Ransomware Gang Frees Irish Medical Data—but Leak Threat Remains

Ireland’s Health Service Executive suffered a catastrophic ransomware attack last week. But now the gang seems to have had a change of heart.
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Malicious Life Podcast: The Untold Story of the RSA Breach Part 2

In March of 2011, security vendor RSA was the target of an attack that compromised sensitive data related to the company’s flagship SecureID product, a solution that was in-use by thousands of high-profile clients around the world including the U…. Continue reading Malicious Life Podcast: The Untold Story of the RSA Breach Part 2

Air India Among Victims of SITA Data Leak of 4.5 Million Users

Air India has admitted that it was one of the victims of the sophisticated cyber attack that targeted passenger service system SITA in February. According to an article published by Tribune India, personal data of around 4.5 Million users got leaked in… Continue reading Air India Among Victims of SITA Data Leak of 4.5 Million Users

5 Growing Trends to Watch in Banking Cybersecurity

As Cybercrime against the Financial Sector Jumps by 238%, What Can Banks Do to Address the Risk? The rise of cybercrime in 2020 was widely reported, but did you realize how much of the threat was targeted at the financial sector? 80% of financial insti… Continue reading 5 Growing Trends to Watch in Banking Cybersecurity

Ransomware Susceptibility Index Spells Trouble for Pharma

Take heed, pharmaceutical manufacturers – 10% of you are at high risk of suffering a ransomware attack. It may come as no surprise that you’re in the crosshairs of attackers; any organization in health care or the medical field, especially the c… Continue reading Ransomware Susceptibility Index Spells Trouble for Pharma

Businesses Have to Bear Covert Fraud Losses Due to Subpar Defenses

Covert fraud losses such as costs of resetting account credentials overwhelmed contact centers attending to customer complaints, and regulatory fines, accompany the upfront financial damage that businesses incur due to ineffective fraud prevention solu… Continue reading Businesses Have to Bear Covert Fraud Losses Due to Subpar Defenses

Fake Chrome Extensions: Google Asleep at the Switch

That “Microsoft Authenticator” extension you installed is actually malware, designed to phish for your passwords.
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How Often Should Businesses Run Cybersecurity Awareness Training?

How often should businesses run security awareness training? We’ve got the answer to the best cadence and how that impacts retention.
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Bitglass Security Spotlight: Ransomware Woes Continue Even As DarkSide Shuts Down After Claiming Multiple Victims

Here are the top security stories from recent weeks. 

DarkSide Ransomware Operations Shut Down 
Colonial Pipeline Pays $5 Million Ransomware Demand After DarkSide Ransomware Attack
Chemical Distributor Brenntag Pays $4.4 Million Ransom Following Dark… Continue reading Bitglass Security Spotlight: Ransomware Woes Continue Even As DarkSide Shuts Down After Claiming Multiple Victims

Malicious Life Podcast: The Untold Story of the RSA Breach Part 1

In March of 2011, security vendor RSA was the target of an attack that compromised sensitive data related to the company’s flagship SecureID product. The solution was in-use by thousands of high-profile clients around the world, including the U.S…. Continue reading Malicious Life Podcast: The Untold Story of the RSA Breach Part 1