Top news of the week: 27.10.2021.
Innovations And Trends
Hackers somehow got their rootkit a Microsoft-issued digital signature
FiveSys rootkit somehow used a valid digital signature to help bypass cybersecurity measures in order to steal usernames and passwords from victims.
What Makes a Cloud Enterprise Technology Stand Out
This article covers the top eight factors you should consider when choosing a cloud enterprise technology.
Microsoft: Russian-backed hackers targeting cloud services
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Microsoft said Monday the same Russia-backed hackers responsible for the 2020 SolarWinds breach continue to attack the global technology supply chain and have been ...
Ransomware Gangs Earned $590 Million in H1 2021
Almost $5.2 billion worth of outgoing Bitcoin transactions have been observed by FinCEN. This amount is possibly linked to the top 10 most reported ransomware strains.
New activity from Russian actor Nobelium
Today, we’re sharing the latest activity we’ve observed from the Russian nation-state actor Nobelium. This is the same actor behind the cyberattacks targeting SolarWinds customers in 2020 ...
Security Best Practices for Removable Media and Devices
Removable media, like USB flash drives, are commonly used today. The uses of these devices increases the risk of data loss, data exposure, and network attacks.
Scammers Are Using Fake Job Ads to Steal People’s Identities
From Facebook to LinkedIn to Indeed, ads are popping up that promise well-paying jobs — if applicants provide their Social Security numbers and other details up front. Scammers then use the ...
How to Avoid Becoming a Cyber Victim
More than 1,700 security breaches were reported in the first six months of 2021. This begs the question, are we actually safe on the internet?