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On Jun 15, 2022
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Ransomware today: Tactics, techniques, and procedures

In a very short period of time, ransomware has transformed into a fully-fledged industry for cybercriminals with a myriad of actors involved. Today it represents one of the most dangerous threats to information. ...

@kaspersky shared
On Jun 15, 2022
Join us for our latest webinar, this time looking at the #ransomware eco-system and how it's evolved. Also included: • An overview of modern ransomware landscape • Common trends in ransomware today • A comparative analysis of ransomware groups More: https://t.co/1pAjdrdW7o https://t.co/57V3nzVTr8
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Ransomware today: Tactics, techniques, and procedures

Ransomware today: Tactics, techniques, and procedures

In a very short period of time, ransomware has transformed into a fully-fledged industry for cybercriminals with a myriad of actors involved. Today it represents one of the most dangerous ...

Ask Dr. Sharkey: The Future of AI in the Workplace

Ask Dr. Sharkey: The Future of AI in the Workplace

The future of AI in the workplace isn’t yet clear, but it is definitely here to stay.

Ransomware trends in 2022

Ransomware trends in 2022

Ransomware attacks have become almost inescapable as new incidents are reported daily. Ransomware gangs continue to target all kinds of organizations: including hospitals, gas pipelines, ...

Ransomware’s suspected Russian roots point to a long detente between the Kremlin and hackers

Ransomware’s suspected Russian roots point to a long detente between the Kremlin and hackers

One apparent cybercrime rule still applies: Don’t target Russia or its friends.

Ukraine, Russia, and the 21st Century Permanent Information War

Ukraine, Russia, and the 21st Century Permanent Information War

When Peter Pomerantsev was working as a documentary producer in Russia, he observed how Vladimir Putin employed propaganda to spread such deep doubt and division that meaningful political ...

Sneak Preview: First Draft of Russia’s AI Strategy

Sneak Preview: First Draft of Russia’s AI Strategy

The draft, produced by the country's largest bank, focuses on data, training, and ethics. The final version is due next month.

At Request of U.S., Russia Rounds Up 14 REvil Ransomware Affiliates

At Request of U.S., Russia Rounds Up 14 REvil Ransomware Affiliates

Last fall, President Biden told Putin that he expects Russia to act when the United States shares information on specific Russians involved in ransomware activity. The Washington Post and ...

Team A vs Team B: What is Motivating Lapsus$?

Team A vs Team B: What is Motivating Lapsus$?

In the past few weeks, the Lapsus$ threat group captured the security community’s attention with a series of brazen and controversial cyber attacks against some of the world’s largest ...

Russia's space programme hit by western cyber attack

Russia's space programme hit by western cyber attack

A group linked to the cyber hackers Anonymous have admitted to stealing files from the Russian space agency, Roscosmos

Masked men and murder: vigilantes terrorise LGBT+ Russians

Masked men and murder: vigilantes terrorise LGBT+ Russians

The threats via social media from the 'Saw' group come amid a rise in anti-LGBT+ violence in Russia

$10 Million Rewards Bolster White House Anti-Ransomware Bid

$10 Million Rewards Bolster White House Anti-Ransomware Bid

The State Department will offer rewards up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of anyone engaged in foreign state-sanctioned malicious cyber activity, including ...

Structured threat hunting: One way Microsoft Threat Experts prioritizes customer defense

Structured threat hunting: One way Microsoft Threat Experts prioritizes customer defense

Our approach to threat hunting is designed to evaluate impact and escalate potential threats for investigation, based on how damaging the potential threat would be. It is also designed for ...

‘Too early to tell’ if Russia has cracked down on ransomware gangs, Nakasone says

‘Too early to tell’ if Russia has cracked down on ransomware gangs, Nakasone says

The country’s top military cyber official on Wednesday said that is too soon to know if the Kremlin has taken action against ransomware gangs operating on Russian soil.

European Union Officials Call For Stricter Cyber Rules

European Union Officials Call For Stricter Cyber Rules

Just one day after the White House warned that intelligence is pointing to potential offensive cyberattacks out of Moscow, European Union officials are calling for

$10 million rewards bolster White House anti-ransomware bid

$10 million rewards bolster White House anti-ransomware bid

The Biden administration will offer rewards up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of foreign state-sanctioned malicious cyber activity.

Ryuk Ransomware Attack: Rush to Attribution Misses the Point

Ryuk Ransomware Attack: Rush to Attribution Misses the Point

Senior analyst Ryan Sherstobitoff contributed to this report. During the past week, an outbreak of Ryuk ransomware that impeded newspaper printing

You are invited to the ISSA New England Chapter's April 2021 Webinar.

You are invited to the ISSA New England Chapter's April 2021 Webinar.

Ransomware is on the rise (again)! VISIT US ONLINE JOIN ISSA Developing and Connecting Cybersecurity Leaders Globally Greetings! You are invited to the ISSA New England Chapter's April 2021 ...

A US-UK hacking probe offers a fresh approach against Russia

A US-UK hacking probe offers a fresh approach against Russia

The international collaboration underscores the importance of being carefully narrow about scoping cyberspace “red lines” in talks with the Russian government.

What Russia’s Arrest of REvil Hackers Means for Ransomware

What Russia’s Arrest of REvil Hackers Means for Ransomware

Russian authorities announced that they raided one of the most prominent ransomware gangs, known as REvil, arrested 14 of its members and halted the group’s operations at the request of the ...