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Crystal Rans0m: Emerging hybrid ransomware with stealer capabilities

Crystal Rans0m is a previously undocumented hybrid ransomware family developed in Rust programming language seen for the first time in the wild on September 2nd, 2023. Interestingly, it does not only encrypt victim’s files, demanding a ransom for their release, but also steals sensitive information from the infected systems. This dual-threat approach means that attackers can double their leverage over victims, potentially increasing their chances of monetizing their attacks.

Defend Your Data Against Cyberattacks with Rubrik & CrowdStrike

With the growing volume of data and increasing cost of breaches, organizations must find ways to manage and protect their ever-expanding datasets. To address this escalating threat landscape, Rubrik and CrowdStrike have joined forces to redefine cyber defense with several integration points between our platforms. This video walks you through the latest integration between Rubrik Security Cloud and CrowdStrike Falcon Insight XDR, from installing and configuring, through how the Rubrik data context can be used by a security operator when investigating an incident.

Trailer: Measuring Your Data's Risk Exposure #CyberSecuritypodcast #CyberSecurity #shorts

Mike Tyson famously said, 'Everybody has a plan till they get punched in the face.' In cybersecurity, traditional strategies focus on preventing attacks—essentially planning for the punch. But what happens when the punch lands? It’s not just about the breach itself; it’s about how an organization responds. True resilience is measured by how swiftly and effectively you rebound. Strengthening infrastructure, refining processes, and enhancing talent are crucial steps in not just surviving but thriving after an incident.

Your Lawyers Are Increasingly Targeted by Phishing Attacks, Ransomware

Researchers at Bitdefender warn that law firms are high-value targets for ransomware gangs and other criminal threat actors. Attackers frequently use phishing to gain initial access to an organization’s networks. “Phishing is one of the most common attacks in the legal field,” the researchers write. “Cybercriminals pose as legitimate entities, tricking employees into divulging sensitive information or clicking malicious links.

Ransomware in the Global Healthcare Industry

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently hosted a webinar to discuss the critical importance of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, which highlighted the severity of the situation the industry is currently facing. Healthcare organisations are increasingly relying on digital systems to facilitate their daily workflow, but the prevalence of outdated legacy technology in the sector is rendering it vulnerable to cyberattacks with severe consequences.

Preparing for Breaches: the Importance of Incident Response Plans and Exercises

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.

The Power of Backups: A Key Defense Against Ransomware and Data Breaches #shorts

Backup, backup, backup. That’s the message from Heather Hughes from Aon Cyber Solutions, who emphasizes the crucial role of robust backups in cybersecurity. Effective backups can eliminate the need for a decryptor and ensure business continuity, even when faced with ransomware. Heather highlights that, with strong backups, companies can avoid paying ransoms and focus on assessing potential data exfiltration.

Crimson Palace APT: How China's Tag-Team Cyber Espionage Units Are Targeting Asian Governments

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups have long been key players in global cyber espionage, and in 2024, a Chinese-linked threat cluster known as "Crimson Palace" continues to demonstrate its effectiveness. This collective of three distinct APT units has managed to breach multiple organizations across Asia, including a prominent government agency in Southeast Asia, proving their ability to evade detection and extract sensitive information.

Use of Malicious Links Surges by 133% in Q1, Setting the Tone for the First Half of 2024

Threat actors are opting for malicious links over attachments in email-based attacks because it gives them a critical advantage that many solutions can’t address. Given that a malicious email is the very first step (or close to it) in an attack, it’s critically important that the attack maintain its’ stealth; detecting an attack at this point means an early (and well-deserved) death to the attack itself – something threat actors don’t want to see.

Backup is Back

Flannel shirts, acid-washed jeans, Polaroid cameras, and vinyl records—these items which were once out of style are now emerging as popular must-haves among the younger generation. In the realm of IT, data backup has always been a necessity. Initially, it represented a compelling concept—storing data in an alternate location to ensure redundancy and failover capabilities in preparation for natural disasters.