threat actors

Asia-Pacific Ransomware Threats Depend on Country and Sector, Says Rapid7

Posted on by Admin
Asia-Pacific Ransomware Threats Depend on Country and Sector, Says Rapid7

Raj Samani, Chief Scientist. Image: Rapid7 New research from cyber security firm Rapid7 has shown the ransomware attacks that IT and security professionals are up against in APAC are far from uniform, and they would be better off tapping intelligence that sheds light on attack trends in their specific jurisdiction or sector. Raj Samani, chief scientist at Rapid7, said actual ransomware threats often differ from assumptions based on news coverage. Attack surface research revealed significant…

Read More

The return of a malware menace.

Posted on by Admin
The return of a malware menace.

This week we are joined by, Selena Larson from Proofpoint, who is discussing their research, “Bumblebee Buzzes Back in Black.” Bumblebee is a sophisticated downloader used by multiple cybercriminal threat actors and was a favored payload from its first appearance in March 2022 through October 2023 before disappearing. After a four month hiatus, Proofpoint researchers found that the downloader returned. Its return aligns with a surge of cybercriminal threat activity after a notable absence of…

Read More

Phishing is the top attack method used by threat actors

Posted on by Admin
Phishing is the top attack method used by threat actors

The cyber threat landscape is constantly changing with new technology and cyberattack methods. Security leaders have worked to mitigate the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) while also working to meet a number of federal regulations and guidelines. IBM recently released their 2023 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, analyzing cyberattacks throughout all of 2022. In almost one-quarter of all incidents remediated in 2022, the deployment of backdoors at 21% was the top action on objective. At…

Read More

Securities and Exchange Commission Cyber Disclosure Rules: How to Prepare for December Deadlines

Posted on by Admin
Securities and Exchange Commission Cyber Disclosure Rules: How to Prepare for December Deadlines

Starting Dec. 18, publicly traded companies will need to report material cyber threats to the SEC. Deloitte offers business leaders tips on how to prepare for these new SEC rules. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new rules around disclosure of cybersecurity incidents go into effect on Dec. 15 for public companies with fiscal years starting on or after that date. Publicly traded companies must annually report their processes for spotting, judging and mitigating cybersecurity…

Read More

4 ways MDM solutions can help IT stay ahead of regulatory compliance

Posted on by Admin
4 ways MDM solutions can help IT stay ahead of regulatory compliance

4 ways MDM solutions can help IT stay ahead of regulatory compliance | 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…

Read More

Why this moment in cybersecurity calls for embracing hackers

Posted on by Admin
Why this moment in cybersecurity calls for embracing hackers

Why this moment in cybersecurity calls for embracing hackers | 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…

Read More

Report: Advanced phishing attacks grew 356% in 2022

Posted on by Admin
Report: Advanced phishing attacks grew 356% in 2022

Report: Advanced phishing attacks grew 356% in 2022 | 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 Website…

Read More

How organizations can protect against phishing campaigns

Posted on by Admin
How organizations can protect against phishing campaigns

How organizations can protect against phishing campaigns | 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 Website Uses…

Read More

Sixty-three percent of CISOs predict hybrid or remote work to remain

Posted on by Admin
Sixty-three percent of CISOs predict hybrid or remote work to remain

63% of CISOs predict hybrid or remote work to remain for years | 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…

Read More

CISA calls on public and private agencies to shutdown use of SolarWinds Orion products due to active security breach

Posted on by Asad Yaseen
CISA calls on public and private agencies to shutdown use of SolarWinds Orion products due to active security breach

CISA calls on public and private agencies to shutdown use of SolarWinds Orion products due to active security breach | 2020-12-14 | 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….

Read More