Welcome to ISMG's Ransomware Resource Center!

Ransomware has rapidly become one of the world's most prevalent types of cybercrime. The lure for criminals is easy to see: Using highly automated and easily distributed crypto-locking malware to forcibly encrypt systems, attackers can demand bitcoin ransoms in exchange for decryption keys. Use this Ransomware Resource Center for the latest details on emerging ransomware variants, threat intelligence on attackers, plus best practices for detection, response and remediation.

Portuguese Airliner Vows Defiance Against Extortion Hackers

Mihir Bagwe • September 22, 2022

The chief executive of Portugal's state-owned airline said she will not negotiate with hackers even as the Ragnar Locker ransomware-as-a-service group posted online the data of 1.5 million customers. "We hope you support us in this ethical attitude," said Christine Ourmières-Widener.

Endpoint Security

After RaidForums' Demise, Breached Forum Seizes Leaks Mantle

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SASE

Fortinet, VMware, Cisco Drive SD-WAN Gartner Magic Quadrant

Michael Novinson • September 23, 2022

Perennial leaders Fortinet and VMware and a surging Cisco set themselves apart from the pack in SD-WAN, according to the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant. Fortinet and VMware again took the gold and silver in ability to execute, with Cisco leapfrogging both Versa and Palo Alto to capture the bronze.

Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication

ISMG Editors: How a Teen's Hack of Uber Adds to MFA Crisis

Anna Delaney • September 23, 2022

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discuss the industrywide implications of a teenager hacking into Uber's internal systems, key trends in the new Gartner SD-WAN Magic Quadrant report, and how ethics and security culture are center stage due to recent CISO revelations at Uber and Twitter.

Security Operations

Malwarebytes Gets $100M Weeks After Laying Off 14% of Staff

Michael Novinson • September 22, 2022

Private equity firm Vector Capital invested $100 million in Malwarebytes a month after the antivirus stalwart laid off 125 employees to focus on smaller customers. The funds will help the vendor reduce clients' attack surfaces and accelerate momentum with MSPs and channel partners.

Security Operations

Darktrace's Nicole Eagan on How AI Predicts, Prevents Hacks

Michael Novinson • September 22, 2022

Darktrace's Cybersprint acquisition allowed the cybersecurity AI vendor to move from focusing solely on internal threats to also defending the external attack surface, Nicole Eagan says. The company says AI will give an outside-in view of the victim and simulate how the attacker will behave.

Leadership & Executive Communication

Profiles in Leadership: Errol Weiss

Tom Field • September 22, 2022

Errol Weiss, chief security officer of Health-ISAC for the past three years, watched the healthcare sector undergo a historic revolution in the digital delivery of services to patients. Also in that time, the attack surface grew exponentially. How can entities best defend it?

Endpoint Security

It's 2022. Do You Know Where Your Old Hard Drives Are?

Anna Delaney • September 22, 2022

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses financial giant Morgan Stanley's failure to invest in proper hard drive destruction oversight, the future of ransomware and the gangs that have attacked organizations in recent years, and the methods required to secure new payments systems.

Big Data Security Analytics

SentinelOne's $100M Venture Capital Fund Seeks Data Startups

Michael Novinson • September 21, 2022

SentinelOne is taking on top rival CrowdStrike in the venture arena, unveiling a $100 million fund to support security and data startups of all sizes. S Ventures will give the company broader reach in adjacent markets and enable high-value integrations that can grow over time.

Leadership & Executive Communication

Deep Instinct Snags Former Palo Alto, Zscaler Exec as CEO

Michael Novinson • September 20, 2022

Deep Instinct has tasked the former CEO of Palo Alto Networks and COO of Zscaler with reworking the company's go-to-market strategy to better serve large enterprises. The company has moved longtime executive Lane Bess from the executive chair to the CEO's seat to recruit experienced sales leaders.

Security Operations

CrowdStrike to Buy Reposify to Secure Attack Surface, Assets

Michael Novinson • September 20, 2022

CrowdStrike has purchased external attack surface management startup Reposify to help organizations detect and eliminate risk from vulnerable and unknown assets. This deal will allow CrowdStrike to combine its insights on endpoints and IT environments with Reposify's internet-scanning capabilities.

Leadership & Executive Communication

Proof of Concept: What CISOs Can Learn From Twitter and Uber

Anna Delaney • September 20, 2022

In the latest "Proof of Concept," David Pollino, former CISO of PNC Bank, and Ari Redbord, head of legal and government affairs at TRM Labs, join ISMG editors to discuss ethical concerns for CISOs, cryptocurrency regulations, and potential foreign interference in the U.S. midterm elections.

Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)

Sumo Logic CEO on Using Data to Improve Security Posture

Michael Novinson • September 19, 2022

Sumo Logic has sharpened its ability to help customers improve their security posture since going public two years ago, says President and CEO Ramin Sayar. Enterprises want to drive more SOC automation, while smaller firms seek more visibility into the infrastructure, he says.

Security Awareness Programs & Computer-based Training

Vista Equity Bids to Take KnowBe4 Private at $4.2B Valuation

Michael Novinson • September 19, 2022

Vista Equity Partners has joined Thoma Bravo in the take-private cybersecurity spree, offering to buy security awareness training behemoth KnowBe4 at a $4.22 billion valuation. KnowBe4 says it has received a nonbinding offer from Vista of $24 per share for the shares not currently owned by Vista.