Cyberattacks Target Healthcare Orgs on Coronavirus Frontlines

Cybercriminals aren’t sparing medical professionals, hospitals and healthcare orgs on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic when it comes to cyberattacks, ransomware attacks and malware. Continue reading Cyberattacks Target Healthcare Orgs on Coronavirus Frontlines

Businesses Now the Hot Ransomware Target

Businesses are bearing the brunt of ransomware today, according to a new report from Malwarebytes. The research finds a whopping 363% increase in overall ransomware detections against businesses between Q2 2018 and Q2 2019. “This once dangerous but re… Continue reading Businesses Now the Hot Ransomware Target

TRISIS Group, Known for Physical Destruction, Targets U.S. Electric Companies

XENOTIME, a destructive APT linked to Russia, has broadened its target set beyond Middle East oil and gas. Continue reading TRISIS Group, Known for Physical Destruction, Targets U.S. Electric Companies

Shade Ransomware Expands to U.S. Targets

Coming to America: The Shade ransomware, which has historically targeted Russian victims, was recently spotted expanding its sights. Continue reading Shade Ransomware Expands to U.S. Targets

It Is Important To Have Ethics In Social Engineering

Over the years of being a professional social engineer (SE), I have been asked questions like, “Are you really testing your clients if you don’t use EVERY method possible?” Or, “You are acting like the bad guys, why do you need … Continue reading It Is Important To Have Ethics In Social Engineering

Panda Banking Trojan Diversifies into Cryptocurrency, Porn, Other Targets

The Panda banking trojan, a spin-off from the infamous Zeus malware, is widening its net to attack more than just financial services targets, as seen in three ongoing campaigns discovered in May. Continue reading Panda Banking Trojan Diversifies into Cryptocurrency, Porn, Other Targets