New ESXiArgs encryption routine outmaneuvers recovery methods
The ransomware group behind the massive attack on ESXi Virtual Machines has come up with a new variant that can no longer be decrypted with…
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Malwarebytes recognized as endpoint security leader by G2
G2 has released their Winter 2023 reports, ranking Malwarebytes as the leader across a number of endpoint protection categories based on customer reviews. G2 has…
What is AI good at with Josh Saxe Lock and Code S04E04
This week on Lock and Code, we speak with Josh Saxe about artificial intelligence, machine learning, security, and where the three intersect. In November of…
CISA issues alert with South Korean government about DPRK’s ransomware antics
The tactics of North Korean-sponsored ransomware cyberattacks against the healthcare sector and other vital infrastructure are highlighted in the latest #StopRansomware alert. CISA and other…
Jailbreaking large language models like ChatGP while we still can
Large language models like ChatGPT are now being tested by the public and, no surprise here, researchers are finding ways to jailbreak the systems The…
French law to report cyberincidents within 3 days to become effective soon
A French law has been announced that requires victims of a cyberincident to report within 72 hours after discovery. We have heard similar proposals that…
Consent to gather data is a misguided solution, study reveals
There’s a flaw in the notice-of-consent approach, and this is evident in the stark gap in knowledge noted by a recent study by the Annenberg…
$800,000 recovered from Business Email Compromise attack
We take a look at a business email compromise attack which nearly resulted in a very costly loss for one US based business. We continue…
Beware fake Facebook emails saying “your page has been disabled”
Facebook users need to be on their guard for bogus emails claiming they’ve breached Facebook Community Standards. Facebook users need to be on their guard…
Reddit breached, here’s what you need to know
In an admirably transparent notification, Reddit announced that one of its employees was phished. On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Reddit reported that it had experienced…
KillNet hits healthcare sector with DDoS attacks
According to CISA, the pro-Russian KillNet group is actively targeting the US and European healthcare sectors with DDoS attacks. At the end of January, the…
Ryuk ransomware laundering leads to guilty plea
We take a look at a guilty plea made in relation to Ryuk ransomware proceeds, and how you can best protect yourself from the threat…