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A storied Russian vodka maker has filed for bankruptcy in the US just months after it was breached by ransomware actors. Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl (KO) CEO, Chris Caldwell, revealed in a legal filing that the group is around $78 million debt. Among the contributing factors listed is a serious ransomware attack in August 2024 which caused “severe disruption” to the firm’s IT infrastructure. “The attack caused substantial operational issues throughout all companies…

With the continuing rise of ransomware, malware defenses are more critical than ever before with regard to securing the enterprise. Anti-Malware technologies have become an afterthought in many organizations, a technology that they’ve always had, always used, and never really thought about. This control serves as a reminder that this technology is as critical as it ever was and lays out the minimum requirements for ensuring your malware defenses are up to the task. Key…

Tripwire’s November 2024 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft and Google Chromium. First on the list are patches for Microsoft Edge, Excel, and Word that resolve remote code execution and security feature bypass vulnerabilities. Next are patches that affect components of the core Windows operating system. These patches resolve over 35 vulnerabilities, including elevation of privilege, information disclosure, denial of service, and remote code execution vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities affect core Windows,…

It’s not a new technique, but that doesn’t mean that cybercriminals cannot make rich rewards from SEO poisoning.  SEO poisoning is the dark art of manipulating search engines to ensure that malware-laced adverts and dangerous websites appear high on users’ results – often impersonating legitimate businesses and organisations.  But the simplest way of all to get a malicious website in front of a potential victim is to create a Google advertising account, and buy your…

As the United Arab Emirates celebrates its 53rd National Day, it reflects on an extraordinary journey of transformation. Over the last few years, the UAE has rapidly positioned itself as a global hub for technology and innovation, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. The country’s vision is not just to keep pace with technological advancements but to lead the way in shaping the future. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin…

테카크의 카우사는 두 가지 주요 과제를 제기했다. 첫째, 하이브리드 시스템의 성패는 회원국들이 얼마나 폭넓게 정보를 공유하느냐에 달려있는데, 이는 각국의 데이터 보호법과 보안 규정을 준수하면서 이뤄져야 한다. 포괄적인 규정이 마련돼 있어도 국가마다 세부 기준에서 차이를 보인다. 둘째, 통합 보안운영센터(SOC) 설립 시 그 역할과 권한, 책임 범위를 명확히 해야 하며, 각 지역의 법 집행기관들과 원활히 협력하는 것도 큰 과제다. 포레스터의 마들렌은 사이버 연대법이 유럽의 사이버 보안 강화를 위한 청사진을 제시했지만, 현실적으로 해결해야 할 과제들이 있다고 지적했다. 마들렌은…