In today’s increasingly digital world, cybercrime and online criminal activities pose significant threats to individuals, businesses, and governments alike. One of the most effective strategies in combating these threats is the comprehensive monitoring of criminal forums and platforms.

Every day, new headlines emerge about another major corporation falling victim to a cyberattack, leaving businesses everywhere questioning their vulnerabilities. These breaches underscore the critical need for thorough risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential weaknesses. Proactively managing risks enables organizations to better defend against the relentless wave of cyber threats.

On August 29, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) issued an urgent advisory warning security teams about known RansomHub ransomware IOCs and TTPs identified through FBI threat response activities and third-party reporting as recently as August 2024. Detailed information about this threat and the associated IOCs and TTPs can be seen in the advisory #StopRansomware: RansomHub Ransomware.

Curious about how IoT automation can revolutionize your industry? This article dives into practical applications like smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and remote monitoring. We’ll explore the key benefits, including increased productivity, cost cuts, and improved safety, including real-world examples and insights on how IoT is driving efficiency and innovation in industrial automation.

Researchers at Netskope last month observed a 2000-fold increase in traffic to phishing pages delivered through Microsoft Sway. The phishing attacks are targeting organizations in the technology, manufacturing, and finance sectors in Asia and North America. Most of these attacks involved QR code phishing (quishing) to trick victims into visiting the malicious sites.

For companies looking to get their data practices in order, the ISO 2700 standards provide a valuable starting point to use when crafting policy.

With tens of thousands of potential threats lurking in remote corners of the deep and dark web, organizations are increasingly at risk of being targeted by cyber attackers or having their sensitive information traded or leaked online. Deep and dark web monitoring enables businesses to safeguard their digital assets and accelerate visibility of online threats, protecting their brand and reputation.