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LW ROUNDTABLE — How 2024’s cyber threats will transform the security landscape in 2025

The Last Watchdog

By correlating this data with programs, certifications and threats, businesses can manage their defenses with full context. Deepfake scams will escalate, with threat actors using AI to create convincing impersonations of executives, risking personal and corporate brands. This empowers them to proactively prioritize what matters most.

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Akira ransomware gang used an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR

Security Affairs

The Akira ransomware gang exploited an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR and launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network. Cybersecurity researchers at S-RM team discovered a novel attack technique used by the Akira ransomware gang. Realizing EDR was active, they pivoted by scanning the network for vulnerable devices.

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Iranian group Pay2Key.I2P ramps Up ransomware attacks against Israel and US with incentives for affiliates

Security Affairs

An Iranian ransomware group, Pay2Key.I2P, has intensified attacks on U.S. The Iranian ransomware group Pay2Key.I2P is stepping up attacks on U.S. The ransomware gang is the successor to the original Pay2Key group and experts linked it to the Iran-nexus APT group Fox Kitten.

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Ghost Ransomware a Persistent Global Threat to Critical Infrastructure

SecureWorld News

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide. All they need is one successful attempt to gain initial access."

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Russia Charges Notorious Ransomware Developer in Rare Cybercrime Case

SecureWorld News

In a surprising move related to international cybercrime, Russian authorities have charged Mikhail Matveev, also known as "Wazawaka," with creating ransomware to extort commercial organizations, according to Russian media outlet RIA. His alleged exploits include: The 2021 attack on Washington, D.C.'s Multiple attacks on critical U.S.

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Report Shows Ransomware Has Grown 41% for Construction Industry

Digital Shadows

Ransomware Activity Targeting the Construction Sector Ransomware remains the biggest threat to the sector, as demonstrated by the 41% rise in organizations appearing on data-leak sites over the past year.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: U.S. Gov’t Urges Adoption of Memory-Safe Languages and Warns About Iran Cyber Threat

Security Boulevard

government’s latest call for developers to use memory-safe programming languages, as well as its warning for cybersecurity teams regarding cyber risk from hackers tied to Iran. Plus, get the latest on ransomware trends, the quantum computing cyber threat and more! Check out the U.S. and the U.K.)