Author: nlqip
AI is among the most disruptive technologies of our time. While AI/ML has been around for decades, it has become a hot topic with continued innovations in generative AI (GenAI) from start-up OpenAI to tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Meta. When large language models (LLMs) combined with big data and behavior analytics, AI/ML can…
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On Thanksgiving Day 2023, while many Americans were celebrating, hospitals across the U.S. were doing quite the opposite. Systems were failing. Ambulances were diverted. Care was impaired. Hospitals in three states were hit by a ransomware attack, and in that moment, the real-world repercussions came to light—it wasn’t just computer networks that were brought to…
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MSP vs MSSP Solutions: Which Is Right For Your Business? Securing a business from cyberthreats is a vital activity for any organization, regardless of size or sector. But often, firms lack the necessary skills or resources to achieve this on their own. This is where turning to managed providers can prove hugely beneficial. Smaller companies…
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The fact that over 10,000 organizations appeared on leak sites in 2023, the most since 2019, is a microcosm of the growing ransomware menace. Leak sites are a name-and-shame tactic used by ransomware operators to extort ransom fees from organizations that refuse to pay. Leak sites do not reveal the full scope of impact from…
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BlackFog has been recording publicly disclosed ransomware attacks since 2020, and in 2023 we also began recording the number of undisclosed attacks, those that are listed on the data leak sites and dark web by the attackers. The 2023 ransomware attack report summarizes the key findings from 2023 compared to previous years. 2023 was a…
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Feb 21, 2024NewsroomSecure Communication / Anonymity End-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging app Signal said it’s piloting a new feature that allows users to create unique usernames (not to be confused with profile names) and keep the phone numbers away from prying eyes. “If you use Signal, your phone number will no longer be visible to everyone…
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We explore the Badbox and Peachpit malware on Android, which granted illegitimate users backdoor access to Android devices and home networks. It details how the Triada mobile trojan formed the basis for Badbox, infecting over 74,000 devices by modifying Android OS and remaining hidden. Does malware come to mind when you think about streaming devices…
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Feb 21, 2024NewsroomMalware / Cyber Threat Facebook advertisers in Vietnam are the target of a previously unknown information stealer dubbed VietCredCare at least since August 2022. The malware is “notable for its ability to automatically filter out Facebook session cookies and credentials stolen from compromised devices, and assess whether these accounts manage business profiles and…
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A staggering 91% of ransomware attacks now involve data exfiltration, typically to servers in China or Russia, marking a major evolution beyond file encryption. This exponential rise in exfiltration creates endless extortion potential, sparks legal action, allows tailored demands, and fuels future breaches. According to our 2023 Annual Ransomware Report, 91% of all ransomware incidents…
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Feb 21, 2024NewsroomActive Directory / Vulnerability VMware is urging users to uninstall the deprecated Enhanced Authentication Plugin (EAP) following the discovery of a critical security flaw. Tracked as CVE-2024-22245 (CVSS score: 9.6), the vulnerability has been described as an arbitrary authentication relay bug. “A malicious actor could trick a target domain user with EAP installed…
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