Ransomware, Security News
FIN11 e-crime group shifted to clop ransomware and big game hunting
Several the group's recent ransom notes explicitly name data stolen from workstations that belong to top executives, including founders/CEOs.
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The case for making all accounts privileged
When we think of privileged accounts, we think of Unix root accounts or Windows domain admins. We think of database administrator accounts, service accounts, shared accounts, and so on. But we should treat every account as a privileged account.
Cybercrime, Featured, Security News
$1 trillion lost to cybercrime in 2020, yet companies remain ill-prepared
Despite alarming losses from cyberattacks, companies often don't have plans in place to both prevent and respond to a cyber incident.
Featured, Phishing, Security News
GoDaddy scam shows how voice phishing can be more deceptive than email schemes
Unlike with an email-based phish where an employee might be observant enough spot a telltale red flag, such as multiple typos or the wrong sender address, there's little time to key in on suspicious circumstances in the midst of a dialogue.
Cybercrime, Data Breach, Government, Retail, Security News
Home Depot settles with state AGs for 2014 point-of-sale hack
The Home Depot breach was, at the time, the largest reported breach in history, capturing 56 million credit cards.
Cybercrime, Featured, Ransomware, Security News
Ransomware gangs hunt for tax software to ratchet up pressure on victims
The tactics seek out highly sensitive data as leverage, targeting small businesses whose efforts to be tax-compliant could be seriously disrupted.
Cybercrime, Featured, Ransomware, Security News
Cybercriminals use Facebook ads to shame companies, confuse messaging to customers
The tactic, used in a recent incident involving Italian liquor company Campari, attempts to counter a company's own efforts at damage control.
Data Breach, Health Care, Security News
Vastaamo breach: Is blackmailing individual customers the next extortion trend?
Organizations in the health care sector and beyond should be aware of potential copycat attacks, which could result in significant damage to reputation and subsequently the bottom line.
Cybercrime, Data Breach, Ransomware, Retail, Security News
B&N cyberattack calls into question the retailer’s network segmentation practices
An apparent ransomware infection at Barnes & Noble, which spread from the retailer’s corporate systems to its stores, has led to speculation over whether a lack of business segmentation could have assisted the malware’s propagation.
Cybercrime, Data Breach, Featured, Insider Threats, Security News, Web Services Security, E-Commerce Security
Shopify breach: Help center employees are a unique breed of insider threat
The breach perpetrated by two “rogue employees” who worked on the e-commerce platform’s support team illustrates how certain roles within an organization may require more stringent monitoring.
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