The conclusion of the year 2023 witnessed an alarming 55% surge in ransomware attacks, as reported by Cyberint, a company specializing in threat intelligence services. In comparison to the preceding year’s 2034 victims, ransomware gangs targeted approximately 4356 victims in…
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Quantum Radiology ransomware attack turns nightmare to patients
Quantum Radiology, a diagnostics firm based in Sydney, recently fell victim to a cyber attack orchestrated by a criminal group. The breach, which occurred on November 22nd, 2023, involved the theft of sensitive content followed by the encryption of information.…
Ransomware: From Origins to Defense – How Zero Trust Holds the Key
[By Jaye Tillson, Field CTO at Axis Security] In the vast expanse of cyberspace, few threats cast a darker shadow more than ransomware. This digital desperado wreaks havoc on individuals and businesses alike, holding precious data hostage for a hefty…
Critical infrastructure in the crosshairs: Examining the threats facing service providers in the U.S.
[By Rahul Kannan, President and Chief Operating Officer, Securin] Critical infrastructure is facing a wave of cyberattacks, posing a severe threat to essential services across the United States and globally. The scale and frequency of these attacks have elevated defending…
Medusa Ransomware Unleashes New Tactics: Data Sale, Time Extension, and AI Threats
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, Medusa Ransomware has taken a bold step by launching a dedicated blog to publish victim details, offering a chilling one-click data sale for $10,000. This notorious group, distinct from Medusa Locker malware, has…
A Comprehensive Guide to Penetration Testing in Public Clouds
As organizations increasingly migrate their operations to public cloud environments, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. Cloud penetration testing emerges as a crucial component in ensuring the integrity and resilience of systems hosted in public…
Getting Real About Ransomware
[By John Spiegel, Director of Strategy & Field CTO, Axis Security] In 2022, 66% of businesses worldwide were impacted by Ransomware in some form. This may be breach, a 3rd party they depend on was hacked or sensitive data was…
Mandiant suffers phishing attack on its X Account and exposes CLINKSINK malware
Mandiant, a threat intelligence company affiliated with Google Cloud, recently made headlines as it fell victim to a hacking group orchestrating crypto-related phishing campaigns. On January 3rd, 2024, the company faced a significant setback when its official Twitter account, now…
Ransomware wiping out data on tape backups and malware hitting MYSQL Servers
Finland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning concerning a new wave of cyber threats, with hackers now deploying ransomware on Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliances and tape storage media, aiming to obliterate stored information. The Akira Ransomware…
A simple guidance on obtaining effective endpoint security
Endpoint Security means securing the endpoints connected to/in a network. And here’s a general guide on how to implement endpoint security in true meaning: 1. Assessment and Planning: Assess your organization’s security needs, considering the types of devices used and…