The Lazarus Group (also known as Guardians of Peace or Whois) is a notorious cybercrime gang made up of unknown individuals. According to the United States Federal Bureau of Investigations, the group is a North Korean “state-sponsored hacking organization.” However, some believe that their connections to North Korea might be a false flag intending to hide their true origins. The Lazarus Group has been responsible for many cyberattacks over the last decade, with the latest…

As an infosec professional, you’ve likely heard of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). If you are unfamiliar with NIST, it is an organization that produces many publications including the well-respected Special Publication SP 800-53r5 standard, titled “Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations.”  Although intimidating in its initial appearance, this important manuscript provides a catalog of privacy and security guidance for most of the information systems within the federal government. …

By Cyber Defense Magazine News Staff A recent report conducted by Osterman Research and sponsored by TrapX Security­[1] provides valuable insights on the problems facing cybersecurity professionals in protecting their organizations from cyber exploits. The extensive survey of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) workers and their organizations indicates that the “new normal” in these services will occur in a vastly different cyber landscape than pre-COVID 19. Over 300 organizations, with a mean number…

by Ryan Benner, Vice President of Presales,  Anexinet A recent Wall Street Journal article titled, Russian Hackers Have Targeted 200 Groups Tied to U.S. Election, has Microsoft stating that “Russian government hackers have targeted at least 200 organizations tied to the 2020 U.S. election in recent weeks, including national and state political parties and political consultants working for both Republicans and Democrats.” The article goes on to point out that other bad actor nations such…

By Nevin Markwart, Chief Information Security Officer at FutureVault For Cyber Security Magazine As parents, we have conflicting feelings on remote learning. One on hand, we want our children to stay healthy, especially in the midst of a public health crisis. On the other hand, online education opens the door to new threats—including opportunities for hackers, risks to our children’s privacy, and increased online harassment. Fortunately, we as parents can play a proactive role in…