FBI, CISA, NSA share defense tips for BlackMatter ransomware attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the National Security Agency (NSA) published today an…
Loss Prevention Teams Up With Cybersecurity to Address Retail Fraud
As retailers roll out more "buy online, pickup in-store" options, loss prevention professionals are increasingly shifting their attention from in-store…
(ISC)² Plans Entry-Level Certification for Aspiring Security Pros
The certification aims to help new entrants to the security field with professional development and career paths early on.
Suspected Chinese hackers behind attacks on ten Israeli hospitals
A joint announcement from the Ministry of Health and the National Cyber Directorate in Israel describes a spike in ransomware…
In Cyberwar, Attribution Can Be Impossible — and That’s OK
Instead of using a substantial proportion of resources to determine attribution, organizations should focus on defenses that will help them…
Sinclair TV stations crippled by weekend ransomware attack
TV stations owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group broadcast television company went down over the weekend across the US, with multiple…
Is the Edge Really Secure?
By Chetan Venkatesh, CEO and Co-Founder of Macrometa The simplest answer is… No. But, if history has taught […] The…
Application Modernization and Other Best Practices of Securing Legacy Infrastructures
By Roman Davydov, Technology Observer, Itransition Legacy systems continue to play a vital role in the operations of […] The…
The Week in Ransomware – October 15th 2021 – Disrupting ransoms
This week, senior officials from over thirty countries held virtual conferences on disrupting ransomware operations and attacks. [...]
Dutch police warn customers of a popular DDoS booter service
Dutch police warn customers of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) website of stopping using the service to avoid prosecution. […] The…