WordPress sites are being hacked in fake ransomware attacks
A new wave of attacks starting late last week has hacked close to 300 WordPress sites to display fake encryption…
Microsoft adds AI-driven ransomware protection to Defender
Microsoft has introduced an AI-driven ransomware attack detection system for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint customers that complements existing cloud protection…
8 Tips To Keep in Mind for Ransomware Defense
Ransomware is everywhere, including the nightly news. Most people know what it is, but how do ransomware attackers get in,…
6 Tips To Keep in Mind for Ransomware Defense
Ransomware is everywhere, including the nightly news. Most people know what it is, but how do ransomware attackers get in,…
Why The Integration of Netops And Secops Is Here To Stay
By Eileen Haggerty, Sr. Director, Enterprise Business Operations, NETSCOUT The pandemic accelerated digital transformation and increased organizations’ reliance […] The…
US Education Dept urged to boost K-12 schools’ ransomware defenses
The US Department of Education and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were urged this week to more aggressively strengthen cybersecurity…
FTC shares ransomware defense tips for small US businesses
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shared guidance for small businesses on how to secure their networks from ransomware attacks…
Firms Will Struggle to Secure Extended Attack Surface in 2022
Companies are relying more heavily on third parties, remote employees, and partners, expanding their attack surface area beyond traditional boundaries.
SolarWinds Vulnerability Exploited in First Stage of Clop Ransomware Attacks
Russian cybercrime group known as T505 is targeting SolarWinds Server-U systems that haven't been patched for a remote code execution…
TrickBot teams up with Shatak phishers for Conti ransomware attacks
A threat actor tracked as Shatak (TA551) recently partnered with the ITG23 gang (aka TrickBot and Wizard Spider) to deploy Conti…