Security Boulevard

APRIL 7, 2023

Justice Department’s new Civil-Cyber Fraud Initiative announced its first settlement last month in a novel action that brought false claims allegations over infosec failures against, notably, a sole proprietor. The post DOJ Cybercrime Watchdog’s First Settlement Signals Crackdown on Small Businesses appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Cyber Defense Magazine September 2021 Edition has arrived. Cyber Defense eMagazine for September 2021 Published monthly by Cyber Defense Magazine, this resource shares a wealth of information to help you stay one step ahead of the next cyber threat. The post Cyber Defense Magazine – September 2021 has arrived.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

October 4, 2021. cybersecurity #technology #security #cyber #cybercrime #informationsecurity #cybersecurityawareness #cybersecuritybusiness pic.twitter.com/T2wR194qoz — CYBER RANGES (@cyberranges). September 30, 2021. October 5, 2021. March 14, 2021. October 5, 2021. October 2, 2021. October 1, 2021.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 25, 2021

Story – [link] #InfoSec pic.twitter.com/1xFOtLcd8F — Rajshekhar Rajaharia (@rajaharia) January 21, 2021. InfoSec pic.twitter.com/dJGN5VesEH — Rajshekhar Rajaharia (@rajaharia) January 21, 2021. The leaked data contains Name, Email, Mobile, bank account numbers, PAN Number, Wallets Details etc.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Compruebe el giro — FIDEL EGAS (@FEGASG) October 14, 2021. No somos mejores en tecnología que otros Bancos pero estamos trabajando para superar esta contingencia — FIDEL EGAS (@FEGASG) October 11, 2021. Mañana y el sábado trabajaremos para arreglar problemas. El sistema no está caído. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

For 2021, the judges took on a record number of submissions, identifying which products, people and companies stood out during a tumultuous year. Click here to see the full list of 2021 SC Award finalists. The post Meet the 2021 SC Awards judges appeared first on SC Media.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 29, 2021

NYSE: NABL), the purpose-built technology partner for managed services providers (MSPs), is celebrating strong growth of the Technology Alliance Program (TAP) throughout 2021, adding more than 25 partners this year, more than half of which are focused on security. © 2021 N-able Solutions ULC and N-able Technologies Ltd. n-able.com.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

A cybercrime group called ‘Hotarus Corp’ has breached the Ecuador’s largest private bank, Banco Pichincha, and the local Ministry of Finance (the Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas de Ecuador). " — Germán Fernández (@1ZRR4H) February 24, 2021. " — Germán Fernández (@1ZRR4H) February 24, 2021.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2021

Read more at [link] #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #Ransomware — US-CERT (@USCERT_gov) July 15, 2021. Upgrade to the newest SonicWall firmware and disconnect EOL SonicWall appliances ASAP. Failing to follow SonicWall guidance may lead to targeted ransomware attacks. ” reported BleepingComputer. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Needless to say, in 2021 cybersecurity was front and center for individuals, enterprises, and governments alike. While this was a big task to take on, I have to admit – I’m leaving 2021 behind feeling encouraged and hopeful for cybersecurity in the New Year. The Rise of Ransomware.

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Herjavec Group

MARCH 7, 2022

Last year I went on record predicting 2021 to be the most profound year in cybersecurity history. What we did see come to fruition in 2021 was an unprecedented increase in frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks. CISOs and infosec professionals are finally getting a seat at the table at an executive and board level.

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McAfee

OCTOBER 31, 2021

In the past, fake social profiles were relatively easy to spot, however in the case of DPRK, the cybercriminals spent time to setting up a profile, get hooked up into the infosec scene, gain followers and connections through LinkedIn, making it more difficult than before to detect a fraudulent account. In May 2021 for example, the U.S.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 27, 2021

link] — Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) July 24, 2021. Alon Gal, or @UnderTheBreach on Twitter, CTO of cybercrime intelligence firm Hudson Rock, gave an unabashed take about the hack. pic.twitter.com/fj9GnriAov — Alon Gal (Under the Breach) (@UnderTheBreach) July 24, 2021. After all, a compromise of 3.8

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 1, 2021

(formerly White Ops), a cybersecurity company that protects enterprises from bot attacks to keep digital experiences human, today announced record growth and momentum in the first half of 2021. In addition to these leadership hires, HUMAN added more than 60 new employees in 1H 2021, taking the global headcount to more than 200.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

I seem to be doing most of that activity now on Mastodon , which appears to have absorbed most of the infosec refugees from Twitter, and in any case is proving to be a far more useful, civil and constructive place to post such things. 24, Russia invades Ukraine, and fault lines quickly begin to appear in the cybercrime underground.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2022

net/static/counter.js [link] #infosec #cybersecurity #malware pic.twitter.com/F6LJ6CBCCA — Luke Leal (@rootprivilege) June 13, 2022. Malwarebytes linked the 2 domains with a previous campaign from November 2021 which was characterized by the first use of a software skimmer designed to check the execution within a virtual machine.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Further evolution of cyberthreats as a response to infosec tools and measures. The debate about which threats pose the most danger to industrial enterprises often revolves around comparisons between APTs and cybercrime. Building on the success of 2021. Actions of various attacker categories.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2022

LockBit replaced Conti as the most active ransomware gang and continued to evolve its operations in the first quarter, according to a report (PDF) from KELA Cybercrime Intelligence. The finance sector made it into to the top 5 targeted sectors in Q1, with an increase of 40% in the number of victims compared to Q4 of 2021, KELA said.

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Webroot

AUGUST 18, 2021

Another supply chain attack targeted Codecov, a software development firm that makes tools for developers, in January 2021. The infosec researcher Matt Tait, who spoke at this year’s Black Hat on the topic of supply chain attacks, called the Codecov compromise an instance of high-volume disruption based on indiscriminate targeting.

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Herjavec Group

MARCH 1, 2021

I’ve been in infosec for over 30 years and have had the great privilege of evolving and learning as a cybersecurity executive in a space I love. We pride ourselves on keeping enterprises around the world secure from the threat of cybercrime. Download the Herjavec Group 2021 Cybersecurity Conversations for the C-Suite Report here.

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Herjavec Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The SalesForce Shopping Index reports an 11% increase in global online shopping in Q3 of 2021. My gift to you this holiday season is a list of tips that will help you as a customer avoid adding cybercrime to that long list of stressors. We pride ourselves on keeping enterprises around the world secure from the threat of cybercrime.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 11, 2021

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:19. Successful attacks against high-profile organizations propel this cybercrime model the most. This extortion drama featuring the American fuel supply giant and adversaries from the Russia-based DarkSide ransomware gang hit the headlines in early May 2021. How Not to Pay the Ransom?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Cybercrime will go to the next level: Cyberattackers will implement improved skills, “shift left” attacks, and shifting strategies to adjust to evolving cyberdefense. AI-Powered Cybercrime Despite the advancements in using AI to improve security, cybercriminals also have access to AI and LLMs.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2021

While the United States was celebrating the 4th of July holiday weekend, a Russia-based cybercrime group launched a ransomware attack against a piece of the IT security supply chain. Friday, July 2, 2021, 4 p.m. Kaseya ransomware attack: what InfoSec is saying. July 3, 2021. July 5, 2021. Nightmare fuel.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In this report, we explore Scattered Spider’s evolution from low-level cybercrimes to partnering with ransomware groups to target major organizations. Infosec teams may have a false sense of security when critical servers are equipped with EDR technology and redundant logging. This trend is likely due to two main reasons.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 12, 2021

While identity management and IT security have been rising as a priority amongst government, enterprises, and individuals alike, the increase in sophistication and frequency of cybercrime shows us there’s still work to be done.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2021

While the United States was celebrating the 4th of July holiday weekend, a Russia-based cybercrime group launched a ransomware attack against a piece of the IT security supply chain. Friday, July 2, 2021, 4 p.m. Kaseya ransomware attack: what InfoSec is saying. July 3, 2021. July 5, 2021. Nightmare fuel.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

You’d think that having an amazing resume, a couple of bug bounties, or a CTF win would land you that dream infosec job. There's a serious shortage of InfoSec professionals. Vamosi: And three years later cybercrime magazine released a similar study showing there remains a shortage of 3.5

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

You’d think that having an amazing resume, a couple of bug bounties, or a CTF win would land you that dream infosec job. There's a serious shortage of InfoSec professionals. Vamosi: And three years later cybercrime magazine released a similar study showing there remains a shortage of 3.5

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. Also read: Top Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Solutions for 2021. — Eva (@evacide) October 4, 2021. Markstedter actively contributes to filling the infosec education gap.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In this report, we explore Scattered Spider’s evolution from low-level cybercrimes to partnering with ransomware groups to target major organizations. Infosec teams may have a false sense of security when critical servers are equipped with EDR technology and redundant logging. This trend is likely due to two main reasons.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

Halfway through 2021 and it’s been a year unlike any other in cybersecurity ! As we dive into the second half of 2021, it seems like a good time to reflect on the cybersecurity trends in 2021 and the key takeaways from what we’ve learned so far. The Rise of Ransomware. In the U.S.,

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SecureList

APRIL 25, 2022

Although many initially attributed the incidents to North Korea’s increased military activity, it was an American infosec expert nicknamed P4x who claimed responsibility. Right at the start of the year, the Solana platform, after repeated DDoS attacks in 2021, was hit again. ris botnet, discovered in Q3 2021.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 2, 2021

Herjavec Group is thrilled to announce that we have won two distinctions and received 2 finalist recognitions in the 2021 Cyber Defense Black Unicorn Awards. . In the 2021 CDM Black Unicorn Awards, Herjavec Group has been recognized as: . Winner: 2021 Top 10 MSSPs – Herjavec Group. Connect with Robert. click here. .

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SecureList

AUGUST 3, 2022

The incident prompted the school district administration to contract a specialized infosec provider for DDoS protection. Comparative number of DDoS attacks, Q2 2021, Q1 and Q2 2022. Q2 2021 data is taken as 100% ( download ). DDoS attack duration, Q2 2021, Q1 and Q2 2022. Q2 2021 data is taken as 100% ( download ).

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ForAllSecure

JULY 6, 2022

There’s an online war in Ukraine, one that you haven’t heard much about because that country is holding its own with an army of infosec volunteers worldwide. RSAC also attracts some of the top researchers in infosec. Hypponen: We had a bright moment in malware history, starting from October 2021.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

When it comes to Missouri Governor Mike Parson's explosive reaction to a reporter "hacking" the state's web application, there is an outpouring of public figures, InfoSec professionals, and other tech experts telling the governor what they think. October 14, 2021. October 14, 2021. October 14, 2021. October 15, 2021.

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