1) Could you please start by telling us a bit about yourself and your background? Prashant: Hi, my name is Prashant KV. I have been working in information security for more than 15 years. I started my career as…
Key Group Ransomware: Free Decryptor Released
A free decryptor to tackle the infamous Key Group ransomware has been launched, making a huge contribution to the fight against cybercrime. This finding represents a win for cybersecurity professionals and victims alike, offering some hope to those who have…
Software developers, how secure is your software?
Facing Third-Party Threats With Non-Employee Risk Management
As businesses continue to grapple with third-party threats, a revamped approach to non-employee risk management can help limit their potential exposure. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Facing Third-Party Threats With Non-Employee Risk Management
How malware sandboxes can help strengthen cybersecurity
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the battle between cyber-criminals and defenders rages on. Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect, making it imperative for organizations to bolster their defenses. One powerful weapon in the cybersecurity arsenal is…
Beware of MalDoc in PDF: A New Polyglot Attack Allowing Attackers to Evade Antivirus
Cybersecurity researchers have called attention to a new antivirus evasion technique that involves embedding a malicious Microsoft Word file into a PDF file. The sneaky method, dubbed MalDoc in PDF by JPCERT/CC, is said to have been employed in an in-the-wild attack…
Germany witnesses $224Bn yearly economy loss with Cyber Attacks
In recent times, many developed nations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have refrained from publicly identifying their cyber adversaries, understanding that doing so might inadvertently provide these adversaries with a significant advantage on the…
5 ways in which FHE can solve blockchain’s privacy problems
Blockchain technology has gained significant traction due to its decentralized nature and immutability, providing transparency and security for various applications, especially in finance. Having gained notoriety during the 2010s with the boom of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, skilled observers quickly…
Ransomware attacks go beyond just data
65% of organizations confirmed that ransomware is one of the top three threats to their viability, and for 13%, it is the biggest threat, according to a report by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) and Keepit. Organizations’ strategies against ransomware According…
Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector
85% of phishing emails utilized malicious links in the content of the email, and spam emails increased by 30% from Q1 to Q2 2023, according to a VIPRE report. Information technology organizations also overtook financial institutions (9%) as the most…
Infosec products of the month: August 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Action1, Adaptive Shield, Bitdefender, Bitwarden, Forescout, ImmuniWeb, Kingston Digital, LastPass, Lineaje, LOKKER, Menlo Security, MongoDB, Netskope, NetSPI, OffSec, Qualys, SentinelOne, Solvo, SonarSource, SpecterOps, Synopsys, ThreatConnect,…
Global roaming fraud losses to surpass $8 billion by 2028
Losses from global roaming fraud are anticipated to exceed $8 billion by 2028; driven by the increase in bilateral roaming agreements for data-intensive use cases over 5G networks, according to Juniper Research. In turn, it predicts fraudulent data traffic will…
Apple opens annual applications for free hackable iPhones
ALSO: Brazilian stalkerware database ripped by the short hairs, a fast fashion breach, and this week’s critical vulns Infosec in brief The latest round of Apple’s Security Research Device (SRD) program is open, giving security researchers a chance to get…