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.....»»
Black Kite releases two modeling solutions for ransomware and business interruption scenarios
Black Kite released automated cyber risk quantification (CRQ) modeling for ransomware and business interruption scenarios. The new capabilities, which automates FAIR methodology, extends Black Kite’s data breach CRQ model to now provide visibility.....»»
ESET PROTECT Elite defends users against ransomware and zero-day threats
ESET expanded its unified cybersecurity platform, ESET PROTECT, with a new subscription tier for businesses requiring all-in-one prevention, detection and response. Available immediately, ESET PROTECT Elite delivers enterprises, small and midsize bus.....»»
Reddit hacker demands $4.5M and a change to new API rule
Ransomware group BlackCat has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Reddit in February and is now demanding a $4.5 million payment......»»
Hackers threaten to leak stolen data if Reddit doesn’t reverse API changes
The situation surrounding Reddit’s changes to its API continues to get even weirder. Earlier this year, a ransomware group used a sophisticated phishing attack to steal 80GB of data from Reddit. Now, ransomware group BlackCat is claiming responsib.....»»
ESET PROTECT Elite protects users against ransomware and zero-day threats
ESET expanded its unified cybersecurity platform, ESET PROTECT, with a new subscription tier for businesses requiring all-in-one prevention, detection and response. Available immediately, ESET PROTECT Elite delivers enterprises, small and midsize bus.....»»
The BlackCat ransomware gang is now threatening to leak stolen Reddit data
BlackCat claims to have 80GB of stolen data from Reddit, and is threatening to leak it if no agreement is met......»»
A ransomware attack is hitting schools, businesses and government agencies. Here"s what you should know
A growing number of businesses, universities and government agencies have been targeted in a global cyberattack by Russian cybercriminals and are now working to understand how much data was compromised......»»
Carbon mitigation payments can make bioenergy crops more appealing for farmers
Bioenergy crops such as miscanthus and switchgrass provide several environmental benefits, but low returns and profit risks are barriers for investment by farmers. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows that carbon mitigat.....»»
A new web standard will add another layer of security to online payment services like Apple Pay
The World Wide Web Consortium is working to further secure online payments in browsers with a new technology that works alongside other payment services like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.W3C announces a standard for secure online paymentsKnown as.....»»
LockBit ransomware has cost victims millions in the US alone
CISA and FBI report sheds light on one of the most prolific ransomware groups out there......»»
Switzerland under cyberattack
Swiss government websites are under DDoS attacks, but several ransomware gangs have also turned their sights on Swiss government organizations, cantonal governments, cities and companies in the last few months. Government sites under DDoS attacks .....»»
How to set up recurring Apple Cash payments in iOS 17
Apple Cash users are getting a new feature with iOS 17 that lets them set up recurring payments for shared expenses. Here's how to enable it.iOS 17 will support recurring payments in Apple CashApple previewed iOS 17 and other new software and hardwar.....»»
You saw it coming: Persona 3 and Persona 5 Tactica officially revealed
Atlus announced Persona 3 Reload, as well as a tactics-based game called Persona 5 Tactica, at the Xbox Games Showcase......»»
Donald Trump has been indicted again, and he"s mad about it
Former U.S. president Donald Trump has been indicted again, and is insisting he's innocent again.Trump was previously indicted in March, with criminal charges relating to his alleged hush money payments to adult entertainer Stormy Daniels. This new i.....»»
Why attackers love to target IoT devices
Operations technology endpoints lack security. Four reasons IoT devices are such a high-value target for malware and ransomware attacks . Operations technology endpoints lack security. Four reasons IoT devices are such a high-value target for mal.....»»
Why Section 45X is a ‘game changer" for U.S. EV battery supply chain
Payments to battery manufacturers in the U.S. as part of the Inflation Reduction Act can be substantial. But the lucrative credits also have put reliance on China for EV materials under a bright spotlight, drawing criticism from Republicans......»»
iOS 17 will add support for recurring payments to Apple Cash
Apple is out with a new press release today detailing more features coming to its various services platforms later this year. For Apple Cash users in particular, Apple says that iOS 17 will add support for recurring payments as well as the ability t.....»»
0mega ransomware gang changes tactics
A number of ransomware gangs have stopped using malware to encrypt targets’ files and have switched to a data theft/extortion approach to get paid; 0mega – a low-profile and seemingly not very active threat actor – seems to be among.....»»
Qakbot: The trojan that just won’t go away
Qakbot (aka Qbot) – banking malware-turned-malware/ransomware distribution network – has been first observed in 2007 and is active to this day. The neverending adaptability of this threat is key to its long-term survival and success. R.....»»
Introducing the book: Cybersecurity First Principles
In this Help Net Security video interview, Rick Howard, CSO of N2K, Chief Analyst, and Senior Fellow at the Cyberwire, discusses his book – Cybersecurity First Principles: A Reboot of Strategy and Tactics. In the book, Howard challenges the con.....»»