Criminals continue to target on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers that have not yet been updated with four critical patches, including for a ProxyLogon flaw, which is now being targeted by Black Kingdom ransomware. One expert describes the attack code as being "rudimentary and amateurish" but still a threat.
What's that IoT device on your network? A lot of organizations may not know. That's why Gartner analyst Tim Zimmerman says enterprises need to create IoT security policies and governance rules to reduce risk.
The REvil ransomware gang has added a new malware capability that enables the attackers to reboot an infected device after encryption, security researchers at MalwareHunterTeam report.
A recent phishing scheme used fake Microsoft Office 365 update messages to target financial executives and others in an effort to harvest their credentials, according to the security firm Area 1.
Canadian IoT device manufacturer Sierra Wireless reported Tuesday it had suffered a ransomware attack over the weekend, forcing it to halt production. The attack has disrupted its website and some internal operations.
The SolarWinds supply chain attackers manipulated OAuth app certificates to maintain persistence and access privileged resources, including email, according to researchers at Proofpoint.
As digital payments have skyrocketed as a result of the surge in e-commerce during the pandemic, more organizations have provided feedback on enhancing EMVCo's specifications to help fight fraud, two executives with the global technical body say.
The Accellion File Transfer Appliance data breach continues to cause anguish. The energy company Shell has disclosed that it has been affected. Meanwhile, some customers of a Michigan-based bank have been informed that personally identifiable data has been exposed via the FTA breach.
British clothing and accessories retailer Fat Face says it detected a data breach in January, which exposed personal information - including partial payment card numbers - for an unspecified number of customers and employees. The Information Commissioner's Office is investigating.
Ransomware-wielding attackers have been in the limelight lately - not just for hitting Acer, Dassault Falcon and celebrity law firms but also for granting tell-all interviews that describe their tactics and motivations.
This year's brisk cybersecurity sector M&A activity is continuing, with five more deals announced in the last two weeks. Here's a rundown of the latest activity.
A Russian national who co-founded the Infraud Organization's online cybercrime forum, which trafficked in stolen payment card data and was tied to more than $560 million in fraud losses, has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison.
Recent research highlights the growth in risky remote work behaviors. Dr. Margaret Cunningham of Forcepoint X-Lab discusses the implications of this increase in insider threats and shares risk mitigation strategies.
Swiss cybersecurity firm Prodaft says it has accessed several servers used by an advanced persistent threat group tied to the SolarWinds supply chain attack. These attackers continue to target large corporations and public institutions worldwide, with a focus on the U.S. and the European Union, the researchers say.
Years ago, when he was working in systems integration, Mirza Asrar Baig envisioned the concept of digital risk protection technology. Today, as CEO of CTM360, he is promoting it as a way to provide “offensive defense.”
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