SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Persistent ransomware threats, increasing risk to critical infrastructure, state-sponsored activity, more bad actors, and new, disruptive technologies are the five cyber threat narratives noted in the National Cyber Threat Assessment 2023-2024 recently released by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 25, 2023

By Immanuel Chavoya, Emerging Threat Expert, SonicWall 2022 saw a shifting cybersecurity landscape as rising geopolitical conflicts brought new tactics, targets, and goals for cybercrime. The post 2023 Predictions: Emerging Tech & Global Conflict Bring New Cyber Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The post 2023 Cyber Threat Predictions first appeared on Digital Shadows. As we move towards the end of 2022, now is the time to take a look back at the major.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2021

Cyber attacks are a threat to businesses of all sizes and in all industries. With cybercrime rising by 600% during the pandemic, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to the financial and reputational repercussions of cyberattacks. By 2025, it is estimated that cybercrime will cost businesses worldwide $10.5

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 26, 2023

In recent months, a cybercrime group known as Blacktail has begun to make headlines as they continue to target organizations around the globe. Since February, the group has launched multiple attacks based on their latest ransomware campaign labeled Buhti. Babuk is a ransomware that was first discovered in early 2021.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

During the last few years, we have all become witnesses to intense cybercrime and sophisticated cyberattacks. As cybercrime continues to increase, the human element can play the most important role in cybersecurity posture and hygiene. This upward trend is further fuelled by a shift in working conditions like working remotely.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 15, 2021

IT and OT environments are increasing targets and threat actors are using Dark Web forums to launch cybercrimes, according to Accenture's 2021 Cyber Threat Intelligence report.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Sometimes when you are down in the cyber attack trees defending your organization, it can be tough to see the cyber threat forest. Understanding how things are shifting in the forest, or overall threat landscape, can help us categorize, strategize, and prioritize our resources. What are the top cyber threats right now?

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

With cybercrime still massively on the rise, organisations of all sizes can no longer adopt a head in the sand approach when it comes to cyber security and say that it isn’t something they need to bother with or worry about. Why is collaboration so powerful in cyber security?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

While cybersecurity teams can leverage ChatGPT defensively, the lower barrier to entry for launching a cyberattack has both complicated and escalated the threat landscape. Today, hackers use AI to power their ransomware attacks, making them more precise, adaptable, and destructive. This is where the danger lies.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Judging a cyber threat by its name can be illusory. Just to illustrate the scope of the issue, the Malwarebytes Threat Intelligence team spotted more than 800 malvertising campaigns in only the first six months of 2023, noting that the number of attacks that flew under researchers' radar was likely much higher.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

State-sponsored cyber espionage is becoming increasingly common, with threat actors operating out of Russia, potentially India, and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. "We More from the release: The cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, and threat intelligence is essential for identifying and responding in real-time.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The global rise of ransomware attacks over the last several years has become an urgent concern, as cybercriminals relentlessly target organizations and individuals, demanding exorbitant ransoms for the release of vital encrypted data. By refusing to pay ransoms, the coalition aims to degrade the lucrative ransomware ecosystem.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2023

Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on April 27th requested an additional $64 million in funding to fight cyber threats in 2024. So, what role can enterprises play in helping law enforcement take down dangerous threat actors? The request was made to the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 6, 2022

With the way cybercrime has increased over the last few years, the United States is in desperate need of a more effective system to measure it. The bill received bipartisan Congressional support and aims to improve the government's understanding, measurement, and tracking of cybercrime.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Cybercrimes are more rampant in the year 2022. The rate of cybercrimes is increasing every year, and it is expected to reach its highest next year. It is said that cybercrime affects the security of more than 80% of businesses […].

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The Biden administration announced it will work with 30 countries, including NATO allies and G7 partners, to curb global cybercrime. President Joe Biden announced that the US will work with 30 countries to curb cybercrime and dismantle ransomware gangs that are targeting organizations worldwide. Pierluigi Paganini.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In this era of cybersecurity, when nation-state digital attacks and cybercrime quickly cut across country borders and create global crises, international cooperation has become an urgent priority.

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Trend Micro

JULY 5, 2021

We recently coined this as the Summer of Cybercrime. Major ransomware attacks continue to hit companies globally. The attacks can cause significant damage, from a financial, reputation and productivity standpoint.

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Digital Shadows

JULY 19, 2021

With the closing of another quarter, it’s once again time to have a look back at the cyber threat landscape. The post Q2 Ransomware Roll Up first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 30, 2022

A former Canadian government IT worker admitted to being a high-level member of the Russian cybercrime group NetWalker. to charges related to his involvement with the Russian cybercrime group NetWalker. and EU law enforcement authorities allowed the seizure of the leak sites used by NetWalker ransomware operators.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2021

The cyber threat landscape change continuously, recently two new ransomware-as-service (RaaS) operations named BlackMatter and Haron made the headlines. Recently, two new ransomware gangs, named BlackMatter and Haron, announced the beginning of the operations. “Haron ransomware was first discovered in July 2021. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

These attacks, both attributed to cybercriminals in Russia, almost certainly weren’t motivated by money, since the attackers didn’t deploy ransomware or demand pay. The post Three cybercrime technology trends to watch in 2023 appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2023

Among the multitude of threat actors dominating the cybersecurity landscape, Grief ransomware group has risen to prominence. Known for their ruthless attacks and uncompromising tactics, Grief has quickly carved a niche for itself in the dark underworld of cybercrime.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 22, 2022

This week HP had a briefing on their latest security report, and it wasn’t pretty, but it implies a level of weaponized cyber threats that will continue to advance at rates that could cripple commerce globally if the trend isn’t …. HP Wolf Security and the Industrialization of Cybercrime Read More ».

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. The NCSC confirmed, saying: “All types of cyber threat actor – state and non-state, skilled and less skilled – are already using AI, to varying degrees.”

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report for November 2023 provides a deep dive into the current cybersecurity landscape, offering invaluable... The post Cybercrime Rampant: Novel Malware Attacks Triple in Frequency, BlackBerry Warns appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Digital Shadows

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The post Cyber threats to the 2022 Italian elections first appeared on Digital Shadows. When Mario Draghi formed a national unity government in February 2021, Italy was busy attempting to limit the spread.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The DRM Report Q2 2023 report provides a detailed insight into the ransomware threat landscape during the period between May and August 2023. In an era where digitalization has woven its web into the very fabric of our lives, the dark underbelly of the digital realm continues to pose an ever-growing threat.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As outlined in Microsoft's report , Storm-1152 provided cybercriminals access to fake accounts and tools to bypass security measures, facilitating malicious operations like phishing campaigns, ransomware attacks, and data theft. Cybercrime groups are often resilient and often quickly adapt or re-emerge."

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Experts warn of an alarming rise in ransomware operations targeting the energy sector, including nuclear facilities and related research entities. Over the last year, ransomware attackers have targeted energy installations in North America, Asia, and the European Union. Resecurity, Inc.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) warns of the high risk of a catastrophic ransomware attack on the UK government. The British government is accused of failing to mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks. The UK has the dubious distinction of being one of the world’s most cyber-attacked nations.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The internet has drawn comparisons to the Wild West, making ransomware the digital incarnation of a hold-up. They could be on the other side of the globe, part of a cybercrime regime that will never be discovered, much less brought to justice. Ransomware usually starts with a phishing email. Prevalence. A typical attack.

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Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2021

President Joe Biden expressed concerns about ransomware attacks carried out by Russian gangs during a phone call with President Vladimir Putin. The recent wave of ransomware attacks carried out by Russian gangs like REvil and Darkside worries US authorities and was discussed by Presidents Biden and Putin during a phone call.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

2022 clearly demonstrated that attacks on data represent the greatest cyber-threat organizations face. By the time they adjust their processes, beef up their defenses, and add new layers of security, they find themselves battling more virulent ransomware strains and cyber-scams. Slow Gains on Storage and Backup Security.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

DoJ charged a Russian-Canadian national for his alleged role in LockBit ransomware attacks against organizations worldwide. Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Mikhail Vasiliev, a dual Russian and Canadian national, for his alleged participation in the LockBit ransomware operation. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Lockbit ransomware).

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Quick Heal Antivirus

AUGUST 18, 2023

As cyber threats continue to evolve, a new ransomware has been discovered bearing unmistakable similarities to another well-known. The post DarkRace Ransomware: A Deep Dive into its Techniques and Impact appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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