Tag: cyberattacks
Predictions from Barracuda’s security frontline to keep an eye on
Predicting the future is difficult, but you can anticipate what is likely to happen by looking at how things have evolved over time. Barracuda asked colleagues who work on the security frontline, from XDR and offensive security to international product...
Analyzing the latest Ivanti-linked CISA breach
Another day passes, another cyberattack strikes. This time, a recent incident impacted a major U.S. government entity known as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Back in February, CISA officials discovered that two of its internal computer systems were compromised by...
The role of MSPs in food supply chain cybersecurity
Food and cybersecurity seem like very different topics. When we think of our favorite potato chips or steaks to sizzle on the grill, ransomware isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, the food supply chain is under increasing...
Cyberthreat predictions for 2024 from Barracuda’s security frontline
Predicting the future is difficult, but you can anticipate what is likely to happen by looking at how things have evolved over the past year. This year again, Barracuda asked colleagues who work on the security frontline, from XDR and offensive...
Shields up: How MSPs can advance cybersecurity with cutting-edge technologies
“Bottoms up” is a good-natured toast or nudge to get one to finish their drink. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is introducing a good-natured nudge to get organizations to finish their resiliency called “Shields Up!” You probably won’t...
Email-borne attacks hit energy and utilities harder than most other sectors
The energy and utilities industry is part of the world’s critical infrastructure. Without reliable access to electricity, natural gas, renewables, water supplies, and more, many things we rely on will grind to a halt with potentially devasting consequences for companies,...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Significant increase of cyber incidents
This Cybersecurity Threat Advisory sheds light on the recent global events between Israel and Hamas that have caused a surge in cyber incidents from hacker activists, also known as “hacktivists”. These attacks have been experienced on both sides of the...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Cyberattacks on MGM Resorts
This Cybersecurity Threat Advisory highlights cyberattacks on MGM Resorts, a $33 billion hospitality and entertainment company operating out of Las Vegas. On Monday, September 11th, 2023, MGM Resorts experienced a ransomware attack that encrypted over 100 ESXi hypervisors and exfiltrated...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Social engineering attacks targeting Okta
Today’s Cybersecurity Threat Advisory highlights Okta, who in recent weeks has experienced social engineering attacks by threat actors looking to attain highly privileged roles within Okta’s accounts. The company has warned about social engineering attacks targeting IT service desk agents...
View of AI: an expert’s take on its impact
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a slowly growing part of the cat-and-mouse game between cybercriminal and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)/Managed Service Provider (MSP) since the first crude AI tools became available decades ago. But AI has exploded into the...
