Ransomware in 2024: New players, bigger payouts, and smarter tactics

In 2024, ransomware remained the top cybersecurity threat to organizations worldwide. New groups filled the void left by law enforcement crackdowns, targeting businesses with record-breaking ransom demands and sophisticated tactics. In this article, yo… Continue reading Ransomware in 2024: New players, bigger payouts, and smarter tactics

Veeam Data Platform v12.3 encompasses three key objectives for enterprises

Veeam Software released Veeam Data Platform v12.3. This release encompasses three key objectives for enterprises: protecting identity and access management with support for backing up Microsoft Entra ID, powering proactive threat analysis with Recon Sc… Continue reading Veeam Data Platform v12.3 encompasses three key objectives for enterprises

Veeam plugs serious holes in Service Provider Console (CVE-2024-42448, CVE-2024-42449)

Veeam has fixed two vulnerabilities in Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC), one of which (CVE-2024-42448) may allow remote attackers to achieve code exection on the VSPC server machine. The vulnerabilities Veeam Service Provider Console is a cloud-en… Continue reading Veeam plugs serious holes in Service Provider Console (CVE-2024-42448, CVE-2024-42449)

Ransomware payments are now a critical business decision

Despite the efforts of law enforcement agencies to stop and bring to justice those responsible for ransomware attacks, the situation is not improving. While authorities do not recommend making a ransomware payment, some companies are forced to make tha… Continue reading Ransomware payments are now a critical business decision

Infosec products of the month: October 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Action1, Balbix, BreachLock, Commvault, Dashlane, Data Theorem, Edgio, ExtraHop, Fastly, Frontegg, GitGuardian, IBM, Ivanti, Jumio, Kusari, Legit Security, Met… Continue reading Infosec products of the month: October 2024

New infosec products of the week: October 4, 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Balbix, Halcyon, Metomic, Red Sift, SAFE Security, Veeam Software, and Legit Security. SAFE X equips CISOs with integrated data from all their existing cybersecu… Continue reading New infosec products of the week: October 4, 2024

Veeam Recon Scanner identifies adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures

Veeam Software announced the addition of new Veeam Recon Scanner technology to Veeam Data Platform. This technology, developed by Coveware by Veeam, draws on years of experience in cyber-extortion incident response and the largest database of cyber inc… Continue reading Veeam Recon Scanner identifies adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures

The surge in cyber insurance and what it means for your business

The cyber insurance market is set for explosive growth as organizations increasingly seek financial protection against rising cyber threats. This surge in demand reflects a broader shift in how businesses approach risk management, viewing cyber insuran… Continue reading The surge in cyber insurance and what it means for your business

Veeam Backup & Replication RCE flaw may soon be leveraged by ransomware gangs (CVE-2024-40711)

CVE-2024-40711, a critical vulnerability affecting Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR), could soon be exploited by attackers to steal enterprise data. Discovered and reported by Code WHite researcher Florian Hauser, the vulnerability can be leveraged… Continue reading Veeam Backup & Replication RCE flaw may soon be leveraged by ransomware gangs (CVE-2024-40711)

The true cost of cybercrime for your business

As cybercriminals continue to refine their methods, blending traditional strategies with new technologies, the financial toll on individuals and organizations has reached alarming levels. Businesses are also grappling with mounting cybercrime costs fro… Continue reading The true cost of cybercrime for your business