Ransomware targets industrial control systems; Plus, F5 vulnerability exploited

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Security Digest Information security news and advice from TechTarget's network |July 08, 2020 FEATURED STORY Snake ransomware poses unique danger to industrial systems by Alexander Culafi, News Writer The new ransomware family known as Snake, or Ekans, is designed for organizations with industrial control systems and has already struck at least two enterprises. Advertisement NEWS   Microsoft fixes Windows Codecs flaws with emergency patches Microsoft addressed two vulnerabilities, one rated critical and the other rated important, after being alerted by a researcher with Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative.   Critical F5 Networks vulnerability under attack A critical remote code execution vulnerability that was disclosed and patched just days ago is already being exploited by threat actors. EXPERT ADVICE   Interconnected critical infrastructure increases cybersecurity risk Separately managed but interconnected critical infrastructure sectors are not all bound to security requirements and may be at risk of cascading attacks.   Navigate the DOD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requires DOD contractors to achieve baseline security standards. Explore the five levels of certification and how to achieve them.   How IAM systems support compliance IAM is a key component of any security strategy, but its role in regulatory compliance is just as crucial. Read up on features and processes to make IAM work for your enterprise.   How to apply zero-trust models to container security Containers have become a common fixture in software development, but they have resulted in new concerns for security teams. Is zero trust the answer to tackling them? About This E-Newsletter The Security Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2020 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List