Attackers who stole terabytes of data from customers of Snowflake have been not only offering the data for sale on data leak marketplaces but also extorting some of the victims, demanding a ransom of $300,000 to $5 million each, security researchers report.
A Chinese threat actor used state-sponsored techniques to carry out a cyberespionage campaign targeting a major organization's networks after exploiting legacy technology to gain multiple footholds across the enterprise infrastructure, researchers said in a Monday blog post.
Adi Bleih and Daniel Pigeon of Cyberint discuss the evolution of cyber operations in recent conflicts, the rise of hacktivist groups, the targeting of critical infrastructure and supply chains and the need for new defense strategies.
Theresa Lanowitz, head of evangelism and research at AT&T Cybersecurity, discusses key insights from the latest cybersecurity report. Security leaders need balanced investing, more internal collaboration and better preparation for potential cyberthreats to improve enterprise security, she said.
Cybersecurity and risk management work hand in hand to bolster a company's resilience, reducing exposure to potential threats. Dave Johnson, a principal solutions architect at Expel, advises organizations to adopt a holistic approach to cybersecurity to address risks effectively.
Enterprise browsers offer corporations many advantages over traditional web browsers, from simplifying application delivery to protecting intellectual property. They offer precise control over user interactions with applications and data, said Steve Tchejeyan, president of Island.
Information Security Media Group editors are live at Infosecurity Europe Conference 2024 in London with an overview of opening-day activities and hot topics including the latest ransomware trends, software security, election security and artificial intelligence risks.
In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the implications of Kevin Mandia stepping down as Mandiant CEO; UnitedHealth Group's responsibility for a massive HIPAA breach at its subsidiary, Change Healthcare; and privacy concerns over large language models.
SIM swap fraud continues to cause substantial financial losses for both consumers and financial institutions, undermining the integrity of the financial ecosystem. In the UAE, the banking industry has incurred considerable losses from SIM swap fraud. But a strategic approach has stopped it.
More than 100 medical associations and industry groups representing tens of thousands of U.S. doctors and healthcare professionals have banded together to urge federal regulators to hold Change Healthcare responsible for breach notifications related to a massive February ransomware attack.
Cyberattackers are actively exploiting a vulnerability in the NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect product, an open-source data integration platform widely used by healthcare companies, said CISA in an alert Monday. The flaw, which allows remote code execution, has been known since October 2023.
Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals doubt their accomplishments and have an internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. Employees can overcome these fears by finding mentors, documenting achievements and engaging in continuous learning.
A piece of infrastructure, such as a laptop, contains components from hundreds of vendors, and even the smallest vendor presents a risk. That's why it is important to assess the security of code for all components to ensure supply chain security, said Alex Bazhaniuk, CTO and co-founder, Eclypsium.
Cybersecurity is no longer a secondary consideration in healthcare M&A. Robert Booker, recently retired chief strategy officer at HITRUST, emphasized the importance of thinking about third-party risks and system integration to safeguard sensitive information during and after M&A activities.
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