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RagnarLocker Ransomware, LokiLocker Ransomware, and More: Hacker's Playbook Threat Coverage Round-up: September 27th, 2023

In this version of the Hacker’s Playbook Threat Coverage round-up, we are highlighting newly added coverage for several recently discovered or analyzed ransomware and malware variants, including RagnarLocker ransomware, LokiLocker ransomware, and Humble ransomware, amongst others. SafeBreach customers can select and run these attacks and more from the SafeBreach Hacker’s Playbook™ to ensure coverage against these advanced threats.

INETCO is Making Waves in the BC Tech Sector - INETCO is Named a Finalist for the Gamechanger Ambition Award

Each year, the BC Tech Association celebrates the remarkable achievements of the British Columbia technology community through the Technology Impact Awards (TIA). The Gamechanger – Ambition Award, is a testament to a company’s drive to address significant challenges, lead with conviction, and leverage technology to shape a better future.

Ethical Phishing: Testing Your Employees

The Rationale Behind Ethical Phishing Simulation Phishing attacks continue to be a primary vector for cybercriminals seeking unauthorized access to a company’s systems and data. These attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it crucial for organizations to educate their workforce about the dangers they pose. Ethical phishing tests are designed to mimic real-world phishing scenarios.

What are AI Phishing Attacks?

What are AI Phishing Attacks? AI phishing attacks, also known as AI-powered phishing or AI-driven phishing, are sophisticated cyberattacks that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to craft and execute highly convincing phishing attempts. These attacks are designed to deceive individuals or employees into divulging sensitive information, such as login credentials, financial details, or personal data. How Do AI Phishing Attacks Work?

New EMEA Software Security Data Demonstrates Necessity of SCA

New software security data demonstrates that Software Composition Analysis (SCA) will help bolster the safety and integrity of open-source software usage for organizations in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region in particular. The EU Cyber Resilience Act makes this research especially crucial and timely. Let’s dive in and look at recommendations for EMEA teams wanting to secure cloud-native development.

Revisiting the Big Picture: Macro-level ATT&CK Updates for 2023

Based on the popularity of last year's Macro-level ATT&CK Trending, we’ve updated the dataset for another year’s worth of insights. This data summarizes the frequency of MITRE ATT&CK technique observations across thousands of cyber incidents over the past four years. In this post, we’ll look at the contents of the updated dataset, using Splunk to pull out trends based on this ultra large-scale attacker landscape!

Building a Healthier and More Productive SOC

Security professionals are burning out, and they often aren’t getting enough support from their higher-ups. In fact, Devo and Wakefield Research have found that 45% of IT professionals surveyed felt that their leaders haven’t proactively responded to employee burnout, and 59% wish their leaders would offer additional training, mentorship, and development. Responsibility for tackling this issue lies with InfoSec leaders and their organizations.

What to Look for in a Security Operations Platform

Despite concerns of a global recession, a new IDC Worldwide Spending Guide forecasts cybersecurity investments will reach $219 billion in 2023, an increase of 12.1%. No doubt, the ongoing rise in cyberattacks and an increase in focus by boards and the C-suite on mitigating risk and building resilience are behind the steadfast commitment to invest in security solutions and services.