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To pay or not to pay? Negotiating in the age of ransomware

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To pay or not to pay? Negotiating in the age of ransomware

In 2023, more than 2,200 networks across United States hospitals, schools and government organizations, as well as thousands of private businesses, were breached by cybercriminals. With another record-breaking year for ransomware and data extortion in the rearview mirror, organizations of all sizes are preparing for when they’ll need to make their big payout in 2024. But what if paying the ransom wasn’t the only way out?  There’s often room to negotiate with threat actors or,…

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What security leaders can learn from Smashing Pumpkins hacker attack

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What security leaders can learn from Smashing Pumpkins hacker attack

What security leaders can learn from Smashing Pumpkins hacker attack | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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The return to office increases demand for executive protection

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The return to office increases demand for executive protection

The return to office increases demand for executive protection | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…

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U.S. Senate passes cybersecurity bill amid warnings of Russian cyberattacks

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U.S. Senate passes cybersecurity bill amid warnings of Russian cyberattacks

U.S. Senate passes cybersecurity bill amid warnings of Russian cyberattacks | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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Fake Lazarus DDoS Gang Launches New ‘Attacks’

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Fake Lazarus DDoS Gang Launches New ‘Attacks’

Cybercrime , DDoS Protection , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Proofpoint Reports Group Rebrands as Fancy Lazarus, Lowers Ransom Amount Doug Olenick (DougOlenick) • June 11, 2021     Traditional ransomware attacks may have taken over the news cycle, but Proofpoint researchers say the malicious actors who presents themselves as the North Korean-backed Lazarus advanced persistent threat group have revamped their distributed denial-of-service ransom extortion strategy and rebranded the group with a new moniker. See Also:…

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Consider these credentials when hiring a ransomware negotiator

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Consider these credentials when hiring a ransomware negotiator

Consider these credentials when hiring a ransomware negotiator | 2020-12-08 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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