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ALPHV (BlackCat) Ransomware Gang Uses Google Ads for Targeted Victims

Cybersecurity & IT Threats / 23/11/2023 / Richard Giddey / Cyber Hygiene, Cybersecurity Trends, Ransomware Attacks, Secureworks Report, Threat Actors

According to eSentire, the ALPHV ransomware gang is employing the Nitrogen malware in the ongoing attacks. Cybersecurity experts at eSentire, a leading global cybersecurity solutions provider, have published details of an ongoing attack campaign from Russian-speaking affiliates of the notorious ALPHV (aka BlackCat) ransomware gang. According to eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) researchers, key targets […]

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Teens with “digital bazookas” are winning the ransomware war, researcher laments | Ars Technica

Cybersecurity & IT Threats / 22/11/2023 / Richard Giddey / Cyber Hygiene, Cybersecurity Trends, Ransomware Attacks, Secureworks Report, Threat Actors

What do Boeing, an Australian shipping company, the world’s largest bank, and one of the world’s biggest law firms have in common? All four have suffered cybersecurity breaches, most likely at the hands of teenage hackers, after failing to patch a critical vulnerability that security experts have warned of for more than a month, according

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Lockbit Ransomware Leaks Boeing Data Trove

Cybersecurity & IT Threats / 22/11/2023 / Richard Giddey / Cyber Hygiene, Cybersecurity Trends, Ransomware Attacks, Secureworks Report, Threat Actors

The notorious Lockbit ransomware group has leaked a trove of data belonging to the leading global aerospace company Boeing, apparently following failed ransom negotiations. The notorious LockBit ransomware group has struck again, and this time, its victim is aerospace giant Boeing. The ransomware gang infiltrated Boeing’s systems and stole a significant amount of sensitive data.

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29 new ransomware groups have emerged in 2023 as attacks intensify

Cybersecurity & IT Threats / 22/11/2023 / Richard Giddey / Cyber Hygiene, Cybersecurity Trends, Ransomware Attacks, Secureworks Report, Threat Actors

29 new ransomware groups have emerged in 2023 as attacks intensify A number of new ransomware groups have caused a surge in attacks in the first three quarters of 2023, research suggests A surge in the number of new ransomware groups has contributed to an increase in data breaches in 2023, according to new research

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Boosting cybersecurity: Microsoft’s AI-driven Security Copilot unveiled at Ignite 2023

Cybersecurity & IT Threats / 21/11/2023 / Richard Giddey

At Ignite 2023, Microsoft is introducing a brand new security offering. Security Copilot joins Microsoft’s other AI Copilot offerings, which bring considerable new capabilities to existing key Microsoft offerings. Tools like Microsoft Sentinel, which monitors and analyzes data across an organization, and Microsoft Defender XDR, which currently provides a wide range of threat detection and

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DOE hosting simulated cyberattack for students

Cybersecurity & IT Threats / 21/11/2023 / Richard Giddey

More than 100 teams of students from around the country on Saturday are taking on the role of an energy company defending itself from cyberattacks, part of a broader effort to keep up with quickly changing workforce needs. The Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) and the Argonne National

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Mastering Time Management:Unlocking Productivity and Balance

Actiphy News & Updates / 21/11/2023 / Richard Giddey / Boost, TimeManagement

In today’s fast-paced world, mastering time management is more than a skill—it’s a necessity. Balancing professional responsibilities with personal life can be challenging, but with the right strategies, it’s entirely achievable. This comprehensive guide delves into the essence of time management, offering practical tips to enhance productivity and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Understanding Time

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Coker tells Senate committee that he’d follow ONCD’s current path if confirmed to top cyber position

Cybersecurity & IT Threats / 20/11/2023 / Richard Giddey

Former National Security Agency Executive Director Harry Coker told members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that if he’s confirmed as the next national cyber director, he’d largely continue along the same path as his predecessors. Coker, who also spent 17 years at the Central Intelligence Agency and had made few public

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A third of cyber security pros report crumbling work-life balance | ITPro

Cybersecurity & IT Threats / 20/11/2023 / Richard Giddey

Cyber security practitioners believe their work-life balance is becoming increasingly strained as the stress of their roles and growing workloads impacts their home life. Professionals were found to be sacrificing more personal time than ever, according to a study from Centripetal. The survey of security practitioners raised concerns that staff risk burning out and damaging

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Lazarus Group uses KandyKorn macOS malware for crypto theft

Cybersecurity & IT Threats / 19/11/2023 / Richard Giddey

KandyKorn is a stealthy backdoor designed to extract data, file uploading/downloading, directory listing, process termination, secure deletion, and command execution. A new macOS malware dubbed KandyKorn is currently targeting devices of unsuspected cryptocurrency users and blockchain engineers. The malware, KandyKorn, has been linked to the North Korean hacking group Lazarus and was discovered by cybersecurity

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