A new ransomware-as-a-service model dubbed "Buran" that targets vulnerabilities in certain devices running Windows is offered at a deep discount to help the malware spread faster, according to McAfee researchers.
Bala Kumar of iovation, a TransUnion company, sees a marked spike in identity fraud in general, and at account origination in particular. How does this increase manifest across industry sectors, and how should organizations re-think their defenses?
Only ~20% of companies use DMARC, SPF, and DKIM, global anti-domain-spoofing standards, which could significantly cut down on phishing attacks. But even when they are enabled and your domain is more secure, 81% of phishing attacks still continue to sail right through to the end-user.
In this webinar, Roger Grimes,...
In two separate incidents on Monday, ransomware crippled the systems of a radio network and a major consulting firm in Spain, according to local news reports.
The Sophos 2020 Threat Report is out, and among the key findings: Ransomware attackers continue to leverage automated active attacks that can evade security controls and disable backups to do maximum damage in minimal time. John Shier of Sophos analyzes the trends that are most likely to shape the 2020 cybersecurity...
To maximize success, eCommerce merchants need to be familiar with the unique shopping behavior and fraud trends of the holiday season. We've identified six key 'sub-seasons' and insights pertaining to geographies, channels and shipping methods - to give actionable tips to ensure a safe and profitable season.
This...
Many ransomware-wielding attackers continue to hack into organizations via remote desktop protocol. But some Sodinokibi ransomware-as-a-service affiliates have shifted instead to targeting victims via botnets, saying hackers' use of RDP exploits has grown too common.
Using the largest repository of breached credentials in the world, SpyCloud has analyzed breach data tied to Fortune 1000 employees to understand what information is out there and how it can be used to commit fraud. In this video, SpyCloud Head of Product Strategy Chip Witt will walk through SpyCloud's analysis of...
Ransomware continues to be a highly profitable cybercrime. Ransomware incident response firm Coveware reports that for the third quarter of this year, the average ransom amount paid was $41,198, a six-fold increase from the same period last year, driven by strains such as Ryuk and Sodinokibi.
For Russian-speaking hackers, ransomware used to be taboo. But GandCrab killed all such ethical qualms, democratizing ransomware-as-a-service, paving the way for new profit-sharing schemes such as Sodinokibi and driving a new generation of attackers to master advanced hacking skills, a new report finds.
A ransomware attack on the operator of non-profit clinics that serve the uninsured in St. Louis led to the breach of information on 152,000 patients, clinicians and employees. The organization says it did not pay a ransom, and IT experts have not been able to unlock the data encrypted by hackers.
The Phishing Attack
Situation
There's no way around it. Sending emails with
attachments, downloading web files and using
shared folders are a part of how we conduct
business and that's not going to change.
To counter the growing phishing problem, enterprises need better, faster and more comprehensive ways to...
Cyberattacks continue to plague organizations worldwide. Many of the largest and most damaging attacks stem from malware-infected files that evade traditional security solutions.
Security teams need a more effective and comprehensive solution to the problem of undetected malware not only affecting SecOps teams but...
Johannesburg has been hit with a ransomware attack that is crippling municipal services. City Power, an electric utility owned by the city that was hit by a similar attack in July - also was affected by the latest attack.
Armed with billions of stolen records, fraudsters create synthetic identities to apply for credit cards, loans, and other types of credit causing unprecedented losses to financial institutions.
Download this brief to find out how to block application fraud from the start.
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