On July 23, 2024, KnowBe4 announced that a North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate its systems. According to the statement, the hacker constructed a believable identity by leveraging a valid yet stolen identity based in the United States and using an AI-enhanced image. After interviews were conducted, the hacker passed background checks and reference checks […]
Trustmi has released its State of Business Payment Security in the United States report. The report surveys more than 500 finance professionals, including CFOs, accounts payable professionals and treasurers in order to determine the status of business payment security systems. Key findings from the report include: 28% of respondents stated their organization experienced business payment […]
Cyber threats in Q2 2024 were examined in a recent report by Nuspire. The Q2 2024 report highlights a 21.07% surge in exploit activity compared to Q1. Moreover, ransomware incidents witnessed a 10.43% decline, largely due to law enforcement interventions against major ransomware groups. Dark web marketplace listings also showed a 12.93% decrease in overall […]
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County decided to close all courthouse locations on July 22, 2024 due to a ransomware attack. A total of 36 courthouses were shut down to address the aftermath of the attack and restore systems. Commenting on the situation, Erich Kron, Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4, mentioned, “Unfortunately, bad actors […]
A recent threat intelligence report from Radware provides insights into the changing cybersecurity landscape surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympics. The report predicts that hacktivists will seek to create chaos by targeting high-profile entities. The report emphasizes the importance of timing and impact. Timing: By attacking at critical moments, hacktivists can amplify disruption with minimal effort. […]
Recent research has shown the Play ransomware group, also known as PlayCrypt and Balloonfly, is deploying a Linux variant that targets ESXi environments. Play has displayed increases in activity throughout 2024, as the group was ranked the most prolific ransomware group in April of 2024. Security leaders weigh in Jason Soroko, Senior Vice President of […]
According to a recent report by Jumio, there is a growing concern among Americans regarding the potential impact of AI on democratic elections. This study gathered insights from over 8,000 consumers evenly distributed across the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Mexico. Key findings from the report include: 72% of Americans are worried about […]
July 26, 2024, marks the one year anniversary since the SEC cyber disclosure ruling. With a year in the rearview mirror, many security professionals are reflecting on whether or not their predictions for this ruling were accurate. Furthermore, they assess the impacts of the cyber disclosure ruling. Security leaders weigh in George Gerchow, Faculty at […]
On July 19, various organizations encountered delays due to a Microsoft and Crowdstrike outage that began the previous night. The complications, such as flight delays, continue to impact individuals globally even days after the initial outage. Security experts have shared their insights on the outage and offered advice to other organizations on safeguarding themselves. Aleksandr […]
MediSecure, an Australian electronic prescriptions provider, was the target of a recent cyber attack. This data breach potentially exposed the personal and health information of many customers, including healthcare provider information and prescription information. The impacted data is connected to prescriptions distributed until November 2023. According to the Australian Department of Home Affairs, approximately 12.9 million […]
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