Microsoft Successfully Defended The Azure Cloud From A Massive DDOS Attack. (Spoiler: You Can, Too.)
How can you fend off the largest DDoS attack in history? For Microsoft, early detection and investing in software as a service was key. Read on to learn more. By […]
USCYBERCOM: MuddyWater APT is linked to Iran’s MOIS intelligence
US Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) has officially linked the Iran-linked MuddyWater APT group to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS). USCYBERCOM has officially linked the Iran-linked MuddyWater APT group (aka SeedWorm and TEMP.Zagros) […]
FIN7 group continues to target US companies with BadUSB devices
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns US companies that the FIN7 cybercriminals group is targeting the US defense industry with BadUSB devices. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation issued […]
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ used to spread a cryptominer
Threat actors attempted to take advantage of the interest in the new ‘ Spider-Man: No Way Home’ movie to spread a Monero Cryptominer. Threat actors are attempting to capitalize the […]
Cuba ransomware gang hacked 49 US critical infrastructure organizations
The FBI has revealed that the Cuba ransomware gang breached the networks of at least 49 US critical infrastructure organizations. A flash alert published by the FBI has reported that […]
FBI training document shows lawful access to multiple encrypted messaging apps
Which are the most secure encrypted messaging apps? An FBI document shows what data can be obtained from them. The Record shared an FBI training document that reveals the surveillance […]
Experts warn of attacks exploiting CVE-2021-40438 flaw in Apache HTTP Server
Threat actors are exploiting the recently patched CVE-2021-40438 flaw in Apache HTTP servers, warns German Cybersecurity Agency and Cisco. Threat actors are exploiting a recently addressed server-side request forgery (SSRF) […]
SOAR Into More Integrated Cybersecurity
By Josh Magady, Section Manager, Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, and Practice Technical Lead, 1898 & Co. Why is being cybersecurity compliant not the same as preparedness for threats? Shouldn’t compliance mean full […]
Overcoming the Limitations of VPN, NAC, and Firewalls with Zero Trust Access
During 2020 and 2021, we’ve seen ransomware-as-a-service wreak havoc in the IT supply chain and critical infrastructure. Below we explore how technologies and approaches to help protect organizations from these […]
Why Email Archiving Builds Cyber Resilience
Plus 3 Email Archiving Solutions By Adnan A. Olia, Chief Operating Officer, Intradyn As innovations in technology continue to create new uses across an array of industries, cyber safety has […]
Android.Cynos.7.origin trojan infected +9 million Android devices
Researchers spotted dozens of games on Huawei’s AppGallery catalog containing the Android.Cynos.7.origin trojan. Researchers from Dr. Web AV discovered 190 games on Huawei’s AppGallery catalog (i.e. simulators, platformers, arcades, strategies, and shooters) […]
The 5 Most Common Cyber-Attacks on Mobile Devices In 2021
By Nicole Allen, Marketing Executive, Salt Communications. Many companies are prioritising mobile efforts these days with research suggesting that increased mobility helps businesses enhance their operations and efficiency. Verizon’s 2021 […]
Utah Imaging Associates data breach impacts 583,643 patients
Utah-based radiology medical center Utah Imaging Associates discloses a data breach that impacted 583,643 former and current patients. Utah Imaging Associates (UIA) discloses a security breach, on September 4, 2021 […]
What To Know to Fight Against Cyber Attacks
By Gergo Varga, Senior Content Manager / Evangelist at SEON Cyber attacks have become a part of our reality, not only that we are all constantly getting phishing emails, but […]
New Magecart group uses an e-Skimmer that avoids VMs and sandboxes
A new Magecart group leverages a browser script to evade virtualized environments and sandboxes used by researchers. Malwarebytes researchers have spotted a new Magecart group that uses a browser script […]
Electric Vehicle Charging: The Next Cyberattack Frontier
By Prof. Thomas R. Köhler, Member of the Board of Juice Technology AG The International Energy Agency estimates the global number of electric cars, buses, vans and heavy trucks on […]
CISA shares a catalog of 306 actively exploited vulnerabilities
The US CISA shared a list of vulnerabilities known to be exploited in the wild and orders US federal agencies to address them within deadlines. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure […]
The Top 3 Cyber Security Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
As hacks become more common, organizations have no room for cybersecurity mistakes. By Ivan Paynter, National Cybersecurity Specialist at ScanSource Ransomware cost Americans an estimated $1.4 billion last year, and beyond high-profile hacks […]
Ranzy Locker ransomware hit tens of US companies in 2021
The FBI published a flash alert to warn of the activity of the Ranzy Locker ransomware that had already compromised tens of US companies. The FBI published a flash alert […]
Russia-linked Nobelium APT targets orgs in the global IT supply chain
Russia-linked Nobelium APT group has breached at least 14 managed service providers (MSPs) and cloud service providers since May 2021. The SolarWinds security breach was not isolated, Russia-linked Nobelium APT group has […]
NATO releases its first strategy for Artificial Intelligence
This week, NATO Defence Ministers released the first-ever strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI) that encourages the use of AI in a responsible manner. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the global […]
Protecting SMBs from Current Cybersecurity Threats
A Few Small Practices Can Have a Large Impact By Mike Mosher, Director of Technology, Cinch I.T. If you own a small or medium-sized business, you are a target of […]
Making Sure the Lights Don’t Go Out
By Brett Raybould, EMEA Solutions Architect at Menlo Security The ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the US has shown just how vulnerable the energy industry […]
Sinclair TV stations downtime allegedly caused by a ransomware attack
A ransomware attack is likely the cause of the recent downtime for TV stations owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group broadcast television company. TV stations owned by the Sinclair Broadcast […]
Application Modernization and Other Best Practices of Securing Legacy Infrastructures
By Roman Davydov, Technology Observer, Itransition Legacy systems continue to play a vital role in the operations of many enterprises. However, over time, things like poor user adoption, increased maintenance […]
Being Mindful of Communication Security
The potential risks of communication APIs and CPaaS and secure vendor selection criteria. By James Ryan, Director of Information Security, BISO, IntelePeer The pandemic accelerated the demand for various things, […]
Olympus US was forced to take down computer systems due to cyberattack
Olympus US was forced to take down IT systems in the American region (U.S., Canada, and Latin America) following a cyberattack. The medical technology giant Olympus was forced to shut […]
Modern Times, Old Prejudices
The Hacker Era By Jordan Marcus Bonagura The century of constant acceleration Twenty-first century, more than a century of human evolution and great changes, a century of constant acceleration. Everything […]
Source Code Protection Market
Do we need GitHub and Bitbucket backup software? By Marta Przybylska, Marketing Manager, GitProtect.io / Xopero Software Today, the software is the driving force of the world, and developers are […]
SQL Cyber Attacks Are a Danger to Your Company
By Ryan Ayers, Consultant Cyber attacks cost the global economy more than $1 trillion last year, making it responsible for the theft of one percent of the global GDP. The […]