Arctic Wolf acquires BlackBerry’s Cylance endpoint security assets

Arctic Wolf and BlackBerry announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Arctic Wolf to acquire BlackBerry’s Cylance endpoint security assets. Cylance is the pioneer of AI-based endpoint protection trusted by thousands of organizations ar… Continue reading Arctic Wolf acquires BlackBerry’s Cylance endpoint security assets

Smashing Security podcast #395: Gym hacking, disappearing DNA, and a social lockout

A Kansas City man is accused of hacking into local businesses, not to steal money, but to… get a cheaper gym membership? A DNA-testing firm has vanished, leaving customers in the dark about what’s happened to their sensitive genetic data. And Austral… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #395: Gym hacking, disappearing DNA, and a social lockout

How nation-states exploit political instability to launch cyber operations

In this Help Net Security interview, Ismael Valenzuela, Vice President of Threat Research & Intelligence at BlackBerry, discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions on the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks. He explains how nation-state… Continue reading How nation-states exploit political instability to launch cyber operations

BlackBerry CylanceMDR Pro increases visibility and boosts security posture

BlackBerry launched CylanceMDR Pro, a managed detection and response (MDR) service built on an Open XDR platform powered by AI. Designed to tackle the growing challenges of modern cybersecurity, CylanceMDR Pro overcomes the operational burden facing se… Continue reading BlackBerry CylanceMDR Pro increases visibility and boosts security posture

The Stark Truth Behind the Resurgence of Russia’s Fin7

The Russia-based cybercrime group dubbed “Fin7,” known for phishing and malware attacks that have cost victim organizations an estimated $3 billion in losses since 2013, was declared dead last year by U.S. authorities. But experts say Fin7 has roared back to life in 2024 — setting up thousands of websites mimicking a range of media and technology companies — with the help of Stark Industries Solutions, a sprawling hosting provider is a persistent source of cyberattacks against enemies of Russia. Continue reading The Stark Truth Behind the Resurgence of Russia’s Fin7

New ransomware, infostealers pose growing risk in 2024

BlackBerry detected and stopped 3.1 million cyberattacks (37,000 per day) in the first quarter of 2024. Between January and March 2024, BlackBerry detected 630,000 malicious hashes, representing a 40% increase from its previous reporting period. 60% of… Continue reading New ransomware, infostealers pose growing risk in 2024