Ransomware Victims Surge as Threat Actors Pivot to Zero-Day Exploits
Threat actors such as the operators of the Cl0p ransomware family increasingly exploit unknown and day-one vulnerabilities in their attacks.
The Week in Ransomware – August 4th 2023 – Targeting VMware ESXi
Ransomware gangs continue to prioritize targeting VMware ESXi servers, with almost every active ransomware gang creating custom Linux encryptors for…
Tanium Selected by DHS CISA to Join the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative
KIRKLAND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE) — Tanium, the industry’s only provider of Converged Endpoint Management (XEM), today announced...
A Look into The Future: My Journey at the 2023 RSA Conference and The Exciting, Yet Troubling Path of Cybersecurity Innovation
Exploring the Future of Cybersecurity at the 2023 RSA Conference By Kylie M. Amison, Technical Reporter, Cyber Defense Magazine As…
BreachForums database and private chats for sale in hacker data breach
While consumers are usually the ones worried about their information being exposed in data breaches, it's now the hacker's turn,…
‘Nitrogen’ Ransomware Effort Lures IT Pros via Google, Bing Ads
Forget temps and new employees. A new malicious campaign compromises organizations through a high risk, high reward vector: IT professionals.
Russia Sends Cybersecurity CEO to Jail for 14 Years
The Russian government today handed down a treason conviction and 14-year prison sentence on Iyla Sachkov, the former founder and…
Microsoft enhances Windows 11 Phishing Protection with new features
Microsoft is further enhancing the Windows 11 Enhanced Phishing Protection by testing a new feature that warns users when they copy…
The Week in Ransomware – July 21st 2023 – Avaddon Back as NoEscape
This edition of the Week in Ransomware covers the last two weeks of news, as we could not cover it…
Mallox Ransomware Group Activity Shifts Into High Gear
Malicious activity targeting vulnerable SQL servers has surged 174% compared to 2022, Palo Alto's Unit 42 says.