Multiple Chinese hacking groups are using a botnet named for a TCP routing port number to conduct password spraying attacks, warned Microsoft Thursday. The Quad7 operators are almost certainly located in China. Botnet activity can be difficult to monitor.
With its acquisition of Yakabod, Everfox expands capabilities in insider risk and cyber incident management. The move promises stronger integration and greater control over security workflows, benefiting public sector and critical infrastructure clients who operate in highly regulated environments.
Dr. James Breit recalled the day a hacker locked up his systems with ransomware at his plastic surgery practice. He paid $53,000 in ransom. Nearly, seven years later, after paying a $500,000 HIPAA fine, Breit claims he got better treatment from the cybercriminals than he did federal regulators.
Alex Gallo, CyberEdBoard member and CIO, shared how he drives secure digital transformation by balancing AI integration with cybersecurity, fostering a security-first culture, and emphasizing continuous learning across his teams and the organization’s leadership.
Kaseya’s SaaS Alerts acquisition promises a streamlined experience for MSPs by enhancing integrations with existing products. According to CEO Jim Lippie, SaaS Alerts' current and future users can expect more seamless, automated solutions with a 20% developer expansion dedicated to MSP security.
A ransomware attack on German pharmaceutical distributor AEP detected Monday has not led to medication shortages so far, report local media. AEP disclosed Wednesday that hackers successfully encrypted some of its IT systems. Pharmacies usually work with several wholesalers.
Dennis Giese, a security researcher and engineer, built his first computer at around age 8 using spare parts. Years later, he hacked his first robotic vacuum cleaner. Giese reflects on his journey as a researcher and ethical hacker during HardPwn, a hardware hackathon hosted by Hardwear.io in Amsterdam.
Too many breached organizations fail to acknowledge the detrimental impact their mishandling of people's personal data can have on affected individuals, and to treat victims with the "empathy" they deserve, said the U.K.'s privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office.
Western governments should take a page from China's cybersecurity playbook and sponsor sector-specific capture-the-flag competitions, not just for talent development and recruitment but also to help forge strong "social bonds," says a new report from Washington think tank Atlantic Council.
A "road map to resilience" approach helps organizations balance immediate, low-cost security improvements with complex, long-term risk reduction initiatives in industrial control systems, said Mex Martinot, vice president and global head of industrial cybersecurity at Siemens Energy.
This week: S&P said poor material vulnerability remediaton can be a material risk factor, OnePoint in the United States and French ISP Free suffered data breaches, a Russian court sentenced REvil members, Five Eyes published security guidelines for small businesses.
Cryptocurrency-seeking hackers are increasingly targeting macOS users. So warn security researchers as they track a rise in macOS backdoors and information-stealing malware, much of which traces back to a well-known cryptocurrency heist culprit: North Korea.
Firewall maker Sophos disclosed Thursday a half-decade worth of efforts by multiple nation-state Chinese hacking groups to infiltrate its appliances, calling the admission a wake-up call for the cybersecurity industry. Targeting firewall appliances is a known nation-state tactic.
Zenity has closed a $38 million Series B round to advance its agentic AI security platform and extend its no-code and low-code application support. With investment from Third Point Ventures and DTCP, the funding enables Zenity to cater to clients in sectors like financial services and healthcare.
ISMG's Cybersecurity Pulse Report: ManuSec USA 2024 Edition is an essential resource for senior cybersecurity leaders and marketers navigating the complex landscape of operational technology security in manufacturing. This exclusive report distills critical insights from 61 industry pioneers.
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