Global Police Effort Leads to Arrests Of LockBit, EvilCorp Affiliates
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Tick Tock.. Operation Cronos Arrests More LockBit Ransomware Gang Suspects
International law enforcement agencies have scored another victory against the LockBit gang, with a series of arrests and the seizure of servers used within the notorious ransomware group's infrastructure. As Europol has detailed in a press release, international authorities have continued to work on "Operation Cronos", and now arrested four people, seized servers, and implemented sanctions against an affiliate of the ransomware group.
Ransomware as a Business with Ken Westin from LimaCharlie
Ken Westin, Senior Solutions Engineer at LimaCharlie, joined us for Defender Fridays to discuss Ransomware as a Business. Join us every Friday as we delve into the dynamic world of information security, exploring its defensive side with seasoned professionals from across the industry.
Must-Know Strategies for DORA Compliance
In this episode of CISO Conversations: EU Data Regulations, Richard Cassidy, EMEA Field CISO at Rubrik, is joined by Anna Delaney, Director of Productions at Information Security Media Group (ISMG), to explore why the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) makes operational resilience a priority for financial services organizations. They discuss how DORA will impact your financial institution, how to best prepare for DORA and improve operational resilience, and how to increase oversight and accountability of third parties in the supply chain.
Is MEOW Ransomware Getting Its Claws Out?
MEOW ransomware is a significant cyber threat known for its disruptive activities. Unlike the infamous Conti ransomware, MEOW is a modified version that retains many of Conti’s core functionalities and encryption techniques.
Building a Cyber Resilient Healthcare System with Anahi Santiago, CISO at ChristianaCare
Welcome to the Data Security Decoded podcast, brought to you by Rubrik Zero Labs. In each installment, we discuss cybersecurity with thought leaders and industry experts, and get their take on trends, themes, and where they see the sector going next. This is a must-listen for security and IT leaders looking to better understand trends shaping data security and how they can achieve cyber resilience.
Organizational Resiliency in Healthcare: Preparing for System Downtime #shorts #healthcare
Building organizational resilience is critical in healthcare. But it's not just about preventing cyberattacks—it's about ensuring patient care continues even when systems go down. Practicing cyber resilience through well-defined downtime procedures and understanding the critical outcomes for patients is essential. As Anahi Santiago, Chief Information Security Officer at ChristianaCare, emphasizes, knowing the path to achieve these outcomes, even in a crisis, is key to maintaining high standards of care.
Netskope Threat Labs Uncovers New XWorm's Stealthy Techniques
XWorm is a relatively new versatile tool that was discovered in 2022. It enables attackers to carry out a variety of functions, which include accessing sensitive information, gaining remote access, and deploying additional malware. The multifaceted nature of XWorm is appealing to threat actors, as evidenced by its alleged use earlier this year by threat actors such as NullBulge and TA558. Through Netskope Threat Labs hunting efforts, we uncovered XWorm’s latest version in the wild.
The Number of Ransomware Attacks Around the World Increased by 73% in 2023
The number of ransomware attacks around the world increased by 73% in 2023, according to a new report by the Institute for Security and Technology’s Ransomware Task Force (RTF). These attacks opportunistically target organizations across all industries, but the hardest-hit sectors over the past two years have been construction, hospitals and health care, government, IT services and consulting, and financial services.
Rubrik powers Okta with critical user context to safeguard against identity attacks
Identity-based cyber attacks continue to prevail and impact organizations. Stealing credentials was the top initial action in breaches, according to Verizon. Plus, 84% of identity stakeholders surveyed said identity-related incidents directly impacted their business, resulting in reputational damages, distraction from core business, and increased recovery costs.