BlackCat has since taken back at least partial control of its Tor site after a major law enforcement action. A "this website has been unseized" graphic has appeared along with a rant in Russian promising revenge.
Cyber Security
Cyber criminals, state-sponsored hackers and even the occasional disgruntled employee are constantly looking to gain unauthorized access for a variety of purposes: theft of money, cyber espionage, personal information for sale or for use in scams, and damage to critical infrastructure for just a few of the most common.
So how does an organization mitigate an entire world full of continual cyber attacks? Just as buildings have a number of necessary elements of physical security: access control, cameras, alarms and so on; there are similar key elements of cyber security that are absolutely vital for just about any modern business.
It starts with identifying and closing the most common doors that attackers use. For example, phishing attacks on employees are far and away the most common initial point of entry. The breach of even a low-level employee account can quickly turn into an escalation in access privileges and the ability to reach sensitive information. This is also true of smart devices, which are generally more poorly secured than computers and phones.
Comcast Xfinity leaked the personal information of nearly 36 million customers in a massive data breach stemming from an exploited Citrix vulnerability.
By fostering a culture of continuous improvement that thinks outside the box of compliance, IT teams and security leaders can feel confident in their cybersecurity resilience.
With the widespread availability of ChatGPT and other Generative AI applications today, research shows a 135% increase in ‘novel social engineering’ attacks in January and February of 2023 alone.
Embracing continuous exposure management allows businesses to proactively manage their cybersecurity posture, prioritize critical exposures, and maintain a comprehensive view of their attack surface.
Hacked for the Holidays: Five Actions to Undertake When Ransomware Strikes During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for loved ones and celebrations, and unfortunately, also a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to strike. With many companies operating with reduced staff and employees taking time off, the risk of falling victim to ransomware increases.
Security researchers have discovered a three-decade-old DICOM vulnerability that exposed millions of patient health records to unauthorized access and manipulation.
Australian-based American defense contractor Austal USA has confirmed a cyber attack after the Hunters International ransomware group listed the company and shared samples of the stolen data as proof. Austal USA undertakes major U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs.
Comprehensive protection in the 5G era requires a holistic approach to network security. This involves regular inspections, meticulous prioritization of threats, and systematic addressing of vulnerabilities.
A ChatGPT vulnerability documented in a new report causes training data, some containing personal information, to randomly appear when one tells the chatbot to repeat a particular word.










