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Trustwave

Ransomware Readiness: 10 Steps Every Organization Must Take

Oct 18, 2024 By Trustwave In Trustwave
At the end of every year, the Trustwave content team asks its in-house experts what cybersecurity topics they predict will be top of mind in the coming 12 months, and inevitably the top answer is more ransomware. Instead of waiting an extra couple of months, we thought why not get ahead of the curve, pretend that ransomware will again be an issue, because it will, and proceed to the part of the story where we go through the problem and mitigation methods.
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netskope

New Bumblebee Loader Infection Chain Signals Possible Resurgence

Oct 18, 2024 By Leandro Fróes In Netskope
Bumblebee is a highly sophisticated downloader malware cybercriminals use to gain access to corporate networks and deliver other payloads such as Cobalt Strike beacons and ransomware. The Google Threat Analysis Group first discovered the malware in March 2022 and named it Bumblebee based on a User-Agent string it used. The Netskope Threat Labs team discovered what seems to be a new infection chain leading to Bumblebee malware infection, and our findings corroborate those shared by other researchers.
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tripwire

Glimmer Of Good News On The Ransomware Front As Encryption Rates Plummet

Oct 17, 2024 By Graham Cluley In Tripwire
No-one would be bold enough to say that the ransomware problem is receding, but a newly-published report by Microsoft does deliver a slither of encouraging news amongst the gloom. And boy do we need some good news - amid reports that 389 US-based healthcare institutions were hit by ransomware last year - more than one every single day.
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Addressing Cyber Risk and the Rise of AI

Oct 17, 2024 By Rubrik In Rubrik
In this episode of CISO Conversations: EU Data Regulations, Pierre-François Guglielmi, EMEA Field CISO at Rubrik, is joined by Trish McGill, an Executive Subject Matter Expert for Cyber Security IT/OT at De Heus Voeders and Nobian, Brian Wagner, Chief Technology Officer at Revenir, and Tim Clements, Owner of Purpose and Means. Together, they explore the impact of cyber-attacks and data regulations on business resilience, particularly concerning critical infrastructure, and how these factors ultimately affect profits.
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spambrella

What Is Payloadless Malware?

Oct 16, 2024 By Spambrella In Spambrella
This malicious tactic enables cybercriminals to sneak into an organization’s email network or other systems without the payloads typically associated with harmful software. The payloadless method leverages harder-to-detect malware delivery techniques and psychological manipulation to execute attacks. It reflects the ingenuity of threat actors and emphasizes the need for organizations to never stop revamping their security strategies.
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foresiet

Protect Your Business from Interlock Ransomware: Prevention and Detection Tips

Oct 16, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
At Foresiet, our mission is to help businesses stay informed about emerging cybersecurity risks. One of the latest and most dangerous threats is Interlock ransomware, a variant that has made waves on the dark web. This ransomware group claims to be more than just extortionists, positioning themselves as enforcers of accountability for companies that fail to adequately protect customer data and intellectual property.
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bitsight

Exfiltration over Telegram Bots: Skidding Infostealer Logs

Oct 16, 2024 By André Tavares In BitSight
In recent years, Telegram has emerged as a popular messaging platform among cybercriminals, driven by its combination of simplicity, security, and efficiency. Telegram's encrypted messaging capabilities, real-time communication, and the ability to send large data files make it an ideal platform for cybercriminal activities, making it an attractive alternative to traditional underground forums.
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securitysenses

Designing a Comprehensive IT Strategy for Scalability and Security

Oct 16, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
In digitized business environments, resilient IT strategies empower organizations to innovate fearlessly through sustained agility and threat countermeasures, scaling operations seamlessly. Yet fragmented foundations invite catchup turmoil reactively behind market dynamics, securing continuity and trust sub-optimally.
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WatchGuard

New WatchGuard Threat Lab Report Finds Threat Actors Attempting to Turn Blockchains into Hosts of Malicious Content

Oct 15, 2024 By WatchGuard In WatchGuard
Other key findings include surge of info-stealers and botnets, an increase in evasive malware and a rise in network attacks across the Asia Pacific.
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knowbe4

44% of U.S. Organizations Experienced One or More Ransomware Attacks in the Last Year

Oct 15, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
As ransomware becomes more pervasive, new data provides insight into how well organizations are responding and the attack vector being used most. We hear a lot about ransomware attacks, but I’m not seeing data about how well organizations fared, so I was glad to see GetApp’s 2024 Data Security report. According to the report, nearly half of U.S.
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