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• Why it's time to review Microsoft patch management options

  Microsoft does not appear to be updating Windows Software Update Services, but newer patch management options might be a better choice.

• Cyber criminals are increasingly using info-stealing malware to target victims

  In the first seven months of this year, threat actors stole over 50 million passwords, two billion cookie files, details of 103,150 bank cards, and ...

• Luna Moth callback phishing campaign leverages extortion without malware

  Palo Alto’s Unit 42 investigated several incidents linked to the Luna Moth callback phishing extortion campaign that uses legitimate and trusted management tools instead of ...

• Vietnamese DUCKTAIL malware campaign targeting Facebook business and ads accounts is back

  The spear phishing group has revised its tactics and is employing more sophisticated techniques and tactics based on what appears to be extensive research into ...

• How Cisco keeps APIs secure throughout the software development process

  Cisco’s API-for-an-API project unifies API security tools and weaves security through all stages of the software process.

• Online retailers should prepare for spike in bot-operated attacks

  On the naughty list this year are a host of bad actors employing a huge variety of different bot attacks that can have a big ...