New coercive tactics used to extort ransomware payments
The increase in reported ransomware victims across Q1 2023 reflects the continued prevalence of ransomware as a worldwide, industry agnostic threat, according to GuidePoint Security. The report is based on data obtained from publicly available resour.....»»
Industry regulations and standards are driving OT security priorities
When it comes to ransomware attacks, the impact on OT environments is catching up to the impact on IT environments, according to Claroty. In Claroty’s previous survey conducted in 2021, 32% of ransomware attacks impacted IT only, while 27% impa.....»»
Dealers see AI, ransomware attacks as cybersecurity threats in 2024
Stephen Gonzalez of CDK Global said that AI and ransomware will vex dealerships in 2024 as they seek to comply with the FTC Safeguards Rule......»»
Week in review: Booking.com hotel booking scam, Kali Linux 2023.4 released
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Advanced ransomware campaigns expose need for AI-powered cyber defense In this Help Net Security interview, Carl Froggett, CIO at Deep Instinct, dis.....»»
Ransomware in 2024: Anticipated impact, targets, and landscape shift
As ransomware continues to be on the rise, we can expect groups to continue to evolve their attacks and operate at a larger scale for bigger profits. This will put organizations at higher risk if they don’t adopt a more aggressive security strategy.....»»
Veeam Data Platform 23H2 update enhances resilience against ransomware
Veeam Software released new Veeam Data Platform 23H2 update, including Veeam Backup & Replicationv12.1 release as well as Veeam ONE v12.1 and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator v7. This latest release from Veeam, with a focus on radical resilience, includes.....»»
As school students strike for climate once more, here"s how the movement and its tactics have changed
On Friday, students will once again down textbooks and laptops and go on strike for climate action. Many will give their schools a Climate Doctor's Certificate signed by three leading climate academics......»»
eBook: Defending the Infostealer Threat
Enterprises’ increasing digital reliance has fueled an array of cybersecurity threats. One rapidly growing area is information-stealing malware known as infostealers, which is malicious software designed to steal data. Unlike ransomware, where info.....»»
Advanced ransomware campaigns expose need for AI-powered cyber defense
In this Help Net Security interview, Carl Froggett, CIO at Deep Instinct, discusses emerging trends in ransomware attacks, emphasizing the need for businesses to use advanced AI technologies, such as deep learning (DL), for prevention rather than jus.....»»
New Mac ransomware doesn"t pose much of a threat yet
A recently unearthed sample of macOS malware continues the trend of attacks against Apple's ecosystem, but in its current state it's not a major threat to Mac users.24-inch iMacMalware producers are seeing macOS as a bigger target than ever, and have.....»»
Decoupled direct payments make agriculture more productive, finds study
Better alignment with the market is one of the goals pursued by the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in recent decades. One of the measures used to achieve this was to decouple direct payments from production. Agricultural economists at the Tech.....»»
Ransomware group threatens Yanfeng after claiming cyberattack
Qilin, a ransomware operation known to breach firms in critical sectors via phishing emails, added Yanfeng to its extortion portal Monday......»»
Qlik Sense flaws exploited in Cactus ransomware campaign
Attackers are exploiting three critical vulnerabilities in internet-facing Qlik Sense instances to deliver Cactus ransomware to target organizations, Arctic Wolf researchers have warned. The exploited vulnerabilities Qlik Sense is a business intellig.....»»
ThreatNG empowers organizations to identify and mitigate their ransomware risk
ThreatNG Security launched its new Ransomware Susceptibility Assessment, Reporting, and Monitoring Solution. The new solution helps organizations assess their ransomware susceptibility externally and monitor their networks for potential threats. Acco.....»»
Ransomware hackers "wreaking havoc" arrested in Ukraine
Cyber police carry out raids to dismantle gang responsible for hacking hundreds of organisations......»»
Apple Pay to face new regulation in Australia, despite pushback
Apple Pay and other mobile wallet platforms will soon face more regulation in Australia. As reported by Reuters, Australia is set to regulate Apple Pay under the same umbrella as credit cards and other payments. more….....»»
Slovenian power company hit by ransomware
Slovenian power generation company Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) has been hit by ransomware and has had some of its data encrypted. The attack HSE is a state-owned company that controls numerous hydroelectric, thermal and coal-fired power plants.....»»
Spotify changes rules for paying artists seeking better payments for professionals
Spotify on Tuesday announced some significant changes to its rules for paying royalties to artists working with the platform. From 2024, Spotify will no longer pay for songs with a small number of streams. It will also increase the minimum length req.....»»
Imperialism abroad, policing at home fundamentally connected, says researcher
The culture and tactics of U.S. and U.K. policing are often referred to as militarized, but how such excessive use of force developed isn't fully understood. But research from sociology Prof. Julian Go offers a global, historical viewpoint of policin.....»»
British Library: Employee data leaked in cyber attack
A group of cyber criminals have claimed they are behind the ransomware attack and are auctioning off the data......»»
The shifting sands of the war against cyber extortion
Ransomware and cyber extortion attacks aimed at organizations are not letting up. Occasionally, they even come in pairs. The often large and sometimes massive ransomware recovery costs companies incur when they decide not to meet the demands deter ma.....»»