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Akamai to acquire cyber security firm Guardicore

Akamai to acquire cyber security firm Guardicore
Guardicore’s micro-segmentation solution will add to Akamai’s Zero Trust Security portfolio
29 Sep 2021
Two-thirds of organizations have fallen victim to ransomware

Two-thirds of organizations have fallen victim to ransomware
New report finds ransomware attacks grew by over 1,000%
29 Sep 2021
Malware developers create malformed code signatures to avoid detection

Malware developers create malformed code signatures to avoid detection
Google researchers uncovers technique used to push dodgy software onto unsuspecting victims
24 Sep 2021
CISA, FBI, and NSA issue a Conti ransomware advisory 

CISA, FBI, and NSA issue a Conti ransomware advisory
Joint statement with the FBI and the NSA warns of increased attacks from the Conti Ransomware
23 Sep 2021
Researchers disclose top flaws abused by ransomware gangs

Researchers disclose top flaws abused by ransomware gangs
Easy-to-follow list may give organizations time to prepare for ransomware attacks
20 Sep 2021
Ransomware hackers break off from Babuk to join a new group

Ransomware hackers break off from Babuk to join a new group
New research shines a light on the fallout between criminals in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline attack
9 Sep 2021
Ragnar Locker vows to leak data if victim contacts the police

Ragnar Locker vows to leak data if victim contacts the police
The ransomware gang said victims hiring "professional negotiators" are making the recovery process worse
7 Sep 2021
Large US businesses are hackers' ideal ransomware targets

Large US businesses are hackers' ideal ransomware targets
Research into dark web ads finds organizations in English-speaking countries are top targets
7 Sep 2021
Hackers use WebSVN to deploy new Mirai malware

Hackers use WebSVN to deploy new Mirai malware
Attackers used the notorious malware to perform distributed denial of service attacks
31 Aug 2021
Bahrain targets activists with NSO's Pegasus spyware 

Bahrain targets activists with NSO's Pegasus spyware
The spyware reportedly employed two exploits targeting Apple's iMessage system
24 Aug 2021
Modified PRISM backdoor used in new attacks

Modified PRISM backdoor used in new attacks
Linux ELF executables used to avoid detection by antivirus products.
23 Aug 2021
Criminals caught trying to recruit insiders to plant ransomware

Criminals caught trying to recruit insiders to plant ransomware
Employees offered cut of proceeds if they deploy DemonWare on their behalf
20 Aug 2021
New Adload malware bypasses Apple’s XProtect to infect macOS devices

New Adload malware bypasses Apple’s XProtect to infect macOS devices
Old malware retooled to evade Apple defenses
12 Aug 2021
Hackers turn to Prometheus to deliver ransomware threats to victims
Hackers turn to Prometheus to deliver ransomware threats to victims
Campo Loader, IcedID, QBot, SocGholish, and Buer Loader all served up ransomware attacks on US government agencies.
6 Aug 2021
CISA warns of disguised malware on hacked Pulse Secure devices

CISA warns of disguised malware on hacked Pulse Secure devices
CISA lists several tasks administrators can complete to boost security
22 Jul 2021
The five essentials from your endpoint security partner
The five essentials from your endpoint security partner
Empower your MSP business to operate efficiently
22 Jul 2021
New malware uses search engine ads to target pirate gamers 

New malware uses search engine ads to target pirate gamers
MosaicLoader uses advanced obfuscation techniques to avoid detection
21 Jul 2021
Hackers abuse single bit change in Intel CPU register to evade detection

Hackers abuse single bit change in Intel CPU register to evade detection
Palo Alto Networks discovers that Trap Flag is being abused to notify malware it is being analyzed
20 Jul 2021
84% of organizations experienced phishing or ransomware attacks in the last year

84% of organizations experienced phishing or ransomware attacks in the last year
New research finds half of US firms are not effective in countering cyber threats
12 Jul 2021
Maryland water company investigating ransomware attack

Maryland water company investigating ransomware attack
The attack on WSSC Water affected non-essential business systems
28 Jun 2021
Your essential guide to internet security

Your essential guide to internet security
We explain how to ensure both you and your business remain safe online
25 Jun 2021
Ransomware criminals look to other hackers to provide them with network access

Ransomware criminals look to other hackers to provide them with network access
New report finds ransomware gangs are buying access from hackers planting backdoors
17 Jun 2021
FBI still frowns on ransomware payments

FBI still frowns on ransomware payments
Even though major companies are paying millions in ransom, the FBI’s policy hasn’t changed
11 Jun 2021
Windows devices targeted by PuzzleMaker malware exploiting Chrome zero-day flaw

Windows devices targeted by PuzzleMaker malware exploiting Chrome zero-day flaw
Chain of vulnerabilities used to attack multiple companies worldwide
9 Jun 2021