The Biggest Challenges and Best Practices to Mitigate Risks in Maritime Cybersecurity

Ships are increasingly using systems that rely on digitalization, integration, and automation, which call for cyber risk management on board. As technology continues to develop, the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology … Continue reading The Biggest Challenges and Best Practices to Mitigate Risks in Maritime Cybersecurity

Phishing Email Uses Google Ad Redirect to Steal Microsoft Credentials

Security researchers came across a phishing email that used a Google Ad redirect as a part of its efforts to steal victims’ Microsoft credentials. Cofense found that the email originated from the legitimate email address “info@jtpsecurity[…. Continue reading Phishing Email Uses Google Ad Redirect to Steal Microsoft Credentials

Dussman Group Subsidiary Struck by Ransomware that Leaked Its Data

A subsidiary of the Dussman Group suffered a ransomware infection in which malicious actors stole and publicly leaked its data. As reported by Bleeping Computer, the operators of Nefilim ransomware made good on a promise made back in March to begin pub… Continue reading Dussman Group Subsidiary Struck by Ransomware that Leaked Its Data

Phishers Using Fake Sharepoint Messages to Target Office 365 Details

Phishers leveraged fake automated messages from collaborative platform Sharepoint as a means to target users’ Office 365 credentials. Abnormal Security found that the phishing campaign began with an attack email that appeared to be an automated m… Continue reading Phishers Using Fake Sharepoint Messages to Target Office 365 Details

Using Good Cyber Practices to Frame your Personal Cyber Narrative

Someone in my Twitter timeline wrote a post that resonated with me. Instead of advocating the idea of our firms mandating what we can and cannot do in our homes as working from home (WFH) standards, she said how gracious it was for us to let the firms … Continue reading Using Good Cyber Practices to Frame your Personal Cyber Narrative

Google Chrome Aims to Keep its Edge Over Other Browsers with its Latest Privacy and Security Features

Google Chrome may currently enjoy the numero uno position in the world of browsers, but it is starting to feel the pressure. The competition is heating up with its rivals like Microsoft Edge offering upgraded security features to lock in more users. Th… Continue reading Google Chrome Aims to Keep its Edge Over Other Browsers with its Latest Privacy and Security Features

Politician Amongst Those Who Had Their Direct Messages Accessed During Twitter Hack

More information has emerged related to last week’s attack which saw a number of high profile Twitter accounts hijacked for the purposes of spreading a cryptocurrency scam. Twitter has already said that 130 Twitter accounts were targeted by hacke… Continue reading Politician Amongst Those Who Had Their Direct Messages Accessed During Twitter Hack

Multi-Platform Malware Framework ‘MATA’ Claimed Victims Worldwide

Security researchers discovered a multi-platform malware framework called “MATA” that had succeeded in targeting victims worldwide. On Securelist, Kaspersky Lab revealed that it had shared its discovery of MATA with its Threat Intelligence … Continue reading Multi-Platform Malware Framework ‘MATA’ Claimed Victims Worldwide

The Cyber Risks of Remote Workers Returning to the Office

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a huge list of challenges for businesses. One that is potentially going unnoticed or under-reported is cybersecurity. Specifically, as lockdown ends and as individuals return to offices and places of work, it may be th… Continue reading The Cyber Risks of Remote Workers Returning to the Office

Assisted Living Services Provider Discloses Data Security Incident

An assisted living services provider in Maryland revealed a data security incident in which attackers encrypted some of its information. In an update posted to its website, Lorien Health Services revealed that the security incident had occurred back on… Continue reading Assisted Living Services Provider Discloses Data Security Incident