Ransomware attacks targeting utilities have surged by 42% over the past year, with spear phishing playing a major role in 81% of cases, according to a ReliaQuest study spanning November 2023 to October 2024. Analyzing data from its GreyMatter platform and dark web activity, ReliaQuest found that utilities like water and energy systems are disproportionately affected. Their critical role in infrastructure makes them prime targets for cybercriminals.

The Evolving Threat Landscape In today’s interconnected healthcare landscape, supply chain security has emerged as a critical concern. Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting vulnerable points in the supply chain to infiltrate networks and steal sensitive patient data. As a result, healthcare organizations must prioritize the security of their vendors and partners to protect their own operations and patient information. What is Supply Chain Detection and Response?

Adversaries are advancing faster than ever, exploiting the growing complexity of business IT environments. In this high-stakes threat landscape, generative AI (GenAI) is a necessity. With organizations grappling with skills shortages, sophisticated adversaries and operational complexity, 64% of security professionals have already kicked off their GenAI purchase journey.

Cyber insurance underwriters consider a range of variables to assess the risk a company presents and, consequently, determine premiums. These variables can broadly be categorized into organizational factors, security posture, third-party interactions, and incident history.

Picture this scenario: You’ve used every tool you have to secure your web pages and forms so patient information is safe. One day, a potential patient Googles “hysterectomy options” and ends up on your hospital’s website. They browse around, maybe even schedule an appointment online. You have no reason to worry, right? Because you’ve done what you could to secure those pages.

As another year comes to an end, it’s not only Santa who brings presents for those on his nice list. These days, it’s quite common for well-known firms to publish their annual roundups of the most notable events that have taken place in the cybersecurity landscape, together with predictions of what can we expect in next twelve months.

These days, everything is connected to everything else. Endpoints are the most important parts of modern networks because they let people communicate and run processes. But what does an ending really mean? An endpoint is any device that can join a network. This includes laptops, smartphones, tablets, servers, and even Internet of Things (IoT) devices like smart thermostats and wearable tech. People can connect to networks with these devices, but they also have security holes that hackers can use.

Data leaks sites (DLSs) commonly debut with a small number of claimed victims. When Cyjax discovered them, newly found DLSs for extortion groups FunkSec and Kairos claimed 11 and six victims, respectively. In contrast, a newly identified possible extortion group which aptly calls itself ’LeakedData’ has emerged onto the scene with an alleged total of 41 victims.

Imagine this: you're at home, eagerly waiting for the new device you ordered from Amazon. The package arrives, you power it on, and start enjoying all the benefits of 21st century technology—unaware that, as soon as you powered it on, a scheme was unfolding within this device. Welcome to the world of BADBOX. BADBOX is a large-scale cybercriminal operation selling off-brand Android TV boxes, smartphones, and other Android electronics with preinstalled malware. What does this mean?

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