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    Apple Calls Out 'Mercenary Spyware' Vendors Enabling State Surveillance

    A News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Apr 15, 2024

    Apple has escalated its fight against the commercial spyware industry enabling state actors to conduct highly-targeted cyberattacks against journalists, activists, politicians, and other high-risk individuals around the world.

    In an updated support document, the iPhone maker revised the language around its threat notification system to explicitly mention alerting users who may have been "individually targeted by mercenary spyware attacks." As Apple stated:

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    Root Causes - A PKI & Security Podcast

    EPISODE 378

    Broadcast Date:
    April 15, 2024

    21 minutes

    Podcast Apr 15, 2024

    Root Causes 378: Why Are Forced Revocations So Difficult?

    We delve deep into the problem of failure to revoke on time and the multiple causes that lead to this ongoing failure.

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    LastPass thwarts attempt to deceive employee with deepfake audio

    A News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Apr 14, 2024

    A LastPass employee was targeted by a deepfake audio call earlier this week that impersonated LastPass CEO Karim Toubba, but because it was done via WhatsApp and not a part of normal business communications, the employee did not fall for the scam.

    On the day of the incident, Mike Kosak, senior principal intelligence analyst at LastPass posted a blog to educate the industry on how deepfake voice calls are on the rise and that security teams should train their staffs to be more aware of them.

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    What is a certificate management system and when is it needed?

    A Blog Post from Sectigo

    Blog Post Apr 12, 2024

    Safeguard internet communications with SSL/TLS certificates. Learn about challenges and solutions in certificate management for enhanced cybersecurity.

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    Sisense Password Breach Triggers 'Ominous' CISA Warning

    A News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Apr 12, 2024

    While details are still emerging, the US federal government issued a password compromise warning to customers of business analytics platform Sisense and encouraged an immediate reset.


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    G2 names Sectigo the undisputed leader in Certificate Lifecycle Management for the fourth consecutive quarter

    A Press Release from Sectigo

    Press Release Apr 11, 2024

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., — April 11, 2024 — Sectigo®, the industry’s most innovative provider of comprehensive certificate lifecycle management (CLM), today announced that it has been recognized as a leader for the fourth consecutive quarter in the certificate lifecycle management (CLM), and SSL/TLS certificates software categories in the G2 Spring 2024 Grid report.

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    Raspberry Robin Malware Evolves with Sophisticated Evasion Tactics

    A News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Apr 11, 2024

    The Raspberry Robin malware, a heavily obfuscated Windows worm first identified in late 2021, has become one of the most prevalent threats facing enterprises today. Initially targeting technology and manufacturing organizations through removable media like USB drives, Raspberry Robin has since expanded its distribution methods, concerning cybersecurity experts.

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    Jason Scott joins Sectigo as Chief Information Security Officer

    A News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Apr 11, 2024

    Sectigo, one of the industry’s most innovative provider of comprehensive certificate lifecycle management (CLM), has announced the newest member of its senior executive team with the appointment of Jason Scott as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

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    Sectigo appoints Jason Scott as CISO

    A News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Apr 11, 2024

    Sectigo announced the newest member of its senior executive team with the appointment of Jason Scott as CISO.

    Jason will oversee all aspects of cybersecurity at Sectigo including data, infrastructure, network, applications, and products. He joins the company with more than 20 years’ experience that includes leadership roles at top global organizations such as Capgemini, Chevron, and the US Army.

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    Raspberry Robin Malware Now Using Windows Script Files to Spread

    A News Article from Sectigo

    News Article Apr 11, 2024

    Raspberry Robin, the highly adaptable and evasive worm and malware loader that first appeared on the cyberthreat scene in 2021, is now using a new method for spreading its malicious code.

    According to a report this week by threat researchers with HP Wolf Security, a new campaign detected last month indicated that the operators behind Raspberry Robin are using malicious Windows Script Files (WSFs) to deliver their malware, a break from their more prevalent approach of using infected USB drives.

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    Root Causes - A PKI & Security Podcast

    EPISODE 377

    Broadcast Date:
    April 11, 2024

    17 minutes

    Podcast Apr 11, 2024

    Root Causes 377: Is CPS/Issuance Misalignment a Revocation Event?

    If you issue public certificates that are fully compliant except they don't reflect what your CPS says, are they misissued? Do they require revocation?

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    The role of certificate lifecycle automation in enterprise

    A Blog Post from Sectigo

    Blog Post Apr 09, 2024

    Discover PKI and digital certificates' role in cybersecurity. Learn how PKI automation manages certificate complexity for enterprise growth.