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Cybersecurity in Aviation: Rising Threats and Modernization Efforts

SecureWorld News

Most aviation processes are heavily digitized, and in the wake of new cyber threats, airlines and the broader sector must prioritize cybersecurity more than ever before. As airlines upgrade for connected sky-travel and regulators tighten their grip with new rules, the stakes for cybersecurity have never been higher.

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Why Discomfort Might Be the Ultimate Power Move for Cybersecurity Leaders

Jane Frankland

” For cybersecurity leaders navigating the high-stakes world of defending critical systems, this phrase takes on a whole new meaning. In it, I’ll be examining how pain in cybersecurity leadership isn’t just a nuisance. Consider the SolarWinds breach of 2020. Most of us have heard the saying, “No pain, no gain.”

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Dental group lied through teeth about data breach, fined $350,000

Malwarebytes

A US chain of dental offices known as Westend Dental LLC denied a 2020 ransomware attack and its associated data breach, instead telling their customers that data was lost due to an accidentally formatted hard drive. In October 2020, Westend Dental was attacked by the Medusa Locker ransomware group.

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Authorities released free decryptor for Phobos and 8base ransomware

Security Affairs

NoMoreRansom warns users to remove the malware first with a reliable antivirus before using the decryptor, or files may be re-encrypted repeatedly. In 2023, 8Base emerged from Phobos affiliates, using a modified encryptor and double extortion—encrypting and stealing data to force ransom payments.

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Recent Cyber Attacks: Trends, Tactics, and Countermeasures

Hacker's King

Understanding the recent trends, tactics, and effective countermeasures is crucial for anyone concerned about cybersecurity. These attacks often involve encrypting data and demanding a ransom for its decryption. Evolving Tactics of Cybercriminals As cybersecurity measures improve, so too do the tactics used by cybercriminals.

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Medical testing company LifeLabs failed to protect customer data, report finds

Malwarebytes

The ransomware encrypted the lab results of 15 million Canadians, and personally identifiable information (PII) of 8.6 The privacy commissioners of both British Columbia and Ontario finished writing a report about the incident in 2020 but LifeLabs managed to hold that up in court for four years. million people was stolen.

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NailaoLocker ransomware targets EU healthcare-related entities

Security Affairs

The NailaoLocker ransomware does not scan network shares, cannot stop services or processes that could prevent the encryption of certain important files, and does not control if it is being debugged. locked extension to the filenames of encrypted files. The malware uses asymmetric encryption algorithm AES-256-CTR.