Ransomware Attacks Shift Tactics

I’ve seen a number of reports over the past few months saying that ransomware attacks are on the decline. The IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, for example, saw a significant drop in ransomware, as cybercriminals aren’t using this type of attack … Continue reading Ransomware Attacks Shift Tactics

What’s cybercriminals’ most effective weapon in a ransomware attack?

Cybercriminals’ most effective weapon in a ransomware attack is the network itself, which enables the malicious encryption of shared files on network servers, especially files stored in infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) cloud providers, says Vectra. P… Continue reading What’s cybercriminals’ most effective weapon in a ransomware attack?

Vectra Raises $100M More for Cybersecurity AI

Vectra has garnered another $100 million in funding to accelerate development of a threat detection and response system running in the cloud that makes extensive use of artificial intelligence (AI). This latest round of funding brings the total invest… Continue reading Vectra Raises $100M More for Cybersecurity AI

Vectra lands $100M Series E investment for AI-driven network security

Vectra, a seven-year old company that helps customers detect intrusions at the network level, whether in the cloud or on premises, announced a $100 million Series E funding round today led by TCV. Existing investors including Khosla Ventures and Accel also participated in the round, which brings the total raised to over $200 million, according […] Continue reading Vectra lands $100M Series E investment for AI-driven network security

Legacy infrastructures and unmanaged devices top security risks in the healthcare industry

The proliferation of healthcare IoT devices, along with unpartitioned networks, insufficient access controls and the reliance on legacy systems, has exposed a vulnerable attack surface that can be exploited by cybercriminals determined to steal persona… Continue reading Legacy infrastructures and unmanaged devices top security risks in the healthcare industry

Chris Morales, Vectra – Paul’s Security Weekly #591

Christopher Morales is Head of Security Analytics at Vectra, where he advises and designs incident response and threat management programs for Fortune 500 enterprise clients. Christopher is a widely respected expert on cybersecurity issues and technolo… Continue reading Chris Morales, Vectra – Paul’s Security Weekly #591

Industry reactions to the enormous Marriott data breach

On September 8, 2018, Marriott received an alert from an internal security tool regarding an attempt to access the Starwood guest reservation database in the United States. Marriott engaged security experts to help determine what occurred. Marriott lea… Continue reading Industry reactions to the enormous Marriott data breach