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Tim Morris
Ransomware negotiation: When cybersecurity meets crisis management

In this Help Net Security interview, Tim Morris, Chief Security Advisor at Tanium, discusses ransomware negotiation, how it typically unfolds, and how organizations should …

ransomware
Akira ransomware attackers are wiping NAS and tape backups

“The Akira ransomware malware, which was first detected in Finland in June 2023, has been particularly active at the end of the year,” the Finnish National …

MSSQL
Hackers are targeting exposed MS SQL servers with Mimic ransomware

Hackers are brute-forcing exposed MS SQL database servers to deliver Mimic ransomware, Securonix researchers are warning. About Mimic ransomware Mimic ransomware was first …

Bosch Rexroth NXA015S
Attackers could use vulnerabilities in Bosch Rexroth nutrunners to disrupt automotive production

Researchers have discovered over two dozen vulnerabilities in “smart” cordless nutrunners (i.e., pneumatic torque wrenches) manufactured by Bosch Rexroth that …

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“Security researcher” offers to delete data stolen by ransomware attackers

When organizations get hit by ransomware and pay the crooks to decrypt the encrypted data and delete the stolen data, they can never be entirely sure the criminals will do as …

mental health
Budget cuts take a toll on IT decision makers’ mental health

60% of IT decision-makers agreed that budget cuts have negatively impacted their mental health and wellbeing, according to Integrity360. To add to that, 55% noted that the …

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Emerging cybersecurity trends and expectations for 2024

In this Help Net Security video, John Dwyer, Head of Research at IBM X-Force, discusses how 2024 is poised to be an incredibly impactful year for cyber attacks, driven by …

critical infrastructure
New insights into the global industrial cybersecurity landscape

In this Help Net Security video, William Noto, VP and Industry Principal for Claroty, discusses their recent global survey of 1,100 IT and OT security professionals who work …

ALPHV Blackcat
Law enforcement seizes ALPHV/Blackcat sites, offers decryptor to victims

The US Justice Department announced today a disruption campaign against the Blackcat/ALPHV ransomware group and let victims know that there is a decryptor they can use. FBI …

ransomware
Ransomware trends and recovery strategies companies should know

Ransomware attacks can have severe consequences, causing financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. The methods used to deliver ransomware vary, …

ransomware
Fortifying cyber defenses: A proactive approach to ransomware resilience

Ransomware has become a pervasive threat, compromising the security and functionality of vital systems across the United States. While governmental pledges and public …

OT
Industry regulations and standards are driving OT security priorities

When it comes to ransomware attacks, the impact on OT environments is catching up to the impact on IT environments, according to Claroty. In Claroty’s previous survey …

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