Tag: ransomware
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New ShrinkLocker ransomware strains
ShrinkLocker is a recent ransomware strain that leverages a legitimate Windows encryption feature, BitLocker, to lock victims out of their devices. It shrinks the partition, increasing the impact of the attack. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory in detail to prevent...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Black Basta ransomware surge
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued advisories in response to the widespread of Black Basta ransomware attacks. Review the recommendations detailed in this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to defend against ransomware attacks and extortion. What is the threat?...
Threat Spotlight: The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year
Remote desktop software allows employees to connect into their computer network without being physically linked to the host device or even in the same location. This makes it a useful tool for a distributed or remote workforce. Unfortunately, remote desktop...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Active exploit of Atlassian Confluence
This Cybersecurity Threat Advisory details the exploitation of the critical vulnerability CVE-2023-22518 in the Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server. Attackers are deploying a Linux variant of Cerber (aka C3RB3R) ransomware. This allows unauthenticated attackers to reset Confluence and create...
How attackers weaponize generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation
The generative AI models that today power chatbots, online search queries, customer interactions, and more are known as large language models (LLMs). The LLMs are trained on vast volumes of data and then use that data to create more data,...
Spring-cleaning checklist for defending against ransomware
Just like your home, your cybersecurity practices could use a spring-cleaning. It’s a great time to “dust off” you and your customers’ devices and data to ensure best practices are followed. Afterall, there is no greater mess than trying to...
Ransomware 2024: The new battleground is your data, not just your files
Every year, cybercriminals devise new ways to steal credentials, access sensitive data, and disrupt business. In 2024, the most significant cybersecurity challenge may actually be overcoming a familiar threat: ransomware. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), ransomware activity was up...
Data tampering is an underrated threat — get your backup ready
World Backup Day is an annual reminder of how important it is to have an up-to-date, readily accessible copy of everything that matters to your business. Resilient backups allow you to recover more quickly from data damage, disruption, or loss, particularly...
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...
A SOC’s view on 2024 cybersecurity trends
In the world of cybersecurity, threats are constantly evolving. Therefore, by throwing a spotlight on 2024 cyber trends, while considering what occurred in 2023, we can adapt our defenses and anticipate new emerging threats. Artificial intelligence (AI) will play a...
