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Jordyn Alger

Jordyn Alger

Jordyn Alger is the managing editor for Security magazine. Alger writes for topics such as physical security and cyber security and publishes online news stories about leaders in the security industry. She is also responsible for multimedia content and social media posts. Alger graduated in 2021 with a BA in English – Specialization in Writing from the University of Michigan. Image courtesy of Alger

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Global operation EMERALDWHALE steals 15K cloud credentials

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
October 31, 2024

A global operation called EMERALDWHALE has resulted in the theft of more than 15,000 cloud service credentials.


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Software and IT vendors linked to 67% of energy sector breaches

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
October 30, 2024

Two-thirds (67%) of third-party energy sector breaches were caused by software and IT vendors. 


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Security leaders discuss the Cisco security incident

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
October 29, 2024

Security leaders discuss the recent Cisco security incident. 


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How organizations can defend against the increasing API attack surface

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
October 29, 2024

As APIs increase beyond the range of manual control, organizations may face greater security challenges.


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67% of organizations say employees lack basic security awareness

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
October 24, 2024

67% of organizations are concerned that employees lack fundamental security awareness. 


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New macOS vulnerability allows unauthorized data access

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
October 24, 2024

A new macOS vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to evade an operating system’s Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) technology. 


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CISOs respond: 49% of CISOs plan to leave role without industry action

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
October 23, 2024

A survey shows that nearly half (49%) of CISOs do not believe there is a future for them in this role. CISOs are sharing their insights on this statistic. 


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Iranian cyber actors are targeting critical infrastructure entities

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
October 22, 2024

Iranian cyber actors are targeting critical infrastructure entities via brute force.


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Research uncovers new attack method, security leaders share insights

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
October 22, 2024

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin discovered a new attack method. 


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SolarWinds Help Desk software vulnerability added to CISA catalogue

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
October 21, 2024

Due to evidence of active exploitation, CISA added three vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalogue.


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