A year ago, midsize Japanese logistics company Kantsu suffered significant damage from a cyberattack in which ransomware locked its servers and cut off communications, bringing the company’s shipping operations to a halt. We spoke with Kantsu President Hisahiro Tatsujo, the company’s chief executive, about the company’s experience responding to the cyberattack from both a cybersecurity and a business resilience perspective. What follows is an in-depth picture of what a business organiza...| Apple bumps RCE bug bounties to $2M to counter commercial spyware vendors | C...
Explosions at Bulgarian arms factories and an assassination attempt targeting their owner;[1][2] cloned websites impersonating European media outlets distributing fake articles across social media;[3] a victorious candidate in a European Union (EU) […] The post Cyber Dimensions of a Hybrid Warfare appeared first on CyberPeace Institute.| CyberPeace Institute
Think of every major cyberattack as a heist. Criminals move fast, covering their tracks, while investigators race to follow the trail of digital evidence. It’s a game of cat and mouse that now plays out across networks, devices, and even cryptocurrency wallets. Cyber crime investigations are how law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals fight back, exposing […] The post Cyber Crime Investigation: Major Cases of 2024–2025 appeared first on CybelAngel.| CybelAngel
Blockchain technology in the banking sector enhances efficiency, improves security, shortens transaction time and eliminates the necessity for third-party participation| Techie Loops
One in five law firms isn't sure if they've been hacked. Don't be one of them. Learn the 5 cybersecurity risks that could shut down your practice and damage client trust forever.| Deepak Gupta | AI & Cybersecurity Innovation Leader | Founder's Journey from ...
In recent years, cyber attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, causing significant financial losses and reputational damage to businesses of all sizes. Now, a new wave of threats is emerging — AI-powered cyber attacks. The post Breaking Down the Rise of AI-Powered Cyber Attacks in 2024 appeared first on Sertainty.| Sertainty
Even with the most cutting-edge security in place, it’s essential to have contingency plans for what to do if you discover a data breach. The post 5 Things to Do Immediately Upon Discovering a Data Breach appeared first on Sertainty.| Sertainty
While many cybersecurity systems don't specifically mitigate DoS/DDoS attacks, having the right measures in place strengthens your overall security posture. The post What Can Protect Your Network from DoS Attacks? A Guide to Building a Fortress appeared first on Sertainty.| Sertainty
Researchers have witnessed an increase in ransomware attacks occurring when criminals know IT staff won’t be around, mostly night time.| Help Net Security
The rise of AI complicates the CISO role as industries begin to realize the full potential of GenAI and its impact on cybersecurity.| Help Net Security
Microsoft reveals Russia's Secret Blizzard (Turla) hackers are using ISP-level access to spy on Moscow embassies with custom malware, posing a major risk to diplomats.| WinBuzzer
Avast has released a free decryptor for the AI-powered FunkSec ransomware, allowing victims to recover files after the notorious group was declared defunct.| WinBuzzer
Cybercriminal groups mimic corporate structures, offering pay, perks, and protection to build loyalty and sustain long-term operations.| Help Net Security
Achieving peak cyber resilience requires daily effort: inventory and classify data, protect it, assess security, and enhance with AI.| Help Net Security
Bullish on Autonomous SOC. Realist about what gets us there. There’s been plenty of talk lately about the Autonomous SOC — a future where machines don’t just alert but correlate, triage, investigate, and respond. It sounds fantastic, especially if you’ve ever worked the night shift buried in alerts. But here’s the truth: you can’t automate […] The post From Pyramid of Pain to Pyramid of Influence: Rethinking the Analyst’s Role in the Human-Augmented SOC appeared first on Stell...| Stellar Cyber
In today’s hybrid world, identity is the new perimeter-and attackers know it. As traditional EDR and SIEM tools struggle to keep up, identity-focused attacks are rising fast. In fact, 70% of breaches now start with stolen credentials, according to Verizon’s 2024 and 2025 DBIR reports. This calls for a smarter approach to identity security-one that […] The post Identity Security, Reinvented: How Stellar Cyber ITDR Stops Credential-Based Attacks Before They Spread appeared first on Stella...| Stellar Cyber
Der Bundestag verzeichnet zahlreiche Hackerangriffe. Präsidentin Klöckner will die Schutzmaßnahmen hochfahren. Nachbesserungsbedarf bei der Sicherheit sieht sie auch in einem anderen Bereich.| CSO Online
Microsoft and partners disrupted Lumma Stealer, malware used to steal data and enable cybercrime. Legal action was filed on May 13 by Microsoft DCU| Microsoft On the Issues
Ransomware attacks will continue, be more severe than predicted, and the overall impact will cost organizations more than they expect.| Help Net Security
Cyber resilience and data security should be an organizational priority because the use of data occurs in every function by every employee.| Help Net Security
For the fourth straight year, cyberattacks were listed as the most common and most impactful causes of business outages across organizations.| Help Net Security
As the industry looks toward 2022, it must also acknowledge the recent turbulent past. Through two unprecedented years of a pandemic and record breaking cyberattacks, Channel Partners across the globe have provided network security solutions to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in a variety of industries. And throughout 2021, they continued to face challenges in […] The post Channel Partners Evolve to Enable Hybrid Work and Combat Rising Cyberattacks first appeared on Edge Threat Manageme...| Edge Threat Management – Arista
While recent attacks on infrastructure have taken center stage, what is less publicized is the rise in cyberattacks on schools. In 2020, K-12 schools alone saw a rise of 18% to 408 breaches.1 Indeed, schools faced a barrage of attacks such data breaches, leaks, ransomware and phishing attacks, as well as an alarming new threat […] The post The State of Cybersecurity in Education first appeared on Edge Threat Management - Arista.| Edge Threat Management – Arista
As 2021 wraps up, we’re taking stock of the year from our cybersecurity point of view. After a tumultuous 2020, this year continued to be a roller coaster of new workplace conditions, disruptive cyberattacks and optimism in government action. Below we list our top 3 trends and hacks that stood out for 2021, followed by […] The post 2021 Cybersecurity Wrap-up and Trends for 2022 first appeared on Edge Threat Management - Arista.| Edge Threat Management – Arista
Now is the time for network security teams to invest in a comprehensive strategy to significantly reduce the financial impact if a cyberattack should occur.There has been a steady stream of significant cyberattacks headlining the news since December 2020 and the Sunburst attack on SolarWinds Orion platform. Fueled by the anonymity afforded by payments made in cryptocurrency, cyber criminals have stepped up their attacks and have gotten bolder with their ransom demands, often seeking millions ...| Arista - Edge Threat Management
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency launched a new webpage designed to keep the public informed of threats facing elections.| StateScoop
Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) disrupts the infrastructure of Russian nation-state actor Star Blizzard, seizing 66 domains used in cyberattacks. In collaboration with the DOJ, over 100 websites have been taken down, impacting Star Blizzard's operations and enhancing cybersecurity efforts.| Microsoft On the Issues
The DPRK group’s attempts to exfiltrate data and install RMM tools by posing as US IT workers is one of several examples that show cross-domain analysis is needed to tackle rising identity-based attacks, according to CrowdStrike’s counter adversary team, as the company reels in the worldwide outage’s wake.| CSO Online
Global cybercrime costs are projected to soar from $9.22 trillion (£7.14 trillion) in 2024 to $13.82 trillion (£10.7 trillion) by| Data Centre & Network News
The shift toward renewable energy sources is gaining momentum, with offshore wind farms playing a pivotal role in this transition. These farms — with their massive turbines anchored in the sea — harness the power of ocean winds to generate clean, sustainable energy. This technological marvel is a testament to human innovation and people’s commitment […]| TechTheLead
Security Operations Center (SOC) teams play a crucial role in guarding against identity threats. Here's how to overcome common SOC challenges.| SpyCloud
In our present interconnected world, where technology seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, the significance of cybersecurity has reached a paramount level. The surge in both the frequency and intricacy of cyberattacks has elevated the protection of sensitive information to an indispensable requirement. Cyber security transcends being a mere catchphrase; it stands as an unequivocal… Read More »Mastering the Path to Cybersecurity: Essential Courses and Dooey’s Role The post Masteri...| Dooey
Data stolen, systems crippled, reputation tarnished. A cyberattack's impact goes far beyond the initial breach. "Beyond Breach" explores the real-world aftermath| WeSecureApp :: Securing Offensively
