Day: May 8, 2016

Information Security, IT & TECHNOLOGY

DoD Updates Government Security Requirements for Cloud, But What Does That Really Mean?

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DoD Updates Government Security Requirements for Cloud, But What Does That Really Mean?

IT officials from the Department of Defense (DoD) have released an update to the Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG), which establishes security requirements and other criteria for commercial and non-Defense Department cloud providers to operate within DoD. These kinds of updates are not uncommon. In fact, they are encouraged through an interesting use [...]

IT & TECHNOLOGY, Palo Alto Networks

Bucbi Ransomware Is Back With a Ukrainian Makeover

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Bucbi Ransomware Is Back With a Ukrainian Makeover

The Bucbi ransomware family, which dates back to early 2014, has received a significant update. In a recently observed attack, we also noted new tactics used to infect systems. The malware has historically been delivered via an HTTP download, most likely via an exploit kit or phishing email. However, in recent weeks, Palo Alto Networks [...]