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Honeywell Report OT Under Siege

SecureWorld News

This year's report is a must-read for practitioners defending OT-heavy sectors like manufacturing, energy, logistics, and critical infrastructure. Here are the key takeaways for defenders on the front lines. OT defenders must plan for: Hybrid threats (e.g.,

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Top Cyber Attacker Techniques, August–October 2024

Digital Shadows

The US, manufacturing sector, and professional, scientific, and technical services (PSTS) sector are primary targets amidst an overall increase in ransomware attacks. This underscores the importance of having additional compensating controls and educating employees on the risks associated with phishing and other social engineering attacks.

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Nastiest Malware 2024

Webroot

The rise of AI-driven phishing and social engineering, increased targeting of critical infrastructure, and the emergence of more sophisticated fileless malware are all trends that have shaped the cybersecurity battlefield this year. By August 2024, RansomHub had breached at least 210 victims across various critical U.S. PATCH OR DIE!

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Octo Tempest cybercriminal group is "a growing concern"—Microsoft

Malwarebytes

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. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Scattered Spider x RansomHub: A New Partnership

Digital Shadows

Key Points In October 2024, ReliaQuest responded to an intrusion affecting a manufacturing sector customer. The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. We identified “Scattered Spider” to be behind the incident. What Happened?

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5 Great Tips To Learn How To Protect From Ransomware

Hacker Combat

However, social engineering is the most common. Backup Your Data To Protect From Ransomware. As a business, one of the most important methods to protect from ransomware is a backup. Make sure to backup your data as often as possible. Hackers have embraced social engineering in making ransomware attacks successful.

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ENISA 2023 Threat Landscape Report: Key Findings and Recommendations

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The report also highlights that ransomware attacks are becoming more targeted, with attackers focusing on high-value targets with particular emphasis on the Industrial and Manufacturing sectors. The report notes that these attacks can have significant implications for democratic processes, social cohesion, and national security.