Category Archives: KELA

Ransomware attacks still the #1 threat to businesses and organizations

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In 2021, ransomware attacks continued to be one of the most prominent threats targeting businesses and organizations worldwide. High-profile attacks disrupted operations of companies in various sectors. For example, Colonial Pipeline attack interrupted… Continue reading Ransomware attacks still the #1 threat to businesses and organizations→

Red Cross Hack Linked to Iranian Influence Operation?

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A network intrusion at the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) in January led to the theft of personal information on more than 500,000 people receiving assistance from the group. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that the email address used by a cybercriminal actor who offered to sell the stolen ICRC data also was used to register multiple domain names the FBI says are tied to a sprawling media influence operation originating from Iran. Continue reading Red Cross Hack Linked to Iranian Influence Operation?→

Researchers pinpoint ransomware gangs’ ideal enterprise victims

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Researchers with threat intelligence company KELA have recently analyzed 48 active threads on underground (dark web) marketplaces made by threat actors looking to buy access to organizations’ systems, assets and networks, and have found that at l… Continue reading Researchers pinpoint ransomware gangs’ ideal enterprise victims→