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Fraud Management & Cybercrime

RSA's Zulfikar Ramzan: Beyond Digital Transformation

Tom Field  •  May 17, 2021

Nearly a year ago, RSA's Chief Digital Officer, Zulfikar Ramzan, sat with ISMG to discuss 2021: A Cybersecurity Odyssey. Which predictions came true, and how have the threat and technology landscapes exploded in unexpected new directions?

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Governance & Risk Management

Ruby Zefo on Extreme Makeover: Privacy Edition

Tom Field  •  May 17, 2021

After a year of pandemic resilience and digital transformation, what is the state of global privacy? Ruby Zefo, Uber's chief privacy officer, weighs in on the evolution of privacy, new and emerging legislation and advice for those just starting their privacy careers.

Governance & Risk Management

RSA's CEO: For Maximum Resiliency, Unleash Chaos Monkeys

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  May 17, 2021

Could the theme of this year's RSA Conference be anything other than resiliency? In a world still being transformed by the coronavirus pandemic, RSA CEO Rohit Ghai launched this year's conference by celebrating the "first responders" - medical, but also cybersecurity - that have helped society respond and adapt.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

2 Bills Introduced in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Attack

Scott Ferguson  •  May 17, 2021

The ransomware attack that targeted Colonial Pipeline Co. earlier this month, which continued to cause gas shortages Monday, has prompted lawmakers to introduce measures designed to address cybersecurity shortcomings in the nation's critical infrastructure - especially gas and oil pipelines.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

Irish Healthcare Sector Was Hit by 2 Ransomware Attacks

Tony Morbin  •  May 17, 2021

Two healthcare agencies in Ireland suffered ransomware attacks last week that appear to be related, not just one as originally reported, authorities say.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

DarkSide Ransomware Gang Says It Has Shut Down

Doug Olenick  •  May 14, 2021

The gang behind DarkSide ransomware, which U.S. authorities say was used in the attack against Colonial Pipeline Co., says it's closed its ransomware-as-a-service operation after losing access to part of its infrastructure.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

Ransomware Attack Leads to IT Shutdown for Irish Hospitals

Tony Morbin  •  May 14, 2021

After Health Service Executive, Ireland’s state health services provider, shut down all its IT systems serving hospitals in the wake of a ransomware attack early Friday, some security experts praised its decisive action and refusal to pay a ransom.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

Paying a Ransom: Does It Really Encourage More Attacks?

Doug Olenick  •  May 14, 2021

Some cybersecurity experts question the contentions of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and another member of Congress, who say a $5 million ransom reportedly paid by Colonial Pipeline Co. after being hit by DarkSide ransomware would serve as a catalyst for attacks on other critical infrastructure providers.

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Cybercrime

ISMG Editors’ Panel: Analysis of Colonial Pipeline Attack

Anna Delaney  •  May 14, 2021

Four editors at Information Security Media Group discuss the Colonial Pipeline attack, providing insights on the DarkSide ransomware gang and securing critical infrastructure.

Endpoint Security

Patched Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities Posed Risks to All Users

Prajeet Nair  •  May 14, 2021

A Belgian security researcher says he uncovered vulnerabilities that affect all modern Wi-Fi security protocols and most wirelessly connected devices, including smartphones, routers and IoT devices. Many tech companies have fixed the flaws to avoid leaks of user data.

Critical Infrastructure Security

Teardown: Inside the Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack

Anna Delaney  •  May 14, 2021

Diving into the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack - culprits, impact, recovery, and the increasing political firestorm it’s triggered - is the focus of the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report. Security leaders weigh in on the attack's significance and potential long-term ramifications.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

Biden: Russian Government Not Behind Colonial Pipeline Attack

Doug Olenick  •  May 13, 2021

President Joe Biden says the Russian government was not behind the ransomware attack that struck Colonial Pipeline Co. May 7, but he said attackers living in Russia were involved.