LockBit Ransomware Gang Resurfaces With New Site 2024-02-26 at 15:56 By Ionut Arghire The LockBit ransomware operators announce a new leak site as they try to restore credibility after law enforcement takedown. The post LockBit Ransomware Gang Resurfaces With New Site appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View […]
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The old, not the new: Basic security issues still biggest threat to enterprises 2024-02-23 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In 2023, cybercriminals saw more opportunities to “log in” versus hack into corporate networks through valid accounts – making this tactic a preferred weapon for threat actors, according to IBM’s 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. […]
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Secure email gateways struggle to keep pace with sophisticated phishing campaigns 2024-02-23 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In 2023, malicious email threats bypassing secure email gateways (SEGs) increased by more than 100%, according to Cofense. In just two years, Cofense identified over 1.5 million malicious emails bypassing their customers’ SEGs, signaling a 37% increase […]
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2024 will be a volatile year for cybersecurity as ransomware groups evolve 2024-02-23 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Hackers have significantly increased demands for ransomware, rising over 20% year-over-year to $600,000, according to Arctic Wolf. Organizations are failing to patch their networks And there are worrying signs that 2024 will be especially volatile, as […]
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Change Healthcare Cyberattack Causes Significant Disruption 2024-02-22 at 15:03 By Ionut Arghire Change Healthcare is experiencing network disruptions after taking systems offline in response to a cyberattack. The post Change Healthcare Cyberattack Causes Significant Disruption appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source
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Attack velocity surges with average breakout time down to only 62 minutes 2024-02-22 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The speed of cyberattacks continues to accelerate at an alarming rate, according to CrowdStrike. Adversaries increasingly exploit stolen credentials The speed of cyberattacks continues to accelerate at an alarming rate. The report indicates that the average […]
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MSPs undergo transformation in response to persistent cyber threats 2024-02-22 at 06:32 By Help Net Security 2Organizations are increasingly turning to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to alleviate pressure on IT departments, according to SonicWall. Managed services have emerged as a game-changing solution, providing organizations with an additional human-layer of defense, addressing alert fatigue, and freeing […]
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Alleged Raccoon Infostealer operator extradited, verification site set up for victims 2024-02-21 at 05:31 By Help Net Security A Ukrainian national was extradited to the United States from the Netherlands after being indicted for crimes related to fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft. According to court documents, Mark Sokolovsky conspired to operate the Raccoon […]
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Fraudsters have found creative ways to scam some businesses 2024-02-19 at 06:31 By Help Net Security 70% of businesses report that fraud losses have increased in recent years and over half of consumers feel they’re more of a fraud target than a year ago, according to Experian. To thwart fraudulent activity in 2024, businesses need […]
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Ukrainian Pleads Guilty in US to Key Role in Zeus, IcedID Malware Operations 2024-02-16 at 12:31 By Eduard Kovacs Ukrainian national Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov has pleaded guilty to holding key roles in the Zeus and IcedID malware operations. The post Ukrainian Pleads Guilty in US to Key Role in Zeus, IcedID Malware Operations appeared first […]
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Cyber threats cast shadow over 2024 elections 2024-02-16 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Considering that 2024 is a historic year for elections – with an estimated half of the world’s population taking part in democratic votes – this high threat of cyber interference has significant implications for global free society, threatening to undermine confidence […]
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Cyberattacks on Hospitals Are Likely to Increase, Putting Lives at Risk, Experts Warn 2024-02-15 at 20:33 By Associated Press Hospitals around the country are at risk for attacks like the one that is crippling operations at a children’s hospital, and some say the government is doing too little prevent such breaches. The post Cyberattacks on […]
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Cyberattack Disrupts Production at Varta Battery Factories 2024-02-15 at 17:46 By Eduard Kovacs Production at five plants of German battery maker Varta has been disrupted by a cyberattack, possibly a ransomware attack. The post Cyberattack Disrupts Production at Varta Battery Factories appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View […]
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DDoS Hacktivism is Back With a Geopolitical Vengeance 2024-02-15 at 13:46 By Kevin Townsend DDoS attacks have evolved from social protests through criminal extortion, hack attack smokescreens and competitor suppression to geopolitical vengeance. The post DDoS Hacktivism is Back With a Geopolitical Vengeance appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS […]
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iOS users beware: GoldPickaxe trojan steals your facial data 2024-02-15 at 12:16 By Help Net Security Group-IB uncovered a new iOS trojan designed to steal users’ facial recognition data, identity documents, and intercept SMS. The trojan, dubbed GoldPickaxe.iOS by Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence unit, has been attributed to a Chinese-speaking threat actor codenamed GoldFactory, responsible for […]
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Understanding the tactics of stealthy hunter-killer malware 2024-02-15 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Picus Security has revealed a rise in hunter-killer malware, highlighting a significant shift in adversaries’ capability to pinpoint and thwart advanced enterprise defenses, including next-gen firewalls, antivirus programs, and EDR systems. There was a 333% increase in malware that can actively […]
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Beyond the Hype: Questioning FUD in Cybersecurity Marketing 2024-02-14 at 14:17 By Kevin Townsend Could cybersecurity professionals benefit from FUD awareness training in the same way that users benefit from phishing awareness training? The post Beyond the Hype: Questioning FUD in Cybersecurity Marketing appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS […]
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Cybercriminals get productivity boost with AI 2024-02-14 at 06:31 By Help Net Security While AI technology has the potential to streamline and automate processes for beneficial outcomes, it also comes with an equal number of risks to data protection, cybersecurity, and other ethical concerns, according to iProov. Digital ecosystems continue to grow and multiply at […]
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Threat actors intensify focus on NATO member states 2024-02-14 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Initial access brokers (IABs) are increasingly targeting entities within NATO member states, indicating a persistent and geographically diverse cyberthreat landscape, according to Flare. IABs infiltrate systems and gain unauthorized access through various techniques, including spear-phishing, exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities, and leveraging […]
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JFK Airport Taxi Hackers Sentenced to Prison 2024-02-13 at 17:01 By Eduard Kovacs Two individuals involved in hacking the taxi dispatch system at JFK airport have been sentenced to prison. The post JFK Airport Taxi Hackers Sentenced to Prison appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source
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