Ransomware trends are on the rise, even more so today than in the previous years. According to Group-IB’s Hi-Tech Crime Trends Report 2021/2022, the increase of the ransomware industry happened due to a combination of poor corporate security and a thriving…
Anonymous Sudan launched Cyber Attack on X formerly Twitter
In a digital age where the lines between activism and hacking are increasingly blurred, Anonymous Sudan, a self-proclaimed hacktivist group with ties to the Russian Federation, recently launched a cyber-attack on the servers of the social media giant formerly known…
How to obtain cyber resilience in low security budgets
In the contemporary digital environment, the specter of cyberattacks casts a shadow over organizations of every scale. Despite the essential role that cyber resilience plays in protecting sensitive information and ensuring seamless business operations, numerous enterprises, particularly those operating within…
Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 16
Welcome to Silicon UK Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the week ending 01/09/2023. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech…
Fake Signal and Telegram apps – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET research uncovers active campaigns targeting Android users and spreading espionage code through the Google Play store, Samsung Galaxy Store and dedicated websites This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Fake Signal and Telegram apps –…
Understand the fine print of your cyber insurance policies
A significant gap is emerging between insurance providers, as organizations skip the fine print and seek affordable and comprehensive coverage, potentially putting them in a tough place when they need to use this safety net, according to a Delinea report.…
Cybercriminals use research contests to create new attack methods
Adversary-sponsored research contests on cybercriminal forums focus on new methods of attack and evasion, according to Sophos. The contests mirror legitimate security conference ‘Call For Papers’ and provide the winners considerable financial rewards and recognition from peers and also potential…
New infosec products of the week: September 1, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Ciphertex Data Security, ComplyCube, Fortinet, and MixMode. Ciphertex strengthens data security with SecureNAS CX-160KSSD-X The SecureNAS CX-160KSSD-X storage unit is powered by an Intel Xeon…
Battling malware in the industrial supply chain
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Here’s how organizations can eliminate content-based malware in…
Mobile threat defense or bust
The case for unified endpoint management and mobile threat defense The evolution of endpoint management Unified endpoint management (UEM) has played a significant role over the years in enabling companies to improve the productivity and security of their corporate mobile…
Exploring the traits of effective chief audit executives
Chief audit executives (CAEs) have identified risk orientation, stakeholder management, and team leadership as the top three characteristics of the most effective individuals, according to Gartner. In April 2023, Gartner surveyed 114 CAEs across 180 areas to identify the most…
Enterprise security challenges for CNI organizations: Overview of security challenges
This is the first in a series of three blog posts focusing on United Kingdom Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) cybersecurity. Part 1 will focus on giving readers an overview of the problem space that CNI organizations face, Part 2 will…
Improving containerization security with Red Hat OpenShift
In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, organizations increasingly embrace containerization to achieve greater scalability, portability, and efficiency in their application deployments. While containerization has its benefits, it also can present IT security challenges that must be addressed to improve the…
IT & OT security: How to Bridge the Gap
Connecting IT and OT environments can give industrial organizations powerful efficiencies, but it also introduces cybersecurity challenges. A new Trend Micro/SANS Institute report gets at the heart of those IT and OT security issues—and how to address them. This article…
Qakbot botnet infrastructure suffers major takedown
Categories: News Categories: Ransomware Tags: Qakbot Tags: FBI Tags: law enforcement Tags: takedown Tags: removal tool Tags: HIBP Tags: Spamhaus The Qakbot botnet has suffered a major setback after its infrastructure was heavily disrupted by US and European law enforcement…
Prompt injection could be the SQL injection of the future, warns NCSC
Categories: News Tags: AI Tags: ML Tags: LLM Tags: chatgpt Tags: data poisoning Tags: SQL Tags: prompt injection The NCSC has warned about integrating LLMs into your own services or platforms. Prompt injection and data poisoning are just some of…
Fashion retailer Forever 21 data breach impacted +500,000 individuals
Fashion retailer Forever 21 disclosed a data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 500,000 individuals. On March 20, 2023, the fashion retailer Forever 21 has discovered a cyber incident that impacted a limited number of systems. The…
Good news for Key Group ransomware victims: Free decryptor out now
That’s what we call a static shock Even ransomware operators make mistakes, and in the case of ransomware gang the Key Group, a cryptographic error allowed a team of security researchers to develop and release a decryption tool to restore…