Ransomware is doubling down-What you need to know about the recent surge
Our experts at Gen observed a 100% increase of ransomware activity quarter over quarter.
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Unveiling LIMINAL PANDA: A Closer Look at China's Cyber Threats to the Telecom Sector
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Adam Meyers, CrowdStrike Senior Vice President of Counter Adversary Operations, will testify in front of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law on Chinese cyber threats to critical infrastructure. Within his testimony, Adam will speak publicly for the first time about a China-nexus state-sponsored actor that CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations tracks as LIMINAL PANDA.
DSPM vs DLP: Unraveling the Differences
In this episode of Into the Breach, James Purvis and Drew Russell discuss the key differences between Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). Drew explains that while DLP focuses on perimeter security, DSPM secures data at rest, offering a more proactive approach. Using a clever analogy, Drew illustrates how DSPM prevents issues before they occur, unlike DLP's reactive measures. They conclude by highlighting how both can work together to enhance data security.
Data Security in Healthcare #cisoconversations #shorts #healthcaredata #shorts
In this episode of CISO Conversations: EU Data Regulations, @Nicolas Groh is joined by @Anastasiya Kiseleva, @John Noble, and @Dr. Stefan Buttigieg, to discuss the importance of investing in secure, up-to-date digital infrastructure in healthcare.
Understanding Polymorphic Viruses and Polymorphic Malware
Polymorphic viruses and polymorphic malware represent some of the most sophisticated challenges in modern business. These types of malware are designed to evade traditional cyber security measures by constantly changing their appearance making them particularly difficult to detect and eliminate.
Adware on the rise-Why your phone isn't as safe as you think
Adware continues to be the most widespread on-device malware, with new variants popping up in the PlayStore and older ones picking up steam.
Akira Ransomware: Published Over 30 New Victims on their DLS
The Akira ransomware group has been active since March 2023, targeting diverse industries across North America, the UK, and Australia. Operating as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, Akira employs a double-extortion strategy by stealing sensitive data before encrypting it. According to their leak site, the group claims to have compromised over 350 organizations.
Data Security in the Cloud is on YOU
Cloud security isn’t just the vendor’s job– It’s a shared responsibility. Make sure you’re choosing a cloud partner who takes data protection as seriously as you should.
CARBANAK (aka ANUNAK) Distributed via IDATLOADER (aka HIJACKLOADER)
IDATLOADER (aka HIJACKLOADER, GHOSTPULSE) has become prevalent in 2024, using advanced and new techniques such as BPL Sideloading, which Kroll reported on in June. Kroll observes IDATLOADER distributing malware such as ASYNCRAT, PURESTEALER, REMCOS, STEALC and what some might describe as a recent epidemic in LUMMASTEALER infections.
Half of all Ransomware Attacks This Year Targeted Small Businesses
New data shows just how crippling ransomware has been on small businesses that have fallen victim to an attack and needed to pay the ransom. Logic would normally dictate that ransomware gangs are going to go after the “big fishes” – the larger organizations with deep pockets. But with the advent of the “as a service” model of ransomware, threat actors have found a niche, with many of them focusing on businesses with 1 to 50 employees.