Strategies for Mitigating the Human Element of Cyber Risk
The primary cause of the majority of data breaches today is human error. Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) found that 68% of all…
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LockBit Lies Prove Another Reason to Never Pay the Ransom
On June 23, 2024, the LockBit cybercriminal group that offers ransomware as a service (RaaS) announced that it had infiltrated the systems of the Federal…
Ransomware attacks are inevitable on Paris Olympics 2024
A recent study by ExtraHop reveals that ransomware attacks on the Paris 2024 Olympics are almost unavoidable. Over the past year, the IT infrastructure supporting…
Microsoft CrowdStrike Software Update leading to Phishing Attacks
A couple weeks ago, an IT outage hit Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 servers shortly after CrowdStrike released a Falcon Sensors software update. Rather than…
How Software Updates Can Lead to Cyber Attacks
In the world of cybersecurity, software updates are a double-edged sword. On one hand, they are crucial for patching vulnerabilities, enhancing features, and improving overall…
Crowdstrike Threat Intelligence data leaked by hackers
The threat actor known as USDoD, infamous for leaking sensitive information from major databases including those of Airbus, TransUnion, and the US Environmental Agency, has…
NHS Ransomware Attack leads to extreme blood shortage
On June 3rd of this year, Synnovis, a provider of technology and pathology services, fell victim to a ransomware attack, causing significant disruptions to IT…
Harnessing Defensive AI: Safeguarding the Digital Realm
In an increasingly interconnected world where digital threats loom large, the integration of Defensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a critical bulwark against cyberattacks. From…
Ransomware shift from Cyber Espionage for North Korea
APT45, a cyber threat group associated with North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau, known by aliases such as Stonefly, Silent Colima, Nickey Hayatt, Andriel, and Onyx…
Akira Ransomware Gang targets Split Airport of Croatia
It’s deeply concerning to hear about the ransomware attack on Split Airport, affecting its operations and causing significant disruptions to flights and passenger services. Ransomware…
KnowBe4 targeted by North Korea with Insider Threat
In recent years, cybersecurity threats have often involved hackers stealing identities through various digital channels to gather sensitive information. However, a recent incident within the…
Ransomware attack shuts down Superior Court of Los Angeles County
A ransomware attack has crippled operations at the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, shutting down court services since last Friday morning. The incident affected…