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Recently, security analysts at SentinelOne got to know about an infamous IceFire ransomware that has been found attacking both Windows and Linux enterprise networks. An IceFire ransomware attack encrypts the files of the victim and demands payment in e…
HYAS researchers recently developed proof-of-concept (PoC) malware that leverages AI both to eliminate the need for command and control (C2) infrastructure and to generate new malware on the fly in order to evade detection algorithms. The malware, dubbed “BlackMamba,” is the latest example of exploits that can evade even the most sophisticated cybersecurity products. While […]
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Blackbaud has been slapped with a $3 million civil penalty by the SEC for “making misleading disclosures” about a 2020 ransomware attack that impacted more than 13,000 customers.
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By John Weiler Mexico timeshare scams, the DoppelPaymer ransomware gang gets busted and a major data leak rocks Oakland, California. Here are the latest threats and advisories for the week of March 10, 2023. Threat Advisories and Alerts FBI Issues Warning About Mexico Timeshare Scam The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an advisory about timeshare scams in Mexico, which affected over 600 people and resulted in roughly $39.6 million in victim losses last year. How does the scam work? Owners of timeshares in Mexico receive an unexpected email or phone call from fraudsters requesting to sell or…
By Dave Cartwright, CISSP In February 2023, something very unusual happened. Following a ransomware attack on Royal Mail International, a division of the U.K.’s (formerly state-owned) mail and parcel delivery service, the negotiation between the firm’s representatives and the LockBit ransomware attackers made it into the public domain. As reported in January 2023, Royal Mail engaged with the U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and part of the resulting activity was to negotiate with representatives of LockBit – without much success. The first thing of note is that the chat covers a time period of…
Hybrid work has exposed another area of vulnerability, with 70% of government workers reporting they work virtually at least some of the time, according to Ivanti. The proliferation of devices, users, and locations adds complexity and new vulnerabiliti…
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The education sector remains vulnerable as ransomware shame sites continue to feature teaching institutions from around the world. Some of the latest victims were universities from Ireland and Israel, but why are such institutions so vulnerabl…
Trend Micro’s overall threat detections increased by 55%, and the number of blocked malicious files surged by 242% due to indiscriminate targeting by threat actors who went after both consumers and organizations in all sectors. Trends for 2022 an…
Despite a lot of focus on phishing and remote access as initial access vectors, new data shows the use of vulnerabilities is not only on the rise, but simply isn’t being properly addressed.