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The Kaseya ransomware attack: A timeline
REvil's ransomware attack on software provider Kaseya underscored the threats to supply chains that ransomware groups pose. Here is an up-to-date timeline of the attack.
CSO Global Intelligence Report: The State of Cybersecurity in 2021
The message is clear in a fresh survey of 2,741 security, IT, and business professionals around the world: The damage from attacks is widespread and organizations are increasing security budgets to fend off further impact.
CSO's guide to the worst and most notable ransomware
The ransomware gangs and their malware listed here have victimized millions of companies and caused billions of dollars in costs.
10 security tools all remote employees should have
Compromised employee personal devices and accounts can disrupt and possibly threaten business security. Getting these tools into their hands will help.
Mitre D3FEND explained: A new knowledge graph for cybersecurity defenders
D3FEND is a new schema released by Mitre last month to establish a common language to help cyber defenders share strategies and methods. It is a companion project to the company’s ATT&CK framework.
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APT group hits IIS web servers with deserialization flaws and memory-resident malware
Praying Mantis group is likely a nation-state actor that uses custom malware and is adept at avoiding detection.
18 new cybersecurity bills introduced as US congressional interest heats up
The new bills, many with bi-partisan support, aim to increase cybersecurity funding, improve breach reporting, investigate cryptocurrencies, and more.
EU takes aim at ransomware with plans to make Bitcoin traceable, prohibit anonymity
The European Commission has set out new legislative proposals to make crypto transfers more traceable. While the plans will close some existing loopholes, the impact on cybercrime is likely to be minimal, experts say.
CISA: China successfully targeted US oil and natural gas infrastructure
CISA alert details past network compromises and exposes a lack of preparedness among ICS companies.
Biden administration, US allies condemn China's malicious hacking, espionage actions
Global coalition calls on China to curtail its cyber activities. For the first time, the US blames China directly for ransomware attacks.
US charges four suspected Chinese spies who coordinated APT40 hackers
The government outlines how APT40 conducted its Microsoft Exchange Server attack and offers advice to defend against nation-state threats.
Biden Administration announces flurry of new anti-ransomware efforts
The defensive initiatives include a reward for information on nation-state actors and the formation of a new interagency ransomware task force.
The 15 biggest data breaches of the 21st century
Data breaches affecting millions of users are far too common. Here are some of the biggest, baddest breaches in recent memory.
Business email compromise (BEC) attacks take phishing to the next level
Business email compromise (BEC) is a highly targeted, email-based attack that tricks victims into exposing company information, handing over money, or getting them to perform other acts that negatively impact the business.
REvil gang suddenly goes silent leaving victims unable to recover systems
All REvil websites went offline on Tuesday, leaving security experts and victims to speculate on the reason why.
INTERPOL: International police coordination required to combat global cyberthreats
Senior police officials from 167 countries endorse INTERPOL proposals to enhance transnational police cooperation to combat global cyber-related crime and corruption.
Ransomware talks: How Biden could push Putin to the table
Under pressure to end the ransomware scourge, the White House faces strong headwinds. The problem: Putin has no motivation to change the status quo.
Rainbow tables explained: How they work and why they're (mostly) obsolete
Rainbow tables are password cracking tools with origins dating back to research from the early 1980s. Here's how they work, why attacks are easy to prevent, and how they compare to modern password cracking.
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