Ransomware attacks are increasing with more dangerous hybrids ahead
The re-emergence of REvil and anticipated convergence with business email compromise actors are among reasons why ransomware gangs are still dangerous.
Stories by Cynthia Brumfield
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Software supply chain security fixes gain prominence at RSA 2022
Attendees urged to improve asset management, use SBOMs, and collaborate with government cyber security agencies to better ensure software integrity.
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Remote bricking of Ukrainian tractors raises agriculture security concerns
Modern agriculture depends on internet-connected machinery that is centrally controlled and collects and analyzes massive amounts of data, making it an inviting target for threat actors.
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Sykyrocketing cryptocurrency bug bounties expected to lure top hacking talent
Bounties as high as $10 million dollars make hunting cryptocurrency vulnerabilities lucrative for those with the proper skillsets.
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Sizing up cyber war's global players... it's not always Russia or China
Research reveals that countries such as Belarus, India, and Columbia are responsible for significant cyber attacks.
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How shape-shifting threat actors complicate attack attribution
Researchers explain how they identified -- or failed to identify -- the threat actors behind three high-profile incidents and why attribution is so difficult.
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China's PIPL privacy law imposes new data handling requirements
The Personal Information Protection Law will force global companies doing business in China to be more careful with cross-border flow of personal information.
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Apple's plan to scan users’ iCloud photos raises new fears of government-mandated data access
Experts argue that Apple is clearing a path for governments to gain access to their citizens' data--essentially an encryption backdoor.
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NSA, CISA release Kubernetes hardening guidance following Fancy Bear attacks
The guidance seeks to educate IT administrators about cloud security risks and best practices for implementing and maintaining Kubernetes.
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Ransomware talks: How Biden could push Putin to the table
Under pressure to end the ransomware scourge, the White House faces strong headwinds. The problem: Putin has no motivation to change the status quo.
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Feds seize $2.3M in cryptocurrency wallet reportedly used in Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack
The successful seizure could encourage other victims to better cooperate with federal agencies and cause ransomware gangs to rethink their operations.
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How the post-pandemic world will challenge CISOs
More permanent remote workers, requirements for protecting health data, and a more dangerous threat landscape await security teams as the COVID crisis ends.
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SolarWinds, Exchange attacks revive calls for mandatory breach notification, better information sharing
Two-way communication between government and the private sector combined with a national breach notification policy will put a dent in cyber crime.
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Biden administration releases ambitious cyber security executive order
Though lacking in clarity, this new executive order might be more effective than past efforts, especially in the wake of the Colonial pipeline attack.
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Colonial Pipeline shutdown highlights need for better OT cyber security practices
Experts weigh in on what the Colonial attack teaches critical infrastructure providers about preparation and incident response.
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