SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

56,877 unique users in the EU were attacked by ransomware. Ransomware programs. During the reporting period, we identified more than 17,317 ransomware modifications and detected 25 new families. Note that we did not create a separate family for each new piece of ransomware. Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans.

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Threatpost

JULY 2, 2021

Nate Warfield, CTO of Prevailion and former Microsoft security researcher, discusses the many security challenges and failings plaguing this industry.

Healthcare 128

Healthcare Ransomware IoT InfoSec 128

NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The year 2016 will be remembered for some big moments in the world of cybersecurity: the largest known distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, a phishing attack on a United States presidential candidate’s campaign, and ransomware attacks on major healthcare organizations are just a few. Ransomware The U.S.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity DDOS IoT Social Engineering 40

IT Security Guru

MAY 10, 2021

Unless an organisation has its own well-staffed Infosec team, there is a danger that unless the vulnerability is well publicised and of high severity, then patching more complex or mission critical systems is delayed or simply ignored. Trials of Travelex. First audit.

VPN 65

VPN Software InfoSec Firmware 65

SecureList

AUGUST 3, 2022

The incident prompted the school district administration to contract a specialized infosec provider for DDoS protection. Unlike larger, but less powerful zombie networks composed of IoT devices, these utilized web servers and virtual machines. Attacks on IoT honeypots. As usual, the gaming industry was targeted too.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 6, 2022

There’s an online war in Ukraine, one that you haven’t heard much about because that country is holding its own with an army of infosec volunteers worldwide. RSAC also attracts some of the top researchers in infosec. Instead we have these faceless ransomware groups. Vamosi:Ransomware is profitable today.

Cybercrime 40

Cybercrime Government Ransomware Hacking 40

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2024

In Episode 313, hosts Tom and Scott discuss the world of scambaiting, discussing what it is, the tactics used, and its effectiveness in stopping scammers. They talk about popular channels like Scammer Payback and Kitboga that show these scams in progress.

Media 78

Media Accountability Hacking Scams 78

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

This is ransomware, starting with a phishing attack. Brian Bangham: Judy, the FBI said a group known as Dark Side is responsible for this cyber attack, which used what is known as ransomware. Ransomware is malicious computer code that blocks and owners access to their computer network until a ransom gets paid.

Hacking 52

Hacking Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Firmware 52

Threatpost

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

While 2021 will present evolving threats and new challenges, it will also offer new tools and technologies that will we hope shift the balance towards the defense.

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Hacking Cybersecurity Technology Internet 113

ForAllSecure

MAY 26, 2022

He also talks about the future generation of hacking, what motivates young people today to think outside the box in a world where infosec is increasingly becoming vocational and expected. Vamosi: There’s also a list of words commonly used in infosec that are being challenged. Vamosi: Hackers. They're well designed.

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Hacking Technology InfoSec Media 52