Ransomware in Q1 2024: Frequency, size of payments trending downwards, SMBs beware!
More organizations hit by ransomware gangs are starting to realize that it doesn’t pay to pay up: “In Q1 2024, the proportion of victims that…
Month: April 2024
Akira Ransomware Gang Extorts $42 Million; Now Targets Linux Servers
Threat actors behind the Akira ransomware group have extorted approximately $42 million in illicit proceeds after breaching the networks of more than 250 victims as…
Unlocking the Power of Portfolio Analysis
In banking and business, you need to know how your investments are doing and what they are made of to get the best results and…
How Attackers Can Own a Business Without Touching the Endpoint
Attackers are increasingly making use of “networkless” attack techniques targeting cloud apps and identities. Here’s how attackers can (and are) compromising organizations – without ever…
UK’s Cydea introduces new way to quantify risk management
Cydea, the cyber risk management provider, has announced the Cydea Risk Platform, set to quantify threats in financial terms to businesses, allowing them to visualise…
Akira Ransomware Attacks Over 250 Organizations
The Akira ransomware variant has severely impacted more than 250 organizations worldwide, amassing approximately USD 42 million in ransom payments. This information comes from a…
LastPass users targeted by vishing attackers
The CryptoChameleon phishing kit is being leveraged by vishing attackers looking to trick LastPass users into sharing their master password. “Initially, we learned of a…
PoC Exploit Released for Cisco IMC Flaw
Proof of Concept (PoC) exploit has been released for a critical vulnerability in Cisco’s Integrated Management Controller (IMC). This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-20356, allows for…
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Sustainable innovation key to carbon emissions transparency
Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability is fast becoming a prerequisite for successful business partnerships, but many firms struggle to demonstrate their sustainability success to partners,…
FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure
FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure Pierluigi Paganini April 19, 2024 China-linked threat actors are preparing cyber attacks against U.S.…
Possible Cyber Attack on 911 of 4 American States
The 911 emergency services experienced a significant outage in four states—Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, and Nevada—sending shockwaves through the affected communities. Speculation points to a…
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) investigates data breach
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) investigates data breach Pierluigi Paganini April 19, 2024 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has initiated an investigation into an…