RSS_Virtulization

A cybercriminal gang that breached the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department’s computer network in a ransomware attack published detailed information this week about nearly two dozen officers, including Social Security numbers and psychological assessments. The group, Babuk, already had posted on the dark web lengthy dossiers of several officers. It claimed it stole more than 250 gigabytes of data late last month and is threatening to release more information as well as share files containing…

Ireland’s healthcare system is being subjected to a ransomware attack, which has led to its taking its IT systems offline and the cancellation of a number of hospital appointments. HSE Ireland, the body responsible for the provision of health and personal social services for everyone living in Ireland, revealed the ongoing incident in a tweet this morning, stating: “There is a significant ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems. We have taken the precaution of…

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced today that members of its management team will be presenting at the following financial community events: JP Morgan 49th Annual Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications ConferenceMonday, May 24, 20218:00 a.m. PST BofA Securities 2021 Global Technology ConferenceTuesday, June 8, 20218:30 a.m. PST Additional information about upcoming investor event participation and a live audio webcast of each presentation will…

Over the past week we have seen a considerable body of work focusing on DarkSide, the ransomware responsible for the recent gas pipeline shutdown. Many of the excellent technical write-ups will detail how it operates an affiliate model that supports others to be involved within the ransomware business model (in addition to the developers). While this may not be a new phenomenon, this model is actively deployed by many groups with great effect. Herein is…

Microsoft is warning the aerospace and travel sectors of a new targeted attack campaign aimed at stealing sensitive information from affected companies. The tech giant said it had been tracking the “dynamic campaign” for several months via a series of spear-phishing emails designed to deliver an “actively developed loader.” The screenshot posted to Microsoft Security Intelligence Twitter feed was of a phishing email spoofing a legitimate organization and requesting a quote for a cargo charter….

An increase in work-related stress and a lack of paid leave opportunities during COVID-19 have raised concerns that some IT and security executives may be self-medicating to cope with the extra pressure. Security vendor OneLogin polled 250 tech leaders across the globe to compile its IAMokay Mental Health Survey. It found that over three-quarters (77%) believe the pandemic has increased workplace stress while 86% also reported an increase in workload. A quarter (25%) reported that they…

Ransomware surged 102% year-on-year at the start of 2021 as it emerged that Colonial Pipeline agreed to pay $5 million to extorters after a crippling attack that began last week. The East Coast fuel pipeline was offline for five days after an attack struck last Thursday. However, contrary to initial reports that it refused to engage with the DarkSide threat group, the company actually paid within hours of the attack, two people familiar with the…