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2023 has seen a number of security changes, including the world returning to pre-pandemic travel levels and even surpassing it at certain points.

The Apache Software Foundation released a security update to address a vulnerability in the Apache Tomcat.

Google released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome.

Affected country: Uganda
Glide: EP-2023-000251-UGA
Anthrax outbreak was confirmed on 29th November 2023 in Kabira, Kasasa and Lwankoni sub-counties in Kyotera district. According to the district surveillance team, Kyotera district anthrax possibly started in June 2023 on a farm in Kkyamayembe Sub-County following the consumption of meat of a dead cow. The victims presented with various signs including itchy rash, swelling and skin lesions. In early July, the first human death was reported and 24 animal deaths by October 31,2023. The consumption of meat of the dead animals continued and 3 humans developed signs of the disease. (IFRC, 15 Dec 2023)

According to a recent DataDome report, 68% of U.S. websites are unprotected against bot attacks and traditional CAPTCHAs are no longer effective.

According to a recent cybersecurity report by Hornetsecurity, there was a 144% increase in email attacks, with phishing making up 43% of attacks.

A new report reveals 54% of today’s office workers are ignoring important cybersecurity alerts and warnings due to information overload from digital communication.

Scott Metro has been appointed as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Hazeltree. Scott brings more than 25 years of compliance experience.

Scott Ashworth, a 2023 award recipient of Security magazine's Most Influential People in Security, has joined Google's global security team.

 CISA and the NCSC jointly released Guidelines for Secure AI System Development to help developers of any systems that use AI make informed cybersecurity decisions at every stage of the development process.