Cyber Security Byte: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 - SNYK

👨🏽‍🚒From Firefighting to Fortifying

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🔍 Key Headlines 

  • Salt Typhoon Strikes Again: Chinese hackers exploit unpatched Cisco devices, infiltrating telecoms and universities worldwide 🌎.

  • Insight Partners Breached: Sophisticated social engineering attack compromises venture capital giant's systems 🕵️‍♂️.

🚨 Strategic Insights 

  • Elevate Your Cyber Strategies: Master the basics to shift from reactive firefighting to proactive defenses, ensuring your organization stays ahead of today’s threats.

  • Test Your Cyber Knowledge: Challenge yourself with our latest quiz on cyber defenses. See if you're more prepared than a 5th grader, or even our TNCR Crew 🧠!

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New York-based venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners has confirmed that its information systems were compromised in a cyberattack.

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New research shows that the hacking group Salt Typhoon has been exploiting known vulnerabilities in Cisco network devices, launching cyber intrusions across six continents.

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