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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Supply-chain attack on Kaseya remote management software targets MSPs
REvil ransomware pushers exploit zero-day flaw in Kaseya VSA to infect MSPs and their customers.
How to control ransomware? International cooperation, disrupting payments are key, experts say
Anti-ransomware acts or regulations will require global cooperation, experts say. In the meantime, ransomware victims should cooperate quickly and fully with authorities.
Tabletop exercises: Six sample scenarios
Tabletop exercises are a low-stress, high-impact way to test your plans for handling a crisis. Here are some tips for getting the most out of the process, plus six scenarios you can use to start your journey.
Four states propose laws to ban ransomware payments
Some state legislatures are debating bills that could limit or ban ransom payments. A better option, experts say, is mandatory reporting of ransomware attacks.
5 biggest healthcare security threats for 2021
Healthcare organizations can expect ransomware, botnets, cloud misconfigurations, web application attacks, and phishing to be their top risks.
Unique TTPs link Hades ransomware to new threat group
New research exposes details of Gold Winter threat group that links it to the infamous Hades ransomware.
Feds seize $2.3 million in cryptocurrency wallet reportedly used in Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack
The successful seizure could encourage other victims to better cooperate with federal agencies and cause ransomware gangs to rethink their operations.
Colonial Pipeline take-away for CISOs: Embrace the mandates
The DarkSide attack on Colonial is yet another wake-up call for companies to harden their systems against ransomware. History suggests that might not happen despite new government guidance.
Ransomware response: What CISOs really want from the federal government
What should the federal government's role and responsibility be regarding ransomware? Security leaders weigh in.
17 cyber insurance application questions you'll need to answer
Recent high-profile security incidents have tightened requirements to qualify for cyber insurance. These are the tougher questions insurance carriers are now asking.
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The role of ransomware negotiators and what they can and can’t do
CSO senior writer Lucian Constantin knows that paying ransomware demands should be avoided -- unless lives are on the line or the survival of a business is at stake. Join us as Lucian talks about the role of the ransomware negotiator,...
DDoS attacks: Stronger than ever and increasingly used for extortion
Low cost and ease of execution drive a resurgence in distributed denial of service attacks as criminals profit from extorting victims.
DarkSide ransomware explained: How it works and who is behind it
The Colonial Pipeline attack thrust the DarkSide ransomware into the spotlight. This is what's known about the threat actors and how they operate.
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