May 2021

CIS Controls Version 8

The Center of Internet Security (CIS) in coordination with the SANS Institute and through a consortium of security experts, U.S. agencies such as the NSA, coordinated the CIS Controls Version 8 (formerly known as “Critical Security Controls” or CSC) to help simplify and prioritize list of controls that would have the greatest impact to an organization in improving risk posture against cyber threats.

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Microsoft uncovers NOBELIUM ‘sophisticated email-based attack’

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has uncovered a “sophisticated email-based attack” operated by NOBELIUM, as part of a wide-scale malicious email campaign.

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Apple security updates for iOS 14.6, macOS Big Sur 11.4 and other products – updated

Apple has released security updates to fix vulnerabilities in iOS 14.6, macOS Big Sur 11.4, Safari 14.1.1, tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, and other products. The tech giant also reported macOS Big Sur vulnerability CVE-2021-30713 has been exploited in the wild.

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CISA and FBI alert: DarkSide ransomware used in Colonial Pipeline cyberattack (and mitigation guidance) – updated

The FBI and CISA have published a joint cybersecurity alert on a new ransomware variant “DarkSide” used in recent cyberattack against pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline. The alert also includes best practice guidance in disrupting ransomware attacks.

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