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A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks

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A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks 31/10/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz With its wealth of sensitive patient data, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging AI tools. As these threats continue to evolve, it’s important to understand how AI is shaping the cybercrime landscape in healthcare and […]

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Boeing Investigating Ransomware Attack Claims

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Boeing Investigating Ransomware Attack Claims 30/10/2023 at 18:46 By Ionut Arghire The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have stolen large amounts of data from aerospace giant Boeing. The post Boeing Investigating Ransomware Attack Claims appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

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Citrix Bleed: Mass exploitation in progress (CVE-2023-4966)

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Citrix Bleed: Mass exploitation in progress (CVE-2023-4966) 30/10/2023 at 14:46 By Zeljka Zorz CVE-2023-4966, aka “Citrix Bleed”, a critical information disclosure vulnerability affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway devices, is being massively exploited by threat actors. According to security researcher Kevin Beaumont’s cybersecurity industry sources, one ransomware group has already distributed a Python script to automate the

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The dangers of dual ransomware attacks

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The dangers of dual ransomware attacks 30/10/2023 at 09:32 By Help Net Security At some point in the movie “Groundhog Day,” Phil Connors breaks his bedside radio when he is woken up (yet again) by the song “I Got You Babe”. This déjà vu seems to await companies that fall victim to ransomware and fail

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Companies scramble to integrate immediate recovery into ransomware plans

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Companies scramble to integrate immediate recovery into ransomware plans 30/10/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security More than one-third of companies still do not have a well-rounded, holistic ransomware strategy in place, according to Zerto. Immediate recovery crucial for businesses’ survival The survey also found that companies are reevaluating their data protection and cyber resilience

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SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence

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SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence 27/10/2023 at 07:03 By Help Net Security Despite advancements in IT security measures, SMBs remain firmly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, according to Devolutions. Ransomware payments and IoT malware incidents soar Spikes in incidents such as ransomware payments and IoT malware attacks indicate that this year

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Kansas Court System Down Nearly 2 Weeks in ‘Security Incident’ That Has Hallmarks of Ransomware

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Kansas Court System Down Nearly 2 Weeks in ‘Security Incident’ That Has Hallmarks of Ransomware 26/10/2023 at 19:32 By Associated Press Kansas is calling a massive computer outage that’s kept most of the state’s courts offline for 2 weeks a “security incident” and experts say it’s likely ransomware. The post Kansas Court System Down Nearly

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Key Learnings from “Big Game” Ransomware Campaigns

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Key Learnings from “Big Game” Ransomware Campaigns 26/10/2023 at 19:32 By Marc Solomon There are key steps every organization should take to leverage threat and event data across the lifecycle of a cyber incident. The post Key Learnings from “Big Game” Ransomware Campaigns appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Japanese Watchmaking Giant Seiko Confirms Personal Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

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Japanese Watchmaking Giant Seiko Confirms Personal Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack 26/10/2023 at 17:46 By Eduard Kovacs Japanese watchmaking giant Seiko has confirmed that personal information was stolen in a recent ransomware attack. The post Japanese Watchmaking Giant Seiko Confirms Personal Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Ransomware groups continue to increase their operational tempo

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Ransomware groups continue to increase their operational tempo 26/10/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Q3 of 2023 continued an ongoing surge in ransomware activity, according to GuidePoint Security. GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) observed a nearly 15% increase in ransomware activity since Q2 due to an increased number of ransomware groups, including 10

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Strategies to overcome cybersecurity misconceptions

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Strategies to overcome cybersecurity misconceptions 25/10/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Many CISOs may believe their cybersecurity defenses are robust enough to repel any attack, but there are critical misconceptions they may be harboring. In this Help Net Security video, Kevin Kirkwood, Deputy CISO at LogRhythm, stresses that one of the most significant pitfalls

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Bracing for AI-enabled ransomware and cyber extortion attacks

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Bracing for AI-enabled ransomware and cyber extortion attacks 24/10/2023 at 07:37 By Help Net Security AI has been the shiniest thing in tech since at least November 2022, when ChatGPT was made available to the masses and unveiled the transformative potential of large language models for all the world to see. As businesses scramble to

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Okta Support System Hacked, Sensitive Customer Data Stolen

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Okta Support System Hacked, Sensitive Customer Data Stolen 21/10/2023 at 00:46 By Ryan Naraine Okta warns that hackers broke into its support case management system and stole sensitive data that can be used to impersonate valid users. The post Okta Support System Hacked, Sensitive Customer Data Stolen appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Authorities Seize Control of RagnarLocker Ransomware Dark Web Site

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Authorities Seize Control of RagnarLocker Ransomware Dark Web Site 20/10/2023 at 18:31 By Ionut Arghire The RagnarLocker ransomware group’s dark web leak site has been seized in a coordinated law enforcement operation. The post Authorities Seize Control of RagnarLocker Ransomware Dark Web Site appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Operations of Healthcare Solutions Giant Henry Schein Disrupted by Cyberattack

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Operations of Healthcare Solutions Giant Henry Schein Disrupted by Cyberattack 19/10/2023 at 14:01 By Eduard Kovacs Healthcare solutions giant Henry Schein has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that disrupted operations and possibly led to a data breach. The post Operations of Healthcare Solutions Giant Henry Schein Disrupted by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Cyber resilience starts in the C-suite

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Cyber resilience starts in the C-suite 19/10/2023 at 06:33 By Help Net Security In many cases, senior executives/line-of-business leaders are minimally engaged in their company’s cyber preparedness initiatives — only 33% of CEOs or managing directors and 21% of other senior leaders are heavily involved, according to Commvault. According to the research, 52% of senior

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SMBs seek help as cyber threats reach an all-time high

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SMBs seek help as cyber threats reach an all-time high 18/10/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Understanding the evolving threat landscape is the biggest cybersecurity challenge facing SMBs, including non-for-profit organizations – and more than half are calling for help to manage the risks, according to Sage. Globally, 48% of SMBs have experienced a

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Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations affect patient care

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Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations affect patient care 17/10/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security 88% of organizations experienced an average of 40 attacks in the past 12 months, according to a survey conducted by the Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute. Supply chain attacks: Leading patient care risk The average total cost of a cyberattack experienced by

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CISOs and board members are finding a common language

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CISOs and board members are finding a common language 16/10/2023 at 07:39 By Help Net Security 86% of CISOs believe generative AI will alleviate skills gaps and talent shortages on the security team, filling labor-intensive and time-consuming security functions and freeing up security professionals to be more strategic, according to Splunk. 35% report using generative

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CISA Now Flagging Vulnerabilities, Misconfigurations Exploited by Ransomware

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CISA Now Flagging Vulnerabilities, Misconfigurations Exploited by Ransomware 13/10/2023 at 17:16 By Ionut Arghire CISA is now flagging vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that are known to be exploited in ransomware attacks. The post CISA Now Flagging Vulnerabilities, Misconfigurations Exploited by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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