The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

That’s largely because the splashy headlines and online buzz created by bringing down the pair of casinos will only motivate more mid-level cybercriminals to follow Scattered Spiders’ model, putting wide-reaching businesses at risk of ransomware attacks due to the rise of ransomware-as-a-service models.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Other Ways Threat Actors Exploit Human Behaviour In addition to fatigue attacks, malefactors weaponise social engineering. MFA fatigue is often coupled with social engineeringan attacker might contact the victim, masquerading as IT support, and advise them to approve the prompt to “resolve an issue.”

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shashanka Dr. Madhu Shashanka , Chief Data Scientist, Concentric AI Generative AI in 2025 will bring transformative opportunities but heightened cybersecurity risks, including data exposure, AI misuse, and novel threats like prompt injection attacks. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

And one of the most successful and increasingly prevalent ways of attack has come from social engineering, which is when criminals manipulate humans directly to gain access to confidential information. Social engineering is more sophisticated than ever, and its most advanced iteration is the topic of today's discussion: deepfakes.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2025

Bloody hell: New York Blood Center Enterprises crippled by ransomware scrotes unknown. The post Ransomware Scum Out For Blood: NYBCe is Latest Victim appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Proposing phased adoption : Conducting a cost-benefit analysis: Start with high-risk areas handling sensitive data, then expand organization-wide. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): The Kaseya ransomware attack in 2021 compromised more than 1,000 businesses. These evolving threats often exploit gaps in traditional security.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 22, 2025

In this blog, well preview the reports highlights and give insights into social engineering campaigns leveraging impersonating domains and our predictions for the threats shaping 2025. These methods enable unauthorized access, credential theft, and ransomware deployment, severely disrupting operations and eroding customer trust.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Through Zyxel! Unveiling the Past and Present of APT-K-47 Weapon: Asyncshell Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter )

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

What is the impact of ransomware on organizations? Based on Ransomlooker, a free Cybernews tool for monitoring the dark web and other hidden areas of the internet, 64% of organizations have already suffered from a ransomware attack. Not to mention the heightened cyber awareness and risk mitigation across businesses and industries.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Cybercriminals employ social engineering techniques to trick you into believing you must resolve fictitious technical issues. The hallmark of ClickFix campaigns is their clever use of social engineering. Legitimate companies rarely ask users to run scripts or share sensitive information via email.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2024

From phishing schemes and ransomware attacks to social engineering and doxxing, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) face an ever-evolving array of cyber threats, and the risks of digital exposure are greater than ever.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

A recent report from Tenable highlights how DeepSeek R1, an open-source AI model, can generate rudimentary malware, including keyloggers and ransomware. Key findings from Tenable's report Tenable's research team investigated DeepSeek R1's ability to generate malicious code, specifically a keylogger and a simple ransomware program.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. With more and more people working remotely, unsecured home or public WiFi networks represent a security risk not only to individuals but to their companies as well.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

2021 Research Highlights Growing Security Vulnerabilities Around Targeted Social Engineering, Ransomware and Malware Attacks. To download the full study, see the Zscaler 2021 VPN Risk Report. The full findings of the Zscaler VPN Risk Report are now available to the public. Zscaler, Inc. About Zscaler.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s a digital swindle as old as the internet itself, and yet, as the data tells us, the vast majority of security incidents are still rooted in the low-tech art of social engineering. Some 74 percent of cyber breaches are caused by human factors, including errors, stolen credentials, misuse of access privileges, or social engineering.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The risk posed by these actors continues to grow as nations rely increasingly on interconnected digital infrastructure. Types of Cybersecurity Threats Malware and Ransomware: These can disable systems or steal data for ransom. Phishing and Social Engineering: These tactics manipulate individuals to disclose sensitive information.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

Inglorious Basta(rds): 16 days on, huge hospital system continues to be paralyzed by ransomware—and patient safety is at risk. The post Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ransomware attacks are a growing menace. By recognising early warning indicators and addressing security gaps proactively, entities can prevent themselves from falling victim to ransomware. Encrypting a few devices to test their strategy is a red flag that a more significant ransomware assault is imminent and demands immediate action.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2025

Although there remains some ambiguity over whether ransomware was employed, the Play ransomware gang later claimed responsibility , alleging that sensitive data, such as payroll records, contracts, tax documents, and customer financial information, was exfiltrated.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025 report, published by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) and the Security Architecture Podcast , delivers an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations for Canadian organizations. Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Reliance on VPNs for remote access is putting enterprises at significant risk as social engineering , ransomware , and malware attacks continue to advance, exposing businesses to greater risk, according to a new report by cloud security company Zscaler. To read this article in full, please click here

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

Key Findings The last quarter of 2024 proved to be a pivotal period for ransomware activity, marked by emerging threats and unexpected shifts among established groups. Ransomware Activity Hits All-Time High in December Ransomware attacks have been climbing steadily over the past few years, despite some temporary dips along the way.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This year has seen ransomware groups adapt and innovate, pushing the boundaries of their malicious capabilities and evasiveness from law enforcement. The ransomware sector, in particular, has witnessed the emergence of “business models,” with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) dominating the scene.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Microsoft's Threat Intelligence team has uncovered a new ransomware threat actor, Storm-050, targeting various critical sectors in the U.S., They stole credentials and used them to gain control of the network, eventually creating persistent backdoor access to the cloud environment and deploying ransomware to the on-premises.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

Ransomware is wreaking havoc. Ransomware is making its way outside the cybersecurity space. Most people probably know what ransomware is (if not, go here ). Ransomware is now everyone’s problem – from governments to corporations and even individuals. Why is ransomware so dangerous, especially now? What can we do?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

By Aaron Sandeen, CEO and co-founder at Securin In 2023, you can divide organizations into two categories: those who have been hit by a ransomware attack and those who will be soon. Ransomware is ubiquitous, inescapable, and—despite widespread efforts to combat it—ever-escalating. Ransomware doesn’t discriminate.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The same is true for all text-based social engineering tricks, as AI chat tools can write alluring direct messages for romance scams and craft urgent-sounding texts that can fool people into clicking on links that carry malware. We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Octo Tempest is believed to be a group of native English speaking cybercriminals that uses social engineering campaigns to compromise organizations all over the world. This can be done in a number of ways, but the most common ones involve social engineering attacks on the victim's carrier. .” Prevent intrusions.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Assess risks. Creating a solid cybersecurity foundation begins with understanding the organization’s risks. A recent study found only 27% of charities undertook risk assessments in 2023 and only 11% said they reviewed risks posed by suppliers. Keep software updated.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

“These attacks are often overlooked as unthreatening ‘background noise,’ but the reality is that any crypto-mining infection can turn into ransomware , data exfiltration or even an entry point for a human-driven attack at the snap of a finger,” said Marcus Fowler, CEO of Darktrace Federal.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

The accelerating innovation of generative AI will increase the risks of ransomware and other cyberthreats over the next two years as bad actors integrate the technologies into their nefarious operations, according to a report this week from the UK’s top cybersecurity agency.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

From ransomware to sophisticated state-sponsored attacks, no organization is immune. Types of Recent Cyber Attacks Ransomware Attacks : Ransomware continues to be one of the most prevalent and damaging types of cyber attacks. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access to accounts and systems.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), has confirmed that it was unprotected by antivirus software when it was attacked by the Medusa ransomware group in September. EDR can detect an intruder's suspicious activity in advance of them running ransomware, as well as being able to identify the ransomware itself.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 15, 2023

A new ransomware group dubbed RA Group has been hitting the news headlines for the past two weeks. Security researchers from Cisco Talos have discovered that the RA Group utilizes an encryptor previously seen in the source code of the Babuk Ransomware. It concerns a ransomware operation operating under the same name.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Both large and small healthcare providers continue to be a tantalizing target for repeated ransomware attacks due to limited security budgets that lead to an overall weakened cyber defense system. For many of these hospitals and rural clinics, insufficient security measures dramatically escalate the risk of an attack. million patients.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The increasing use of cloud networks, IoT devices, and remote work policies make network environments more complex than ever, turning them into a high-risk asset for every organization. That's why a basic understanding of network security risks isn't enough. Users must also avoid accessing sensitive information over public networks.

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