cyberattacks From State Actor

An unidentified, but “sophisticated state-based cyber actor” appears to be targeting Australian organisations across a range of sectors, including all levels of government, industry, political organisations, education, health, essential service providers and operators of other…

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]]> 0 8f8264d3145e892ac4c7aaa5bf414c76 Shawna posted an update: Zoom Will Offer End-to-End Encryption to Free Users https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/201/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 05:44:18 -0600 Zoom Will Offer End-to-End Encryption to Free Users

Zoom announced that it will offer end-to-end encryption to free users as long as they provide a phone number to verify their account.

]]> 0 5207b6a39f3146bf8033122454c92fba Shawna posted an update: […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/200/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:09:37 -0600 IT giant Cognizant confirms data breach after ransomware attack

Cognizant has stated that unencrypted data was accessed and stolen during an April Maze Ransomware attack. On April 17th, they emailed clients to warn them that they were under attack and to disconnect themselves from Cognizant to protect themselves from being…

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]]> 0 a07e49a1e5485a2da08ea1147e7a6aaa Shawna posted an update: Keizer city computers hacked The city of Keizer’s computer […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/199/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:03:11 -0600 Keizer city computers hacked

The city of Keizer’s computer system was hacked on Wednesday, June 10, and officials were only able to regain access to the data by paying the perpetrators a $48,000 ransom.

]]> 0 fff4a41e85b01a3726f5650c55c4a182 Shawna posted an update: Did you know...Microsoft recently released software […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/198/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:06:00 -0600 Did you know…

Microsoft recently released software patches to plug at least 129 security holes in its Windows operating systems and supported software? Acording to Krebs on Security, none of the bugs addressed this month are known to have been exploited or detailed prior to today, but there are a few vulnerabilities that deserve…

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]]> 0 1b45a03026ddc7925276111e84e497c2 Shawna started the discussion TELL US: What More Could We Do To Help You Succeed in Cybersecurity? in the forum Community Improvement Ideas & Suggestions https://cybr.com/forums/discussion/tell-us-what-can-we-do-to-help-you-succeed/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 06:28:36 -0600 TELL US: What More Could We Do To Help You Succeed in Cybersecurity?

Based on your current cybersecurity roles and goals, please share a list of things that you feel like you need need in order to succeed in order to achieve your current objectives?

]]> 7fd5fdad75902331b8f540b1efce636b Shawna started the discussion TELL US: How Can We Make Learning More Fun & Effective For You? in the forum Community Improvement Ideas & Suggestions https://cybr.com/forums/discussion/tell-us-how-can-we-make-our-community-more-fun/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 06:20:37 -0600 TELL US: How Can We Make Learning More Fun & Effective For You?

This is a discussion feed exists for you to share your ideas and suggestions about things we can do to increase the value our members get from engaging with us. What more can we do or offer to our community members to help enable their success?

Suggestions could include…

  • Rewards & Recognition for Content Contributions – You Give, You Get!…

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]]> 5504c71aee99a440b18dab418a5e0446 Shawna started the discussion TELL US: How Can We Provide More Value to You? in the forum Community Improvement Ideas & Suggestions https://cybr.com/forums/discussion/share-your-ideas-how-we-can-help-more-people-succeed-in-cybersecurity/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 05:55:42 -0600 TELL US: How Can We Provide More Value to You?

This is a discussion feed exists for you to share your ideas and suggestions about things we can do to increase the value members get from engaging in this community. What more can we do or offer to our community members to help enable their success?

Suggestions could include…

  • Blog Post or Podcast Series topic ideas
  • Suggest Community…

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]]> f0dd3787587e593065a2011b43b25ece Shawna posted a new post. https://cybr.com/?p=2318 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:02:49 -0600 20 Actions to Take to Secure Any Organization

Have you heard of the Center for Internet Security? If not, this is definitely an organization within the cybersecurity community that we should all be…

]]> 0 63591867c57ba5e3ceac69852dc53f1f Shawna started the discussion Standing Out In Cybersec: Best Entry-Level Resume Recommendations in the forum Career https://cybr.com/forums/discussion/standing-out-in-cybersec-best-entry-level-resume-recommendations/ Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:44:12 -0600 Standing Out In Cybersec: Best Entry-Level Resume Recommendations

What are the critical components to include in your Entry-Level Cybersecurity Resume?

There are some key things an entry level cybersecurity resume should include / emphasize in order to help get you noticed. I’m sharing some critical components below, but I’d love to hear what my IT Recruiter and Cyberseeking friends have to say about what…

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]]> baec73f8867468efb93b2b1666e906e1 Shawna started the discussion A Mentor's Advice after 20+ years in IT and Cybersecurity... in the forum Career https://cybr.com/forums/discussion/a-mentors-advice-after-20-years-in-it-and-cybersecurity/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:10:19 -0600 A Mentor's Advice after 20+ years in IT and Cybersecurity...

Words of wisdom for current and future cybersecurity leaders…

]]> cd5b9d2938a1fc81febcf746b5b4847b Shawna posted an update: International […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/155/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:48:25 -0600 International multi-level-marketing cosmetics retailer Arbonne suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information and credentials of thousands of members [including account passwords] after its internal systems were breached by an unauthorized party last month.

]]> 0 2583e6265c5b2eec4f006e1dd4895529 Shawna started the discussion Searching for your first cybersecurity job? READ THIS! in the forum Career https://cybr.com/forums/discussion/searching-for-your-first-cybersecurity-job-read-this/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 11:32:11 -0600 Searching for your first cybersecurity job? READ THIS!

Gary Hayslip [CISO at SoftBank Investment Advisers] shares his guidance for anyone searching for their first cybersecurity job! THIS IS A GREAT POST! He offers a collection of insights for anyone currently performing a technical / cybersecurity job search in hopes of making that search easier for you!

]]> 2032895ee3a9b112e211743c1ed680d2 Shawna started the discussion Hiring InfoSec Professionals in 2020 [podcast] in the forum Career https://cybr.com/forums/discussion/hiring-infosec-professionals-in-2020-podcast/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 11:23:40 -0600 Hiring InfoSec Professionals in 2020 [podcast]

PeerTalk Podcast: Hiring InfoSec Professionals in 2020

Features Gary Hayslip‍ (CISO at SoftBank Investment Advisers) talking about the following:

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]]> c2b66470531c035e5ce05e519e42d43f Shawna posted an update: […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/152/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:37:22 -0600 Indian e-Payments App Exposes More Than 7 Million Users in Massive Data Breach.
Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor’s research team discovered a massive amount of incredibly sensitive financial data connected to India’s mobile payment app Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) that was exposed to the public.

]]> 0 775b263b92df787d332eaa6c4a0c2c51 Shawna posted an update: […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/150/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:31:53 -0600

Microsoft Warns About Advanced Java-Based Ransomware

Microsoft has warned organizations globally about a new type of data stealing Java-based ransomware dubbed “PonyFinal”. The tech giant described the malware as human-operated ransomware, which is distributed in an automated way by attackers.

]]> 0 67e28a22036ec20fee428c13f968f414 Shawna posted an update: […] https://cybr.com/news-feed/p/149/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:29:10 -0600 Hacker Finds Huge Apple Security Hole; Apple Pays $100,000 Bug Bounty. A bug bounty hunter in India found an Apple security hole wide enough to drive a not-so-prototypical Mac truck through. … Apple’s servers would then verify that token, so an attacker could gain access to any account you had linked to it.

]]> 0 7c3d334853b192a78c7be77e119ba1c1 Shawna started the discussion Useful Cybersecurity Guides [from the FTC] in the forum Cybersecurity https://cybr.com/forums/discussion/useful-cybersecurity-guides-from-the-ftc/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:25:28 -0600 Useful Cybersecurity Guides [from the FTC]

Most companies keep sensitive personal information in
their files—names, Social Security numbers, credit card,
or other account data—that identifies customers
or employees.

This information often is necessary to fill orders, meet
payroll, or perform other necessary business functions.
However, if sensitive data falls into the wrong hands,… Read more

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