In the second quarter of 2024, UK businesses faced cyber-attacks every 44 seconds, highlighting the persistent nature of cyber threats and the critical need for robust cybersecurity protocols. This frequency of attacks shines the spotlight on the ongoing challenge UK businesses face in protecting their digital assets. It also stresses the importance of implementing comprehensive security measures to protect against increasingly sophisticated and frequent cyber threats.

In Q2 2024, the Kroll Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Team observed an increase in activity around a new ransomware group named FOG. FOG was initially observed in May 2024, and since then has been heavily targeting higher educational institutions in the U.S. by exploiting compromised VPN credentials. Kroll's review of a recent FOG binary (1.exe) found no exfiltration or persistence mechanisms directly integrated.

In the first blog in this series, we unpacked the foundational concepts of encryption at rest and introduced you to Elastic Cloud’s “bring your own key” (BYOK) feature, which allows you to do encryption at rest with encryption keys managed by the KMS service of your cloud provider. The second blog of this series dives into the technical nuances of implementing encryption at rest with AWS KMS keys.

This article provides a detailed guide on successfully integrating Swagger UI into web applications using EmberJs as the Javascript framework and Webpack as the module bundler. We will cover the step-by-step process, including any challenges encountered along the way and how we resolved them. For those unfamiliar with Ember Js or Webpack, we have included introductory sections to get you up to speed. If you’re already familiar with it, feel free to skip directly to the integration steps.

ThreatQ TDR Orchestrator serves as a bridge between human expertise and machine precision, optimizing workflows in security operations. By leveraging this dynamic solution, organizations can ensure that the tacit knowledge of security analysts is efficiently captured and combined with automated processes. This integration facilitates a more agile response to threats, as the human element of decision-making is supported by the speed and consistency of automation.

There's no one size fits all when it comes to setting up your organization’s first security program. Each organization has a unique set of business needs, guardrails to implement, and data it needs to protect, which is why it’s important to remember that every security program is going to look a bit different. ‍ If you’re in the process of setting up your first security program, here are some steps I recommend you take and apply to your organization's unique needs. ‍

Protecting PII data has never been more crucial. In today’s digital age, personal information is constantly at risk from cyber threats. Ensuring data privacy is essential for maintaining trust and compliance with regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). PII means Personally Identifiable Information. It includes data that can identify someone, like their name, address, or social security number.

Medical device cybersecurity is vital to protecting patients and their data from cyber threats. With the rise of connected medical devices like infusion pumps and monitoring systems, cybersecurity challenges have intensified. This article delves into the risks, regulatory frameworks, and proactive strategies to secure these devices effectively.

To lock your Social Security number (SSN), you first need to either contact the Social Security Administration or use your E-Verify account to self-lock it. It is necessary to lock your SSN when you suspect that it has been stolen and used to commit fraud or identity theft. If you notice suspicious activity in your bank accounts, missing mail or mistakes in your tax returns, you might be a victim of identity theft and should lock your SSN immediately.

In AI and machine learning, providing accurate and timely information is crucial. However, equally important is an AI model’s ability to recognize when it doesn’t have enough information to answer a query and to gracefully decline to respond. This capability is a critical factor in maintaining the reliability and trustworthiness of the entire system.