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Securing the future: Addressing cybersecurity challenges in the education sector

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Securing the future: Addressing cybersecurity challenges in the education sector 2024-03-08 at 07:03 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Kory Daniels, CISO at Trustwave, shines a light on the impact the current threat environment can have for both universities and students. Key findings from a recent Trustwave report include: – 1.8 […]

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Major shifts in identity, ransomware, and critical infrastructure threat trends

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Major shifts in identity, ransomware, and critical infrastructure threat trends 2024-03-07 at 07:20 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Michelle Alvarez, Strategic Threat Analysis Manager at IBM X-Force, discusses the 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, revealing top threats and trends the team observed last year across its global engagements and how

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Anatomy of a BlackCat Attack Through the Eyes of Incident Response

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Anatomy of a BlackCat Attack Through the Eyes of Incident Response 2024-03-06 at 17:36 By Kevin Townsend Incident response experts at Sygnia provide a detailed blow-by-blow of a BlackCat ransomware attack and share tips for survival. The post Anatomy of a BlackCat Attack Through the Eyes of Incident Response appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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HHS Aiding Organizations Hit by Change Healthcare Cyberattack

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HHS Aiding Organizations Hit by Change Healthcare Cyberattack 2024-03-06 at 16:32 By Ionut Arghire US government lays out actions to assist healthcare providers following the highly disruptive Change Healthcare cyberattack. The post HHS Aiding Organizations Hit by Change Healthcare Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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BlackCat Ransomware Gang Suspected of Pulling Exit Scam

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BlackCat Ransomware Gang Suspected of Pulling Exit Scam 2024-03-06 at 14:07 By Ionut Arghire The BlackCat ransomware gang announces shutdown as an affiliate accuses theft of $22 million ransom payment. The post BlackCat Ransomware Gang Suspected of Pulling Exit Scam appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Georgia’s Largest County Is Still Repairing Damage From January Cyberattack

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Georgia’s Largest County Is Still Repairing Damage From January Cyberattack 2024-03-03 at 15:52 By Associated Press Georgia’s largest county is still repairing damage inflicted on its government offices by a cyberattack in January 2024. The post Georgia’s Largest County Is Still Repairing Damage From January Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Critical Infrastructure Organizations Warned of Phobos Ransomware Attacks

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Critical Infrastructure Organizations Warned of Phobos Ransomware Attacks 2024-03-01 at 16:01 By Ionut Arghire US government agencies warn of Backmydata, Devos, Eight, Elking, and Faust ransomware attacks connected to Phobos. The post Critical Infrastructure Organizations Warned of Phobos Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Cybercriminals harness AI for new era of malware development

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Cybercriminals harness AI for new era of malware development 2024-03-01 at 08:31 By Help Net Security The alliance between ransomware groups and initial access brokers (IABs) is still the powerful engine for cybercriminal industry, as evidenced by the 74% year-on-year increase in the number of companies that had their data uploaded on dedicated leak sites

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JCDC’s strategic shift: Prioritizing cyber hardening

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JCDC’s strategic shift: Prioritizing cyber hardening 2024-03-01 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Geoffrey Mattson, CEO of Xage Security, discusses the evolution of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) since its 2021 inception and tackles its 2024 strategic priorities in response to escalating cyber threats. He elaborates on JCDC’s strategies

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German Steelmaker Thyssenkrupp Confirms Ransomware Attack

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German Steelmaker Thyssenkrupp Confirms Ransomware Attack 2024-02-29 at 19:16 By SecurityWeek News German steelmaking conglomerate Thyssenkrupp confirms one of its automotive units was disrupted by a ransomware attack. The post German Steelmaker Thyssenkrupp Confirms Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to this

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BlackCat Ransomware Gang Claims Attack on Change Healthcare

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BlackCat Ransomware Gang Claims Attack on Change Healthcare 2024-02-29 at 15:01 By Ionut Arghire The Alphv/BlackCat ransomware gang says 6 terabytes of data were stolen from healthcare technology firm Change Healthcare. The post BlackCat Ransomware Gang Claims Attack on Change Healthcare appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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ALPHV/BlackCat threatens to leak data stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack

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ALPHV/BlackCat threatens to leak data stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack 2024-02-29 at 14:46 By Helga Labus The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that targeted Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), causing disruption to the Change Healthcare platform and affecting pharmacy transactions across the US. ALPHV/BlackCat is back Last December, US

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Understanding employees’ motivations behind risky actions

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Understanding employees’ motivations behind risky actions 2024-02-28 at 07:31 By Help Net Security More 68% of employees knowingly put their organizations at risk, potentially leading to ransomware or malware infections, data breaches, or financial loss, according to Proofpoint. Perception on security responsibility And while the incidence of successful phishing attacks has slightly declined (71% of

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Black Basta, Bl00dy Ransomware Exploiting Recent ScreenConnect Flaws

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Black Basta, Bl00dy Ransomware Exploiting Recent ScreenConnect Flaws 2024-02-27 at 18:26 By Ionut Arghire The Black Basta and Bl00dy ransomware gangs have started exploiting two vulnerabilities in ConnectWise ScreenConnect. The post Black Basta, Bl00dy Ransomware Exploiting Recent ScreenConnect Flaws appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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LoanDepot Ransomware Attack Exposed 16.9 Million Individuals

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LoanDepot Ransomware Attack Exposed 16.9 Million Individuals 2024-02-26 at 17:33 By Ionut Arghire Lending firm LoanDepot said the personal information of 16.9 million people was stolen in a ransomware attack in early January. The post LoanDepot Ransomware Attack Exposed 16.9 Million Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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LockBit Ransomware Gang Resurfaces With New Site

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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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ScreenConnect flaws exploited to deliver all kinds of malware (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708)

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ScreenConnect flaws exploited to deliver all kinds of malware (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708) 2024-02-26 at 13:36 By Zeljka Zorz The recently patched vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708) in ConnectWise ScreenConnect software are being exploited by numerous attackers to deliver a variety of malicious payloads. About ConnectWise ScreenConnect ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote desktop solution consisting of server and client

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2024 will be a volatile year for cybersecurity as ransomware groups evolve

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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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US Offering $10M for LockBit Leaders as Law Enforcement Taunts Cybercriminals

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US Offering $10M for LockBit Leaders as Law Enforcement Taunts Cybercriminals 2024-02-22 at 15:03 By Eduard Kovacs The US is offering big rewards for information on LockBit cybercriminals as law enforcement claims to have identified some individuals. The post US Offering $10M for LockBit Leaders as Law Enforcement Taunts Cybercriminals appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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MSPs undergo transformation in response to persistent cyber threats

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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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