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CIO POV: Ransomware and Resilience-2024's Biggest Cyber Stories

Let’s begin 2025 with an understatement about last year: 2024 was an eventful year for cybersecurity. That in itself is no surprise. The specifics, though, looked like this: AI use accelerated (for good and for bad), ransomware surged and relentless attacks on third parties shifted focus to cyber resilience.

How to scan for malware?

Imagine this: It's a typical Wednesday evening. You're scrolling through your photos, reminiscing about a recent vacation. Suddenly, your screen freezes. A message appears: “Your files are encrypted. Pay $5,000 in Bitcoin or lose everything forever.” This isn't a scene from a cyber thriller. It's the terrifying reality thousands of people face every single day.

Perimeter Security vs Cyber Resilience: CSPM vs DSPM

In this episode of Into the Breach, James Purvis is joined by Noam Perel to explore the key differences between CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management) and DSPM (Data Security Posture Management). They dive into how these tools address different problems, their unique approaches to security, and why organizations benefit from leveraging both. Discover how DSPM’s data-centric approach complements CSPM’s infrastructure focus, the distinct personas driving each, and how together they provide a stronger, more resilient security posture.

CL0P Ransomware: The Latest Updates

Cl0p Ransomware, aka Cl0p, is a ransomware group that emerged in February 2019 and targeted most industries worldwide, including retail, transportation, education, manufacturing, automotive, energy, financial, telecommunications and even healthcare. The clop ransomware group is thought to be a successor of the CryptoMix ransomware group.

Mastering Ransomware Defense For Small Businesses

Ransomware poses a significant threat to small businesses by locking critical data and demanding hefty ransoms. Understanding the mechanisms and vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals is crucial in safeguarding your operations. This guide will walk you through practical steps to fortify your defenses, detect threats early and ensure swift recovery.

CrowdStrike Uses Proven Detection Logic for Pre-Deployment Malware Scanning

As organizations embrace DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery, their greater dependency on third-party components can introduce security risks. Because malware can infiltrate an environment during development, it’s important to check for it ahead of deployment.

December 2024 Uptick in Social Engineering Campaign Deploying Black Basta Ransomware

Since December 16, 2024, Arctic Wolf has observed increased activity in a social engineering campaign associated with Black Basta ransomware. In this campaign, threat actors were observed using Microsoft Quick Assist and Teams to impersonate IT personnel and engage in malicious activities upon contacting victims. This is a continuation of the Black Basta campaign we reported on in a security bulletin sent in June 2024.